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 Designs featuring a polar bear playing peek-a-boo!
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 Designs featuring a cute little walrus 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 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".
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:
Fresh From The... Read more
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
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.
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 with Cosmo floss. Stitch count is 51 x 52.
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".
"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
"We stitch for relaxation, we stitch for fun, we stitch together or sometimes alone...we should always enjoy the stitch. "
Stitched on 32 count Angel Wing Belfast from Fabrics by Stephanie, with DMC threads. Finished with Lady Dot Creates Witch Face Green, and a Trinket Box from 141 Design Company. Stitch count 103 x 55 and 47 x 36
A little vintage, kind of retro, with a mid-century vibe; take your pick from the 3 charted sayings included inside this design: happy holidays, merry Christmas & feliz navidad!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 79 x 80 and the finished size is 4.94" x 5".
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.
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
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."
Pretend you are looking through a spyglass & what you see is this gem of a beach setup - looks like the perfect day to me! This fun summertime pattern by Hands on Designs features a perfect tropical beach scene with lounge chairs and palm trees.
The models were stitched on 32 ct linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 69 x 67. Finished size is 4.31" x 4.19".
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.
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."
Love My Stitching by Hands on Design is a cute pattern representing all the things that stitchers love! Everything from floss to hoops to rick-rack.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. White linen or 28 Ct. White Monaco with DMC floss. The stitch count is 69 x 183 and the finished size on 32 ct is... Read more
Featuring the saying "Close your eyes and & pretend you're at the Beach"
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Flax Belfast linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC floss. Stitch Count for framed piece: 67x122. Design Size: 5" x 8" Stitch Count for ornament: 44x44. Design Size: 3" x 3"
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"
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
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.
"May luck be yours." Model stitched on 30 Ct. Gunmetal linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 45x70. Design Size: 3" x 5"
"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.
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"
"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"