Amy Bruecken, Sunflower Seed, Trilogy & VeeandCo

The Trilogy
This is my first blog post about The Trilogy, a cross stitch collaboration between Bent Creek, Heart in Hand Needleart and Twisted Threads.

Kitchen Spots
Fibers: DMC, GAST, WDW
Fabric: 32 ct. Summer Khaki
Belfast Linen
Embellishments: Spoon trinket
by The Trilogy
Stitch Count: 55W x 55H

Neighbor Ray
Fibers: WDW, GAST, CC
Fabric: 32 ct. Summer Khaki
Belfast Linen
Embellishments: Spoon trinket
by The Trilogy
Stitch Count: 40W x 50H

Patriotic Tree: Truth
Fibers: WDW, GAST
Fabric: 32 ct. Light Mocha Belfast Linen
Embellishments: Trinkets by The Trilogy
Stitch Count: 49W x 57H

The Sunflower Seed

Gentle Sampler
Fabric: 30 ct. Dark Espresso by R&R
Stitch Count: 168W x 54H

Oh-Stitch
Fabric: 32 ct. Lambswool
Stitch Count: 51W x 25H

If you live in Kansas or know someone who does, then Kansas Xmas VIII 2009 may be the perfect design for you to stitch. It is the next release in the Kansas Xmas series.

Kansas Xmas VIII 2009, Kansas Xmas series
Stitch Count: 70W x 50H

VeeandCo
It's all about the red, white and blue for several of VeeandCo's June releases. So grab that needle and thread and get ready to stitch your favorites!

Flying Red, White and Blue Daisy
Flying Red, White and Blue Tulip
Stitch Count: 46W x 74H

Flying Red, White and Blue Biscornu
Stitch Count: 58W x 58H

Land That I Love
Stitch Count: 85W x 89H

Summer in the USA
Embellishments: Star brads/buttons
Stitch Count: 95W x 56H

Summer Sampler marks the fourth and final design in the Season Samplers series.

Summer Sampler, Season Samplers series
Stitch Count: 123W x 76H

Ladybug Babies Nap Time and Baby Bees Nap Time feature mischievous babies ignoring the rules and not wanting to take a nap. Sound familiar?

Ladybug Babies Nap Time
Stitch Count: 84W x 66H

Baby Bees Nap Time
Stitch Count: 84W x 66H

Summer Fun is a companion piece to Spring Fun, this time with bees trying to figure out how the seesaw works.

Summer Fun
Stitch Count: 92W x 83H

Amy Bruecken Designs
Witchypoo is a colorful Halloween design sure to frighten small children (OK, maybe not).

Witchy Poo
Fibers: WDW, CC
Fabric: 30 ct. Peoria Purple Linen by WDW
Stitch Count: 78W x 164H

Enjoy your day. Hope it's filled with lots of time for stitching!

Sunflower Seed, Waxing Moon, Deb Bee's Designs & Imaginating

The Sunflower Seed

Stitching Friends
Fibers: GAST
Fabric: 28 ct. Raw Natural Linen
Stitch Count: 85W x 112H

Resurrection
Fibers: CC
Fabric: 28 ct. Natural Linen
Stitch Count: 90W x 125H

Is the saying on If I Can't Stitch true for you? "Needles and Pins, Needles and Pins, If I Can't Stitch, Your Troubles Begin." Ha ha!

If I Can't Stitch
Fibers: GAST
Fabric: 30 ct. Korty's Special Blend Linen
by R&R Reproductions
Stitch Count: 120W x 107H

Waxing Moon Designs
The next two monthly samplers for March and April are now out.

Monthly Sampler: March
Fibers: WDW, GAST, DMC
Fabric: 28 ct. Natural Brown Linen
by Wichelt
Stitch Count: 111W x 167H
Finished Size: 8"W x 12"H

Monthly Sampler: April
Fibers: WDW, GAST, DMC
Fabric: 28 ct. Natural Brown Linen
by Wichelt
Stitch Count: 111W x 168H
Finished Size: 8"W x 12"H

Starry Crock is a limited edition leaflet. Only 500 copies are in print.

Starry Crock
Fibers: WDW, GAST
Fabric: 30 ct. Parchment Linen
by Weeks Dye Works
Embellishments: Mill Hill beads,
buttons by Just Another Button Co.
Stitch Count: 59W x 69H
Finished Size: 4"W x 5"H

Simply Primitive
Fibers: WDW, GAST
Fabric: 28 ct. Café Mocha Country French Linen
by Wichelt
Embellishments: Mill Hill beads,
buttons by Just Another Button Co.
Stitch Count: 208W x 45H
Finished Size: 14 3/4"W x 3 3/8"H

Deb Bee's Designs
If you know a nurse, Charmed Nurse is a great gift idea to show how much you appreciate what they do.

