The original sampler is a charmer, and can you believe Felicie was only 7? As always, my charts come with a little essay about the antique, and my thoughts about what make the sampler special, in this case, those beautiful, organic borders, the color palette, the airy space contained within, and the... Read more
It's never a bad time to visit the beach. Pop into one of the colorful beach huts to change into your stitching outfit. Use nine shades of Classic Colorworks cotton floss and 32 count Touch of Peach Wichelt linen to build your sandcastles, palms, and assorted ocean critters. Stitch count is 89w x 123h.
Capture the light and brilliance of summer fireworks with July's Fireworks Shelf Life. This month's cross stitch pays tribute to summer nights watching fireworks on a picnic blanket. Stitched in red, white, and blue threads for the perfect Americana color palette!
Summer Blooms is the first in a new seasonal series. Inspired by baskets of flowers, the changing seasons, and what that brings as nature journeys through its yearly cycle.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Selkie by Under the Sea Fabrics using Classic Colorworks, The Gentle Art and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch Count: 145 x 125.
Soak up the sun with this 4 part Summer Snapperland series. "Bikeride" from Bent Creek featuring a person riding a bicycle at the beach! Model stitched over two threads on a 32-count linen of your choice. Stitch count: 50 x 50. Finished size: 3.1" x 3.1". Snaps included.
Pattern correction: Swamp water is for Weeks Dye Works instead of Gentle Art threads.
Cross stitch pattern from Sweet Wing Studio featuring watermelon slices and the phrase "Sweet summertime"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Beautiful Beige using Classic Colorwork threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count for main piece is 94 x 78 and fob is 35 x 37.
Note from the designer: "The mini kit is like our others....a nice computer image, readable chart, and six full skeins of thread to complete the design. The pattern is free with the purchase of the threads. We are recommending a tan or neutral fabric to contrast with the lightest stitching. ... Read more
The second in my seasonal series, designed for stitchers to pop into the same standard 6 x 8" frame. Model stitched 2 over 2 on 32-count "Soft Ivory" by Zweigart using the Summer Stitcher's Palette by Cottage Garden Threads Bookshelf Edit. Colours: JK16 Mercator, JK12 Conservatory, JK09... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Erin Elizabeth featuring a bee making honey for a local farm!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Light Taupe Lugana using DMC thread. Stitch count is 70 x 70.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct Lakeside Linens - Vintage Lentil and Vintage Light Examplar using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 142w x 50 each
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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So fun to do these pieces, my continuing love affair with flower bouquets! Enjoy the summer blues and of course can be stitched on any count, any color that pleases the stitcher. Model is stitched on 36 ct. Up in the Attic by Fox & Rabbit comes out approx. 4 x 4". Stitched using Weeks Dye Works... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a red, white and blue bicycle and a patriotic train!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. black evenweave fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 98 x 70 each. Finished size: 7" x 5" each.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring patriotic flowers, an American flag and the phrase "God Bless America"!
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Evenweave with Classic Colorworks or DMC floss. Stitch Count: 125 x 140. Finished size: 9" and 10".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a patriotic couple celebrating the Fourth of July next to a summer door.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Evenweave fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 98 x 70 each. Finished size: 7" x 5" each.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a bowl of strawberries and some jam!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. black evenweave fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 97 x 70 each. Finished size: 7" x 5" each.
Make a splash into summer with the fourth installment of the pillow puns series! This pattern will shore-ly create a sunny smile on your face when you grab a needle and thread to stitch it!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32ct Belfast Raw Natural linen by Zweigart with The Gentle Arts, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 60W x 60H.
It's always 5 o'clock somewhere! Celebrate this frosty concoction with this Mister and Misses. We love his hairy chest and beer belly! The Lime button from JABC is the perfect finishing touch.
Model was stitched on 32ct linen. Stitch count is 56 x 53.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Slate from Fabrics by Stephanie with DMC floss. Stitch Count from framed piece: 110x37, Pillow - 81x85, Hoop - 60x63.
"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.
This sweet set of smalls, two pillows and a strawberry, are based on popular patterns, Seasons in Lace. The motifs are taken from those designs and expanded and changed to create smaller elements to fill your bowls or tiered trays.
The model is stitched in the charted NPI silk floss.... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Kitty and Me featuring a collection of six summer patterns, with sentiments "Summer", "Happiness", "Hope", "Freedom", "In my garden", and "Teacher".
Model stitched on 14 count white aida fabric with DMC floss.
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Cross stitch pattern from Kitty and Me featuring birds in different seasons!
Model stitched over two on 14 count White Aida fabric with DMC thread. Stitch Count: 122w x 29h, 117w x 31h, 117 x 27h, 117w x 28h. Designed by Pamela Kellogg.
Cross stitch pattern from Kooler Design Studio featuring a tiny garden brimming with lush summer blooms and colorful butterflies. Garden lovers everywhere will love this enchanting Summer Garden Bell Pull stitched with vibrant colors of poppies, columbine, lilies and more. This band cross stitch... Read more