This lovely sampler reminds us all to "take time to read". Model stitched on 32ct. Lambswool linen using Gloriana Threads and Needlepoint Inc. Silks. Stitch count 66 x 66. Includes specialty stitches and "over one" stitching.
Model stitched on 32 ct. Ice Blue Belfast Linen using DMC floss. Embellishment pack included (Gold Tail, Beads, 2 Black Wires, Tan felt, and Burgundy Pearl "Berry"). Stitch count: 57H x 30W. **Pattern lists fabric as Little Boy Blue but it is no longer made - suggested alternative is Ice Blue Belfast.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Gingerbread Belfast by Picture This Plus or 32 Ct. Antique Almond Belfast with DMC floss and Kreinik #4 Braid. Stitch Count: 29H x 57W. Comes with gold hanger for the tail, antique brass button for base, gold beads, reindeer antlers, red bead for nose and complete finishing instructions.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Gingerbread Belfast by Picture This Plus or 32 Ct. Antique Almond Belfast with DMC floss and Kreinik #4 Braid. Stitch Count: 29H x 57W. Comes with gold hanger for the tail, antique brass button for base, white pom tim, white pearl & crystal beads, gold fairy wings, pearls and sequins and complete finishing instructions.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. "Linen" linen from Weeks Dye Works with DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 29H x 57W. Design Size: 2" x 3 1/2" Comes with gold hanger for the tail, antique brass button for base, gold beads, gold cone and hat pin, gold star sequin, balloon bead, white wire and complete finishing instructions.
"If All our Troubles were hung on a line, You would take yours & I would take mine." Model stitched on 35ct. Beige Linen with Needlepoint Inc Silks (985). Weeks Dye Work Thread alternates are (Lodon fog, Pelican Gray, Tiger's Eye, Loden, Charcoal, Brick, and Bark). DMC alternates are 3782 3787 434 611 844 3857 936. Stitch count is 232 X 74
Model stitched two over two on 30 Ct. Apple Brown Bindy from R&R Reproductions using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Classic Colorworks (or all DMC floss 733, 738, 632, 3047, 612, 435, 642, 950, 3013, 3022/3023). Stitch Count: 75W x 85H. Design Size: 5" x 5 2/3". Stitch Count for Entire Collection: 387W x 261H. Design Size: 25 6/8" x 17 1/2"
Model stitched on 25 Ct. Antique White Dublin Linen using DMC floss. Also uses Kreinik #8 in silver for the 25th Anniversary and Gold for 50th. "Celebrate the Memories" with room for names and date with anniversary year at the top. Stitch Count: 90w x 135h. Design Size: 8" x 11"
"My stitching time is sometimes for your sanity, remember that." Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Azure Blue Lugana using Weeks Dye Works (or DMC floss white, 369, 938, 902, 471, 3819, 3716, 223). Stitch Count: 83W x 84H. Design Size: 5 1/8" x 5 1/4"
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Vintage Buttercream by Lakeside Linens with Gentle Art Sampler Threads (or DMC 939, 3768). Stitch Count; 88x90. Shown finished in a Lone Elm Lane Shaker Box.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Ancient Linen using DMC floss and Gentle Art Sampler Threads (or all DMC 3865 or white, 310, 315, 815, 832, 838, 869, 976, 3032, 3051, 3363, 3830). Stitch Count: 100W x 130H. Design Size: 5" x 6 1/2"
"God grant me the ability to stitch the stash I have to have the stash I want and the time to stitch it all." Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Sand Belfast using Gentle Art Sampler Threads (or DMC floss 924, 3011, 3768, 902). Stitch Count: 139W x 107H. Design Size: 8 5/8" x 6 5/8"
Model stitched over 2 threads 32 Ct. Lilac and Platinum linens by Weeks Dye Works with DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count for House: 98W x 36W. Finished sizes: House - 6 1/2" x 2 1/4" Stitch Count for Hedgehog: 29H x 57W, 2" x 3 1/2". Comes with pattern, 3 colors of beads, twisted bugle beads, lilac flower sequin & pearl, Hedgehog flag, signature button, houndstooth wool and finishing instructions.
"Take me out to the ballgame!" Model stitched on 30 Ct. Straw linen with DMC floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads, and Classic Colorworks floss (or all DMC 950, 3031, 3787, 3768, 434, 3051, 3052, 300, Ecru, 355, 738, 437, 642). Stitch Count: 171 x 73.
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths that we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." Model stitched on 28 Ct. Lambswool Jobelan using Gentle Art Sampler Threads (DMC alternates are 918 435 783 3045 921 520). Stitch Count: 126W x 98H. Design Size: 9" x 7"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Parchment linen by Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works floss (or DMC 3328, 922, 319, 3866, 117, 839, 734, 310, 840, 3011, 3777, 415). Stitch Count is approximately 30x30 or smaller for each fob. Design Size: 2" x 2"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Charlotte's Pink by Weeks Dye Works with DMC floss. Pattern comes with gold hanger for the tail, antique brass button for the bass, white pearl beads & 1 pink pearl, gold crown bead and gold needle. Finishing instructions included. Stitch Count: 29x57. Pattern is for the mouse only. Shown with companion piece Still Queen of the Needle Octagonal Cube (JN310)