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Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Designs featuring fireworks, the Canadian flag and "Oh Canada!"

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Slate from Fabrics By Stephanie with Cosmo floss. Stitch Count: 51x51. Finished size: 3.3" x 3.3".

Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Designs featuring the beach themed pattern from the Plaid All Year series!

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Slate from Fabrics by Stephanie with Cosmo floss. Stitch count is 53 x 52.

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:
Fresh From The... Read more about Between Friends - A Summer Sampling

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.

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.

"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 about A Homestead Gathering - Cross Stitch Pattern

"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

Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Designs featuring a town at Christmas time with the phrase "Merry Christmas"! A timeless Holiday design with all of the traditional hallmarks of the season!

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32ct Charcoal Belfast linen with Colour and Cotton threads. Stitch count is 69 x 69.

This band sampler from Hands On Designs features tulips and white rabbits!

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Driftwood Belfast from Fabrics by Stephanie with DMC floss and DMC #12 Pearl Cotton. Stitch Count: 53 x 190.

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.

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.

Winter Folk is the final design in the Four Seasons Folk series. Thank you for coming on this seasonal journey with me. We end the series with paper whites, pine cones, frosty forests & 3 new specialty stitches.

The models were stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Driftwood Belfast (Fabrics by Stephanie) with DMC floss. Stitch count is 53 x 190. Finished size is 3.31" x 11.88".

Poinsettia's, Putz houses, pears & a partridge. Classic holiday motifs with a touch of folk inspired design.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Platinum Zweigart with DMC floss. The Sampler design has a stitch count of 53 x 190 and a finished size of 3.31" x 11.88".... Read more about Christmas Folk - Cross Stitch Pattern

I find myself drawn to creating pincushions & needlebooks - small, beautiful & functional works of art. Enjoy this pattern, the 2nd in a series of what I hope will be perfect mates: Pins & Needles. A perfect patriotic pairing!

The models were stitched on 32 ct Nautral Belfast & 18 ct... Read more about Thread White & Blue - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern

Let's wrap up some seasonal cheer! This is the next in the That's a Wrap series by Hands on Design, featuring some patriotic designs. Perfect for the upcoming Independence day holiday.

The models were stitched on 32ct Natural Belfast with DMC floss. Stitch count is 15 x 175(3... Read more about That's A Wrap - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern

Let's wrap of some spooky seasonal cheer!

The models were stitched on 32 ct Natural Belfast, Zweigart linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 15 x 175 for each ribbon. (suggested cut size - 19" x 15"). Finished size is 1" x 11".

Note: You may need 2 skeins of 3799 and Ecru if stitching all of the designs.

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.

Spring is in bloom, there's leaves in the trees. Bugs start to Mingle & this Bee's Got Knees.

The Pincushion model was stitched on 32 ct. Light mocha linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 131 x 131 and the finished size is 8.19" x 8.19".

The Wreath model was... Read more about This Bee's Got Knees - Cross Stitch Pattern

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."

Patterns come... Read more about Polly Maria - Cross Stitch Pattern