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Santa’s Toy Shop stitch count = 132w x 128h
Designed by Liz Goodrick-Dillon | Adaptedfor cross-stitch by Sherrie Stepp-Aweau
CROSS-STITCH
ANCHOR DMC COLOR
002 □ White White
403  310 Black
399 И 318 Light Steel Gray
9046 И 321 Christmas Red
010 Я 351 Coral
009 И 352 Light Coral
006 0 353 Peach
235 Й 414 Dark Steel Gray
398 И 415 Pearl Gray
358 BJ 433 Medium Brown
310 И 434 Light Brown
1046 H 435 Very Light Brown
1045 [Л 436 Tan
1005 S 498 Dark Christmas Red 046 ® 666 Bright Christmas Red 901 IB] 680 Dark Old Gold
1012 ED 754 Light Peach
CROSS-STITCH
ANCHOR DMC COLOR
882 E 758 Very Light Terra Cotta
234 0] 762 Very Light Pearl Gray
128 О 775 Very Light Baby Blue
132  797 Royal Blue
131 Ш 798 Dark Delft Blue
136 И 799 Medium Delft Blue
144 0 800 Pale Delft Blue
045 Ё1 814 Dark Garnet
1044 0 895 Very Dark Hunter Green
1011 (p] 948 Very Light Peach 035 E 3705 Dark Melon
1037 El 3756 Ultra Very Light Baby Blue
1013 E 3778 Light Terra Cotta 035 И 3801 Light Christmas Red 901 0 3829 Very Dark Old Gold 9159 И 3841 Pale Baby Blue 002 0 3865 Winter White
CROSS-STITCH WITH BLENDED THREAD KREINIK
FILAMENT ANCHOR	DMC COLOR
891	sa	676	Light Od G°!d
002	®	Gold
013	817 Very Dark Coral Red
031	Crimson
002	|у|	White	White
032	Pearl
KREINIK
BRAID Ы ANCHOR DMC COLOR 242 щ 989 Forest Green
028	Citron
BACKSTITCH
ANCHOR DMC COLOR 002 —White White 403 ------ 310 Black
9046— 321 Christmas Red
010 ihhhi 351 Coral
BACKSTITCH
ANCHOR DMC COLOR
235 ----- 414	Dark Steel Gray
398 — 415 Pearl Gray
358 — 433 Medium Brown
1005----- 498	Dark Christmas Red
901	680	Dark Old Gold
882 — 758 Very Light Terra Cotta
132 — 797 Royal Blue 045 ----- 814	Dark Garnet
1044 — 895 Very Dark Hunter Green
1013 — 3778 Light Terra Cotta
901 ------3829 Very Dark Old Gold
BACKSTITCH WITH BLENDED THREAD
KREINIK
BRAID KA ANCHOR	DMC COLOR
242 ||M||| 989 Forest Green
028	Citron
Fabric
14a. Classic Reserve Aida cloth—Delft Blue, Charles Craft
Fabric Cut Size
15" x 15" (38.1cm x 38.1cm)
2 strands embroidery floss for cross-stitches and quarter stitches 1 or 2 strands embroidery floss and 2 strands Krcinik blending filament, or 1 strand embroidery floss and 1 strand Kreinik very fine (#4) braid for blended cross-stitches and blended quarter stitches
1 strand embroidery floss or Krcinik very fine (#4) braid for backstitches
Design Size
14ct. - 9'/:" x 9'/.” (24.1cm x 23.2cm)
Finishing Materials
Instructions
DMC 676/Anchor 891, use two strands of cotton embroidery floss and two strands Kreinik blending filament. For all other
filament or one strand Kreinik very fine (“4) braid. Work blended backstitches with one strand of cotton embroidery floss and one strand of Krcinik very fine (#4) braid. Work all other backstitches
needlework from the back before framing as desired.
