I used to make a lot more jams and jellies than I do these days. But the full bloom of summer always makes me think about making preserves.
Summer Jam is my little tribute to those summer days. All the bowls and baskets of fruit, the steamy kitchen as the jam cooks, and the beautiful little jewel-like jars that are the result. Love those jars!
You may remember this little cutie from last year...I offered it as a limited edition freebie last August in celebration of 10 terrific years as October House Fiber Arts. I mentioned that it would be a regular release in 2024, and here we are!
I've upgraded the pattern from last year and it now includes two versions - a short jar version and a tall jar version. I stitched both of these in just a few days, so it still makes for a quick stitch even if you do both.
The tall version does include a couple of extra colors (Strawberry Parfait & Cherry Tomato) that are not in the short version.
Details:
Stitch count Short version 62 x 40, Tall version 61 x 46
Fabric
Short version: 32 ct. Angel Hair linen, Tall version: 32 ct. Baby's Breath linen
both by Weeks Dye Works
Fibers Classic Colorworks (CC), and Weeks Dye Works (WDW)
CC - Bing Cherry, Garden Trellis, Trail Dust, Strawberry Parfait, Cherry Tomato
WDW - Aztec Red, Hibiscus, Artichoke, Monkey Grass, Chablis
Finished sizes
Short version approx.: 4" x 2 1/2"
Tall version approx.: 4" x 3"
I trimmed the short version with skinny chenille by Dames of the Needle in Tutu. For the tall version, I added a sweet floral fabric below and tied it around the middle with pink & white baker's twine.
Release date: July 19, 2024
You can pre-order your copy from your favorite local or online needlework shop! Our Auto Shops get these designs before anyone else.
Supporting our cross stitch shops and community is a primary concern for me, so I always encourage you to purchase my designs from your favorite local or online needlework shop. It's for this reason that you won't see my newest designs available for sale on my own website for a few months after they are released.
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I'm Robin, the designer behind October House. You've found my blog, where I ramble on about stitching and sewing and anything else that catches my fancy!
I love quiet colors, gentle stitches and making things by hand.
"My best friend is a person who will give me a book I have not read." - Abraham Lincoln
Wendy Dicranian
July 10, 2024
Wonderful new releases. Do you know the name of the fabric you used for finishing the short pillow. It is perfect with that stitch.