As British designers, we thought it only fitting to design something quintessentially British but universally loved, and so here is our design inspired by the "Great British Bake off" featuring the famous tent and an array of delicious cakes!
The Strawberry Dog cross stitch design is part of the Dog Days Series by Happiness Is HeartMade. This sweet design is full of ripe red strawberries, hearts, and a couple lace-style medallions with white and yellow flowers. A strawberry in a heart-decorated basket is sitting next to Dog. Stitched on... Read more
Take a stroll on the sunny side! This cheery retro design is part of Satsuma Street's new collection featuring DMC's Eco Vita wool thread. The pattern also includes a conversion to DMC or Cosmo six strand cotton floss.
Pattern is stitched on 20 ct cream using DMC Eco Vita wool... Read more
The June Cat cross stitch design is part of the Cat Tales Collection by Happiness Is Heartmade. This month's design has Cat sitting in the usual spot, with dragonflies buzzing around above. The design includes hearts and a potted flower, and is topped off with a ripe red strawberry.
Make this fun summer set with llamas on a strawberry farm, with a berry basket, red farm truck, and loads of berries!
Models were stitched on 32-ct Linen in "Vintage Country Mocha" by Zweigart. Stitch size is comparable to 16-ct Aida. Shown in standard 5" x 7" frames. ... Read more
This cube design from Ladybug Stitches features "Beach Days", waves, a sandcastle, bucket with shovel, and a crab. Stitched on 14 count fabric using DMC threads. Stitch count is 86 x 114. Finished size: 2" x 2" x 2"
Here comes the sun! Enjoy the zest of life with a cold jar of freshly squeezed lemonade. The Summer is sweet, and it just goes to show you that when life gives you lemons, make a cross stitch!
Stitched on 14 count Fabric Flair Aida using DMC threads. Finished size: 6.875" x 9" Stitch count: 96w x 126h
This summer enjoy a pool party with a few flamingo party crashers! This fun pattern by Petal Pusher features three flamingos standing in water surrounded by colorful beach balls!
The model was stitched on 32ct linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 61w x 51h. Finished size is 3.81" x 2.44".
The Good Old Days series features three small cross stitch patterns for each month! For July the patterns are themed for the Fourth of July (Independence Day) with America flag banners and fireworks!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Monaco fabric with Classic... Read more
Bask in the warmth of Sweet Seasons: Summer, a charming cross-stitch pattern that captures the magic of a sunny day. Perched atop rolling hills, cozy homes overlook a peaceful boat drifting on shimmering waters. Kites dance in the sky, birds glide on the breeze, and cheerful blooms paint the... Read more
The Sunflower House by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet fills the Home Town Neighborhood with warmth and goodness. This charming little pink house with a sunny door surrounded by sunflowers invites you to visit. This sunny cross stitch piece features a quote from Louisa May Alcott framed by a patchwork... Read more
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.
This piece was inspired by a fragment of a sampler I saw, where just the part of it was framed. It looked so cute, and I love the idea of impermanence and the wear-and-tear of centuries. This is one of a series of four. All four seasons will be represented, and one side will be "missing"... Read more
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
Summer Blooms is the first in a new seasonal series. Inspired by baskets of flowers, the changing seasons, and what that brings as nature journeys through its yearly cycle.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Selkie by Under the Sea Fabrics using Classic Colorworks, The Gentle Art and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch Count: 145 x 125.
Multiple pages pattern, with all pictures step by step for the finishing
stitched on 32 count Belfast linen vintage country mocha by Zweigart with Romy's Creations threads. Stitch count is 44 x 88 (lighthouse), 25 x 30 (crab), and 34 x 57 (mermaid).
Cross stitch pattern from Sweet Wing Studio featuring watermelon slices and the phrase "Sweet summertime"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Beautiful Beige using Classic Colorwork threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count for main piece is 94 x 78 and fob is 35 x 37.
Note from the designer: "The mini kit is like our others....a nice computer image, readable chart, and six full skeins of thread to complete the design. The pattern is free with the purchase of the threads. We are recommending a tan or neutral fabric to contrast with the lightest stitching. ... Read more
It's never a bad time to visit the beach. Pop into one of the colorful beach huts to change into your stitching outfit. Use nine shades of Classic Colorworks cotton floss and 32 count Touch of Peach Wichelt linen to build your sandcastles, palms, and assorted ocean critters. Stitch count is 89w x 123h.
The second in my seasonal series, designed for stitchers to pop into the same standard 6 x 8" frame. Model stitched 2 over 2 on 32-count "Soft Ivory" by Zweigart using the Summer Stitcher's Palette by Cottage Garden Threads Bookshelf Edit. Colours: JK16 Mercator, JK12 Conservatory, JK09... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Erin Elizabeth featuring a bee making honey for a local farm!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Light Taupe Lugana using DMC thread. Stitch count is 70 x 70.
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".
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:
Fresh From The... Read more
It's Summer Time in the City with this cross stitch pattern from Crocette a Gogo featuring blooming sunflowers, a coffee shop, rows of houses, and butterflies. Estate in citta english translation, Summer in the city.
Model stitched on 32ct Natural Belfast using DMC thread.
Stitch count: 237 x 266.
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.
It's always 5 o'clock somewhere! Celebrate this frosty concoction with this Mister and Misses. We love his hairy chest and beer belly! The Lime button from JABC is the perfect finishing touch.
Model was stitched on 32ct linen. Stitch count is 56 x 53.