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Cross Stitch Pattern -- Common Microbes, set 1

Name: Cross Stitch Pattern -- Common Microbes, set 1
Brand: aliciawatkins
SKU: 103422908
Price: 7.99 USD
Availability: InStock
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Cross stitch pattern pdf of 10 common microbes, downloadable in two files: patterned all together on a single sheet of paper ("full"), and each on separate sheets of paper for easy viewing, selection and printing ("singles").

Now available as an instant download on Etsy! :D

---The Story---

This is NOT a finished cross stitch. For finished versions, see "the links" section of this listing, below.

This listing is for a PDF pattern for 10 different common microbes. They are intermediate to advanced level patterns, but each can be finished easily in an afternoon.

They include: Common Cold, Flu, E. Coli, Entamoeba Histolytica Cyst, Malaria, Gangrene, Tuberculosis, Rabies, Mange, and a Reed-Sternberg Cell

The other patterns pictured can also be found in my shop (but are not included in this listing): the second and thirds sets of common microbes, an STD set of microbes, and the life cycle of Malaria sampler.

---The Deets---

*WHAT YOU NEED: To complete these patterns, you will need knowledge of basic cross stitch, back-stitching, half stitches and filler stitches as well as French knots in some cases. The completed stitches will each fit in a 3" round embroidery hoop when stitched on 14 count Aida cloth.

*WHAT YOU WILL GET: You will NOT receive a physical product. The patterns (including a one-page version showing all of them together and another file that includes one microbe per page, for both a detailed view and an "overview") and images can be downloaded as soon as your payment has gone through, here on Etsy. Please let me know if you have any trouble opening or receiving the files!

The pattern includes a color legend for DMC embroidery floss.

*HOW YOU WILL GET IT: You will NOT receive a physical product. You will be able to download the files to your computer as soon as payment clears.

If you would like a kit containing the materials needed to complete any one (or more) of these stitches, convo me and I'll assemble materials and set up a special order for you.

Because of the nature of this product, no refunds can be issued after the pattern has been downloaded, but let me know if you have any trouble opening or viewing the files!

Any questions? Convo me! I'm happy to answer questions and very happy to get feedback that can help me improve my products. : )

---The Links---

You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to open the file, which you can download for free here: http://get.adobe.com/reader/

To learn basic cross stitch, you may like to take a look at this video from Yarn Tree that teaches "Cross Stitch in 5 minutes": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr_LfGr1v0E

For a second set of common microbe patterns, check out this listing: https://www.etsy.com/listing/111638813/cross-stitch-pattern-common-microbes-set

Third set: https://www.etsy.com/listing/151942193/cross-stitch-pattern-common-microbes-set

For the STDs, see here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/111396093/cross-stitch-pattern-set-std-microbes-10

For the life cycle of Malaria, including 4 forms of plasmodium falciparum and a mosquito pattern, see here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/111428571/cross-stitch-pattern-set-malaria-life

If you'd like to buy the finished version of these stitches, check out the Microbes and Germs section of my shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/aliciawatkins?section_id=11480156

For three at a time, check out this listing: https://www.etsy.com/listing/101075677/3-microbes-cross-stitch-set-instant

Back to the patterns section: http://www.etsy.com/shop/aliciawatkins?section_id=11122251

Back to the shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/aliciawatkins

---The Legal Stuff---

These designs are copyright Alicia Watkins 2012. You may stitch them yourself and give the finished products as a gift, but please do not share, distribute, or re-sell the pattern, and do not sell the finished product.

Please do not pin my photos or products without permission.

I'd love to see 'em when you're done! :D

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