This is part two of the Fragments in time 2025 Halloween series. It features an adorable black cat with an orange bow tie!
The stitch count for each design is 51W x 51H. Stitched with the border pattern, the stitch count is 127W x127H. The model was stitched on 40 Ct. Silver Fox from... Read more
This is part two of the Fragments in time 2025 Halloween series. It features a spooky Halloween tree filled with menacing crows.
The stitch count for each design is 51W x 51H. Finished size 2.55" x 2.55". Stitched with the border pattern, the stitch count is 127W x127H. Finished... Read more
The Fragments in Time 2023 series from Summer House Stitche Workes was inspired by antique Berlin Woolwork. This is part three and features a bouquet of beautiful flowers in a vase.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct. Country French Golden Needle linen from Wichelt with Classic... Read more
Note from the Designer: Cathy (Hands On Design) & I had so much fun with this ribbon wrapped/pillow stack finish that first appeared in our Between Friends - A Fall Sampling book collaboration that we decided to create some more! We have each designed our own selection of Ribbons full of patriotic... Read more
This is Part 1 of the Fragments in Time 2025 Halloween series and features a haunted mansion.
The stitch count for each design is 51W x 51H. Stitched with the border pattern (available at www.summerhousestitcheworkes.com), the stitch count is 127W x127H. The models were stitched over 2... Read more
Celebrate the Heartland with this design of rolling hills filled with abundant grain. It was inspired by my nieces when they found themselves lost one day in the middle of Illinois farm country. It's a little bit Grant Wood and a little bit Whimsy!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Flax linen... Read more
Inspired by one of my favorite Bible verses and antique woven coverlets, The Greatest of These is a 3 part series. - Faith, Hope & Love. Believe me, they make a wonderful wooden dough bowl display! And here's Love! It features one of the most stitched flowers, a carnation, which is also a symbol... Read more
The Fragments in Time 2023 series from Summer House Stitche Workes was inspired by antique Berlin Woolwork. This is part Six and features a beehive.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct. Country French Golden Needle linen from Wichelt with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works... Read more
The Fragments in Time 2023 series from Summer House Stitche Workes was inspired by antique Berlin Woolwork. This is part three and features a swan swimming in a pond.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct. Country French Golden Needle linen from Wichelt with Classic Colorworks and... Read more
This is part two of the Fragments in time 2025 Halloween series. It features a cemetery.
The stitch count for each design is 51W x 51H. Stitched with the border pattern, the stitch count is 127W x127H. The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Silver Fox from Fiber on a Whim (a fat... Read more
The Fragments in Time 2023 series from Summer House Stitche Workes was inspired by antique Berlin Woolwork. This is part seven and features a plant.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct. Country French Golden Needle linen from Wichelt with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works... Read more
The Fragments in Time 2023 series from Summer House Stitche Workes was inspired by antique Berlin Woolwork. This is part eight and features a a little boat out on the water.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct. Country French Golden Needle linen from Wichelt with Classic... Read more
The Fragments in Time 2023 series from Summer House Stitche Workes was inspired by antique Berlin Woolwork. This is part Five and features a fun floral design.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct. Country French Golden Needle linen from Wichelt with Classic Colorworks and Weeks... Read more
The Fragments in Time 2023 series from Summer House Stitche Workes was inspired by antique Berlin Woolwork. This is part one and features a quaint house under a cloud filled sky.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Country French Golden Needle linen with Classic Colorworks and... Read more
The Fragments in Time 2023 series from Summer House Stitche Workes was inspired by antique Berlin Woolwork. This is part two and features a deer in an ivy covered circle.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Country French Golden Needle linen with Classic Colorworks and DMC... Read more
Note from the designer: Number Seven was my grandparents home for over 50 years. The Gothic Revival house was such a warm and inviting place and surrounded with a profusion of blooms thanks to my Grandmother's beautiful gardens. It is so full of memories, from card games and books to berry... Read more
Hands On Design & I had so much fun with this ribbon wrapped/pillow stack finish that first appeared in our Between Friends - A Fall Sampling book collaboration that we decided to create some more! We have each designed our own selection of Ribbons for Holiday cheer.
Note from the designer: Number Five is an elegant Victorian brick house on the banks of the Susquehanna River. My great, great aunt & uncle resided here. My uncle was a composer and they met while they were both attending the Boston Conservatory of Music. My aunt was from a wealthy family, so... Read more
Note from the designer: Number Six features my husband's great grandparents home. It is the only one in the series that lies outside of Central PA and is in New Jersey. We have a portrait of his great grandmother hanging in our living room. She was a quilter and we are fortunate enough to have... Read more
Number Three is the home of my great-great grandmother. She became one of my stitching inspirations when I found a little snippet of linen with the tiniest cross stitches when I was a girl. How did she ever see to stitch them? It is tucked under the model in the image.
