Buds of May
Flower buds unfurling as summer arrives

This design measures 9½ x 10¾ inches (24x27cm).

This is a 10-page hand embroidery pattern in PDF format, which will be available as a digital download from your Etsy Purchases as soon as payment has cleared.

** How to find and download your digital pattern after purchase: https://www.etsy.com/help/article/3949

The pattern includes:
Fabric, needle and thread requirements: A list of the type of fabric, DMC six-stranded cotton thread colours and the required needle types and sizes for the embroidery.
Transfer instructions: Various options for transferring the design on to fabric.
Embroidery instructions: The illustrated instructions tell you which embroidery stitch, DMC thread colour and how many strands of thread to use, as well as any additional embroidery instructions.
Reference photograph: The full-colour photo on the front page and a close-up photo inside serve as references when stitching.
Embroidery design: The design is given at full size (100%) with a join line, as well as at half size for enlarging to A3 if preferred. It’s also given in reverse for creating an iron-on transfer.
Printing: The PDF document is set up to fit on A4 or US letter-sized paper for easy printing on a home printer.

** This pattern does not include stitch instructions. You’ll find instructions for all the embroidery stitches used on my Stitches board on Pinterest (www.pinterest.com/kellylfletcher/stitches) and in 120 Embroidery Stitches: https://www.etsy.com/listing/547161663/120-embroidery-stitches-book-a-hand

© Please be aware that I, Kelly Fletcher, retain the copyright for this design, which is for personal use only. By buying this pattern, you are agreeing not to forward or pass on, upload, duplicate (print or make copies) or sell the design, instructions, pattern or any finished item featuring this design. Thanks for respecting the hard work that goes into creating my designs.