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Winter Fun Sampler stitch count = 99w x 99h
Designed by Linda Bird
CROSS-STITCH
CROSS-STITCH
002 □ White White
403 В 310 Black
979 S) 312 Very Dark Baby Blue
9046 E 321 Christmas Red
978 El 322 Dark Baby Blue
977 (П 334 Medium Baby Blue
006 [3] 353 Peach
099 Ш 552 Medium Violet
046 (B 666 Bright Christmas Red
891 El 676 Light Old Gold
886 [D 677 Very Light Old Gold
304 ffl 741 Medium Tangerine
246 El 986 Very Dark Forest Green
244 El 987 Dark Forest Green
242 И 989 Forest Green
1031 lei 3753 Ultra Very Light Antique Blue
1037 Щ 3756 Ultra Very Light Baby Blue
306 (3 3820 Dark Straw
FRENCH KNOT ANCHOR	DMC	COLOR
403	•	310	Black
BACKSTITCH ANCHOR	DMC	COLOR
403 ------ 310	Black
979 —	312	Very Dark	Baby Blue
978 ------ 322	Dark Baby	Blue
046 — 666 Bright Christmas Red
246 — 986 Very Dark Forest Green
ALGERIAN EYELET ANCHOR	DMC COLOR
978	322 Dark Baby Blue
Finishing Materials— Cocoa Jar Label Double-stick tape
Finishing Instructions— Cocoa Jar Label
each side to create the fringed edge. Apply to
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Mardi Gras Time! stitch count = 125w x 174h
Designed by Krista Hamrick | Adapted for cross-stitch by Mark Mitchell
CROSS-STITCH
DMC COLOR
310 И Black
333 E Very Dark Blue Violet
422 [5] Light Hazelnut Brown
472 E Ultra Light Avocado Green
600 Bl Very Dark Cranberry
603 El Cranberry
702 |M] Kelly Green
742 [в] Light Tangerine
744 ® Pale Yellow
797 El Royal Blue
798 E Dark Delft Blue
898 El Very Dark Coffee Brown
900 E Dark Burnt Orange
919 IS Red Copper
3840 И Light Lavender Blue
DMC
LIGHT
EFFECTS COLOR
E5200 [S] White
E316 ® Pink Amethyst
E699 E Green Emerald
E3837 И Purple Ruby
E3852 И Dark Gold
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Fabric
14ct. Aida cloth — Light Violet, DMC1
Fabric Cut Size
14" x 18” (35.6cm x 45.7cm)
Floss
2 strands cotton embroidery floss or DMC Light Effects metallic floss for cross-stitches
Design Size 14ct. = 87."x 12'Л" (22.5cm x 31.8cm)
Instructions
Center the design and begin stitching. Work cross-stitches with two strands of cotton embroidery floss or Light Effects metallic floss. Lightly press the needlework from the back before framing as desired.
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Celebrate Spring Towel stitch count = 67w x 83h
Designed by Joan Elliott
Fabric—Table Topper
Pre-finished Tropical Fruits Table Topper with lOct. Aida cloth insets—
White/Pink, Rico Design GmbH & Co.
Table Topper Size = 35“ x 35" (88.9cm x 88.9cm)
Fabric—Towel
Pre-finished Tropical Fruits Towel with lOct. Aida cloth inset-—
White/Pink, Rico Design GmbH & Co.
Towel Size = 20" x 28" (50.8cm X 71.1cm)
Fabric—Candle Band
1	let. Aida cloth—White, DMC®
Fabric Size = 12" X 6" (30.5cm X 15.2cm)
Floss
2	strands embroidery floss for cross-stitches, quarter stitches, and three-quarter stitches
1 strand embroidery floss for French knots and backstitches
Design Size—Table Topper Squares
lOct. = 37." x 37.”
(9.8cm X 9.8cm)
Design Size — Towel lOct. = 64" x 87." (17.2cm x 21.3cm)
Design Size— Candle Band Ha.-5*/4*x2%" (14.6cm x 7.0cm)
General
Instructions Center the design (referring to table topper placement chart on following page) and begin
stitching. (For the candle band, stitch the three tulips with their upper and lower borders from the towel chart). Work cross-stitches, quarter stitches, and three-quarter stitches widi two strands of cotton embroidery floss. Use one strand of cotton embroidery floss to work French knots and backstitches. Carefully press the needlework from the back.
