Summer

This is the first in a series based on my designs Seasons in Lace and is the brain child of my friend Maria Kutzner. I had so much fun designing and stitching Seasons in Lace that it was a true joy revisiting the motifs and repurposing them for these smalls. The charts for all three designs are included in the pattern. The models are stitched on Sampler Khaki by xJuDesign with NPI silk floss. A conversion to DMC is also provided in the pattern.

Samplings of Lace – Summer 1 (right pillow)
Finished Design Size: 68 x 67
14 ct (over 1) or 28 ct (over 2) – 4.9 x 4.8 in
16 ct (over 1) or 32 ct (over 2) – 4.2 x 4.2 in
18 ct (over 1) or 36 ct (over 2) – 3.8 x 3.7 in.
40 ct (over 2) – 3.4 x 3.4 in.

Materials for ruching: Lady Dots Creates Rayon Ribbon in Aubergine. Size 6 Miyuki seed beads Metallic Dk Plum Iris

Samplings of Lace – Summer 2 (Strawberry)
Finished Design Size: 145 x 69
14 ct (over 1) or 28 ct (over 2) – 10.4 x 4.9 in.
16 ct (over 1) or 32 ct (over 2) – 9.1 x 4.3 in.
18 ct (over 1) or 36 ct (over 2) – 8.1 x 3.8 in.
40 ct (over 2) – 7.2 x 3.5 in

Note: The 310 b/s noted in the key above is only showing the outline of the strawberry in the pattern. It is not actually stitched, so you do not need any 310 for this design.

Samplings of Lace – Summer 3 (left pillow)
Finished Design Size: 59 x 59
14 ct (over 1) or 28 ct (over 2) – 4.2 x 4.2 in.
16 ct (over 1) or 32 ct (over 2) – 3.7 x 3.7 in.
18 ct (over 1) or 36 ct (over 2) – 3.3 x 3.3 in.
40 ct (over 2) – 3 x 3 in.

Note: All floss quantities shown in the keys are based on using 2 strands of floss on 14 ct fabric.

You can find Samplings of Lace – Summer available for purchase as a PDF in my Etsy shop here: Samplings of Lace – Summer. You can also find it at many fine needlework shops.

Autumn

Samplings of Lace – Autumn 1 (right pillow)
Finished Design Size: 68 × 67
14 ct (over 1) or 28 ct (over 2) – 4 9 x 4 8 in.
16 ct (over 1) or 32 ct (over 2) – 4.2 x 4.2 in
18 ct (over 1) or 36 ct (over 2) 3.8 x 3.7 in
40 ct (over 2) – 3.4 x 3.4 in.

Samplings of Lace – Autumn 2 (left pillow)
Finished Design Size: 55 x 55
14 ct (over 1) or 28 ct (over 2) – 3.9 x 3.9 in.
16 ct (over 1) or 32 ct (over 2) – 3.4 x 3.4 in.
18 ct (over 1) or 36 ct (over 2) – 3.1 x 3.1 in.
40 ct (over 2) – 2.8 x 2.8 in

Samplings of Lace – Autumn 3 (Strawberry)
Finished Design Size: 140 x 67
14 ct (over 1) or 28 ct (over 2) – 10 x 4.8 in.
16 ct (over 1) or 32 ct (over 2) – 8.8 x 4.2 in.
18 ct (over 1) or 36 ct (over 2) – 7.8 x 3.7 in.
40 ct (over 2) – 7 x 3.4 in.

Note: The 310 b/s noted in the key above is only showing the outline of the strawberry in the pattern. It is not actually stitched, so you do not need any 310 for this design.

Samplings of Lace – Autumn is available at many fine needlework shops. It can also be found as a PDF in my Etsy shop here: Samplings of Lace – Autumn

Winter

Samplings of Lace – Winter 1 (left pillow)

Stitch Count: 69 x 70
14 ct (over 1) or 28 ct (over 2) – 4.9 x 5 in
16 ct (over 1) or 32 ct (over 2) – 4.3 x 4.4 in.
18 ct (over 1) or 36 ct (over 2) – 3.8 x 3.9 in.
40 ct (over 2) – 3.5 x 3.5 in.

Model stitched on 36 ct My Little Dove by xuDesign using one strand of PI silk over two linen threads.
Rayon Ribbon in color Caribe by Lady Dot Creates. Beads are size 6 seed beads
Alternative Fabrics – any light to medium grey or light blue or turquoise would be perfect for these designs.

Samplings of Lace – Winter 2 (right pillow)

Finished Design Size: 59 × 59
14 ct (over 1) or 28 ct (over 2) – 4.2 x 4.2 in.
16 ct (over 1) or 32 ct (over 2) – 3 7 x 3.7 in.
18 ct (over 1) or 36 ct (over 2) – 3.3 x 3.3 in.
40 ct (over 2) – 3 x 3 in

Model stitched on 36 ct My Little Dove by xuDesign using one strand of NPI silk over two linen threads
Tassels created using the same NPI silk used in the stitching.

Samplings of Lace – Winter 3 (strawberry)

Stitch Count: 144 x 67
14 ct (over 1) or 28 ct (over 2) – 10.3 x 4.8 in
16 ct (over 1) or 32 ct (over 2) – 9 x 4.2 in.
18 ct (over 1) or 36 ct (over 2) – 8 x 3.7 in
40 ct (over 2) – 7.2 x 3.4 in.

The strawberry is stitched on 36 ct Barb’s Blend by R&R Reproductions using 1 strand of NPI silk over two linen threads.
Felt topper and Lady Dot rayon ribbon used for the top.

Note: The 310 b/s noted in the key above is only showing the outline of the strawberry in the pattern which is the sewing line. It is not actually stitched, so you do not need any 310 for this design.

Samplings of Lace – Winter is available at many fine needlework shops. It can also be found as a PDF in my Etsy shop here: Samplings of Lace – Winter.