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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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.
Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Designs featuring a pumpkin patchwork design. Time to plan a visit to the Pumpkin Patch! Finish your jack-o-lantern on this perfect Pumpkin Paddle!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Vintage Stormy Night with DMC floss. Stitch count is 65 x 65.
"A lovely Gathering - Sampler Block, Barn Quilt Pinwheel, Flag Fob & a Pumpkin Patch Pincushion. Finished as a sewing set." Stitched on 32 count Raw Belfast with DMC threads. Stitch counts vary, a fat 1/8th of linen will be plenty.
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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.
A whole new season: beautiful colors, rich details and textures with a folksy appeal all wrapped up in a (non) traditional band sampler.
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Driftwood Belfast (Fabrics by Stephanie) with DMC floss. Stitch count is 52 x 190. Finished size is 3.25" x 11.88".
I find myself drawn to creating pincushions & needlebooks - small, beautiful & functional works of art. Enjoy this 1st in a series of what I hope will be perfect mates: Pins & Needles.
The models were stitched on 32 ct Flax Belfast & 18 ct white perforated paper with Classic Colorworks... Read more
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."
Cross stitch pattern from Heart's Ease Examplar Workes featuring a sampler with the verse "To tell the savior all my wants, how pleasing is the task. Nor less to praise him when he grants beyond what I ask"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Light Examplar from Lakeside Linens... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Heart's Ease Examplar Workes featuring a home with the phrase "But oh...to live in a rose covered cottage on a hill overlooking the sea, Where I'd patiently watch the tall ships sailing by "til my love returns safely to me"!
Note from designer: "A reproduction miniature blanket chest I had made from an antique I found on line is available through a vendor listed in the chart. Tray lifts out for more storage beneath. Quilt serves as a floss and utensil holder. The needle book contains its own mattress style... Read more
"With shades of silk like nature fair, I ply my needle with tender care. That with diligence and skill I'll make a pleasing sampler for posterity's sake."
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Pearled Barley from Lakeside Linens using Belle Soie with NPI or DMC with all DMC or NPI conversions available. Stitch count is 207 x 351.
A stamp-inspired chart from Hello from Liz Mathews featuring a lovely bouquet of flowers. Stitched on 36 count Affogato linen from Fiber On A Whim, using NPI threads. DMC conversion provided. Stitch count: 99x106
Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct. Grape Ice linen with Weeks Dye Works floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads, and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 67W x 107H. Finished size: 4.5" x 7". Comes with buttons.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Vintage Homespun linen from R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 33W x 33H. Finished size: 2"x2". Comes with beads. Shown finished in a Heartware Bowl by Heart in Hand Needleart.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha linen with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 160W x 80H. Approximate finished size: 10" x 5". Comes with a wooden leaf button and 2 wool circles.
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Dirty Belfast using Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 33w x 36H. Design Size: 2" x 2". Tiny Heart Button Included. Shown finished in a Heartware bowl.
"A friend overlooks your broken fence & admires the flowers in your garden." Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha using Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 94W x 67H. Design Size: 6" x 4.25". Embellishments Included.
"Grow" Model stitched two over one on 36 Ct. Patriot's Brew Linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Specialty Stitch Used: Colonial or French Knots. Stitch Count: 65W x 66H. Design Size: 3.6" x 3.6". Embellishment Included.
Cross stitch pattern from Heart in Hand Needleart featuring american flag an an eagle!
Eagle is stitched on 30 ct Blue Jeans linen using Classic Colorworks threads with a stitch count of 33 x 33. Flag is stitched on 32 ct Antique Lace linen using Classic Colorworks threads with a stitch count of 24 x 39.
"Simple red and green designs for the holidays. Stitch them in Pearl Cotton on a large count for a pillow. Create ornaments or finish them side by side in a frame. Whatever you do, make 'em merry!"
Patter is stitched on 32 ct Barb's Blend linen using Weeks Dye Works floss with DMC conversion. Fa La La stitch count is 27 x 43 and Merry stitch count is 28 x 43.
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"
Abuzz at Midnight is one of my all time favorite designs! I love the saturated colors and the florals so much! This piece was originally offered as a Hello From Liz Mathews membership exclusive and is now a general release.
Pattern was stitched on 36 count Sapphire linen from Fiber on a... Read more
I love the various looks you can achieve by simply switching the color palette of a pattern, and I really can't decided which of these two is my favorite! The Indigo version was stitched on 56 count linen and it's miniature size is absolutly charming! Finished as a pillow, it has been trimmed in... Read more