#7 in the Songbird's Garden series, Have Faith features the Blue Jay and Bellflowers.  Stitched on WDW 36 ct. Tin Roof using WDW Americana, Blue Jeans, Blue Spruce, Collards,Deep Sea, Ivy, Kohl, Mascara, Sage, Schneckley, Sky and Whitewash.  Finished size is approx. 9" x 9".

#8 in the Songbird's Garden Series, Have Courage features the Rose-breasted Grosbeak and Gladiolus.  Stitched on 36 ct. WDW Putty linen using WDW Aztec Red, Baked Apple, Blackboard, Busy Lizzie,Chablis, Chestnut, Kohl, Madison Rose, Whitewash,Moss, Oak, Romance, Saffron, Schneckley and Seaweed. Finished size is approx. 9" x 9"

#9 in the Songbird's Garden Series, Beauty in Simplicity features the American Goldfinch and the Daisy.  Stitched on WDW 36 ct. Dove linen using WDW Collards, Dolphin, Gold, Grits, Kohl, Lucky,Marigold, Mascara, Meadow, Saffron and Schneckley. Finished size is approx. 9" x 9"

The essential step-by-step guide to creative stitches and versatile techniques.  The purpose of the book is to show you a variety of stitches and open up endless possibilities for your own original projects.  From the basics to the elaborate, more than 150 stitches are illustrated with easy to follow step-by-step photographs.  Handy hints throughout will help make your time spent stitching all the more enjoyable.  Follow the instructions to master the stitches, then use them in your own projects.  

A book on the art of embroidered letters. Through the pages of this book readers will learn, in step-by-step photographs, how to produce the various forms of stitching, what materials to use, and where to place a monogram. A range of alphabets from cross stitch to padded satin stitch are also supplied. A lift-out sheet of various monograms is included.   

Summer and camping go together....enjoy this charming little camper parked on a beach by the ocean.  What a wonderful summer vacation you could have.  Shown stitched on 32 ct. linen, it finishes approx. 4" x 8".  Shown stitched using DMC floss: white,598,597,3810,951,945,729,434,355,3809,413,and 3772. The cover of the leaflet shows 2 different finishes...one is using banner flags cut from scrapbook paper and then attached to the frame...such a cute idea!  Also included with this chart is a second chart, Stitching Mermaid, also using DMC to stitch.  r

This charming whale will add wave after wave nautical charm to your summer displays.  Shown stitched on 30 ct. linen using  DMC floss # 822, 924,m 926, 927, 355, and 356.  Finished design size is approx. 9" x 4 1/2"

3 more of the Scary Apothecary series are here, Spider Legs, Skeleton Polish and Snail Slime.  Shown stitched on 32 count linen, the finished size is approx. 3.25" x 4.75".  Shown stitched with Classic Colorworks and Kreinik #4 braids

4th Leaflet-Spider Legs-Bean Sprout, Pumpkin Harvest, Zack Black, Boysenberry Jam, River Rocks, Kreinik #4 Braid # 27

5th Leaflet-Skeleton Polish-Bean Sprout, Sugared Violets, Shamrock, Finley Gold, Zack Black, River Rocks, Kreinik #4 Braid 5815 & 011HL

6th Leaflet-Snail Slime-Frog Legs, Shamrock, River Rocks, Bean Sprout, Zack lack, Pumpkin Harvest, Boysenberry Jam, Kreinik #4 Braid #011HL, 027, 242HL, 5835

There will be one more set of 3 coming out before Halloween.  These easy projects to stitch and will only take a couple of days for each design, so you can have them hanging for this year's celebration. 

The final 3 project in the Scary Apothecary are Cauldron Cleaner,            ,               .  All 3 charts use Classic Colorworks and Kreinik threads and are stitched on 32 ct. linen.  The fibers used on each chart are:

7th Chart-Cauldron Cleaner-Boysenberry Jam, Frog Legs, Pumpkin Harvest, River Rocks, Shamrock, Zack Black and Kreinik #4 Braid # 011HL, 242HL

8th Chart- Coffin Paint- Finley Gold, Frog Legs, River Rocks, Shamrock, Sugared Violets, Ye Old Gold, Zack Black, Kreinik #4 Braid 011HL, 5510, 5815

9th Chart- Cackle Lozenges-Frog Legs, Pumpkin Harvest, River Rocks, Shamrock, Zack Black, Kreinik #4 Baid 011HL, 5013, 5535

Merry Making Mini's consists of 3 charts, "Land of the Free", Home of the Brave", and "4th of July".   The designs finish approx. 2.5" x 2.5" when stitched on the recommended 28 ct. linen.  

