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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.

Small Gatherings - a 4-part series of seasonal thoughts, Gather Memories is the 2nd in this small series.

The models were stitched over 2 threads on 32ct Platinum Belfast with DMC floss. Stitch count is 65 x 43. Finished size is 4.06" x 2.69".

"I's 7am somewhere." Part of the Cool Beans series. Model stitched on 32 Ct. Oaken by Picture this plus using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 63x63. Design Size: 4" x 4"

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 continuation of #chalktalk!

Model Stitched on 32 ct. linen using DMC floss. Stitch counts and finished sizes are;
Framed: 110 x 135 & 6.88" x 8.44"
Stitch & Stow Bag: 81 x 82 & 5.06" x 5.13"
Pincushion: 60 x 63 & 3.75" x 3.95".

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 about 17th Block Party - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Design featuring so many mix & match possibilities with these stamp size snippets - love them finished as a whimsical pillow as well as a statement art piece for your beach loving soul.

Model Stitched on 32 ct Lt. Mocha Belfast using DMC floss with Gold fish hand dyed rick rack from Lady Dot Creates. Stitch count: 121 x 93.

Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Design featuring the saying "Stitch Some Happy!"

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Flax using DMC floss with Lady Dot Creates Rick Rack. Stitch count is 65 x 64.

2nd in the Triple Play Pillow Series!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Flax using DMC floss. Stitch count is 67 x 67 each.

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".

I don't know if Dad is showing Junior how to swim or catch dinner...maybe both! Nevertheless, this pair is just floating along on their iceberg!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Polar Plunge from Fabrics by Stephanie using Classic Colorworks with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 51 x 52.

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".

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 about A Vintage Stitch - Too Hexie - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Designs featuring an autumn pumpkin design! Fresh, clean, classic. Autumn calls us this year with a fresh palette.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Charcoal Belfast with DMC floss. Stitch count is 49 x 55.

Note from designer: The Berry Basket - our delicious mini-series continues - we add some blueberries to the mix!

Model Stitched on 32 ct Raw Belfast using DMC floss. Stitch count: 91 x 70.

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 by Fabrics by Stephanie with Cosmo floss. Stitch count is 51 x 52. Finished size: 3.25" x 3.25".

Finishing kit for the 9 part series of White Christmas patterns from Hands On Designs. Includes: 9 handmade woolfelt balls, baker's twine, and finishing instructions for attaching to ornaments.

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.

"Let it snow" Model stitched on 30 Ct. Gunmetal by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 45x70.

"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"

"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"

"Thankful and Grateful."
Model stitched on 30 Ct. Gunmetal by Weeks Dye Works and using Gentle Arts Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 45x70. Design Size: 3" x 5"

"Peace on Earth."
Model stitched on 30 Ct. Gunmetal by Weeks Dye Works using Gentle Arts Sampler threads.

Model stitched on 28 Ct. Brandywine linen (2 pieces measuring 10x10 and 1 piece measuring 8x23) with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Shown with a Pin Set #JP199 from Just Another Button Company. Finishing instructions included. Comes with a piece of felted wool for the top. ... Read more about Java - Block Party - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 28 Ct. Chalkboard Linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Shown with pins from Just Another Button Company. Pattern comes with Weeks Houndstooth wool for finishing. Instructions included. Stitch count for block top and bottom 58x58. Design Size: 5" x 5"

Chalkboard Ornaments Christmas Collection Part 1 by Hands on Design features three cute designs with the words "Believe," "Be Jolly", and "Be Merry". Perfect to add to your tree!

Models stitched on 32 Ct. linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and DMC floss. Comes... Read more about Chalkboard Ornaments - Christmas Collection Part 1

Models stitched on 32 Ct. linen with Gentle Art Sampler Threads and DMC floss.

"Glad Tidings" - Stitch Count: 45 x 41. Design Size: 3" x 3"
"Goodwill to all" - Stitch Count: 51 x 51. Design Size: 4" x 4"
"Great Joy" - Stitch Count: 65 x 37. Design Size: 5" x 3". Pattern comes with felt holly embellishments and buttons.

"There are good ship ships and wood ships & ships that sail the sea, but the best ships are friendships, may they always be." Model stitched over 2 threads of 32 Ct. Friendship Greene linen from Hand Dyed Fabrics by Stephanie with Romy's Creations floss. Stitch count: 144W x 104H. Design... Read more about Good Ship Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Models stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Aztec Red Gingham linen with Gentle Art Sampler Threads, Weeks Dye Works floss, and DMC. Shown with buttons from Just Another Button Company.