Charmed Nurse
Fibers: WDW
Fabric: 28 ct. White Jobelan
Embellishments: Brass charms (included)
Stitch Count: 162W x 106H

Imaginating

Faith is not Seen
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 14 ct. White Aida
Stitch Count: 90W x 98H

Mower Man
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 14 ct. White Aida
Stitch Count: 71W x 99H

The Cottage
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 14 ct. White Aida
Stitch Count: 140W x 106H

Where Your Story Begins
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 14 ct. Natural Aida
Stitch Count: 268W x 42H

Happy stitching!

Little House Needleworks, Prairie Schooler, Sampler Girl, Shepherd's Bush

Little House Needleworks

State Fair
Fabric: 28 ct. Lambswool Linen by Wichelt
Fibers: DMC
Stitch Count: 159W x 85H
Finished Size: 11 1/4" x 6"

Traveling Stitcher
Fabric: 32 ct. Lambswool Linen
Fibers: Crescent Colours
Large Design Stitch Count: 117W x 71H
Small Design Stitch Count: 47W x 47H

Liberty & Justice
Fibers: DMC
Large Design Fabric: 28 ct. Lambswool Linen by Wichelt
Large Design Stitch Count: 57W x 57H
Small Design Fabric: 28 ct. Natural Raw Linen by Zweigart
Small Design Stitch Count: 39W x 40H

Notforgotten Farm

Ah Tis Spring
Fibers: DMC
Stitch Count: 90W x 142H

My Samplar House
Fibers: DMC
Stitch Count: 180W x 173H

The Prairie Schooler

April
Fibers: DMC
Large Design Fabric: 32 ct. Lambswool Linen
Large Design Stitch Count: 90W x 144H
Small Design Fabric: 32 ct. Lambswool Linen
Small Design Stitch Count: 81W x 81H

July
Fibers: DMC
Large Design Fabric: 32 ct. Lambswool Linen
Large Design Stitch Count: 90W x 144H
Small Design Fabric: 32 ct. Lambswool Linen
Small Design Stitch Count: 81W x 81H

Welcome Spring
Fabric: 32 ct. Lambswool Linen
Fibers: DMC
Stitch Count: 38W x 32H

Stars & Stripes
Fabric: 32 ct. Lambswool Linen
Fibers: DMC
Stitch Count: 32 x 37

The Sampler Girl

The Sampler Girl Companion, Booklet Two
Charts include: Always Kiss Me Goodnight, Pinwork Sampler 1837, Laura's House In The Woods, Queen Street Schoolgirl Sampler 1709, The Blue & The Gray, and Snowed In Tavern Sign.

Shepherd's Bush

Scatter Luck
Fabric: 19 ct. Platinum Cork Linen
Fibers: Weeks Dye Works, Crescent Colours
Stitch Count: 100W x 30H

The Sunflower Seed

Bless Our Home
Fabric: 32 ct. Light Cappuccino linen by R&R
Fibers: Gentle Art Sampler Threads
Stitch Count: 75W x 75H

Life is a Garden
Fabric: 28 ct. Raw Natural Linen
Fibers: Crescent Colours
Stitch Count: 98W X 63H
Embellishments: Two yellow swirl butterflies from Just Another Button Company

Make-Up
Fabric: 28 ct. Lambswool Linen
Fibers: DMC and/or Gentle Art Sampler Threads
Stitch Count: 75W X 110H

Song of Solomon
Fabric: 28 ct. Dark Cappuccino by R&R
Fibers: DMC and/or Belle Soie
Stitch Count: 170W X 250H

Yesterday, Today
Fabric: 30 ct. Korty's Special Blend linen by R&R
Fibers: DMC and/or Gentle Art Sampler Threads
Stitch Count: 120W X 71H

Tall Seasons
Fabric: 30 ct. Antique Cotton by R&R
Fibers: DMC and/or Gentle Art Sampler Threads
Stitch Count: 250W x 180H

Spring Welcome

Over-1 Sunflower

Sunflower Paperweight
Fabric: 32 ct. Belfast Raw Natural Linen
Fibers: DMC

Valentine Paperweight