4th of July is stitched on 28 ct. PTP Wren linen using:

CC Ye Old Gold

GA Toasted Barley

WDW Baked Apple, Blue Jeans, Fathom, Grits, Tatanka

Comes with a star charm

Both Land of the Free & Home of the Brave are stitched on 28 ct. PTP Heartland linen using

CC Rose Petal

WDW Beige, Brick, Michael's Navy, Molasses, Whiskey

Home of the Brave comes with a gold star charm 

Land of the Free comes with Mill Hill Cream beads

Libby is holding her lamp high as she proclaims liberty.  Stitched on 32 ct. Vintage Country Mocha, t-Gardehe finished design size is approx. 3 1/2" x 4 1/4" and is stitched using

CC-Old Money, Tennessee Red Clay, and Ye Old Gold

GA-Garden Gate, Mountain Mist, Sable

WDW- Baked Apple, Confederate Gray, Driftwood, Fathom, Grits, Sand

Comes with gold beads and a gold star charm

"Count Your Blessings, Stitch them one by one".  Love the Momma Ewe and her baby shown here wearing their patchwook coats.  Cute design shown stitched on 32 ct. PTP Legacy linen using CC-12 grain, Bean Sprout, Black Coffee, Hickory Sticks, Jakey Brown, Pebble Beach, Pine Needles, Red Currant, Straw Hat, Tennessee Red Clay, Ye Olde Gold

Finished size is approx. 6" x 6.8"

"All Guests must  be approved by the Dog" or "All Guests must be approved by the Cat", whichever is true for you, this chart is a must for the pet owners.  Shown stitched on 30 ct. Parchment linen and stitched with Weeks Dye Works fibers,

Cat-Whitewash, Amber, Cocoa, Tatanka, Seagull, Capri, Scuppernong, Sweet Potato, Aztec Red

Dog-Whitewash, Cocoa, Tatanka, Blackboard, Deep Sea, Blue Topaz, Scuppernong, Aztec Red

       Gentle Arts: Flax and DMC 310

Finished size is approx. 6" x 6"

Also needed to finish on the Dog Owners you will need JABCO # 4538 (bone button)

On the Cat Owner's you will need 3 tiny heart buttons #3449.T

"As Ye Who Stand Before the Fire Pray, Sit Ye Down is My Desire, That Other Folk, as Well as You, May see The Fire and Feel it Too."  Shown stitched on 28 ct. Ivory linen using DMC 3860, 831, 902, 356, 3864, 3011, and 832.  Finished size is approx. 28 1/4" X 3 1/4".  

Turn to summer's strawberries  to create this lovely project for your sewing and stitching table.  This project features a Victorian style pincushion replica, a copy of an antique spindle pincushion dated circa the mid to late 1800's.  The wooden spindle base is about 6.5" tall and is hand-made.  It has wooden pegs for decorative thread spools, a turned spindle and then another round platform for the stuffed pincushion.  In addition to the pin cushion Thea has designed a couple of pieces to go with it, a pinkeep and a strawberry fob, that can be used to sharpen your needles if stuffed with emery sand.  Project is stitched on 28 ct. Light Sand Cashel using silks,

Gloriana-@ 053, 073, 117

Kreinik Mori-#1117, 8000

Kreinik #4 Braid- #3215

Needlepoint, Inc.-#226, 448

Seed Beads also needed:

SJ Designs #11053

Mill Hill-62041

There is an embellishment pack available which includes enough silk and beads to complete the project.

Turn to nature's bees to create this lovely project for your sewing and stitching table.  This project features a Victorian style pincushion replica and is about 6.5" tall and is hand-made.  It has wooden pegs for decorative thread spools, a turned spindle and then another round platform for the stuffed pincushion.  In addition to the pin cushion Thea has designed a couple of pieces to go with it, a pinkeep and a strawberry fob, that can be used to sharpen your needles if stuffed with emery sand.  Project is stitched 28ct. Moss Cashel linen using silk:

Kreinik Mori-# 4216, 8000, 8050

Kreinik #4 Braid- #002

Needlepoint Inc. - 555, 572, 694, 974

Also included with the chart are two extra pieces, a pinkeep and a scissor fob.  Finishing directions for everything is also included.  Embellishment packs which contain the fibers needed along with the button and charms is available.

