Stitch
counts:
Sampler – 153 H x 163 W
Scissor Fob – 25 H x 57 W (2)
Floss Ring Tag – 44 H x 45 W (2)
Pinkeep - 54 H x 57 W (2)
Needlebook – 52 H x 144 W
All models are stitched on 40-count Buttercream hand-dyed fabric from Lakeside
Linens.
To
stitch all four of the needlework smalls with model specifics, you will
need a 12” 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.
Model
is stitched with Weeks Dye Works cotton Floss (DMC equivalent provided).
Weeks Dye Works Cotton Floss (DMC conversion):
Bluecoat Blue (3765) - 2 skeins
Bluecoat Red (3328) - 1 skein
Bright Leaf (3829) - 1 skein
Chestnut (938) - 1 skein
Curry (3820) - 1 skein
Deep Sea (930) - 1 skein
Garnet (815) - 2 skeins
Holly (500) - 1 skein
Hunter (505) - 1 skein
Ocean (3847) - 1 skein
Peoria's Purple (3746) - 1 skein
Sweet Potato (301) - 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 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 (diagrams provided):
Cross
Stitch over two linen threads
Back Stitch
Satin Stitch
Finishing
Supplies:
3
skeins DMC six-strand embroidery floss - 826 (twisted cord)
Matching wool felt (needlebook)
Matching fabric (lining needlebook)
Quilt batting (needlebook and pinkeep)
Mat board or poster board (pinkeep)
Matching Pins (pinkeep)
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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