Finishing Materials — Candle Band
'/."-wide fusible web tape
One pair Sew-On Velcro® tabs, white
White sewing thread
Finishing Instructions — Candle Band
Measure the circumference of the candle. Add 4" and use this as the measurement for cutting the length of the candle band. Trim the width of the band to 1" from the stitched design on top and bottom. Fold top and bottom edges to the back at die line of stitching and affix in place using fusible web tape according to manufacturer's instructions. At both short ends of the candle band, fold 1 ” to the back of the piece and secure with fusible web tape. With the wrong side up, sew the “hook” Velcro tab to one end of the candle band by hand or machine. Turn the piece right side up, and apply the “loop" Velcro to the other end. Wrap candle band around candle and join.
CROSS-STITCH
ANCHOR CMC COLOR
002 □ White White
095 E 153 Very Light Violet
109 E] 209 Dark Lavender
977 [Bj 334 Medium Baby Blue
398 E 415 Pearl Gray
098 [M] 553 Violet
063 E 602 Medium Cranberry
062 И 603 Cranberry
050 E 605 Very Light Cranberry
891 Щ 676 Light Old Gold
886 E 677 Very Light Old Gold
890 E 729 Medium Old Gold
316 SI 740 Tangerine
304 M 741 Medium Tangerine
302 E 743 Medium Yellow
301 ® 744 Pale Yellow
300 [G] 745 Light Pale Yellow
234 И 762 Very Light Pearl Gray
257 E 905 Dark Parrot Green
256 И 906 Medium Parrot Green
255 И 907 Light Parrot Green
140 E 3755 Baby Blue
901 E 3829 Very Dark Old Gold
9159 И 3841 Pale Baby Blue
FRENCH KNOT
ANCHOR DMC COLOR
063 = 602 Medium Cranberry
382 • 3371 Black Brown
BACKSTITCH
ANCHOR DMC COLOR
382 —3371 Black Brown
Note: Not all colors are used in both towel and table topper charts.
Flower Patches stitch count = 127w x 166h
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Fabric—Wall Hanging 28ct. Melrose®—White, Zweigart® (stitched over two threads)
Fabric Size
19" x 19" (48.3cm x 48.3cm)
Fabric—Scissors Fob
28cc. Jazlyn®—White, Zweigart (stitched over two threads)
Fabric Size
5" x 5" (12.7cm x 12.7cm)
Fabric—Pincushion
28ct. Jazlyn—White, Zweigart (stitched over two threads) Fabric Size
5” x 5" (12.7cm x 12.7cm)
Floss
2 strands embroidery floss for cross-stitches 1 strand embroidery floss for backstitches
Design Size—Wall Hanging
28a. = 97." x 11’/."
(23.2cm x 30.2cm)
Design Size—Scissors Fob
28ct. = IV." x 1’/»" (4.1cm X 4.1cm)
Design Size — Pincushion
28ct. = 24“ x 27." (5.7cm x 5.7cm)
General Instructions
Center the design, following the lime green line for placement on die Melrose fabric, and begin
stitching over two threads. (For die scissors fob, stitch the center only of the first square. For the pincushion, stitch the last square, excluding the border and green corner sdtehes.) Work cross-stitches with two strands of cotton embroidery floss. Use one strand of cotton embroidery floss to work backstitches. Carefully press the needlework from the back before finishing.
Finishing Materials—Wall Hanging
7: yard coordinating fabric
14" X 17" piece of lightweight batting
Basting spray
Finishing Instructions —
Wall Hanging
Trim needlework to 11" X 13 s/.". Cut two strips
of fabric 3" X 13 s/.". With right sides together and 4“ seams, sew these strips to die side of the needlework. Press seams toward the fabric strips. Cut two strips of fabric 3" x 14s/.". Sew these strips in the same manner to the top and bottom of the piece. Affix the piece of batting to the wrong side of die needlework using basting spray. Cut a piece of backing fabric 14s/.“ X 177;". With right sides together, sew the needlework piece to the backing fabric, leaving 4" open along one edge for turning. Turn piece right sides out and hand-sew opening closed. Topstitch around the needlework, 7." from the inside edge of the border and 7." from the outside edge of the border.
Finishing Materials — Scissors Fob Small piece of fabric for backing Fiberfil
Twisted cord
Finishing Instructions—Scissors Fob Trim needlework 4“ outside the stitching. Cut a piece of backing fabric to the same dimensions. With right sides together, sew the pieces together just outside die green border, leaving a small opening for turning. Turn the piece right sides out and stuff with Fiberfil. Whipstitch opening closed. Handstitch the twisted cord to the back of the fob.
