This is a cross-stitch design of the words “summer sizzle” surrounded by a border of items which represent summer - fresh corn, watermelon, tomatoes, butterflies (each of the 4 are slightly different) and sunshine, and embellished by Mill Hill Glass Treasure butterflies. The model is stitched on hand-dyed fabric using Gentle Arts threads.
Materials used for this model: 28 count Jobelan Hand Dyed Sand Castle (429-503) Mill Hill Glass Treasures - Butterflies (12122) - all above from Wichelt Imports, Inc./Mill Hill The Gentle Arts Sampler / Shaker Threads. - 6 strand Hand Over Dyed floss (DMC conversion provided), Beading Needle