Blessed Beyond Measure
BRD-097
Cross Stitch Design - Chart/Instructions and one Stitch Starter Ruler
Stitch Starter & Sleeve Designs
Stitch count:
Each sleeve: 116 H x 58 W
Models are stitched on 32-count Strawflower hand-dyed fabric from Lakeside Linens.
*NOTE: Changing the count of your fabric will alter the finished size of your sleeve and your Stitch Starter ruler may not fit correctly.
Models are stitched with Weeks Dye Works cotton floss (DMC equivalents provided):
Bluecoat Blue (826) - 1 skein - Sleeve P
Bluecoat Red (3328) - 1 skein - Sleeve A
Curry (3820) - 1 skein - Sleeves A, P, H, R
Deep Sea (930) - 2 skeins - Sleeves P, Q (2)
Garnet (815) - 1 skein - Sleeves A, H
Holly (500) - 1 skein - Sleeves P, H
Hunter (505) - 1 skein - Sleeves A, P, H, R
Ocean (3808) - 1 skein - Sleeve P
Peoria Purple (3746) - 1 skein - Sleeves P, H
Skinny Dip (951) - 2 skeins - Sleeves A, P, Q, H, R
Sweet Potato (301) - 1 skein - Sleeve R
Swiss Chocolate (801) - 1 skein - Sleeves A, H
Tiger's Eye (781) - 1 skein - Sleeves A, P, H, R
Floss estimation is for stitching all five sleeves as directed on 32-count linen using model specifics. DMC equivalents are only approximate, as there are no exact equivalents for hand over-dyed floss.
*NOTE: The color Skinny Dip was chosen to closely match the linen fabric - it is used for the outer back stitching line and assembly of the sleeve; if you change the color of your fabric, you will want to replace Skinny Dip with a color that closely matches your linen fabric.
If stitching only one sleeve, use the following key and the "Sleeve" notation above to determine the floss colors needed: Alphabet Sleeve = A, Peacock Sleeve = P, Quaker Sleeve = Q, House Sleeve = H, Rabbit Sleeve = R
Package contains charting for each of the five sleeves, stitching instructions, complete finishing instructions for making the sleeves, an alphabet/numbers for personalization, instructions for using your Stitch Starter, and one Stitch Starter Ruler.
I encourage you to use floss and fabric colors that match your personality and style.
Stitches (diagrams included):
Cross Stitch over two linen threads
Back Stitch
Smyrna Cross Stitch (House Sleeve only)
Finishing Supplies:
Matching cotton fabric (lining) and coordinating sewing thread
Cotton quilt batting or craft fleece
Basic sewing supplies and iron
Each design would also work well for a small framed piece...or a magnet, scissor fob, needlebook, floss ring tag, ornament, etc. - experiment and have fun!
About the Stitch Starter Ruler:
It is 1/8" clear acrylic plastic, making it durable.
It has marking lines for both 1" and 2" seam allowances, so you only need one tool.
It is clear, making it easy to see your fabric placement.
It has 1/4" and 1/2" markings on three sides.
It has complete 3" ruler markings down the left side - these can be used for:
finishing work measurements
measuring between stitched designs
counting threads to figure fabric count
NOTE: All needlework designs include charts and instructions only, unless noted in the product description - all supplies (including fabric, threads, and finishing materials) will need to be purchased separately.
Shipped via First Class Mail. Insurance, tracking, delivery confirmation and other shipping options are additional - please contact me for pricing and/or details.