Finishing Materials — Pincushion
Nantucket Lightship Basket, 4" diameter,
by Sudberry House
Foam Pincushion, 4" round design area.
by Sudberry House Fiberfil
Finishing Instructions — Pincushion
Follow the manufacturers instructions for mounting the needlework into the pincushion. If desired, use an extra bit of Fiberfil to “puff up” pincushion.
CROSS-STITCH
ANCHOR	DMC	COLOR
1030 Ц	155	Medium Dark Blue Violet
118 □	340	Medium Blue Violet
117 Е	341	Light Blue Violet
876 [G]	503	Medium Blue Green
075 0	962	Medium Dusty Rose
073 Е	963	Ultra Very Light Dusty Rose
025 [Ц	3716	Very Light Dusty Rose
120 0	3747	Very Light Blue Violet
876 Ц	3816	Medium Celadon Green
875 И	3817	Light Celadon Green
176 Ш	3839	Medium Lavender Blue
117 m	3840	Light Lavender Blue
001 □	В5200	Snow White
BACKSTITCH
ANCHOR	DMC COLOR
118 — 340 Medium Blue Violet
877 ----- 502 Blue Green
075 ----- 962 Medium Dusty Rose
025 ---- 3716
876 ---- 3816
875 ---- 3817
177 --- 3838
Note: Lime green lir only; do not stitch.
Very Light Dusty Rose Medium Celadon Green Light Celadon Green Dark Lavender Blue e is for placement
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Flower A stitch count = 10 4w x 39h
Flower В ®
STITCH COUNT = 15w X 14h
Flower C
STITCH COUNT = 15wx 13h
Flower D
STITCH COUNT = 14wx 14h
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Fabric—Curtain
28ct. Couture Cashel® Linen—White, Zweigart® (stitched over two threads) Fabric Size = 50” x 19" (127.0cm x 48.3cm)
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Fabric—Place Mat and Bread Cloth
28ct. Couture Cashel® Linen —White, Zweigart® (stitched over two threads)
Fabric Size = 16" X 19" (40.6cm X 48.3cm)
Design Size — Curtain
Floss
2 strands embroidery floss for cross-stitches
1 strand embroidery floss for backstitches
Design Size — Place Mat and Bread Cloth
28ct. = 74s" x 24" (19.1cm x 7.0cm)
General Instructions
Note: This fabric is pre-finished along two edges. Following the placement diagram for the curtain and rotating charts as needed, begin stitching over two threads. (For the place mat, stitch Flower A on the upper left corner of the fabric. For rhe bread cloth, across the bottom center of the fabric.) Work cross-stitches with two strands of cotton embroidery floss. Use one strand of cotton embroidery floss to work backstitches. Carefully press the needlework from the back before finishing.
Finishing Instructions — Curtain
Fold one cut edge to the back and press. Fold again and press to hide cut edge. Machine stitch along hem with white thread to secure in place. Repeat on the other cut edge of the fabric. Use curtain ring clips to hang curtain.
Finishing Instructions — Place Mat and Bread Clodi Measure 1 '/«" from one cut edge and work a row of four-sided stitches (over four threads) across the entire width of the fabric. (This includes working over both pre-finished edges.) When finished, carefully remove horizontal threads starting at the cut edge of the fabric. Remove all but the last thread nearest to the row of four-sided stitches. Repeat on the other cut edge of the fabric.