OMG...a bat wearing a candy corn necklace...so cute, along with a black cat, Mr. Moon and gorgeous fall flowers...there is a lot to like here.  Not sure Brenda intended this to be part of a series, but it is.  so far she did a snowman surrounded by flowers, a white rabbit among flowers and now the cat.  I have stitched the others on 20 ct. linen over 2 so the pillow finishes around 18" x around 10".  However, she stitches her models on 32 ct. PTP Kermit linen so her finish is approx. 11 1/2" x 6".  While I stitch the large count using Weeks and DMC Pearl Cottons, Brenda used 

Weeks Dye Works: Pelican Gray, Charcoal, Carrot, Daylily, Persimmon

Gentle Arts: Gold Leaf, Cornhusk, Fragrant Cloves

Classic colorworks: Eggshell, Honeycomb, Hickory Sticks, Mossy

I almost missed the side eye this little prim Pumpkin Head girl is giving the crow.  That makes this even cuter.  And her candy corn necklace....who wouldn't love that?  Brenda shows her stitched on 36 ct. Winter Brew linen by R & R Reproductions.  The finished size is approx. 4 3/8" x 5 7/8".  Stitched using 

Weeks Dye Works:Light Khaki, Confederate Gray, Carrot and Persimmon

Gentle Arts: Gold Leaf, Cornhusk, Wood Smoke, Fragrant Cloves, Wood Trail, Toffee

Classic Colorworks: Fallen Leaves, Magnolia Blossom, Old Marigold, Sticks and Twigs, Colonial Copper & Wilderness

It's Halloween and things are getting exciting in the chicken Coop because it is at this time of year that the witch rides through throwing her old and rotten pumpkins to the chickens for a treat. Atitched on 36 ct. Khaki linen the finished design is approx. 9 5/8" x 4 7/8".  Stitched using 

Weeks Dye Works:Flatfish, Sage, Oscar & Daylily

Gentle Arts:  Cornhusk, Nutmeg, Cidermill Brown, Fragrant Cloves, Toffee

Classic Colorworks: Old Marigold, Pumpkin Harvest, Petite Maison, Pebble Beach, Sticks and Twigs, Ye Old Gold, Colonial Copper

DMC #3830

"The flower doesn't dream of the bee, it blossoms and the bee comes",  is the verse on this stitch and it is surrounded by over-sized bee balm flowers towering sweet little houses and a little maiden who tends the bees.  The design is then uniquely finished in the size small stacking, rectangular tray. Design is worked on 40 count Sheep's Straw linen over 2 threads.  Approx. finished size is 9 3/4" x 6 1/2".  Stitched using 

Weeks Dye Works: Light Khaki, Palomino, Sage, Aztec Red, & Baked Apple

Gentle Arts: Endive, Wood Trail, Old Brick, Roasted Marshmellow, Grecian Gold

Classic Colorworks: Candied Yams

This fun patriotic chart includes two pincushions.  The first is in celebration of our nations birthday and  reads : "where liberty dwells there is my country".  Approx. finished size is 4 3/4" x 3 3/4" and stitched using:

WDW Schneckley, Palomino

GA: Tin Bucket, Parchment, Toasted Barley, Wood Trail

CC: Chili Pepper, Blue Corn, Campfire, Eggshell, Sunkissed, Blacksmith Blue

The second pincushion is fashioned to look like the Ohio Star quilt block, you will stitch the star points to look like ticking fabric. Approx. finished size is 5 1/2" x 5 1/2", and stitched using:

WDW Schneckley

GA: Parchment, Toasted Barley, Wood Trail

CC: Blue Corn, Campfire, Eggshell, Blacksmith Blue, Cayenne

Both models were stitched using 40 ct. linen.

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It's all about the Bee with this project...bees buzzing, bee skeps, honeycomb and a crown and the word itself.  Shown stitched on a natural linen, Lambswool, Flax the finished size is approx. 9 1/2" X 3 1/2" When stitched on 28 ct. linen.  Uses DMC floss. Chart Pack includes silver bee charm and lace as shown on picture.

Create this cute pillow, featuring the word "America" with coloring mimicking the American Flag.  Stitch this for the favorite patriot in your life, or just decorate your home with it.  Embellishments are encluded (lace & charm)

Stitched in DMC red, white and blue.

