Stitch
counts:
Sampler – 175 H x 122 W
Scissor Fob - 24 H x 33 W (2)
Pinkeep - 41 H x 49 W (2)
Floss Ring Tag - 50 H x 32 W (2)
Needlebook - 46 H x 106 W
Models
are stitched on 32-count Chantilly Creme hand-dyed fabric from Lakeside Linens.
Models
are stitched with Weeks Dye Works Cotton Floss (DMC equivalent provided):
Weeks Dye Works Cotton Floss (DMC) - 5 yard skeins - 1 skein needed unless noted:
Bordeaux (902) - 2 skeins
Bright Leaf (435) - 2 skeins
Carrot (402)
Chestnut (898)
Curry (3821) - 2 skeins
Deep Sea (930)
Iris (3835)
Lilac (210)
Monkey Grass (3345) - 2 skeins
Scuppernong (3347) - 2 skeins
Sky (932)
Sweetheart Rose (3716)
DMC 3770 - for needlework smalls only - matches linen color
Floss
estimation is for stitching the sampler and four smalls shown as directed (2 strands of floss over 2 linen threads) on 32-count fabric.
DMC equivalents are only approximate, as there are no exact equivalents
for hand-dyed fibers.
Package
contains charting for the sampler and four needlework smalls, stitching instructions, stitch diagrams, complete
finishing instructions for the needlework smalls, and an alphabet/numbers for personalization.
I
encourage you to use floss and fabric colors that match your personality and
style.
Stitches - diagrams for all stitches
are provided:
Cross
Stitch over two linen threads
Back Stitch
Smyrna Cross Stitch
Finishing
Supplies for needlework smalls:
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Coordinating wool fabric/felt (needlebook)
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Coordinating cotton lining fabric fabric (needlebook)
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Quilt Batting (needlebook and pinkeep)
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Matching pins (pinkeep)
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Mat board or poster board (pinkeep)
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Skirtex or Eazy Felt (floss ring tag)
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Eyelets and eyelet tool (floss ring tag)
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Loose leaf/book ring (floss ring tag)
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DMC 6-strand embroidery floss - 3 skeins 3347 (twisted cord)
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Kreinik Custom Corder (mini drill for making twisted cord)
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Fiberfill, cotton balls, or your choice of "stuffing" (scissor fob)
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Basic sewing supplies and iron
Finishing ideas: individual sections of the sampler could be stitched alone to make ornaments, stand-ups, knob hangers, magnets, and/or bookmarks...this gives you a chance to be creative!
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