Stitch Count: Pipers - 50x41. Finished Size: 4" x 3"
Drummers - 74x42. Finished Size:... Read more about Pipers & Drummers - 12 Days - Cross Stitch Pattern

Models stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. Slate Hand-dyed fabric by Stephanie using Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss.

Stitch count for Sunflower Manor Sampler 129x159. Design Size: 9" x 10"
Stitch count for Autumn Hanger is 122x83.

Model stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. Regency by Picture This Plus using Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch count: 48x81. Design Size: 3" x 6" Pattern comes with green felt for the leaves.

"Laundry - the never ending cycle." The fist pattern in The Laundry Company series. Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. White Belfast linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 63x91. Design Size: 4" x 6"

Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and DMC floss. Comes with a 9" x 10" piece of Blue Corn Velveteen to finish the short stack drum or the flap jack pillow.

Short Stack - Stitch Count: 32 x 201. Finished Size: 2" x 13"
Flap Jack Pillow - 80 x 64. Finished Size: 5" x 4"

Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Straw linen with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 69x48. Design Size: 5" x 3". Please note: the floss list is for the entire 9 part series. Some colors may not be used in this design. Finishing kit to complete all 9 designs in the series is sold separately - Item #HD-WCFK

(2nd in the series) Model stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. White Belfast linen using DMC floss. (includes bonus pattern) Stitch count for Loads of fun: 63x91. Design Size: 4" x 6" Stitch count for Bonus Chart: 200x22. Design Size: 13" x 2" Collect all 3 charts in The Laundry... Read more about Loads Of Fun (Laundry Company 2) - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Irony - the opposite of wrinkly" Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. White Belfast linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 63x91. Design Size: 4" x 6"

Models stitched on 32 Ct. linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and DMC floss. "Grape Fizz" trim from Lady Dot Creates.

Stitch Counts:
"Short Stack Drum": 32 x 201. Design Size: 2" x 13"
"Flap Jack pillow": 80 x 64. Design Size: 5" x... Read more about Put on the Hat - Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Tin Roof linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 43X79. Design Size: 3" x 5" Comes with a small piece of wool felt for the snowman's nose and a star button.

Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Aspen linen with Sulky 12 Wt. Cotton Petites. Pattern comes with 6 white buttons. Stitch Count: 85 x 97. Finished Size: 6" x 7"

"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"

Models stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Cocoa linen by Weeks Dye Works with Sulky 12 Wt. Cotton Petites. Stitch Counts: Pillow - 75x77. Design Size: 5" x 5" Ornaments - 39x49, 3" x 4", 41x41, 3" x 3", 57x32, 4" x 2"

"Apples and Sage" Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Chocolate Milk from Fabrics by Stephanie using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 53x135. Design Size: 3" x 8".

Model stitched over two threads on 28 Ct. French Lace using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Comes with a piece of Weeks Dye Works felted wool. Shown with Pin-Mini Set from Just Another Button Company (JPM458).

Stitch Count for Pincushion: 56W x 56H (2 pcs) 224W x 15H.... Read more about Came the Spring - House on a Hill - Cross Stitch Pattern

Models were stitched over 2 threads on 4 shades of 32 Ct. Fabrics by Stephanie (Vanilla Latte, Chocolate Milk, Spanish Moss, Valyrian Steel) or fabric of your choice. Need approximately 9"x9" for each design. All designs stitched with DMC floss. Stitch Counts: Quilt Motifs - all... Read more about Well Rounded - Perennial Pinwheels - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Strawberry and Mint" Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. French Blu from Fabrics by Stephanie using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 53x135. Design Size: 3" x 8"

"Humble Honey - it's the bee's knees". Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Slate by Fabrics from Stephanie with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 65x46. Finished size: 4"x3". Shown with Just Another Button Company Bee Sweet Pin-Mini (JPM486).

"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".

Models stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Fabric with DMC floss. Stitch Counts: Framed Piece - 100x136, Pillow - 81x86, Hoop - 56x60. Finished sizes: Framed Piece - 6.25" x 8.5", Pillow - 5" x 5.3", Hoop - 3.5" x 3.75".