As October gets closer we start thinking of Halloween.  And nothing says Halloween like skeletons...and Rovaris has turned that into the pirate skeleton and his gal pal.  Stitched on 32 ct. linen the finished size is 9 3/4" x 14 1/4", and stitched using DMC and WDW Pea Coat.

Anything beachy resonates with us and Rovaris has come out with a line of charts dedicated to the beach, ocean, etc.  Beach is a simplistic design, showing the little changing rooms some beaches may have, the relaxing sling back chairs which use to be prevalent on the beach before camp chairs became so inexpensive and available and the umbrella and seagulls which no beach is ever without.  Stitched on 32 ct. linen, and stitched with DMC fibers:939, 3820, 520, 817, 840, 930 and white.  Chartpack comes with the lace shown on the finished pillow and the mermaid charm shown.  Finished size is approx. 10 1/2" x 3 1/4".

Mermaid is stitched on 32 ct. linen using DMC 3505, 800, 3816, 938, 3820,761, White.  Finished approx. 16" x 3 1/2"   Chartpack includes mermaid charm and lace as shown on the Model.

Compass directions are shown using beach and ocean motifs.  Achor, sailboat, lifesaver and beach huts.  Shown as pincushions you could also stitch these as one piece for a small pillow.  Stitched on 30 ct. linen using DMC930, 931, 815, ecru.  Stitched as separate designs, approx. design size is 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"  Chartpack includes a ships wheel charm

"Happiness is walking on the beach," is the feeling of many who visit the beach.  The phrase is surrounded by popular seashore motifs, lighthouse, crabs, flip flops, the ever present sea gulls and signal flags.  Stitched on 28 ct. linen the approx. size is 8 3/4" x 4 3/4".  Stitched using DMC white, 930, 921, 3371, 931, 840.   Chart pack includes 2 silver charms, anchor & sailboar.

Thanksgiving gets less attention than Halloween or Christmas so when Rovaris designed a piece strickly for Thanksgiving, features leaves and the turkey,  it became a must have.  Stitched on 32 ct. linen and using DMC.  The finished design is 8.5" x 3".  

Perfect for summer stitching, Summer Angel Bag and then do the peyote beading fob to put in it.  This is so cute, and a mermaid is always a good thing.  The colors of the beads and fabric are gorgeous together and colors you see in the Caribbean waters...Aquas and blues..just gorgeous.  These are both kits so they contain everything you will need, beads, charms,  fabric to finish the bag, needles, floss and thread for beading.

Verse reads, "and in a tedious sampler sewed her mind..."  Various motifs and the alphabet are stitched and sewn into a lovely little sewing basket.  The verse is worked and left in it's tiny hoop to add detail and charm to this basket.  A must have for any sampler lover.  Design is worked on 40 count linen over 2 threads on the box and over 1 on the hoop.  The finished size when added to the 7" x 5" x 2 7/8" oval paper mache box.  The embroidery hoop sampler is displayed on a 3" round hoop.  Stitched using 

WDW-Grits

Gentle Arts-Maple Syrup, Cidermill Brown, Rhubarb, and Geranium

Classic Color Works-Avocado, Licorice Red, Sunkissed and Ye Olde Gold

This fun and quirky set of jack-o-lanterns is inspired by the legend of Stingy Jack, which is likely the basis for our contemporary jack-o-lantern traditions. Five distinct jack-faces with endless options to make your own unique, each face is stitched on a larger cut of fabric - then stitched up the back, gathered top and bottom, and tufted to make the models as shown here. So many options depending on your fabric and floss selections - make them all different as Linda has shown on the chart pack or a matching set in the same fabric and floss - or any combination you like.  Linda has listed the fabrics and flosses used in the models. Also included are finishing guidelines, templates and diagrams.  You will also notice some interesting display bases here. She has used an old glass insulator for Skinny Jack, and glass candlesticks turned upside down for Stingy Jack and Scary Jack. It’s fun to play with what you might already have around the house, or that interesting ‘thing’ you found in an antique store!  