CROSS-STITCH
ANCHOR 215 | 978 I 136 | 268 | 260 I
m
DMC 320 322 799 937 3364
COLOR
Medium Pistachio Green Dark Baby Blue Medium Delft Blue
Medium Avocado Green Pine Green
CROSS-STITCH
ANCHOR DMC
117 И 3840
BACKSTITCH
ANCHOR	DMC
215 --- 320
COLOR
Light I
Medium Pistachio Green
Four-Sided Stitch
Sail Away stitch count = HOw x 110h
Designed by Ursula Michael
CROSS-STITCH
Fabric—Framed Design 28ct. Jazlyn®—White, Zwcigart® (stitched over two threads)
Fabric Size
18" x 18" (45.7cm x 45.7cm)
Fabric—Tote Bag Band
1	let. Aida cloth—White, DMC® Fabric Size
20" x 5” (50.8cm X 12.7cm)
Floss
2	strands embroidery floss for cross-stitches
ANCHOR DMC COLOR
119	E	333	Very Dark Blue Violet
117	И	341	Light Blue Violet
102	И	550	Very Dark Violet
099	S	552	Medium Violet
096	m	554	Light Violet
167	о	598	Light Turquoise
CROSS-STITCH	CROSS-STITCH
ANCHOR DMC	COLOR	ANCHOR DMC COLOR
158 [N] 747	Very Light Sky Blue	1030 [a] 3746 Dark Blue Violet
133 ffl 796	Dark Royal Blue	170 И 3765 Very Dark Peacock Blue
131 [K] 798	Dark Delft Blue	167 И 3766 Light Peacock Blue
130 0 809	Delft Blue	188 В 3812 Very Dark Sea Green
186 В 959	Medium Sea Green
185 Ш 964	Light Sea Green 2^
Design Size — Framed Design 28ct. = 77." x 77." (20.0cm x 20.0cm)
Design Size—Tote Bag Band
llct. = 97." x 17i"
(23.5cm x 3.8cm)
General Instructions
Center the design and begin stitching over two threads. (For the tote bag band, stitch the top “waves" border twice, stitching over one square of Aida cloth.) Work cross-stitches with two strands of cotton embroidery floss. Carefully press the needlework from rhe back before framing as desired.
Finishing Materials — Tote Bag Band
Woven raffia tote bag, 87г" X 7'1 г" Fabric glue
Finishing Instructions — Tote Bag Band
Trim the needlework to 7г" around the stitching. Fold back the top and bottom edges and secure with fabric glue. Place the band around the top of the tote bag and whipstitch or use fabric glue to secure the ends together at the back.
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From Sea to Shining Sea stitch count = 120w x 1201^
Designed by Krista Hamrick | Adapted for cross-stitcb by Laurel Blake
CROSS-STITCH
ANCHOR DMC COLOR
9046 H 321 Christmas Red
1047(3] 402 Very Light Mahogany
358 И 433 Medium Brown
1045 El 436 Tan
046 И 666 Bright Christmas Red
227 E] 701 Light Christmas Green
256 [0 704 Bright Chartreuse
926 [8) 712 Cream
361 И 738 Very Light Tan
1021 Ш 761 Light Salmon
131 S 798 Dark Delft Blue
144 И 800 Pale Delft Blue
130 И 809 Delft Blue
033 El 892 Medium Carnation
027 Й 894 Very Light Carnation
1034 И 931 Medium Antique Blue
1033 ш 932 Light Antique Blue
382 Ш 3371 Black Brown
1031 (D 3753 Ultra Very Light Antique Blue
1048 Qj 3776 Light Mahogany
923 E 3818 Ultra Very Dark Emerald Green
295 И 3822 Light Straw
CROSS-STITCH
ANCHOR DMC COLOR
901 И 3829 Very Dark Old Gold
164 П 3842 Dark Wedgewood
306 0 3852 Very Dark Straw
001 |§)B5200 Snow White
DMC
VARIATIONS COLOR
4020 [5] Tropical Waters
4130 @] Chilean Sunset
4150 [2| Desert Sand
4210 И Radiant Ruby
4230 E Crystal Water
4240 E) Midsummer Night
BACKSTITCH
ANCHOR OMC COLOR
9046— 321 Christmas Red
358 — 433 Medium Brown
1034— 931 Medium Antique Blue
382 ---- 3371 Black Brown
1031----- 3753 Ultra Very Light Antique Blue
923 — 3818 Ultra Very Dark Emerald Green
901 — 3829 Very Dark Old Gold
001 -----B5200 Snow White
Fabric
14ct. Aida doth—White. DMC'
Fabric Size
14" x 14" (35.6cm x 35.6cm)
Design Size
14ct. - 87i" x 87:“ (21.6cm x 21.6cm)
Project Tip
Instructions
Floss
1 strand cotton embroidery floss for backstitches
needlework from the back before framing as desired.
