First in the Fathers of Freedom series

First in the Fathers of Freedom series, this worke features our first president, George Washington. The quote was written in a letter to James Madison in 1788.

Stitch Count: 189 x 68.
Stitched on 28 ct.
Golden Tan linen from Zweigart with DMC floss.

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 charm. These are a perfect summertime stitch! What a great way to celebrate America 250!!

Stitch Count: Each Ribbon: 15 ×175. Model stitched on 32 ct. Natural (Raw) linen from Zweigart with floss from DMC. An Aida Friendly Design!!

What makes one drum pynkeep better? Why, two of course! Celebrate the fields of Liberty with these two patriotic pynkeeps. If drums aren't your thing, then stitch as all one piece! A thread pack is available for the Sulky threads. And when you finish using your threads to stitch the "drum set," you have enough threads to stitch Memorial Day from Hands On Design. The designs share a thread palette! It is double-duty, all the way around! As an added bonus, Liberty Flower Pin Packs are available to create the little flower pins to top off your drum in style.

Stitch Count: for large drum - 159 x 64, for small drum - 159 x 51. Stitched on 32 ct. Tin Roof linen from Weeks Dye Works with Sulky floss. Floss packs available on the Summer House website!

We all need a little happy and this little stitch fits the bill. Bright summer colors sprinkled with Algerian Eye flowers and little bees buzzing make this the perfect summer or anytime project.

Stitch Count: 57 x 75 . Stitched on 32 ct. Veldt linen from Picture This Plus with floss from DMC.

Between Friends – a Seasonal Series – A Summer Sampling is the 2ndof 4 seasonal books from Summer House Stitche Workes & Hands On Design. Beautiful photographs, detailed finishing instructions, with 8 projects to inspire. Don’t forget to order the charm pack (in a separate listing her on the website) to add that special gardening touch your Summer Sampling projects!

Projects included in the book use both 32ct Flax Belfast from Zweigart & 32ct Carrot linen from Weeks Dye Works with DMC flosses. A complete guide for readily available Resources is included in the book.

Garden themed charms & beads to add a bit of sparkle to your Summer Sampling projects! Add a straight pin to the beads to create a simple counting pin. Pack includes 9 charms & beads.

Oh, the happy thoughts summer conjures up in our memories! From family picnics to time on the beach, the pace of life changes during the summer. The warm weather and slower pace rests and relaxes us for the coming colder months. Just picture yourself sitting on your deck, enjoying the sunshine, the flowers and stitching this colorful piece!

Stitch Count: 118 x 88. Stitched on 40 ct. Colonial Parchment from Fabrics By Stephanie with floss from DMC.

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!

Stitch Count: 149 × 116. Stitched on 40 ct. Flax from Zweigart with floss from Weeks Dye Works.

A clover vine in soft spring colors wraps around a quilt inspired center design, in this, the perfect talisman for luck or to just celebrate the coming of spring!

Stitch Count: 89 × 89.
Model Stitched on 40 ct. Milk & Honey linen from Fiber on a Whim with floss from Weeks Dye Works & DMC.

The colors of this design are so happy and I love how the center motif just pops out of the trellis design. The whole thing brought back memories of playing in my Grandmother's flower garden.

Stitch Count: 75 × 75. Stitched on 32 ct. Friendship Greene from Fabrics by Stephanie with DMC floss.