A
wrapped present needlebook, star pinkeep, and scissor fob ~ along
with a unique stitched tree to hold them!
Stitch
counts:
Tree:
Lid (Top) - 110 H x 118 W (2)
Base (Bottom) - 106 H x 110 W (2)
Top Slant - 32 H x 43 W (4)
Top Flat - 32 H x 15 W (4)
Middle Slant - 32 H X 43 W (4)
Middle Flat- 32 H x 20 W (4)
Bottom Slant - 32 H x 43 W (4)
Bottom Flat - 32 H x 45 W (4)
Trunk Sides - 32 H x 16 W (4)
Trunk Bottom
- 32 H x 16 W (2)
Scissor Fob – 22 H x 35 W (2)
Pinkeep – 50 H x 52 W (2)
Needlebook – 40 H x 116 W (1)
Models
are stitched on 32-count Green Slate (Tree) and 32-count Sand Dune
(Smalls) hand-dyed fabric from Lakeside
Linens.
To
stitch the tree with model specifics, you will need a 18” H x 27”
W (Stitcher's Quarter) piece of 32-count Green Slate linen (this includes a 1” allowance for
each piece - diagram enclosed). You will have very little waste. Finishing instructions and template charts are scaled for 32 count fabric...and there is over-one stitching (the verse), so it is not recommended to change fabric count, unless you are an advanced stitcher and finisher.
To
stitch the needlework smalls with model specifics, you will need an 10”
H x 15” W piece of 32-count Sand Dune (golden) linen (this includes
a 1” allowance around the perimeter and 2" allowance between each piece) (diagram enclosed).
My stitched tree pieces before cutting apart - 1" allowance around perimeter and 1" between pieces - Stitcher's Quarter (18" x 27") of linen:
Weeks Dye Works Cotton Floss (DMC in parenthesis):
Curry (729) - 1 skein
Garnet (815) - 1 skein
Ivy (3364) - 1 skein
Juniper (934) - 4 skeins
Liberty (321) - 1 skein
Snowflake (White) - 1 skein
Tiger's Eye
(780) - 1 skein
Floss
estimation is for stitching all four pieces as directed on 32-count linen.
DMC equivalents are only approximate, as there are no exact equivalents
for hand over-dyed fibers.
Package
contains charts for each of the four pieces, stitching instructions, complete
finishing instructions, and a worksheet area and alphabet/numbers for personalization.
I
encourage you to use floss and fabric colors that match your personality and
style.
Stitches:
Cross
Stitch over both one and two linen threads
Back Stitch
Diagrams
for all stitches are provided.
Finishing
Supplies:
4
skeins DMC six-strand
cotton embroidery floss - 2 each of 815 and 934 (for twisted cord).
Matching ribbon (for needlebook and tree lid)
Matching Fabric (for lining needlebook)
Matching Wool Felt (for needlebook pages)
Cotton Batting (for needlebook and pinkeep)
Matching Pins (for pinkeep)
Mat Board or Posterboard (for pinkeep)
Fiberfill or Cotton Balls (for stuffing scissor fob)
Three Thread Rings (for inside tree lid)
Skirtex or Easy Felt
(for tree pieces)
Kreinik Custom Corder™ (mini drill for making twisted cord)
Basic sewing supplies, fabric glue, double-sided tape, and iron (KK 2000 Temporary Adhesive Spray may be helpful)
Original
Verse on Tree:
TUCKED INSIDE
THIS TINY TREE
ARE NEEDLEWORK
TREASURES
SPECIAL TO ME
Stitched
tree is approximately 7 inches in length from "tip to trunk", 7 1/2 inches
wide, and 2 1/4 inches deep (on 32-count linen).
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