Stitch
counts:
Sampler – 135 H x 156 W
Scissor Fob – 25 H x 41 W (2)
Pin Pillow – 55 H x 55 W (2)
Floss Ring Tag - 32 H x 29 W (2)
Needlebook – 73 H x 62 W
Models
are stitched on 40-count Winter Sky hand-dyed fabric from Lakeside
Linens.
To
stitch all four of the needlework smalls with model specifics, you will
need a 14” H
x 10” W piece of 40-count linen (diagram for layout enclosed)- this is with a 1" seam allowance and 2" between pieces - you may wish to cut a larger size for additional working space. Chartpack contains cut sizes for alternate fabric counts.
Model
is stitched with Crescent Colours Cotton Floss (DMC equivalent provided) and DMC six-strand embroidery floss.
Crescent Colours Cotton Floss:
Blackbird (310) - 1 skein
Blue Beatrice (161) - 1 skein
Brown Sugar (434) - 1 skein
Cool Azul (160) - 1 skein
Cupid (816) - 1 skein
Erin Go Emerald (500) - 1 skein
Granny Annie (803) - 1 skein
Jolly Holly (987) - 1 skein
Snowball (White) - 2 skeins
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss:
413 - 1 skein
922 - 1 skein
Floss
estimation is for stitching all five pieces as directed on 40-count linen with one strand of floss.
DMC equivalents are only approximate, as there are no exact equivalents
for hand over-dyed fibers.
Package
contains charts for each of the five pieces, stitching instructions, complete
finishing instructions for the needlework smalls, and a worksheet area and
alphabet for personalization.
I
encourage you to use floss and fabric colors that match your personality and
style.
Stitches:
Cross
Stitch over two linen threads
Back Stitch
Diamond Straight Cross Stitch
(snowflakes)
Smyrna Cross Stitch (snowflakes)
Nun Stitch (needlebook cover only)
Diagrams for all stitches
are provided.
Finishing
Supplies:
2
skeins DMC six-strand
cotton embroidery floss - 823 (for twisted cord). I chose a very dark blue to complement the pieces - choose your own favorite color.
Matching wool felt (for needlebook)
Matching ribbon (for needlebook)
Skirtex (for floss ring tag)
Eyelets and Eyelet Tool (for floss ring tag)
Loose leaf/book ring (for floss ring tag)
Fiberfill or cotton balls (for stuffing scissor fob and pin pillow)
Kreinik Custom Corder™ (for making twisted cord)
Basic sewing supplies and iron
Certain individual sections on the sampler could be stitched alone to make Christmas ornaments...or feather tree ornaments...this gives you a chance to be creative!
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