Countdown To Christmas
BRD-077
Stitch
counts:
Framed Calendar Backboard – 260 H x 252 W
Each Calendar Piece - 27H x 28W
Model
is stitched on 40-count Magnolia hand-dyed fabric from Lakeside
Linens.
CALENDAR
PIECES: You will need one piece of linen for the front and one piece of
linen for the back of each piece (35 days - total 70 pieces). Layout diagram
enclosed. I used 1” between each piece to have an adequate finishing
allowance (443H X 404W – 8 pieces wide x 9 piece high – 1”
seam allowance – 1” between each piece). You may want to add
additional inches for a larger seam allowance.
NOTE: If using 40 count fabric,
a Stitcher’s Half (approximately 27”W x 36”H) will be
enough to stitch the entire calendar (including pieces) and a handful of
feather tree ornaments.
The Gentle Art Sampler Threads:
Banker's Grey (414) - 1 skein
Blue Spruce (500) - 4 skeins
Chalk (White) - 1 skein
Cranberry (816) - 1 skein
Currant (902) - 2 skeins
Gold Leaf (3820) - 1 skein
Pine (501) -4 skeins
Sarsaparilla (632) - 1 skein
Tarnished Gold (420) - 1 skein
Wrought Iron (310)
- 1 skein
Floss
estimation is for stitching the calendar backboard and all 35 pieces as
directed on 40-count linen. DMC equivalents are only approximate, as there
are no exact equivalents for hand over-dyed fibers.
Package
contains charts for the calendar backboard and all pieces, along with complete
finishing instructions for the calendar and feather tree ornaments.
I
encourage you to use floss and fabric colors that match your personality and
style.
Stitches:
Cross
Stitch over two linen threads
Back Stitch
French or colonial knots (minimal)
Diagrams included
Finishing
Supplies:
35
Hook & Eyes - White - Size 2 (round eyes) (Model uses Dritz ~ item
90-67 ~ 4 packages - this brand and others can be found easily at craft/hobby/fabric
stores)
Skirtex or cotton batting
Basic sewing supplies and iron
Kreinik Custom Corder
(mini drill) for twisted cord, if making feather tree ornaments.
Fiberfill or cotton balls (for stuffing feather tree ornaments)
Other Ideas:
-
Use
the daily motifs for feather tree ornaments
-
Personalize
one of the blank tiles with your initials and the year.
-
Instead
of framing, finish as a banner or quilted wall hanging.
Coming
in the future ~ look for other monthly calendars from Blue Ribbon Designs!
