We continue this heartfelt series with Summer...when the blooms are full & the butterflies and bees come to visit.
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 32ct Platinum Belfast with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 55 x 50 (3 designs). Rick rack on model is Pumpkin Boo by Lady Dot Creates.
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.
Here is the summer version of these seasonal buttoned-up designs - sundrenched days and starlit nights. It's another quick stitch using a sunny color palette - again with hand-dyed buttons included.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Linen from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 65 x 80 and 127 x 72.
Cross Stitch pattern from Thistles featuring bird congregating around a birdhouse condo!
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Cauldron by Picture this Plus using The Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count is 118 x 104.
So fun to do these pieces, my continuing love affair with flower bouquets! Enjoy the summer blues and of course can be stitched on any count, any color that pleases the stitcher. Model is stitched on 36 ct. Up in the Attic by Fox & Rabbit comes out approx. 4 x 4". Stitched using Weeks Dye Works... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a house, sunflowers and "Welcome Home!"
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. black evenweave fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. DMC conversions provided. Stitch Count: 126x98. Finished size: 9" x 7".
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.
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 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.
This design features a cute little red house surrounded by flowers, birds and on the word "Garden."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Hemingway by Needle and Flax with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler threads. A DMC conversion is provided. Stitch Count: 118W x 108H.
This sweet set of smalls, two pillows and a strawberry, are based on popular patterns, Seasons in Lace. The motifs are taken from those designs and expanded and changed to create smaller elements to fill your bowls or tiered trays.
The model is stitched in the charted NPI silk floss.... Read more
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.
Model stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. Cream Belfast linen with Needlepoint Inc silk, DMC Pearl Cotton, Thread Gatherer Silk N Colors and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 34x137. Design Size: 2" x 9".
Model stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. Cream Belfast linen with Needlepoint Inc silk, DMC Pearl Cotton, Thread Gatherer Silk N Colors and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 34x137. Design Size: 2" x 9".
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Lambswool linen with DMC floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 77W x 77H. Design Sizew: 6" x 6"
Shown finished in a Family Tree Frame - Style: Finley, Finish: Fleamarket, Color: Icing, Size: 7" x 7".
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha Belfast Linen fabric with The Gentle Arts Sampler Threads, or DMC floss. Stitch Count: 94W x 126H. Design Size: 6" x 8"
This golden cat is enjoying watching the birds feeding, and the butterflies and flowers all around. This scene is alive with beautiful color. Stitch Count 122w X 224h, finished size 14 ct: 8" X 16". Design stitched on 14 Count White Aida. Design by Nancy Rossi.