Number Four features my great grandmother's home. She was a quilter, hence the quilts laying over the fence in the design. I am lucky to have one of her quilts, which I cherish. The model is lying on one of her hand-stitched squares in the image.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Colonial... Read more
Inspired by one of my favorite Bible verses and antique woven coverlets, The Greatest of These is a 3 part series. - Faith, Hope & Love. Believe me, they make a wonderful wooden dough bowl display! And here's Hope! It features a springtime favorite and a symbol of hope, a tulip, in the same color... Read more
Note from the designer: This primitive marking sampler just captured my heart. The colors, the tone on tone, the rich patina and the whimsicalness of it. How can a marking sampler be whimsical you ask? Well, just look at the script K, L & M. They seem to be kicking up their heels and skipping along.... Read more
Note from designer: I love decorating the Christmas tree and this ornament series is sure to please! Inspired by Victorian paper ornaments, these fun ornaments combine my love of stitching with my love of paper crafting. Once stitched, the excess perforated paper is carefully cut away, which gives... Read more
"Every leaf speaks bliss to me" is from a poem by Emily Bronte. Some designs just flow onto the page like a painting and this is one of them. Fall = Bliss!
Model stitched one over two on 32 Ct. Natural Linen from Wichelt using Gloriana threads with DMC and Weeks Dye Works conversions. Stitch count is 160 x 72.
This design from Summer House Stitche Workes features a steampunk inspired beehive with bees.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Simply Sage from Fabrics by Stephanie with Gloriana Silk floss. DMC conversions provided. Stitch Count: 92W x 104H. Finished size: 4.6" x 5.2".
Note from designer: I love decorating the Christmas tree and this ornament series is sure to please! Inspired by Victorian paper ornaments, these fun ornaments combine my love of stitching with my love of paper crafting. Once stitched, the excess perforated paper is carefully cut away, which gives... Read more
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Colonial Parchment using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks (or DMC floss 3799, 931, 943, 3820, 400, 3064, 3811). Stitch Count: 51W x 51H. Design Size: 3" x 3"
Victorian paper ornament designs from Summer House Stitche Workes. Can be personalized with family photos, old cards, etc. There are 3 patterns in this chart and there will be two more charts in the series.
The models were stitched on 14 Ct. Antique Brown perforated paper (one package should be enough for 9 ornaments) with any one color of floss.
The idea for this design came from one of my grandmother's sayings. When we would be heading out the door without our hats and mittens, she would politely remind us to "wear your woolies!" The finished piece will be the highlight of any Holiday decor.
Model stitched two over two on 36 Ct. Aztec Red from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 97 x 109.
Part one in Summer House Stitche Workes 10 Year Anniversary Fragments in Time series. The design features a log cabin, horsewoman, sugar maple trees and field of flax.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Colonial Parchment from Fabrics by Stephanie. Individual Fragments stitch counts are 51 x 51. Stitched with border pattern: 245 (w) x 125 (h)
Part two in Summer House Stitche Workes 10 Year Anniversary Fragments in Time series. The design features a historic stone house situated amongst apple trees.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Colonial Parchment from Fabrics by Stephanie. Individual Fragments stitch counts are 51 x 51. Stitched with border pattern: 245 (w) x 125 (h)
Note from the designer: Number Eight features our first house, a cute, little 1940s brick cape cod. I guess I inherited a little bit of my grandparents green thumb, because we totally transformed the house with our gardens.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Colonial Parchment from Fabrics by... Read more
Thanksgiving is my family's favorite holiday, but it seems as though it has become the kick-off to the Christmas season lately. Ok, this year is even worse, the Christmas trees are already up in shops! This needlework set takes back this particularly American holiday and celebrates the... Read more
This beautiful design from Summer House Stitche Workes features a cozy red house in the center, white picket fence, and gorgeous lace and floral border.
The model was stitched on 40 Ct. Cream & Sugar linen from Fiber on a Whim with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 175W x 175H. Finished size is 8.75 in wide X 8.75 in high.
This is a sweet circular designs with a floral/leaf border and "Home Sweet Home" in the center.
The model was stitched on 40 Ct. Cream & Sugar linen from Fiber on a Whim with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 47W x 47H. Finished size is 2.35 in wide X 2.35 in high.
This mourning sampler design from Summer House Stitche Workes features a bent over tree with hanging tree branches and the words "Remember me when this you see."
The model was stitched on 32 Ct. Chocolate Milk from Fabrics by Stephanie with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks & DMC floss. Stitch Count: 99W x 96H. Finished size is 6.19 in wide X 6 in high.
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Colonial Parchment using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks (or DMC floss 3799, 931, 943, 3820, 400, 3064, 3811). Stitch Count: 51W x 51H. Design Size: 3" x 3"