Stingy Jack (shown far right behind white Classic Jack)- stitched on 36 ct. PTP Eck!  Overall finished size-11" wide x 6" high

Scary Jack (shown orange tall pumpkin back with bat stitched on his head-stitched on 32 ct PTP Gingerbread linen- Overall Finished size-8 3/4" wide x 7.5" high

Skinny Jack (shown to the right of Scary Jack)-stitched on PTP  32 ct, Jewel- Overall Finished size-7 1/2" wide x 8" high

Toothy Jack-(shown in front of Scary Jack-Stitched on 28 ct. WDW Straw Gingham linen-Overall size-5 3/4" wide by 5 3/4" wide

 Classic Jack- (shown in front)-Stitched on 40 Ct. LL Maritime White-Overall Size -7 3/4" wide by 4" high

Threads used:

Classic Colorworks: Balsam Fir
The Gentle Art: Fragrant Cloves
Weeks Dye Works: Onyx, Bullfrog, Mascara, Rust

A beautiful Christmas scene which is solidly stitched with DMC (60 different colors with multiple shades to give you the look of overdyed floss.  A wonderful way to use DMC for those of us that have bins of it.  Or you could use your stash of overdyed floss and cut down on the number of different colors you would need.  In either case, this scene of santa helping to decorate the snowman's tree, using snowman ornaments is so sweet.  And if you start now, you might get it done by Christmas.  Shown finished on 30 ct. WDW Kudzu linen and finishes approx. 12" x 10".  

DMC 167,168,221,310,317,320,355,356,415,437,469,471,519,543,598,613,644,712,758,762,775

814,815,822,827,842,869,890.904,919,924,930,931,932,939,950,3032,3033,3045,3064

3328,3712,3750,3752,3753,3766,3772,3778,3782,3799,3811,3830,3841,3857,3859,3864

3865,3866, ecru,

A peaceful snow scene featuring Teresa's snowman and sheep.  Shown stiitched on 35 ct. WDW Tin Roof linen using both Weeks Dye Works: Chickpea, Indian Summer, Tarragon, Chestnut, Mocha and Cayenne and DMC floss: 310, 3826, 3866.  Finishes approx. 5" x 6".

Shepherd's Bush is celebrating July with this sweet little kit, and even the sheep are showing their patriotism.  Stitched on 32 ct. French Country Café Mocha and stitched with Weeks Dye Works fibers, which are included in the kit.  Kit includes chart, Floss and linen and finishes approx. 5' x 6".

As we head into another election season, let us not forget how hard our female ancestors fought for women's rights.  Remember to vote!  We can make a difference!  Model stitched on 32 ct. linen using DMC- 945 & Classic Colorworks: Black Coffee, Antique Lace, Cherry Cobbler, Gingerbread, Muddy Puddle, Pine Needles, Blue Corn.  Finished size is approx. 8" x 5 1/4".

A cute design for summer stitchers or a patriotic stitcher, Widow's Walk states, "Waves upon the rolling sea brings my love back to me.  Shown on 32 Stormy Night linen by Picture This Plus and stitchede using 

DMC-310, Ecru, 224, 926, 927, 451, and 3371

Gentle Arts - Oatmeal, Freedom, Pomegranate, Green Apple, Endive 

Classic Colorworks- Petite Maison

Finiahed size is approx. 6" x 7 1/4".  

A prim patriotic design just in time for your July 4th displays.  A colonial Couple has their home bedecked with quilts and flags to celebrate 1776.  Shown stitched on Picture This Plus 36 ct. Wren linen using 

Classic Colorworks-Used Brick

WDW Taupe, Whitewash, Garrison Green, Grape Vine, Dolphin, Tin Roof, Sanquine, Terrapin, and Cocoa

Finished approx. 6 1/4" x 5 1/2"

On a glorious summer day, a Spiffy Seaside Sparrow sets out for an exciting adventure wearing his finest sailing outfit...Bon Voyage!

Shown stitched on 30 ct.  Weeks Dye Works Linen(color) linen, and finishes approx. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".  Stitched using Weeks Dye Works: Red Rocks, Beige, Cadet, Havana, Pamlico, Onyx, Curry.  

Allso included in pack are easy directions & diagrams to make a sweet pillow or frame it.

2nd in the series, July 3th is a wonderful addition to any Patriotic display.  Shown stitched on 40 ct. Sheep's Straw linen by R & R Reproductions.  Shown finished in a 3" wooden embroidery hoop.  Finished size is approx. 3" x 3".  Stitched using:

Weeks Dye Works:Louisiana Hot Sauce

Classic Colorworks: Blue Corn, Peanut Brittle, Wavy Navy, Pebble Beach, Sticks & Twigs, Ye Old Gold and Snowball.  

Rainbow Gallery: Wisper Mohair Floss-white

We also show this as an over one on 32 ct. Wisper linen, on the top of a 3" TALL metal box.  The 2" x 2" finished piece is affixed to the tin lid and red ric rac is also used in finishing.  On this model we used #4 Kreinik Braid in Sapphire for the "$" and in Gold for the fireworks.  

