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
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 32 ct Country French Golden Needle with DMC... Read more
Note from designer: Bill & I stopped in Iceland on our way home from teaching in The Netherlands - I still remember watching these lightning fast birds hop from rock to rock! It was so much fun, it seemed like they were having a great party!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Linen using Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 51 x 52. Finished size is 3.19" x 3.25".
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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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".
"Lettuce turnip the beet peas" Model stitched on either 32 Ct. White Belfast or 32 Ct. Chalkboard Black (DMC 08 not used on Chalkboard Black) using DMC floss. Stitch Count 80x80. Design Size: 5" x 5".
"I have a kitchen because it came with the house!" Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Antique White Belfast linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 65x91. Finished size: 4" x 5 1/2"
All three models were stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Slate linen. Stitch Count: Framed Piece - 110x135, Stitch & Stow Bag - 81x82, Pincushion - 61x65. Designs use DMC floss.
Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Design for those that live at the beach and those that wish they did, a collection of beach themed holiday ornaments and storage box.
Model Stitched on 32ct Sand linen from Picture This Plus using Color and Cotton floss and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count:... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Designs featuring a cute little whale and snow covered trees.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Polar Plunge from Fabrics By Stephanie with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 51 x 52. Finished size approximately 3.25" x 3.25".
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."
Celebrate the holidays with these adorable winter homes by Hands on Design! This chart has now been updated to now include all 3 of the Holiday Homes. All models stitched on 32 Ct. Linen using Gentle Arts threads.
They can be stitched as ornaments with the following stitch counts and... Read more
"Stitch Every Day." Model stitched on 30 Ct. Chickpea linen with Weeks Dye Works floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 73x168. Design Size: 5" x 12" Instructions included for finishing as a drum.
"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"
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Vanilla Latte from Fabrics by Stephanie with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 61x61. Finished Size: 4" x 4" This is part of a 3 part series - Part 1 is from Summer House Stitch Workes, Part 2 is by Hands On Designs, and Part 3 is by Ink Circles. Color charts.
"Refuse to sink" Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Toasted Almond by stephsfabbys.com using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 92x60. Design Size: 6" x 4"
"There are good ship ships and wood ships & ships that sail the sea, but the best ships are friendships, may they always be." Model stitched over 2 threads of 32 Ct. Friendship Greene linen from Hand Dyed Fabrics by Stephanie with Romy's Creations floss. Stitch count: 144W x 104H. Design... Read more
Models stitched on 28 Ct. Aztec Red Gingham by Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts threads. Ladies Stitch Count: 53 x 40. Finished Size: 4" x 3" Lords Stitch Count: 48 x 38. Finished Size: 4" x 3". Shown with buttons from Just Another Button Company.
Model stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. Tin Roof by Weeks Dye Works using Romy's Creations threads. These threads are Blueberry, Chestnut, Rusted, Snowflake, Teddy Bear, and Three Fairies Green. A Gentle Art Sampler thread or DMC conversion is provided. Stitch Count: 99x64. Design Size: 7" x 4"
Model stitched over two threads on 32 Ct Straw linen with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 34x53. Design Size: 3" x 4". Finishing kit to complete all 9 designs in the series is sold separately - Item #HD-WCFK
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Graceful Grey linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Shown with Cape Code Pin-Min #JP448 from Just Another Button Company. Comes with a piece of Weeks Dye Works felted wool.
Stitch Counts - Pincushion: 56x56 (2 pieces) Design Size: 4" x 4" and 224x15. Design Size: 16" x 2"
Fob: 42x42. Design Size: 3" x 3"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Slate from Fabrics by Stephanie with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: Jar - 66x92. Design Size: 5" x 6" Harvest Small - 66x46. Design Size: 5" x 3" Shown with a Harvest Pin-Mini set from Just Another Button Company and Zappy Dots Needle Nannies.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Platinum Belfast linen Stitch count: Pumpkin Patch - 82x61. Design Size: 6" x 4" Autumn Skies - 68x67. Design Size: 5" x 5" Shown with buttons from Just Another Button company.
Let's Talk Winter by Hands on Design is inspired by traditional chalkboard signs. Featuring Christmas and holiday themed words and phrases, everything from "Warm Winter Wishes" to "Snow Day" and "Blizzard".
Models stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. linen with DMC... Read more
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.
This spooky Halloween pattern by Hands on Designs features the saying, "If you are reading this then you are blissfully unaware of what is creeping up behind you."
Model stitched on 32 Ct. linen with with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Work floss. Stitch Count: 124 x 120. Design Size: 8" x 8"
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Brandywine linen (2 pieces measuring 10x10 and 1 piece measuring 8x23) with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Shown with a Pin Set #JP199 from Just Another Button Company. Finishing instructions included. Comes with a piece of felted wool for the top.
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First pattern in the "To the Beach" series. Model stitched on 32 Ct. Toasted Almond from Hand Dyed Fabrics by Stephanie (or fabric of your choice - we suggest 32 Count Silver Moon Belfast Linen) with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 92x61. Design Size: 6" x 4"
Second pattern in the "To the Beach" series. Model stitched on 32 Ct. Toasted Almond with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 92x60. Design Size: 6" x 4"
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Chalkboard Linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Shown with pins from Just Another Button Company. Pattern comes with Weeks Houndstooth wool for finishing. Instructions included. Stitch count for block top and bottom 58x58. Design Size: 5" x 5"