Luhu Stitches Little Summer Fling - June - Downloadable PDF

Luhu Stitches Little Summer Fling – June – Embroidery Pattern Summary

About This Design

Little Summer Fling – June is a charming seasonal embroidery pattern designed by Cyndy Young of Luhu Stitches, originally published in 2019. Inspired by the warmth and abundance of summer, the design features a strawberry vine motif complete with delicate water droplets, capturing the fresh, garden-inspired spirit of the June season. A scripture verse from Ecclesiastes 3:1 — "To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven..." — is woven into the design's theme, giving it a meaningful and timeless quality.

This pattern is offered as a downloadable PDF, making it instantly accessible for stitchers who want to begin their project right away. It is rated as an intermediate level design, making it well-suited for embroiderers who are comfortable with a variety of foundational stitches and are ready to work with finer fabric counts and fractional stitches.

What Is Being Made

The finished piece is a small, detailed embroidery measuring a stitch count of 40 x 40, designed to be stitched on 28-count Raw Cashel Linen. The compact size makes it ideal for framing, finishing into a small decorative piece, or incorporating into a seasonal series. The fabric design is credited as a Linda Hohag design from Brandywine Designs, adding a curated, artisan quality to the finished project.

Techniques Used

This pattern incorporates several classic embroidery techniques that give the design its texture and dimension:

• Cross Stitch – The primary technique used to build the main design elements across the 28-count linen.
• Fractional Stitches (3/4 Stitches) – Used specifically on the water drops to achieve smooth, rounded curves that full cross stitches cannot replicate. These are a hallmark of more refined, intermediate-level needlework.
• Backstitch – Used for outlining and detail work throughout the design, including the strawberry vine and the raindrop elements, adding crisp definition to the motifs.
• French Knots – Incorporated alongside the backstitch to add textural detail and dimension, particularly in the raindrop areas of the design.

Stitches Used

• Cross Stitch – Foundation stitch for the overall design
• 3/4 Fractional Stitches – Applied to the water drop details for smooth, curved edges
• Backstitch – Used for the strawberry vine and raindrop outlines and details
French Knots – Used for decorative texture alongside the backstitch elements

Thread and Materials

Specific hand-dyed and overdyed threads are called out in this pattern, reflecting the artisan quality that Luhu Stitches designs are known for:

• Gentle Arts Mistletoe – Used for the strawberry vine backstitch, providing a rich, natural green tone.
• Classic Colorworks Lettuce Leaf – Used for the raindrop backstitch and French Knots, offering a soft, fresh green hue that complements the summer theme.
• 28-count Raw Cashel Linen – The recommended fabric, providing a natural, neutral ground that enhances the organic, garden-inspired aesthetic of the design.

All backstitching and French Knots in this pattern are worked with two strands of thread, ensuring good coverage and visible texture on the fine linen ground.

Who This Pattern Is For

Little Summer Fling – June by Luhu Stitches is perfect for intermediate embroiderers who enjoy working with specialty hand-dyed threads, fine linen fabrics, and a mix of techniques including fractional stitches and French