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I love when my designs can be finished into something both fun & functional. Design for these specific shapes (mattress style blocks & drums) definitely comes from my childhood love of puzzles: fitting all the pieces together so that pictures line up & meet from one space to the next. Learning to finish these dimensional objects helps many a stitcher to grow in their confidence to tackle all sorts of finishes.

Be sure to check out the finishing tutorials here on the website!

Blocks & Drums

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  • THREAD, WHITE & BLUE

    THREAD, WHITE & BLUE

    $14.00
  • THERE'S A HARE IN MY GARDEN

    THERE’S A HARE IN MY GARDEN

    $12.00
  • WEAR IT WELL

    WEAR IT WELL

    $14.00
  • BELL - BLOCK PARTY

    BELL – BLOCK PARTY

    $12.00
  • BLACKBERRY - THE BERRY BASKET

    BLACKBERRY – THE BERRY BASKET

    $10.00
  • BLUEBERRY - THE BERRY BASKET

    BLUEBERRY – THE BERRY BASKET

    $10.00
  • A VINTAGE STITCH - TOO HEXIE

    A VINTAGE STITCH – TOO HEXIE

    $12.00
  • STRAWBERRY - THE BERRY BASKET

    STRAWBERRY – THE BERRY BASKET

    $10.00
  • THE POCKET NEIGHBORHOOD

    THE POCKET NEIGHBORHOOD

    $10.00
  • SNOW ON THE GROUND

    SNOW ON THE GROUND

    $14.00
  • TOMAYTO, TOMAHTO

    TOMAYTO, TOMAHTO

    $12.00
  • STITCH SOME HAPPY

    STITCH SOME HAPPY

    $8.00
  • 4TH - BLOCK PARTY

    4TH – BLOCK PARTY

    $12.00
  • 17TH - BLOCK PARTY

    17TH – BLOCK PARTY

    $12.00
  • A WAFFLE LOT

    A WAFFLE LOT

    $10.00
  • 25TH - BLOCK PARTY

    25TH – BLOCK PARTY

    $10.00
  • 31ST - BLOCK PARTY

    31ST – BLOCK PARTY

    $10.00
  • BE A PINEAPPLE

    BE A PINEAPPLE

    $12.00
  • MY STITCHER'S HEART

    MY STITCHER’S HEART

    $14.00
  • STITCH IN THE GARDEN

    STITCH IN THE GARDEN

    $12.00
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Hands On Design Instagoodness …

New project stitching, golf tournament fundraiser, New project stitching, golf tournament fundraiser, time to garden, surprise birthday party for a friend (such a surprise that I didn’t take a picture), sunset on the deck. 

I’m ready for the week ahead 🤞🏻 

#handsondesign #lastweekend #summertime #stitchsomehappy
No stitchy posts this weekend- I get to be Mom all No stitchy posts this weekend- I get to be Mom all weekend. Billy just got home from an amazing trip out west where he got to white water raft, ride a gondola, hike in a national park (where they saw all kinds of wildlife), swim, go to a real rodeo, go on an alpine rail, make new friends and so much more. 

I missed him so much (even though he doesn’t live with us every day…yep, the mom in me knew he was far away 😊) - we are so thankful to the Let’s Go West team for planning & documenting this trip. He’s staying on with us a few more days …I was even excited to do his laundry!?!?🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

#handsondesign #chickinthenest #stitchsomehappy
Are you in the mood for more BAP - Big Awesome Pro Are you in the mood for more BAP - Big Awesome Produce??

The follow up to 'There's a Hare in my Garden' will debut in September & I can't wait for you to see it!!

#handsondesign #bigawesomeproduce #fabricsbystephanie #pearlcotton #stitchsomehappy
The Finishing Touch Course-in-a-box is open for pr The Finishing Touch Course-in-a-box is open for pre-order only through July 31st! They will not be available after that date.

Pre-order means, if you place an order, you will receive yours (orders are fulfilled in the order they are received starting Aug 1st)

Head to chantelles141.com to read what all is included in your shipment & get your fabric & floss list while you are there 

#handsondesign #thefinishingtouch #courseinabox #homesweethome #stitchsomehappy
It's World Emoji Day!! 🌼🤷🏼‍♀️🍅🪡😉❤️ 

Did you know that when I released Well Hello There - we called those adorable buttons that grace each stitch every month 'button-moji's'?? 

Button-moji packs are still available from my dear friends @justanotherbuttoncompany - I don't know that button-moji ever caught on as a word but they sure look cute

#handsondesign #wellhellothere #EmojiFun #justanotherbuttoncompany #stitchsomehappy
A little 'down-time' between HOD models, I started A little 'down-time' between HOD models, I started Harvest Lilies from my good friend Tracy @inkcircles.xs - I switched up the linen for 32ct Rosewood @fabrics.by.steph & called for threads with Sulky 12wt. I do have a yellow pulled for the negative space that looks kinda quilty. I'm thinking about leaving it like it is...what do you think?

#handsondesign #harvestlillies #eveningstitching #stitchsomehappy
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