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Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Designs featuring fireworks, the Canadian flag and "Oh Canada!"

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Slate from Fabrics By Stephanie with Cosmo floss. Stitch Count: 51x51. Finished size: 3.3" x 3.3".

Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Designs featuring the beach themed pattern from the Plaid All Year series!

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Slate from Fabrics by Stephanie with Cosmo floss. Stitch count is 53 x 52.

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 about Between Friends - A Summer Sampling

Note from designer: A sweet little pincushion (there's a pocket in the back!) inspired by my time spent in Pittsburgh (& it's many pocket neighborhoods) last summer. The coordinating fob gives you a closer look at these adorable row houses!

Model Stitched on 32 ct Platinum Belfast using DMC floss. Stitch count: 55 x 55 and 21 x 52.

Are you a little Too Hexie for your pincushion? Two sizing options for these sweet pincushions - the larger Hexie Bouquet Pincushion & the Maxi Hexie...so you can go smaller on the pincushion but bigger on the hexie!

Model stitched over 2 threads on 32ct Straw Linen from Weeks Dye Works... Read more about A Vintage Stitch - Too Hexie - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Designs featuring an autumn pumpkin design! Fresh, clean, classic. Autumn calls us this year with a fresh palette.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Charcoal Belfast with DMC floss. Stitch count is 49 x 55.

Note from designer: The Berry Basket - our delicious mini-series continues - we add some blueberries to the mix!

Model Stitched on 32 ct Raw Belfast using DMC floss. Stitch count: 91 x 70.

Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Designs featuring a mixing of potions to cast a spell! Spells go awry when a frog catches a fly, take cover when the potion gets knocked over!

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Slate by Fabrics by Stephanie with Cosmo floss. Stitch count is 51 x 52. Finished size: 3.25" x 3.25".

Pere Noel by Hands on Designs features Father Christmas lighting the way for a joyous holiday season!

Stitched on 32 count Charcoal Belfast with Colour & Cotton and DMC floss (DMC conversion included). The Stitch count is 48 x 57 and the finished size is 3" x 3.56".

Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Designs featuring a town at Christmas time with the phrase "Merry Christmas"! A timeless Holiday design with all of the traditional hallmarks of the season!

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32ct Charcoal Belfast linen with Colour and Cotton threads. Stitch count is 69 x 69.

This band sampler from Hands On Designs features tulips and white rabbits!

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Driftwood Belfast from Fabrics by Stephanie with DMC floss and DMC #12 Pearl Cotton. Stitch Count: 53 x 190.

Note from the designer: Our delicious mini-series continues...we have added Blackberries to the fruit salad!

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Raw Belfast linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 99x70

Bell joins the whole line-up of Block Party charts this month! This former class piece gives us a peek into the North Pole workshop as the bell ringers practice their carols.

The models were stitched over 2 threads on 28 ct Antique White Cashel with DMC floss. Stitch Count: side panel 34 x 232, top & bottom (2 pieces) 58 x 58.

Winter Folk is the final design in the Four Seasons Folk series. Thank you for coming on this seasonal journey with me. We end the series with paper whites, pine cones, frosty forests & 3 new specialty stitches.

The models were stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Driftwood Belfast (Fabrics by Stephanie) with DMC floss. Stitch count is 53 x 190. Finished size is 3.31" x 11.88".

I had so much fun stitching this one, that I didn't want it to end how's that for a ringing' endorsement?!

The models were stitched on 32 ct Charcoal Belfast with Color & Cotton floss. Stitch count is 53 x 65. Finished size is 3.31" x 4.06".

Threads used: Crumb Cake, Peace on Earth, Snickerdoodle, Winterberry, Yuletide.

Summer House Stitche Workes & I had so much fun with this ribbon wrapped/pillow stack finish that appeared in our Between Friends, A Fall Sampling' book collaboration. We have each designed our own selection of Ribbons for Holiday cheer.

