Summer House Stitche Workes

The celebration of America 250 continues throughout the year with a new coverlet series: Declaration Coverlets! The words of Thomas Jefferson, from the Declaration of Independence, are center stage among the coverlet inspired motifs stitched in deep red and blue overdyed floss.

Pattern is... Read more about Declaration Coverlets: Happiness - Patriotic Pattern

Each year I try to celebrate something special in my Fragments series. This year, I knew I wanted to do something patriotic for America 250 and since William Penn was a Quaker, creating a Quaker inspired series seemed like a natural step for this Pennsylvania girl. The initials I used on the... Read more about Fragments in Time 2026 #5 - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern

Each year I try to celebrate something special in my Fragments series. This year, I knew I wanted to do something patriotic for America 250 and since William Penn was a Quaker, creating a Quaker inspired series seemed like a natural step for this Pennsylvania girl. The initials I used on the... Read more about Fragments in Time 2026 #6 - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern

The celebration of America 250 continues throughout the year with a new coverlet series: Declaration Coverlets! The words of Thomas Jefferson, from the Declaration of Independence, are center stage among the coverlet inspired motifs stitched in deep red and blue overdyed floss.

Pattern is... Read more about Declaration Coverlets Liberty Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern

Each year I try to celebrate something special in my Fragments series. This year, I knew I wanted to do something patriotic for America250 and since William Penn was a Quaker, creating a Quaker inspired series seemed like a natural step for this Pennsylvania girl. The initials I used on the... Read more about Fragments in Time 2026 #1 - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern

Each year I try to celebrate something special in my Fragments series. This year, I knew I wanted to do something patriotic for America 250 and since William Penn was a Quaker, creating a Quaker inspired series seemed like a natural step for this Pennsylvania girl. The initials I used on the... Read more about Fragments in Time 2026 #3 - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern

Next to cross stitch, quilting is my next favorite pastime. May I present, Patriotic Piecemakers, a perfectly, pretty pynkeep pile! May peace ever reign in your piecemaking and beyond!

This pattern includes three different size pattern options. Stitched on 32 ct Raw Natural linen with... Read more about Patriotic Piecemakers - Cross Stitch Pattern

Each year I try to celebrate something special in my Fragments series. This year, I knew I wanted to do something patriotic for America 250 and since William Penn was a Quaker, creating a Quaker inspired series seemed like a natural step for this Pennsylvania girl. The initials I used on the... Read more about Fragments in Time 2026 #4 - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern

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 about The Greatest of These #3 - Love - Christian Cross Stitch

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 about Fragments in Time 2023 No 6 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Each year I try to celebrate something special in my Fragments series. This year, I knew I wanted to do something patriotic for America250 and since William Penn was a Quaker, creating a Quaker inspired series seemed like a natural step for this Pennsylvania girl. The initials I used on the... Read more about Fragments in Time 2026 #2 - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern

The celebration of America 250 continues throughout the year with a new coverlet series: Declaration Coverlets! The words of Thomas Jefferson, from the Declaration of Independence, are center stage among the coverlet inspired motifs stitched in deep red and blue overdyed floss. Other titles in the... Read more about Declaration Coverlets - Life - Patriotic Cross Stitch

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 about Fragments in Time 2023 No 8 - Cross Stitch Pattern

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 about The Greatest of These #2 - Hope - Christian Cross Stitch

This is part one of the three part "The Greatest of Thee" series. Part 1 features a potted flower and the word "Faith".

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Milk & Honey by Fiber on a Whim with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 119W x 89H.

Assembled by 123Stitch.com. This convenient floss pack contains all the floss you'll need to stitch Summer House Stitche Works' "The Golden Apiary".

Floss pack includes Weeks Dye Works Grasshopper (2 skeins), Battleship (2 skeins), Linen, Curry, and Fathom.

Ahoy there Matey! Sail the Seven Seas as you stitch this imaginative seascape with crashing waves, billowing sails and spouting whale.

Stitched on 32 ct. Vintage Country Mocha Linen with NPI floss. The stitch count is 180 x 72 and the finished size is 11.25" x 4.5". Finished with Storm blue rick rack from Lady Dot Creates.