In areas stitched with DMC Color Variations floss, complete each cross-stitch in full before moving on to the next. This method will keep the gradual color changes of the floss in your stitching, The traditional method of completing an entire row of half cross-stitches before going back and finishing the full cross-stitches will result in a more uniform color because the subtle variations will be lost.
Cape Cod Summer
Designed by Julia Lucas
Fabric
28ct. Hand-Dyed Jobclan'— Babbling Brook, Wichclt Imports (stitched over two threads) Fabric Size
18" x 15" (45.7cm x 38.1cm)
Floss
Design Size
28ct. = 77." x 57." (18.1cm x 14.9cm)
Instructions
Center the design and begin stitching over two threads.
1 strand cotton embroidery floss for French knots and backstitches
backstitches. Carefully press the needlework from the back before attaching beads and treasures with one strand of matching embroidery floss. Frame as desired.
Cape Cod Summer stitch count = lOOw x 82h
Designed by Julia Lucas
FRENCH KNOT
BEAD
CROSS-STITCH
ANCHOR DMC COLOR
002 □ White White
352 E 300 Very Dark Mahogany
1049 (Й 301 Medium Mahogany
403 И 310 Black
400 E 317 Pewter Gray
218 El 319 Very Dark
Pistachio Green
215 E 320 Medium Pistachio Green
217 M 367 Dark Pistachio Green
235 И 414 Dark Steel Gray
CROSS-STITCH
ANCHOR DMC COLOR
831 [3 613 Very Light Drab Brown 273 И 645 Very Dark Beaver Gray 8581 И 646 Dark Beaver Gray 1040 [3] 647 Medium Beaver Gray 900 И 648 Light Beaver Gray 304 E 741 Medium Tangerine 302 И 743 Medium Yellow 300 E 745 Light Pale Yellow 234 E 762 Very Light Pearl Gray
161 H 813 Light Blue
CROSS-STITCH
ANCHOR DMC COLOR
162 Й 825 Dark Blue
160 E 827 Very Light Blue
1035 Й 930 Dark Antique Blue
1033 И 932 Light Antique Blue
381 ffl 938 Ultra Dark Coffee Brown
206 0 966 Medium Baby Green
681 ffi 3051 Dark Green Gray
262 El 3052 Medium Green Gray
261 E 3053 Green Gray
ANCHOR DMC COLOR
403  310 Black
BACKSTITCH
ANCHOR OMC COLOR
002 ----White White
898 — 611 Drab Brown
8581 — 646 Dark Beaver Gray
234 — 762 Very Light Pearl Gray
381 — 938 Ultra Dark
Coffee Brown
MILL HILL
PETITE GLASS
COLOR
42011 • Victorian Gold
TREASURE COLOR
12124 • Light Amethyst Petite Butterfly
12135 Crystal Sitting Bunny
Dutch Sampler stitch count = 97w x 97h
Designed by Kandace Thomas
Fabric
25ct. Evenweave—Ultra Very
Light Tan, DMC* (stitched over two threads)
Fabric Size
14" x 14" (35.6cm x 35.6cm)
Floss
2 strands linen embroidery floss for cross-stitches
Design Size
25ct. = 74” x 74” (19.7cm x 19.7cm)
Instructions
Center the design and begin stitching over two threads. Work cross-stitches with two strands of linen embroidery floss. Carefully press the needlework from the back before framing
Project Tip
Linen embroidery floss has a slight nap, or direction, to its fibers. Always thread the needle with the end of the floss as it came out of the skein to reduce the amount of breakage or knots. Using lengths of linen thread no longer than 12" to 15" is recommended.
