Stitch
counts:
Sampler – 134 H x 158 W
Scissor Fob – 33 H x 33 W (2)
Floss Ring Tag – 39 H x 39 W (2)
Pin Pillow - 35 H x 96 W (2)
Needlebook – 58 H x 124 W
All models are stitched on 40-count Nutmeg hand-dyed fabric from Lakeside
Linens.
To
stitch all four of the needlework smalls with model specifics, you will
need a 13” H
x 14” 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.
The Gentle Art Sampler Threads (DMC conversion):
Aged Pewter (169) - 1 skein
Black Raspberry Jam (3750) - 2 skeins
Blue Spruce (500) - 1 skein
Buckeye Scarlet (304) - 1 skein
Chalk (White) - 1 skein
Cherry Wine (814) - 1 skein
Freedom (930) - 1 skein
Gold Leaf (3852) - 1 skein
Old Blue Paint (931) - 1 skein
Shutter Green (367) - 1 skein
Tarnished Gold (829) - 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-dyed threads.
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 (diagrams provided):
Cross
Stitch over two linen threads
Back Stitch
Colonial or French Knots (minimal)
Finishing
Supplies:
3 skeins DMC six-strand embroidery floss -3750 (twisted cord)
Matching wool felt (needlebook)
Matching lining fabric (needlebook)
Quilt batting (needlebook)
Skirtex or Easy Felt (floss ring tag)
Eyelets and eyelet tool (floss ring tag)
Loose leaf/book ring (floss ring tag)
Fiberfill or cotton balls (for stuffing scissor fob)
Kreinik Custom Corder™ (for making twisted cord)
Basic sewing supplies and iron
Certain individual sections on the sampler could be stitched alone to make ornaments or knob hangers...or magnets...or bookmarks...this gives you a chance to be creative!
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