One of the most meaningful aspects of the Christmas Season for me is the music. I love all the carols, both traditional and new. They play in the background and I sing all season long! Marry the music to a crisp, starry winter's night and you find my inspiration for Upon A Midnight Clear.... Read more about Upon A Midnight Clear - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

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 about Fragments in Time 2023 No 3 - Cross Stitch Pattern

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 about Fragments in Time 2023 No 5 - Cross Stitch Pattern

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 about Fragments in Time 2023 No 7 - Cross Stitch Pattern

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 about Fragments in Time 2023 No 1 - Cross Stitch Pattern

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 about Fragments in Time 2023 No 2 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 32 count Veldt from Picture this Plus using Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 57W x 57H. Finished size is 3.5" x 3.5".

A bright color palette brings the early blossoms of spring to life in this montage of floral motifs. After the mess of the winter melt, the bright colors refresh us in heart and soul.

Stitched on 32 ct. Vintage Country Mocha Linen with DMC floss. The Stitch count is 106 x 66 and the finished size is 6.63" x 4.13". Finished with Grubby Frog Rayon Ribbon from Lady Dot Creates.

Bees are buzzing, flowers are blooming and spring has sprung all around a cozy, satin stitched beeskep. The Golden Apiary makes a wonderful drum or just pop it into a frame. Chart also includes a small pynkeep.

Stitched on 32 ct Wheat linen from Fiber on a Whim with Weeks Dye Works... Read more about The Golden Apiary - Cross Stitch

This is part Five of the Fragments in time 2025 Christmas Edition. It features an adorable bird perched on a tree branch!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct fabric using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. They will stitch just fine on a lower count fabric!! A fat eighth is... Read more about Fragments in Time 2025 Christmas Part Six

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 about The Corner Of Corn and Beans - Cross Stitch Pattern

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.

The models were... Read more about That's a Wrap - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

"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.

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.

Model stitched on 40 ct fog from Picture this Plus using DMC floss. Stitch count: 89w x 81h

Model stitched on 32 ct Flax from Zweigart using DMC floss. Stitch count: 97w x 67h. Finished size is 6" x 4.2".

Cross stitch pattern from Summer House Stitche Workes featuring a plant with berries growing out of it stitched on a pillow!

Model stitched on 32 ct Straw linen from Weeks Dye Works using either Weeks Dye Works or DMC threads. Stitch count: 51w x 51h

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 about Fragments in Time 2023 No 4 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 28 Ct. Wren by Picture this Plus. Stitched using Gentle Arts Threads. Stitch Count: 50x50. Design Size: 3" x 3".

Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Wren by Picture This Plus with Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 50 x 50. Design Size: 4" x 4".

Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Wren Linen by Picture This Plus with Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 50W x 50H. Design Size: 3" x 3".

Model stitched on 28 Ct. Wren Linen by Picture This Plus with Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 50W x 50H. Design Size: 3" x 3".

Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Platinum Belfast linen with Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 49W x 50H. Design Size: 3" x 3".

Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Colonial Parchment using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Classic Colorworks. Also required for the chenille trim, but not listed above Lady Dot Creates Thundercloud. Stitch Count: 51W x 51H. Design Size: 3" x 3".

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Colonial Parchment using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Classic Colorworks. Also required for the chenille trim, but not listed above Lady Dot Creates Thundercloud. Stitch Count: 51W x 51H. Design Size: 3" x 3".

Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Flax Linen by Zweigart using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count 51x51. Design Size: 3" x 3"

Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Flax Linen by Zweigart using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count 51x51. Design Size: 3" x 3"

Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Colonial Parchment from Fabrics by Stephanie using Weeks Dye Works. Specialty Stitch Used: Smyrna Cross. Stitch Count: 53W x 135H. Design Size: 3" x 8".

Model stitched on (two over two) 32 Ct. Friendship Green from Fabrics by Stephanie using Weeks Dye Works. Specialty Stitch Used: Modified Eyelet. Stitch Count: 53W x 135H. Finished Size: 3" x 8".

The Plate-itudes designs were a Sunday special at the Nashville Market this year. Mine feature a bit of Pennsylvania Dutch wisdom!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Flax from Zweigart and 46 ct Havana from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works floss and Gloriana Silk. Stitch count is 77 x 78 and 65 x 45. Finished size is 4.8" x 4.88" and 2.8" x 1.96".

Model stitched two over two on 30 Ct. Straw Linen from Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 146 x 54. Design Size: 10" x 4". This pattern uses Algerian Eyestitches and Herringbone Stitches. If you are stitching the entire alphabet, the stitch count is 146 x 470. Design Size: 10" x 32".