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! Get ready to stitch a year's worth... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Pickle Barrel Designs featuring the phrase "Summer rules. Make memories, take a walk, no schedule, paddle a canoe, watch a sunrise, roast smores, pick berries, collect seashells, go barefoot, jump waves"!
Pattern is stitched on 14 count Icelandic Beige using Weeks dye Works or DMC threads. Stitch count is 80 x 165
We continue this heartfelt series with Summer...when the blooms are full & the butterflies and bees come to visit.
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 32ct Platinum Belfast with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 55 x 50 (3 designs). Rick rack on model is Pumpkin Boo by Lady Dot Creates.
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
Cross stitch pattern from Vals Stuff featuring cats in every season with the phrase "Spring is welcome and summer is fin. Fall is fun but leave winter behind"!
Pattern is stitched on 25 ct Mushroom Lugana using Weeks Dye Works and DMC threads. Stitch count is 300h x 69w.
Cross stitch pattern from Erin Elizabeth featuring a warm summer scene by the sea!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Mushroom Lugana using DMC thread. Stitch count is 70 x 70.
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 Mani Di Dona featuring a biscournu for every season!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Cocoa linen by Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: Each side of the biscornu is 59 X 59.
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 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".
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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Cross stitch pattern from Kathy Barrick featuring a woman surrounded by bees!
Model stitched on 36 ct. Brea linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 169 x 76.
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.
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Lambswool Linen using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Mill Hill Beads.
Optional (2) Gold Naval Steering Wheel Charms #BE037 from Birdhouse Enterprises is not listed. Stitch Count: 41W x 151H. Design Size: 3" x 10 3/4". Frame and Bell Pull from Stoney Creek.
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Light Lime and 32 Ct. White Linen using DMC floss. Stitch Count for Spring: 47W x 44H. Design Size: 3" x 3". Stitch Count for Summer: 50W x 44H. Design Size: 3" x 3".
An assortment of patterns from Stoney Creek featuring a collection of birdhouses
Models stitched on 18 ct. Anne cloth using DMC and Creek colors (not listed) thread.
Stitch count: 77w x 77h
This design by Madame Chantilly features The Text "Summer" with a crab, a seahorse, and a lighthouse! This design also incudes a small cushion that reads "Sun & Sea" with a tiny red octopus!
Model stitched on 35ct Natural Linen using DMC thread.
Stitch count (main): 178w x 247h.
Stitch count (cushion):49w x 48h.
"The heat of the Summer comes hastily on, the fruits are transparent and clear. The buds and the blossoms of April are gone, and the deep coloured cherries appear." Model can be stitched on any fabric using Gentle Art Sampler threads or DMC floss (817, 814, 554, 3810,581, 3824, 3837, 962, 3687, 3755, 503, 307, 922, 160, 3801, 604, 310, 909, 745, 436). Stitch Count: 199x289.