"Home Of A Needleworker Squared Kit" was a small Market Release kit in Nashville with a finished size of approx. 6.25" x 6.25" when stitched on the recommended 30 ct. Portobello linen.   The chart comes with 5 skeins of hand dyed threads by Classic Colorworks (new to the classic line):Eggshell, Campfire, Trail Dust and Sticks & Twigs" and Pine Needles which is not new.  

Still Queen of the Needle Special Edition 2019-  "In my little kingdom/ of stitches that cross/ I am queen of the needle/ still boss of the floss".  The Queen has returned and this time she sits on her own throne, an octagonal box dedicated to her.   The verse is stitched on the panels which make up the cube.  Each panel is a scene frm the Queen's garden of beautiful flowers and a garden where bluebirds, bunnies, butterflies, ladybugs, bees and tiny mice come to play. In addition to the flowers there are crowns and pink pearls and you will also see a friendly turtle giving a mouse a ride.  Shown stitched on 32 ct Weeks Dye Works' Charlotte's Pink Linen,  with  DMC  B5200, 151, 209, 210, 310, 420, 422, 645, 930, 931, 932, 3072, 3350, 3354, 3362, 3363, 3364, 3731, 3733, 3752, 3837, 3854, 3862, 3864, Kreinik 3202 #4 braid and Gentle Arts Tea Rose floss.  Included with the chart are:  Color Cover, 12-page Stitch Guide with graphs & finishing instructions, Beads and Pearls, 4 Pink Striped Beads, Gold Crown Charm and 2" x 2" Cardboard for base.  Each side of the cube measures appro. 3" X 3".

Queen of the Needle Mouse-Of course to go with "Still Queen of the Needle" the Queen mouse is necesssary.    She is wearing a dress with flowers and butterflies from her garden, dotted with white pearl beads. Her crown is gold and so is her needle. She thinks she looks very regal, especially when sitting on top of her lovely pink garden throne, the octagonal cube above.  Included with the chart are white pearl beads, a gold tail, the signature button for the base of the mouse and complete finishing instructions for the mouse are included.  Queen of the Needle Mouse is stitched on 32 CT Weeks Dye Works Charlotte"s Pink Linen with DMC. Design area is approx. 2" X 3 1/2".

Pam brought out another piece in her Polish Pottery series, #6, this time an oversized mug, which is approx. 4" in diameter with lovely blue flowers.  It is the flowers which Pam has matched in a design for the lid.  This comes as a complete kit and includes 32ct linen, hand-dyed Classic Colorworks flosses, backing fabric and round finishing boards for the lid and a little finished wood knob handle. These kits are limited so you need to get yours ASAP if you collect the series.  

Another in this seasonal series, 2nd in the 4-Seasons set, with words and images describing the season. The primary design is stitched on silk gauze with colorful blocks and words on a tonal background of subtle details and the months from the calendar. An additional piece using the large letter blocks is finished as a pretty pin cushion.  Model stitched on 40ct silk gauze (included in chart),( finished size is approx. 2 1/2 x 3"), pillow small stitched on 36ct Lakeside Mourning Dove (finished design approx. 6 1/4"  x 1 1/2").  Fibers not included are:

Weeks Dye Works: Bayberry, Emma's Pink, Island Breeze, Lilac, Lucky, Morris Blue, Peony, Sally's Sunshine, Wasabi, Whitewash
DMC: 07, 340

In this reassuring excerpt from Psalm 91, Linda kept things simple and added a few feather-like motifs to the central message. There is also a subtle vertical stripe pattern in the background accented with small backstitching.
Rather than traditional framing, the completed silk gauze rests over a strip of vintage lace and is anchored with old buttons for a different look. Silk Gauze included with the chart.  Finish Size is approx. 3.3/4" x 2"

Ar hyd y nos  (or In stiller nacht) is the familiar lullaby set to a traditional Welsh melody and inspiration for this design. Linda used portions of the refrain and one verse in this elegant design. The larger version on linen is ideal for a birth remembrance; consider tucking the pertinent details into one of the border sections, using it as a cartouche.  Stitched on 40 ct. gauze (included with the chart) the finished size is approx. 3.5" x 2 1/4".  If you are intimidated by 40 count gauze but love the design, stitch on your favorite linen.  Stitched using (not included)

Weeks Dye Works: Deep Sea, Dove, Pea Coat, Whiskey, Whitewash
DMC: 644

The quaker-themed motifs and the wooden tray finish make this piece so unique.  Simple yet wonderful.  Design is worked on 32 count linen over 2 threads.  Design size is approx 11 1/2" x 11 1/2" and stitched using:

Weeks Dye Works:Palomino, Sage, Baked Apple, Oscar

Classic Color Works:Barn Door, Colonial Rose

Pattern gives complete finishing instructions for the wood tray finish.  The smallest tray is the one used with this design.

