Stitch Count - 146 x 277

Model is stitched on 32 count Belfast linen ~ Flax by Zweigart over 2 linen threads.

Model is stitched with Weeks Dye Works Cotton Floss and The Gentle Art Sampler Threads (DMC equivalents provided).

• Gentle Art Sampler Threads
  Cinnamon (433) - 1 skein
  Dark Chocolate (3371) - 1 skein
  Flax (422) - 1 skein
  Tarnished Gold (869) - 1 skein

• Weeks Dye Works Cotton Floss
  Indian Summer (3777) - 2 skeins
  Juniper (500) - 2 skeins
  Lancaster Red (918) - 2 skeins
  Seaweed (520) - 2 skeins

(DMC equivalents are only approximate, as there are no exact equivalents for hand-dyed fibers; for best results, use the hand-dyed floss.)

Piece contains cross-stitch, backstitch (house roof/windows), smyrna stitch (holly berries in border), and several french knots (door wreath).

Initials and year are done in cross-stitch over one linen thread.

I encourage you to use floss and fabric colors that match your personality and style.

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