The Shepherd's Year is a new series beginning with June & July. Sweet little sheep are enjoying the view of each month in the year under a green arbor and atop a little hill. The series will be released two at a time, the next being August & September.
My new series, "Seasonal Blooms: Spring & Summer", features two small designs that are perfect for beginners or those that enjoy a quick stitch. Turn them into little pillows or interchangeable pieces for a frame. No matter how you finish them, each design brings the beauty of the seasons... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Pickle Barrel Designs featuring a list of summer goals, which includes: Take a bike ride, back yard camping, go to a fair, summer stitching, plant a patio garden, read a trashy novel, press flowers in a book and visit a farmers market!
Cross stitch pattern from SamBrie Stitches featuring the phrase "If they can get along, why can't we?"
Pattern is stitched on 18 ct Eucalyptus from Fox and Rabbit Aida using Bestitchme Silks, 1 Gloriana, 1 Weeks Dye Works, Accentuate & Wisper threads. Stitch count is 136 X 166. Finished size is 7.56 in wide X 9.22 in high.
The original sampler is a charmer, and can you believe Felicie was only 7? As always, my charts come with a little essay about the antique, and my thoughts about what make the sampler special, in this case, those beautiful, organic borders, the color palette, the airy space contained within, and the... Read more
Mermaids are believed to be lucky charms. This mandala illustrates how everything is a cycle of growth, learning, and evolution, tying life's setbacks and victories into the seasons of Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. In addition to, being in many skin tones, the design sends a meaningful message... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring the August monthly weigh in filled with buzzing bees!!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Tea Dyed Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 70 x 21 and 84 x 98. Finished size: 5" x 1.5" and 6" x 7".
Cross Stitch pattern from Mani Di Dona featuring a biscournu for every season!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Cocoa linen by Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: Each side of the biscornu is 59 X 59.
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Marbled White Pine Board from Fabric Flair using Classic Colorworks or DMC floss. Stitch count is 51 x 167 and the finished size is 3.64" x 11.93".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring the July monthly weigh in filled with garden tomatoes!!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Tea Dyed Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 70 x 21 and 84 x 98. Finished size: 5" x 1.5" and 6" x 7".
Cross stitch pattern from Kitty and Me featuring a beautiful summer themed mandala!
Model stitched over two on 28 count White Lugana fabric with DMC floss and Kreinik #4 braid. Stitch count: 125w x 125h. Finished size: 8 7/8" x 8 7/8". Designed by Pamela Kellogg.
Note from the designer: "Between Friends - A Summer Sampling is the 2nd of 4 seasonal books from Hands On Design & Summer House Stitche Workes. Beautiful photographs, detailed finishing instructions, with 8 projects to inspire."
Stitch counts and Finished sizes:
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Cross stitch pattern from Erin Elizabeth featuring a cake stand filled with all the summer essentials!
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct. Aida of your choice using DMC thread. Stitch count is 63 x 89.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a white bicycle and berries!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. black evenweave fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 98x70 each. Finished size: 7" x 5" each.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a red, white and blue bicycle and a patriotic train!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. black evenweave fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 98 x 70 each. Finished size: 7" x 5" each.
Reproduction of a previously discontinued.
Pattern is stitched on 32ct Lambswool Linen using DMC floss.
Stitch count large sampler: 90w x 144h (Finished size 5.62" x 9")
Stitch count small sampler: 81w x 81h (Finished size 5.06" x 5.06")
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Lambswool Linen using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Mill Hill Beads.
Optional (2) Gold Naval Steering Wheel Charms #BE037 from Birdhouse Enterprises is not listed. Stitch Count: 41W x 151H. Design Size: 3" x 10 3/4". Frame and Bell Pull from Stoney Creek.