Scalloped Square Tray Set:Set of 3 unfinished wooden trays.  Trays are tapered so the top is wider then the bottom.  At the widest point, the small tray measures 7" x 7" x 3, medium 8" x 8" x 3 1/2*, large tray 9" x 9" x 4". 

Are you ready for a silly, spooky & sparkly Halloween series? Scary Apothecary was inspired by spooky apothecary labels – but with a Hands On Design twist of a vintage color palette, a touch of Kreinik sparkle, and some wicked Halloween.  Scary Apothecary Color Palette: please refer to this list if you are purchasing threads for the entire series of 9 ornaments:

Classic Colorworks (# of skeins): Bean Sprout (2), Boysenberry Jam (1), Finley Gold (1), Frog Legs (2), Pumpkin Harvest (3), River Rocks (3),  Shamrock (2), Sugared Violets (1), Ye Olde Gold (1), Zack Black (4)

Kreinik #4 Braid – 1 spool each: 011HL, 027, 242HL, 5013, 5510, 5535, 5545, 5720, 5815, 5835

Finished size of the ornaments will be approx. 3 1/4" x 4 1/2"

1st. Leaflet:Broom Stick Fuel

Ornament stitch count: 51 x 74   Models stitched on 32ct linen using:

Classic Colorworks: Boysenberry Jam, Frog Legs, River Rocks, Shamrock, Ye Olde Gold, Zack Black

Kreinik #4 Braid: 011HL,242HL, 5720

2nd Leaflet-Bitter Brew – for a Fowl Scowl 

Ornament stitch count: 51 x 75   

Classic Colorworks: Bean Sprout, Boysenberry Jam, Finley Gold, Pumpkin Harvest, River Rocks, Shamrock, Zack Black (these are the colors for this chart only, refer to the notes for the series palette)

Kreinik #4 Braid: 011HL, 5510, 5535, 5545

3rd Leaflet--Bat Balm

Ornament stitch count: 49 x 74   Models stitched on 32ct Winter Wishes, Fabrics by Stephanie.

Classic Colorworks: Bean Sprout, Finley Gold, River Rocks, Shamrock, Sugared Violets, Zack Black

Kreinik #4 Braid: 011HL, 027, 5013

Life definitely needs More Chocolate Bunnies. This sweet saying & design is perfect for every day.  More Chocolate Bunnies was designed & stitched with Sulky® of America Inc., – 12Wt Cotton Petites™ (single strand fiber used as is.  You use 1 strand of Sulky instead of 2 strands of regular floss)  Stitch with 1 strand as it comes off the spool on 16/32ct aida or linen (it works well 1-strand on higher counts too!) There is plenty of yardage to double it up for great coverage on 14/28cts as well.  DMC conversions are included within the chart. Stitch count: 85 x 97 (Design size is approx. 5 1/4" x 6") -  Models stitched on 32ct Weeks Dye Works Aspen.  Chartpack includes 6 mini white hand-dyed buttons from Just Another Button Company

Carrots & Cottontail is the collaboration of artist, Priscilla Blain & Hands On Design. The Farmhouse is all decked out for Spring with tulips & bunnies – also a bumper crop of carrots.  The charts are each packed with 3 designs. The finished  sampler design is appro. 8" x 10", the sign is approx 8" x 3.75" and the small is approx. 4.5" x 3" when stitched on 32 ct. linen.  Fibers needed are:

Gentle Arts: Chalk (3 – 10yd), Daisy, Grape Leaf (2-5yd)

Classic Colors: Barrel Cactus, Blushing Beauty, Crushed Pineapple, Eve’s Leaves, Persimmon, Pumpkin Harvest (2-5yd)

WDW: Pecan, Straw

DMC: 931

Finishing Extras: Just Another Button Company – 3 Carrots

Redbird Sampler is one of the monchrome designs Cecelia created which gives you plenty of latitude in stitching with your favorite color.  While we used red when we stitched it in the shop, you could use black, blue, just any color you want.  She shows it stitched on 26 ct. Natural Brown undyed linen over two threads.  She stitched hers over 2 using 2 strands of WDW Lancaster Red.  I stitched the shop's on 18 ct. Lambswool Linen over 2 and used DMC Pearl Cotton (1 strand) which covers the linen beautifully.  Done on 26 ct. the design finishes approx. 8" x 3".  On 18 ct. it finishes approx. 10" x 4".  Small Heart button is included with the chart.