CROSS-STITCH
DMC UNEN COLOR
L415 E Pearl Gray
L435 HI Very Light Brown
L437 И Light Tan
L833 И Light Golden Olive L3012 0 Medium Khaki Green
L3013 E Light Khaki Green L3790  Ultra Dark Beige Gray
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Halloween Ball stitch count = 125w x 125h
Designed by Sandy Orton

CROSS-STITCH
002 □ White White
118 И 156 Medium Light Blue Viol 109 E 209 Dark lavender
403 И 310 Black
119 В 333 Very Dark Blue Violet
117 El 341 Light Blue Violet
401 SI 413 Dark Pewter Gray
235 IS 414 Dark Steel Gray
398 И 415 Pearl Gray
099 И 552 Medium Violet
098 П) 553 Violet
1003 0] 921 Copper
244 Ш 987 Dark Forest Green
268 И 3345 Dark Hunter Green
266 E 3347 Medium Yellow Green
264 И 3348 Light Yellow Green 1030 Ш 3746 Dark Blue Violet 1003 И 3853 Dark Autumn Gold 313 E| 3854 Medium Autumn Gold 311 (S 3855 Light Autumn Gold
FRENCH KNOT
ANCHOR CMC COLOR 403 • 310 Black
BACKSTITCH
ANCHOR	OMC	COLOR
403 ----- 310	Black
119 — 333	Very Dark Blue Violet
268	3345	Dark Hunter Green
Fabric
14ct. Classic Reserve Aida cloth—Beige, Charles Craft
Fabric Size
15” x 15” (38.1cm x 38.1cm)
2 strands embroidery floss for cross-stitches and French knots 1 or 2 strands embroidery floss for backstitches
Design Size
14ct. = 9" x 9" (22.9cm x 22.9cm)
General Instructions
Center the design and begin stitching. Work cross-stitches and French knots with two strands of cotton embroidery floss. For backstitches worked with DMC 3345/Anchor 268, use two strands of cotton embroidery floss. Use one strand of cotton embroidery floss to work all other backstitches.
Carefully press the needlework from the back before finishing.
Finishing Materials
’/< yard coordinating fabric 17" X 17" piece of low-loft batting 14" square pillow insert
Finishing Instructions
Mark a line 1" from the edge of the stitching on all four sides. Center the needlework piece right side up on the batting piece and secure in place with pins. From fabric, cur two 2'1“ X 16” strips and two 24" X 12" strips. Sew the short strips to the right and left side of the needlework, with right sides together, using the marked lines as placement lines. (Use ’/," scam allowances throughout unless otherwise indicated.) Press the seam our fully and apply the longer top and bottom strips in the same manner. Press. Trim excess
barring and needlework fabric even with the edges of the border strips. This should make the pillow top measure approximately 15“ square.
For pillow backing, cut two pieces of backing fabric 11" x 17". Sew a 1" hem along one 17" side of each piece of fabric. With right sides up, layer the two finished edges over each other, overlapping them by about 3”. Pin in place.
Lay flat with rhe right side facing up and rhe top flap facing down. Place rhe pillow top on the backing with right sides together, being careful to have the needlework facing in the correct direction. Pin in two or three places on all four sides to hold securely. Sew around all four sides. Trim any excess backing fabric and clip the corners at a diagonal to reduce bulk in the scam allowance. Turn right side out through the flap in the back. Work comers out and press well. Topstitch around the perimeter of the pillow using a */:" scam allowance to create a mock binding. Insert pillow form through the back flap.
Project Tip
To determine the final design sze when stitched on a different count of fabric, just divide the design's st tch count by the fabric's thread count. A design that is 100 stitches high will work out be 10" high when stitched on lOct. ‘abifc or approximately 5'6" high when stitched on lOct. fabric <100 e 18 - S'ARemember co use half of the thread count when stitching over two threads.
