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Love Grows Here • Designer Lindsey Whitney uses the visual elements of pattern to add an artistic touch to this lovely floral design.

Summer Breeze • Imagine the sweet fragrance of fresh-cut flowers wafting through the air as you stitch this elegant offering from Elizabeth Spurlock.

Summer Fairy • Gorgeous hand-dyed thread and ribbon from Treenway Silks bring this sweet little sprite and her garden scene to life. Paired with mint green linen, this project is a must for your summer stitching.

Teapot Cottage • Full of whimsy, this design features a fantastical wonderland where mushrooms are as tall as trees and kittens are as small as bees.

Flower Seed Packs • Bring a bit of the outdoors into your home with these fresh-as-summertime floral designs!

MOTHER NATURE: SUMMER • Spanning all four seasons, our Mother Nature series continues as she displays her natural beauty through the flourishing flora and shimmering waters of summertime.

Peacock Manor • Beautiful hand-dyed linen and hand over-dyed floss add a nostalgic feel to this present-day sampler.

Inspiration for a Modern Sampler

DIY Fabric Dyeing

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Garden Fresh • Colorful gifts from the summer garden are abundant at the farmers market. Enjoy stitching these sumptuous fresh fruits, veggies, flowers and more!

In Retrospect

Country Life • Check out this fresh and fun pattern, celebrating the joys of living on the farm.

Homegrown • This quick-stitch gardening-inspired design finishes nicely as a basket wrap. Dress up a spot to store your garden gloves and accessories or maybe to arrange utensils at your next picnic.

Barn Road • Follow this winding road past the old red barn and perhaps there's shady spot to sit and relax on a warm summer's day.

Farmers Market • Fresh-cut blooms and containers overflowing with blossoms await your needle and thread in this elegant floral design.

Good Vibes Only • Keep positivity flowing when you stitch and display this colorful pattern. Worked with full cross stitches on Aida fabric, it is a quick and easy project for any skill level.

Dance in the Moonlight • Inspired by childhood memories of summer nights filled with chasing fireflies among the fragrance of blooming moonflowers, designer Allison Petersen proposes a fun-filled dance under the stars in this contemporary design.

THE LITTLE THINGS • Each featuring crisp modern lines and splashes of a single color, this duo of encouraging designs will add simple charm to your space.

Keep Growing • Designer Jesse Schofield offers these simple words of wisdom, prompting continued growth for you and your plants.

Life Is Sweet • Juicy slices of watermelon, kiwi and other delicious fruits combine in a simple design, reminding us to enjoy the sweetness that life has to offer!

Christmas Wonder PART 3 • The wonder of Christmas continues to unfold with part three of our fun-filled 2023 stitchalong. Trimming the tree is a tradition best shared with those you love.

Favorite Finds • The Just CrossStitch team shares information on a few new and exciting products for stitchers. To purchase these items, please visit company websites or your local needlework shop. For additional help in locating these products in your area, contact the manufacturer directly.

Finishing Instructions

Stitch Illustrations

Where to Find it • Look for the fabrics used in this issue in your local needlework shop. Most framing by A. D. Stitch 'N Frame, 4220 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46809, (260)...