The white rabbit is so whimsical and cute as are the little robins perched on the ear and flower.  It's a perfect companion for Brenda's All Bundled Up Snowman.  Brenda has also hinted there is a Halloween version coming of this design...oh I can't wait.  Brenda's is shown worked on 32 ct. pink linen using overdyed fibers.  Approx. design size is 10" x 6".  Fibers used:

DMC-Black

WDW: Chablis, Putty, Oscar, 

GA: Poinsettia, Cornhusk, Brandy, Ginger Snap, Tea Rose, Rose Garden

CC:  Magnolia Blossom, Trail Dust, Sticks & Twigs, and Ye Old Gold

New Series for 2019- To kick off the series  Easter.   Stitched plump little bunny standing on a watering can while he admires his little tulip patch.   The design is shown worked over 2 on 40 count and finishes up to fit in a tiny, 3" embroidery hoop.  If you don't work on 40 ct., don't despair...this can be worked on any count, 28, 32, 36 or Aida.  Finished design size is approx. 2 3/4" round when stitched on 40 ct.  Fibers used are

Weeks Dye Works:Parchment, Peony

Gentle Arts: Raspberry Parfait, Maple Syrup

Classic Colorworks:Avocado, Deep Fennel, Pebble Beach, Rose Petal

Enjoy using this as a sweet pillow but also as a practical stitching tool (back pocket pillow)– store your accessories & stitch new charms for your scissors.  Or use it in a tray as we did and add the "charms" by making them into scissor fob, needlebook, and a pinkeep.  Either way a fun and fast stitch with vibrant colors that just pop off the linen.  Shown stitched on 32 ct. linen or for the tray 22 ct. Hardanger.  Don't forget to get the Flamingo pin which is adorable.  Cathy used Lady Dot Mingo rick rack in the finishing.  Stitched using the fibers:

Weeks Dye Works: Cadet, Hibiscus, Island Breeze, Lichen, Madison Rose, Mocha, sockeye

Gentle Arts Sampler Threads: Antique Rose, Baby Spinach

DMC: blanc, 413, 841

Finished design size on 32 ct. linen or 16 ct. Aida is approx. 6" x 6"

Finished design size on 22 ct Hardanger is approx. 4" x 4.25"

The Block Party is back! It’s a pincushion party based on a fun (& nice) 4-letter word.  And these two, Woof and Meow" are so cute.  Each chart comes with a square cut of Weeks Wool to use on top of the cushions.  A definite "must have" for the animal lover.  Finished size is approx. 4" x 4".   Stitched on 28 ct. Beautiful Beige using Weeks Dye Works:Begonia, Blue Jeans, Bright Leaf, Cantelope, Daffodil, Galvanized, Graphite, Gunmetal, Marmalade, Robins Egg, and DMC 3865.  If you are thinking of doing both pincushions, one skein of each fiber is enoough except Galvanized which you will need 2 of.  And don't forget the specialty JABCO pins...so cute. 

Welcome to the new ‘House on a Hill’ series, a seasonal pincushion & fob based on an inspirational quote.  Cathy is starting with Summer at the Cape-'Oh, the summer night has a smile of light and she sits on a sapphire throne.' by Bryan Proctor.  This is the perfect pincushion to tuck into a vignette of seaglass and shells or a useful tool for your stitching.  Finished pincushion is approx. 4" x 4" when stitched on 28 ct Linen (suggested linen is 28 ct. Graceful Grey).  The fob measures approx. 3" x 3".  A small piece of Weeks hand-dyed green Houndstooth wool, for the little Cape Cod cottage's lawn, is included in the chart.  JABCO has designed a mini set of pins for this which includes a whale, heart and a daily...too cute and a must have for this piece. 

Weeks Dye Works Fibers: Blackboard, Bluecoat Red, Pepperoncini, Spanish Moss (need 2), Squash, Whitewash