It's Summer!

The calendar says Summer is coming, but here in SE Idaho it is a rainy gloomy day. My tomato and pepper plants haven't made it out to the garden yet, but that doesn't mean I can't start stitching for summer.  So many of you enjoyed the It's Spring! free chart so here is It's Summer! 

It's Summer! Free Chart

I hope you are all doing well and finding time to stitch.  I have two reproduction samplers that are getting framed this week. There are also some antique sampler adaption pieces that will be included along with the samplers. I cannot wait to share these with you, so stay tuned to Instagram or Facebook this week for peeks.

Facebook: @needleartbywendy

Instagram: @stitchingfromtheheart and @wendypeatross

Happy Stitching,  Wendy

Monthly Squared

It's time to switch out the Monthly Squared frame to May.  Which is a pretty easy job. I bought a ready made five inch square frame at Hobby Lobby. While I was there, I bought a large piece of foam board and had them cut 12 squares to size so I could mount each of them when I was finished stitching them.  

Here are all 12 of them pictured together.  These are all available individually for your Needlework Shop to order direct from me or Hoffman Distributing.
You can see how I've finished the backs of them here. On my Instagram: @wendypeatross, you can see a little framing tutorial in my highlights.

And the back pops oven easy so you can switch them out monthly.

They are compact and easy to store.

I hope your May is off to a good start, and if your Maynia Stitching is going well.  I think I will be designing a new chart each week for Maynia.

Happy Stitching, Wendy

The Bird Samplers

Have you seen the Bird Sampler series? The six charts were released a few years ago and there is a border available to stitch them together into one band sampler.  All six of these charts are available in my Etsy shop, Createdfromtheheart.

You can download the border here.  Bird Sampler Border Download

They are stitched on Abecedarian Linen from R and R Reproductions with Sampler Threads from The Gentle Art.

#bewellandstitch

I'm a little late to share my contribution to the #bewellandstitch movement, but here it is.  Ricco and I worked hard this afternoon to share this with you all.  This little red sampler should be a fun stitching project to keep your mind and your hands busy.  Choose your favorite stitching fabric and your favorite red thread.   The X symbols can be stitched with either Eyelets, or Smyrna Crosses.  We hope you and your families are doing well.  

  Click here for Be Well download

Happy Stitching, Wendy and Ricco

Welcome to From the Heart ~

I wanted to share a free chart with you to celebrate all of the new From the Heart followers on Instagram, FaceBook and my blog.  I hope that It's Spring will help you get ready for spring wherever you are. Right now I'm looking out at huge snow drifts and below 0 temperatures, but inside it's spring.                        

                                                                                

Click here for PDF download.

I chose Classic Colorworks threads and 35 count Angel Hair Linen from Weeks Dye Works. You can choose your own spring color threads and your favorite linen or aida to stitch on.

Happy Spring Stitching, Wendy

March 2020 Releases ~

March is a fun time in the Needlework World. This is when the designers release new charts at the Nashville Needlework Market.  It is a fun, busy, few days where shop owners get to visit each of the designers and see their new offerings.  It is a Cash and Carry Market which means the designers ship boxes loaded with charts to Nashville and the shop owners ship boxes home filled to the brim with new things. I've been to Nashville several times to show my new charts, but this year it is too soon after my major foot/ankle surgery I had in September and I won't be going. But even though I couldn't walk for the past few months, I could sit and design and stitch new things.  My new charts are available through Hoffman Distributing or shops can order directly through me.  Here is a summary of what is coming.

Sampler Petites - Part One

This is such a fun set. Part one is available now and parts two and three will be releasing over the next two months.  There are nine little charts in this series, three in each part.  They can be stitched and finished separately as shown, or stitch these three in a row and add part two and three as they are released to make a large sampler.  The total finished size would be 190 wide by 130 high, this includes two blank rows between each piece. I stitched mine on Weeks Dye Works 30 Count Beige Linen FL-1106. Choose your favorite size and color of fabric to make this your own creation. I stitched them with Classic Colorworks Black Coffee, Blue Moon, Clay Pot, Nutmeggie,
Old Blue Jeans, Old Money, Peanut Brittle, Secret Garden, Straw Hat.  I included a DMC conversion for the threads. All three charts use this same set of threads.

FYI: A few charts were released with the wrong thread list on the back of the chart, but the correct threads are listed in the chart on the color key. 

You could stitch one as a gift and personalize it with the recipients initials instead of the charted alphabet. I can't wait to see what you do with this one.  

Summer Blooms ~ Stitching Tools

I love this set of stitching tools. It includes a sweet little scissor fob, a strawberry and a pincushion. I stitched them on Country French Cafe Mocha from Wichelt Imports. I used Classic Colorworks Joshua Tree, Shabby Sheep, Shamrock, Straw Hat, Tennessee Red Clay Tufted Yellow, and Weeping Willow.  I included a DMC conversion too. I used chenille from Lady Dot Creates to finish around the pieces and to make the top of the strawberry.  I love the colors of this thread palette.

Spring Begins

This is a fun project for anyone who is ready for spring. Right now I'm looking out on huge drifts of snow covering my yard and looking forward to spring, warmer temperatures and getting back out into my yard and my flower garden.  This is stitched on Weeks Dye Works 30 count Beige Linen FL-1106. And I used Classic Colorworks threads. Blue Moon, Clay Pot, Dublin Bay, Lemon Grass, Rose Petal. A DMC conversion is included.

I  love to see what you are stitching, Share your From the Heart finishes on Instagram with the #fromtheheartneedleart hashtag.

Happy Stitching, Wendy

From the Heart - Top Charts of 2019:

Here is a list of the top selling From the Heart charts from 2019. 

 First on the list was JULY SQUARED - part of the 2019 Monthly Squared Series

2. SWEET BABY  -  a simple baby sampler 

3. OCTOBER MINI SAMPLER - The Mini Sampler series is a fun one to stitch.  

There is also a simple border available so you can stitch all twelve charts in one piece.

4. FEBRUARY SQUARED - each of the Monthly Squares is finished on foam board and sized to fit in a Hobby Lobby frame. So easy to change out for each month.

5. AUGUST SQUARED

 6. JANUARY SQUARED

7. JULY MINI SAMPLER

8. HAPPY EASTER - This is a cute, quick stitch for spring.

9. WEDDING SAMPLER - This is easy to personalize with names and wedding colors.

10. OCTOBER SQUARED

11. BEE SKEP GARDEN

12. BIRDHOUSE GARDEN

 13. SUNFLOWER GARDEN

I'm busy working on a fun new series of 9 charts. The first three will be released at the Nashville Needlework Market, along with two other brand new charts. I can't wait to share them with you, so be sure and check back for sneak peeks.

Happy Stitching, Wendy