Note from the designer: "Between Friends - A Spring Sampling is the 1st 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:
Honey Bee... Read more
This pattern from Heart in Hand Needlearts features the saying - "The every day sweet little things are the most beautiful."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Flax Belfast linen with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 103W x 63H. Finished size: 6.4" x 3.8". Includes embellishments.
Cross stitch pattern by Hello From Liz Mathews featuring a recipe for Apple Mint Tea - "Steep 4 mint tea bags, chill, blend with apple juice and garnish with mint sprigs."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Treenway Silks Tea Time silk collection. Stitch Count: 60x60. Finished size: 3.3" x 3.3".
Cross stitch pattern by Hello From Liz Mathews featuring baskets and butterflies worked in blue silk.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on36 Ct. Biscotti linen from Colour and Cotton with Gloriana silk floss. Stitch Count: 113x105. Finished size: 6.27" x 5.8"
This sampler designs by Hello From Liz Mathews features trees and wild animals in the forest.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Cornhusk linen by Weeks Dye Works with NPI Silk floss. DMC conversions provided. Stitch Count: 369 x 346. Finished size: 18.45" x 17.3"
This design from Heartstring Samplery features three patterns for customizable odes to home.
The models were stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Barb's Blend by R&R Reproductions with Weeks Dye Works floss. A DMC conversion is provided. Stitch count: 113x154 or 113x123
This reproduction sampler from Hands To Work features "How many children in the street half naked I behind while I am clothed from head to foot, and sheltered from the cold."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Cappuccino from Fiber on a Whim with Classic Colorworks,... Read more
This original sampler from Hands To Work features a house, flowers, and "The glow of one warm though is to me worth more than money."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Creme Brulee by R&R Reproductions with Needlepoint Inc Silks. Stitch Count: 135W x 103H. Finished size: 6.75" x 5.15"
This cross stitch pattern from Hands to Work features a unique portrayal of Adam & Eve in the Garden of Eden.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Tephra from Cedar River Linen with Needlepoint Inc Silks. Stitch Count: 141H x 112W. Finished size: 7" x 5.6"
This cross stitch pattern from Hands to Work features "Lovely Day" with a heart and room for initials and a special date.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Vellum by Fiber on a Whim with Classic Colorworks floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 135W x 103H. Finished size: 6.75" x 5.15"
This cross stitch pattern from JBW Designs features pink birds, berries and green leaves. "Notes: Eliza Coulter stitched the pink birds in 1849 at the age of 17. She was born in 1832. The birds were stitched in wool on Peleope canvas."
Model stitched on 36ct Espresso from R&R... Read more
This cross stitch design from Jeannette Douglas features designs for a stitching box, needleroll, fobs and scissors case.
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Lt Examplar by Lakeside Linens with Belle Soie silk floss, Needlepoint Inc silk, Gloriana Silk and Rainbow Gallery... Read more
This reproduction sampler from Jeannette Douglas features "Let the sweet work of prayer and praise employ my youngest breath, thus I'm prepared for longer days or fit for early death. Remember thy creator in the days of thy youth. Ann Perrin finished this sampler in the 14th year of her age... Read more
This design from Annie Beez Folk Art features 3 gift tag ornaments - a red cardinal, reinder and "Merry & Bright."
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 25 Ct. Raw Dublin linen with DMC floss, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Counts: Cardinal - 35x46, Snowy Home - 40x52, Merry & Bright - 48x44. Shown with buttons from Mill Hill.
This design from Annie Beez Folk Art features a lovely red house and the saying "Teach me to feel another's woe, to hide the fault I see, that mercy I to others show that mercy show to me."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Summer Khaki linen with DMC floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 163X196. Finished size: 9" x 10.8"
Cross stitch pattern from Autumn Lane Stitchery featuring a rows of flowers, bees, beehives, rabbits, carrots and a ducky using a daisy as an umbrella!
Pattern is stitched on 28 or 32 ct light green linen using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 70 x 128.
This cross stitch pattern from Dirty Annie's Southern Style features a Santa Claus, dressed in grays and blues, with three greyhound dogs.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. linen with Classic Colorworks floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Weeks floss. Stitch Count: 80x122. Finished size: 5" x 7.62'
This cross stitch pattern from Dirty Annie's Southern Style says "Deja Poo - a feeling that one has see or heard this crap before."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Shadow linen from Picture This Plus with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 70x70. Finished size: 4.37" x 4.37".
This cross stitch pattern from Dirty Annie's Southern Style features the saying "Better to arrive late than to arrive ugly!"
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Grandpa's Shop Rag linen from Lapin Loops with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 120x85. Finished size: 7.5" x 5.3"
This cross stitch pattern from Dirty Annie's Southern Style features three wild cats, two palm trees and one curious kitty!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Jack's Rum linen from Fabrics by Stephanie with Classic Colorworks floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 130x181. Finished size: 8.12" x 11.3"
Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring a game board with a "beach" theme.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Chocolate Milk using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch counts are 163 x 127, 127 x 72, and 124 x 43.
This cross stitch pattern from Finally a Farmgirl features a frog in a baseball uniform and the saying "Catching flies."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha Cashel linen with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 82 x 102.