The models were stitched on 32ct Natural Belfast... Read more about That's A Wrap - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

Poinsettia's, Putz houses, pears & a partridge. Classic holiday motifs with a touch of folk inspired design.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Platinum Zweigart with DMC floss. The Sampler design has a stitch count of 53 x 190 and a finished size of 3.31" x 11.88".... Read more about Christmas Folk - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: "Between Friends - this series was based on class pieces that we could release & expand on to create multiple projects. We are so very excited to share with you the lineup for Winter - we think that stitchers will love the Winter palette."

The 8 projects... Read more about Between Friends - A Winter Sampling

A 3-part Mini Series to celebrate the Crafty in all of us! "You say I'm crafty like its's a bad thing"!

The models were stitched on 32 ct Antique White Belfast using DMC floss. Stitch count is 63 x 92. Finished size is 3.94" x 5.75".

A 3-part Mini Series to celebrate the Crafty in all of us! This design features the phrase "I was stitching when stitching wasn't cool"!
Note from the designer, "I get tired of hearing my grandma does that stuff' Let me tell you, if your grandma is a cross stitcher, she's pretty... Read more about I Was Stitching... - Cross Stitch Pattern

I find myself drawn to creating pincushions & needlebooks - small, beautiful & functional works of art. Enjoy this pattern, the 2nd in a series of what I hope will be perfect mates: Pins & Needles. A perfect patriotic pairing!

The models were stitched on 32 ct Nautral Belfast & 18 ct... Read more about Thread White & Blue - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern

Let's wrap up some seasonal cheer! This is the next in the That's a Wrap series by Hands on Design, featuring some patriotic designs. Perfect for the upcoming Independence day holiday.

The models were stitched on 32ct Natural Belfast with DMC floss. Stitch count is 15 x 175(3... Read more about That's A Wrap - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern

Let's wrap of some spooky seasonal cheer!

The models were stitched on 32 ct Natural Belfast, Zweigart linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 15 x 175 for each ribbon. (suggested cut size - 19" x 15"). Finished size is 1" x 11".

Note: You may need 2 skeins of 3799 and Ecru if stitching all of the designs.

Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Design featuring the 3rd (& final) in The Craft Room series! "Life is short, buy all the scissors"!

The models were stitched on 32 ct Antique White Belfast using DMC floss. Stitch count is 65 x 93. Finished size is 4.06" x 5.81".

Don't forget the Clipster finish for this series from Chantelle's 141 Design Studio!

A good plaid & just plain fun colors are what I love about the holidays - & of course having my family at home!

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. fabric with DMC floss. The stitch count is 71 x 73 and the finished size is 4.44" x 4.56". Finished on the Chantelle's 141 Paddle Board.

Some days we tackle a long list, other days we laugh with friends or enjoy the solitude of a good book. Whatever the day calls for, we should always make it count.

The model was stitched over on 32 ct. linen with DMC floss. Includes patterns for the Sampler and the round. Finished with... Read more about Make Today Count - Cross Stitch Pattern

Oh Tomato, you look so fine growing on that blessed vine. Did you know your true worth was to aid my stitching work (original verse by Cathy Habermann). The sampler is fully charted for BOTH the verse stitched over 1 thread as well as an over 2 threads version.

The model was stitched on 32... Read more about Oh Tomato - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern by Hands On Design featuring a cute underwater design with an anchor and seaweed on the ocean floor with the words "A B Sea".

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 74 x 70 and the finished size is 4.63" x 4.38".

Cross stitch pattern from Hands On Design featuring a sampler with the phrase "I sigh not for beauty nor languish for wealth. But grant me kind Providence virtue & health. Then richer than kings and more happy than they my days shall pass sweetly and swiftly away."

Patterns come... Read more about Polly Maria - Cross Stitch Pattern

Finishing kit for the 9 part series of White Christmas patterns from Hands On Designs. Includes: 9 handmade woolfelt balls, baker's twine, and finishing instructions for attaching to ornaments.

Pattern by Hands on Design featuring two pillow designs perfect for Thanksgiving with pumpkins that say "Grateful" and "Thankful."

