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
This pattern from Hands On Designs is the first part of a 4 part series of seasonal thoughts. The design says "Gather Blessings" and features a house, a flower, and a buzzing bee!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Platinum Belfast linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 65x42.
"Flock Together". Model stitched on 32 Ct. Toasted Almond Linen by Stephs Fabbys using Gentle Art Sampler threads or DMC floss. Stitch count 94x61. Design Size: 6" x 4"
Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Design featuring a sweet gathering of hives tucked among the fields of clover. Imagine how busy those skep's must bee!
Model Stitched on 32 ct Friendship Green Belfast using Classic Colorworks floss with Bee solo mini pin from Just Another Button Company. Stitch count: 113 x 72.
Cross Stitch pattern from Hands On Designs featuring Witch with her resting face! Shown with a black bat pin from Just Another Button Company.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Silvermist linen using DMC floss with Lady Dot Creates and Just Another Button Company to finish. Stitch count is 61 x 65.
Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Designs featuring the Birthday themed pattern from the Plaid All Year series! Make sure that someone in your house is recognized on their special day - perfect for the kiddos & grandkiddos!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Slate from Fabrics by Stephanie with Cosmo floss. Stitch count is 53 x 51.
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.
"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.
Note from designer: The front cover is... Read more
"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".
Part one of the Fright the Way series - a collection of 9 Frightfully Fun Halloween Ornaments.
Part one comes with three charts with 2 different color palettes. Models stitched on 32 Ct. Charcoal Belfast linen with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss or stitched over 2 threads... Read more
"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.
"Don't be afraid to take whisks!" Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Antique White Belfast linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 64x91. Finished size: 4" x 5 3/4". Bonus chart included - "Measure Up" - stitch count is 108x137.
Models stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Charcoal Belfast linen with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Shown with purple bat buttons from Just Another Button Company (not listed). Stitch Count: 38x58 Each. Finished size about 2 1/3" x 3 1/2". A second primitive color palette is included.
Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Design featuring a clean & classic design perfect for your holiday stitching & all through your winter decor."Bottle and brush tree farm. Cut fresh."
Model Stitched on 36ct Guacamole linen from Weeks Dye Works using DMC floss. Stitch count: 67 x 67. Finished size is 3.72 in wide X 3.72 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Design featuring the Block Party! It's a pincushion party based on a fun (& nice) 4-letter word! I've wanted to design a few blocks for holidays - so I made the holidate' the 4-letter pinset word!!
Model stitched on 28ct Artichoke by Wichelt Imports... Read more
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
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."
Models stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Charcoal Belfast linen with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Shown with purple bat buttons from Just Another Button Company (not listed). Stitch Count: 43x68 Each. Finished size about 2 3/4" x 4 1/4". A second primitive color palette is included.
Pattern by Hands on Design featuring a cute simple farming pattern with the words "Live within your harvest." Can be stitched as either a flap jack pillow or a short stack drum!
Models stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. A 9 x 10 piece of... Read more
All three models were stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Slate from Fabrics by Stephanie with Gentle Art Sampler Threads, Classic Colorworks floss, Weeks Dye Works floss, and DMC floss. Sampler stitch count: 128x161. Finished Size: 8" x 11" Sign stitch count: 128x59. Finished Size: 8" x 4" Small stitch count: 72x47. Finished Size: 5" x 3"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Aspen linen with Sulky 12 Wt. Cotton Petites. A thread pack sold separately contains the Sulky Petites required to complete the design. Pattern comes with 6 white buttons. Stitch Count: 85x97. Design Size: 6" x 7"
"Coffin Paint After-Lifetime Warranty" Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. linen with Classic Colorworks floss and Kreinik #4 Braid. Stitch Count: 49 x 72. Finished size: 3" x 4.5".
"Cauldron Cleaner with enhanced Spell Check" by Hands on Design is a fun Halloween themed sign featuring the title phrase with two black cats and a boiling cauldron.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. linen with Classic Colorworks floss and Kreinik #4 Braid. Stitch Count: 51 x 74. Finished size: 3.18" x 4.6"
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 two threads on 28 Ct. Touch of Blue using Weeks Dye Works. Comes with a piece of Weeks Dye Works felted wool. Shown with Pin-Min from Just Another Button Company (JPM483) and Needle Nanny from Zappy Dots (ZAP-113).
Stitch Count for Pincushion: 56W x 56H (2 pcs) 224W x... Read more
Holly Jolly Farm by Hands on Designs features three adorable Christmas patterns inspired by old chalkboard drawings!
Models stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct. slate with Gentle Art, Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC floss (DMC conversion includes). Also recommened is the Pin... Read more
Models stitched over two on 32 Ct. Slate from Fabrics by Stephanie using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Specialty Stitch Used: Smyrna Cross. Jar Stitch Count: 63x94. Design Size: 4" x 5" Harvest Small Stitch Count: 70x46. Design Size: 5" x 3" Also uses Snowy Jar Pin-mini jpm462 from Just Another Button Company.
Models stitched over two on 32 Ct. Slate from Fabrics by Stephanie using Classic Colorworks, DMC floss, and Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Also uses Hip Hop - 3/4" hand dyed twill from Lady Dot Creates, Very Bunny Pin-mini jpm487 from Just Another Button Company and (2) coordinating needle minders... Read more
From the Secret Santa series. Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Vintage Tiffany from Fabrics by Stephanie (or fabric of your choice) with Weeks Dye Works floss and Kreinik #4 Braid. Stitch Count: 43x61. Finished size: 2.68" x 3.8". Shown with buttons from Just Another Button Company.
Celebrate white daisies in springtime with this cute chalk-board inspired design by Hands on Design. With a mason jar saying Bloom and filled with flowers.
Models stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. linen Classic Colorworks floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Shown with Daisy Jar... Read more
"Which List?" Model Stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. linen with Weeks Dye Works floss and Kreinik #4 Braid. Stitch Count: 41 x 61. Buttons by Just Another Button Company. Finished size: 2 1/2" x 4".
"Reflect upon your present blessings" Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. White Belfast using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 89x89. Design Size: 6" x 6". Buttons Included.
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.