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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Pattern by Summer House Stitche Works featuring a cute Octopus.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Colonial Parchment two over two using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 51W x 51H and the finished size is 3.19" x 3.19".
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".
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 spooky... Read more about That's A Wrap Spooky Edition - Halloween Pattern
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 about That's A Wrap 4th Of July Edition - Patriotic Pattern
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 about Fragments in Time 2025 Halloween Part One
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 about Fragments in Time 2025 Halloween Part Two
"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.
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)
Model stitched 2 over 2 on 32 count Colonial Parchment using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 51W x 51H and the finished size is 3.19" x 3.19".