Models stitched on 32 Ct. linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Chart pack comes with Weeks Dye Works felted wool circles. Stitch count for each design: 49 x 49 and the finished sizes are 4" x 4".

The sampler and pincushion were both stitched on 32 Ct. "Linen" linen by Weeks Dye Works with 2 Strand Navy by Weeks (need 3 spools to complete both designs) - or thread of your choice.
Sampler stitch count: 91x91. Design Size: 6" x 6" Pincushion stitch count: 32x53. Design Size: 2" x 4" Finishing instructions included.

Model stitched on 32 Ct. linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss.
Stitch Count: 49 x 49 each. Finished Size: 4" x 4" Comes with felt pieces for embellishment.

"Let it snow" Model stitched on 30 Ct. Gunmetal by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 45x70.

"Hello Spring." Model stitched on 30 Ct. Gunmetal linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 45x70. Design Size: 3" x 5"

"Plant seeds of joy." Model stitched on 30 Ct. Gunmetal by Weeks Dye Works using Gentle Arts threads. Stitch Count: 45 x 70. Design Size: 3" x 5"

"Catch a Wave." Model stitched on 30 Ct. Gunmetal using Gentle Arts threads. Stitch Count: 45x70. Design Size: 3" x 5"

Pattern by Hands On Design featuring a nautical themed design with a sailboat and the words "Seas the Day".

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Toasted Almond using Gentle Arts Sampler and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 81 x 101. Finished Size: 6" x 7".

Model stitched on 30 Ct. Tin Roof by Weeks Dye Works, using Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works and DMC Shown with Pins from Just Another Button Company (JP127). Stitch counts and finished sizes are;

Pincushion: 115 x 115. Finished Size: 8" x 8"
Basket: 91 x 91. Finished Size: 7" x 7"

"Sleep under the stars."
Model stitched on 30 Ct. Gunmetal using Gentle Art Sampler Threads.
Stitch Count: 45W x 70H. Design Size: 3" x 5"

"Summer - Don't Go!" Model stitched on 30 Ct. Gunmetal linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 45x71. Design Size: 3" x 5"

"Boo - Let them Eat Candy." Model stitched on 30 Ct. Gunmetal linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch count: 49x70. Design Size: 4" x 5"

Part of the Chalk Squared Series. Can be stitched as an individual design or as part of the entire series of calendar florals. Individual model stitched on 32 Ct. Gunmetal linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and shown with buttons from Just Another Button Company. Stitch Count: 60W x 60H. Design... Read more about Chalk Squared - January - Cross Stitch Pattern

Part of the Chalk Squared Series. Can be stitched as an individual design or as part of the entire series of calendar florals. Individual model stitched on 32 Ct. Gunmetal linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and shown with buttons from Just Another Button Company. Stitch Count: 60W x 60H. Design... Read more about Chalk Squared - February - Cross Stitch Pattern

Part of the Chalk Squared Series. Can be stitched as an individual design or as part of the entire series of calendar florals. Individual model stitched on 32 Ct. Gunmetal linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and shown with buttons from Just Another Button Company. Stitch Count: 60W x 60H. Design... Read more about Chalk Squared - March - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Gunmetal Linen by Weeks Dye Works using Gentle Art Sampler threads or DMC floss. Stitch Count: 60W x 60H. Design Size: 4" x 4"

Part of the Chalk Squared Series. Can be stitched as an individual design or as part of the entire series of calendar florals. Individual model stitched on 32 Ct. Gunmetal Linen by Weeks Dye Works using Gentle Art Sampler Threads or DMC floss. Stitch Count: 60W x 60H. Design Size: 4" x 4" If... Read more about Chalk Squared - May - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 28 Ct. White Linen with Gentle Arts Sampler Threads, Weeks Dye Works Thread, and Just Another Button Company pin set (JP207). Includes felt square on top of pincushion. Stitch count for box top and bottom is 58 x 58. Design Size: 5" x 5" Stitch count for side panel is 34 x 232. Design Size: 3" x 17"