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.

What is your harbinger of spring? Is it Robin Red-Breast or maybe the first peek of flower bulbs emerging from the thawing soil. Spring Awakens embodies the reawakening of the natural world after those frozen winter months.

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

Between Friends – a Seasonal Series – A Spring Sampling is the 1st of 4 seasonal books from Summer House Stitche Workes & Hands On Design. Beautiful photographs, detailed finishing instructions, with 8 projects to inspire.

Projects included in the book use both 32ct Charcoal & Raw Belfast (aida friendly) from Zweigart with DMC flosses. A complete guide for readily available Resources is included in the book.

I am so excited to bring you this project, the third in my Bittersweet Sentiments Limited Edition kits. Fall is my favorite time of year with the mountainsides overflowing with color. I love looking out the window and watching the leaves rain down from the trees. The falling leaves swirl and create so much fun for my pup! This quilty biscornu is my interpretation of that with the many sides of the biscornu and the pinwheel motifs.

Everything you need to create the Biscornu & Bittersweet Pins are included in the kit. Of course, I have included finishing instructions to finish both projects.

Kit Contents: 32ct. Country French Cafe Mocha from Wichelt, 4 skeins of over-dyed floss from Weeks Dye Works, Vintage Button (Note: buttons vary from kit to kit), Woolfelt, Pins, Wool Roving, Charm, Beeswax Pumpkin, #26 Tapestry Needle. Chart & Finishing Instructions.

A three project booklet inspired by Shakespeare’s most famous sonnet, 116. Projects include a sampler with an alphabet to personalize, a mixed media piece stitched on perforated paper and a pin cushion. The poem for the mixed media piece is included.

Stitch Count: Sampler is: 87 x 111, stitched on 35 ct.
Lambswool linen from Wichelt Imports with floss from The Gentle Art.
Pin Cushion is stitched on 32 ct.
Dark Chocolate linen from Zweigart with floss from The Gentle Art. 

Button up and wear your woolies! It’s cold out there!! This nordic band sampler was inspired by one of my grandmother’s sayings. Monochromatic designs are so easy to change up and make them your own. Just by inverting the colors, red floss on a white fabric, would change the look so much.

Stitch Count: 97 x 89. Stitched on 36 ct. Aztec Red from Weeks Dye Works with WDW floss.

Snow softly falling on a crisp winter's day, but you don't mind. You are all tucked up inside your cozy cabin stitching away and enjoying the tranquility the scene affords. Or... you are in the heat and dreaming of snow softly falling! Either way, this drum will remind you of the peace of Winter.

Look for the Finishing Kit to complete your drum pynkeep!

Stitch Count: 109 x 45. Stitched on 32 ct. Raw Linen from Zweigart with floss from Weeks Dye Works.

A line from one of my favorite Christmas carols, Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming. Features a primitive rose winding through a frosty landscape with a snug little house to warm up your winter stitching. I can't wait to add this piece to a wooden box full of fresh greens as part of my Holiday decorating.

Stitch Count: 115 x 109. Stitched on 32 ct. Spanish Moss from Fabrics By Stephanie with DMC floss.

While stitching this piece, I had a myriad of Christmas carols ringing through my head, all of them singing the angels carol of “Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Men.” May this carol ring throughout all the world, not only during the Christmas season, but everyday in our thoughts and deeds. 

Stitch Count: 97 x 73.
Stitched on 28 ct. Olive Green linen from Zweigart with floss from The Gentle Art & Classic Colorworks.

Fresh as the new fallen snow, this frosty fractal will transport you back to days of sled riding, ice skating and snowball battles.

Stitch Count: 154 x 154.
Stitched on 28 ct.
Mercedes linen from Picture This Plus with DMC floss.

Inspired by Robert Frost’s poem “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” these three biscornus evoke the glimmer of falling snow. Perfect for a filling a Holiday dough bowl display.

Stitch Count for each biscornu: 40 x 40. Stitched on 28 ct. Dirty Linen from Zweigart with floss from DMC.

Seven ornaments inspired by barn decoration found in the Pennsylvania countryside. 

Stitch Count:
Each ornament: 40 x 40.
Stitched on 30 ct. Tin Roof Linen from Weeks Dye Works with floss from The Gentle Art.

Seven ornaments are charted for you to add rustic elegance to your Yuletide celebrations!

Stitch Count: Each Ornament: 51 x 51. Stitched on 28 ct. Natural linen with Silver from Fabric Flair with floss from The Gentle Art.

Chart of seven ornaments, inspired by stained glass windows. 

Stitch Count:
Each ornament: 47 x 47.
Stitched on 28 ct.
Opalescent White Lugana from Zweigart with floss from Weeks Dye Works.

The winter winds are blowing our way!. Keep the frosty cold away while stitching on this wool coverlet inspired design with an updated color palette of winter blues.

Stitch Count: 118 x 88. Stitched on 40 ct. Light Exampler from Lakeside Linens with floss from DMC.

Eleventh in the Postcards from the Heart series

Pull out those found objects lurking around the house and add special meaning to your projects. Each Postcard includes two versatile designs to finish into a multi-media project or adapt for any other small finishing ideas you have. The designs are one color, so a great way to use up your scrap floss and fabric. Check out the finishing tutorial on the Summer House Stitche Workes YouTube channel.

Stitched on fabric of your choice with floss of your choice.

"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 was one of those for me. The leaves swirl around the "organic" text. It would be an equally beautiful finish framed, as well as the drum. Fall = Bliss!

Stitch Count: 160 x 72. Stitched on 32ct. Natural linen from Wichelt Imports with silk floss from Gloriana. Chart includes floss conversion to both Weeks Dye Works overdyed floss & DMC.