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Complimentary chart stitching and finishing instructionsAn American Christmas
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An easy to stitch project, just in time for Christmas! Created expressly for Eterna Silk™ by Jennifer Cooke-Rabig of Ladybug Lane Designs. Jennifer has created a few designs using Eterna Silk. |
To download both the chart and instructions in PDF format, please click here [457Kb]. This is a "zipped" file--you'll need WinZip or similar to unzip the PDF file onto your hard drive.
[To view the chart and chart key, click here.]
Instructions for "An American Christmas"
Materials:
32
count Zweigart Belfast Linen, "Ice Blue" 14 inches square |
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ETERNA SILK™ 6-ply thread in these colors (1 skein each): |
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Kreinik®: #032 blending filament |
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baby ladybug, JHB #20455 _________________________________ |
Stitching and Finishing Instructions:
Cut a piece of 32 count Belfast Linen "Ice Blue" approximately 14 inches by 14 inches. Mount fabric in stitching frame for best stitching tension.
To center design on fabric, find center of fabric and begin stitching at center of chart (marked by arrows at edge of chart). Using 2 strands of colors indicated, work all full cross stitches as shown on chart. Small chart symbols (for example at edge of round ornament) are full cross stitches using 1 strand of color indicated worked over 1 thread of linen ("petite cross stitches").
For best appearance, work all cross stitches individually; complete each cross stitch before moving on to the next cross stitch. Work Sapphire cross stitches using only darkest part of thread.
Complete all cross stitches first, then work backstitches and large star stitches. Large star stitches are worked using 2 strands of Overdyed MiniTwist "Snow" and 1 strand of Kreinik blending filament. Work large star stitches similar to an Algerian Eyelet: begin each "leg" of the star at the outside of the stitch, taking needle down at center of stitch. Do not pull stitch tight-finished large star stitch should be smooth, flat, and even.
After all stitching is complete, sew the small ladybug embellishment at center of holly.
Finished project may be made into a framed small picture, or may be made into a small stuffed holiday ornament or doorknob hanging.
[To view the chart and chart key, click here.]
Please see your local retail needlework shop for Eterna Silk™ MiniTwist, Overdyed MiniTwist, and other supplies for this project. Your local shop can also help you with tips and suggestions on how to complete this project, or other charts available for Eterna Silk™.
If you are unable to use the downloadable versions of "An American Christmas", please send US$1.00 for shipping and handling (US$1.50 for addresses outside the USA) to: "An American Christmas", Yodamo, Inc., 2023 E Sims Way, Suite 183, Port Townsend, WA 98368, U.S.A.
Enjoy!
This chart is provided to you free of charge for your own personal use by Ladybug Lane Designs. Permission is granted to download and make one copy for your personal use only. For further information or usage requests, please post your query to Ladybug Lane Designs directly.
Other complimentary charts available:
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