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109 El 200 OarkUlvender
108 Bl 210 Medium Lanender
342 IE) 211 light Lavender
1049 Pl 901 Medium Mahogany
218 41 j в vey Dar< Pistachio Careen
213 §| 320 Median- pislachio Green
on S 330 Madam- Loral
010 3 351 Coral
009 IS 352 Light Coral
006 Й 352 Peach
217 IS 367 Dark Pisladlio Green
214 [C| 366 light Pistachio Groan
1043 Ы 265 лгу light Pisadilo Green
351 El 40C Dark Mahogany
356 KI 433 Medium Brown
31C- IS 434 -ight drawn
1046 isl 435 Л<у light Brown
1045 Щ 436 Tan
Instructions
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Fabric Size
IS" x 15" (45.7cnt x 40.6cm)


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099 В 552 iMedium Violet
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331 El /33 ultra v«y Light Ian
330 32 745 Light Pale Yellow
275 GO 746 Off White
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259 E 722 Лг/lghl Yellow Gteen
307 @ /83 Medium topaz 359 1Я1 801 Oath Ccllee Brawn
218 @ 800 Ultra Dark Pistachio Green 1144 IE 895 very uart Humor Green 360 m 898 Very Dart Col’ee Brown 381 EJ 938 Ultra Dork Coffee Brawn зоб @ yrs uark Golden Brawn 1C01 ao 976 Medhzii Golden Brawn 1002 [g] 977 light Golden Brown
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CROSS-STITCH
ANCHOR DMC COLOR
002 0 White White
387 И Ecru Ecru
9046 Ш 321 Christmas Red
235 Щ 414 Dark Steel Gray
1046 0] 435 Very Light Brown
1045 И 436 Tan
362 [s] 437 Light Tan
683 □ 500 Very Dark Blue Green
878 El 501 Dark Blue Green
102 И 550 Very Dark Violet 099 И 552 Medium Violet 046 E 666 Bright Christmas Red 226 [&] 702 Kelly Green
238 0 703 Chartreuse
305 E 728 Topaz
361 |D] 738 Very Light Tan
302 m 743 Medium Yellow
300 E) 745 Light Pale Yellow
045 IK! 814 Dark Garnet
043 E 815 Medium Garnet
164 И 824 Very Dark Blue
162 И 825 Dark Blue
161 И 826 Medium Blue
244 Eft) 987 Dark Forest Green
242 0 989 Forest Green
129 Q3 3325 Light Baby Blue
1031 |o) 3753 Ultra Very Light Antique Blue
1037 И 3756 Ultra Very Light Baby Blue
1050 И 3781 Dark Mocha Brown 393 И 3790 Ultra Dark Beige Gray 236 И 3799 Very Dark
Pewter Gray
035 И 3801 Light Christmas Red 877 El 3815 Very Dark
Celadon Green
876 И 3816 Medium Celadon Green
875 И 3817 Light Celadon Green
306 [§] 3820 Dark Straw
KREINIK
BRAID 44 COLOR
003 E Red
008 E Green
012HL12] Purple Hi Lustre
033 @1 Royal Blue
091 0 Star Yellow

FRENCH KNOT
ANCHOR	DMC
387 • Ecru
BACKSTITCH
ANCHOR	DMC
683 ---- 500
045 ---- 814
1050---- 3781
393 ---- 3790
236 ----3799
876 ---- 3816
KREINIK
BRAID #4 COLOR
003 — Red
COLOR
Ecru
COLOR
Very Dark
Blue Green
Dark Garnet
Dark Mocha Brown
Ultra Dark Beige Gray
Very Dark
Pewter Gray
Medium Celadon
Green
008 — Green
012HL— Purple Hi Lustre
033 — Royal Blue
091 Star Yellow
STRAIGHT STITCH
ANCHOR DMC COLOR
244 — 987 Dark Forest Green
Fabric
14ct. Aida cloth—White, DMC*
Fabric Size
14" x 18” (35.6cm x 45.7cm)
Floss
2 strands cotton embroider}' floss or Krcinik very fine (#4) braid for cross-stitches
2 strands embroidery floss for half stitches
1 strand embroidery floss for French knot
1 or 3 strands cotton embroidery floss or
1 strand Kreinik very fine (#4) braid for backstitches
3 strands embroidery floss for straight stitches
Design Size
14ct. = 6'/:” x 107/' (16.5cm x 27.3cm)
Instructions
Center the design and begin stitching.
Work cross-stitches with two strands of cotton embroidery floss or Kreinik very fine (“4) braid. Use two strands of embroidery floss to work half stitches. Work French knot with one strand of embroider}' floss. For backstitches worked with DMC 3816/Anchor 876, use three strands of cotton embroidery floss. Work all other backstitches with one strand of cotton embroidery floss or Kreinik very fine (#4) braid. Use three strands of cotton embroidery floss to work all straight stitches. Lightly press the needlework from the back before framing as desired.
Project Tip
Working with Several
Floss Colors When working with frequent color changes, use several needles to avoid rethreading the same needle over and over. Work a few stitches in one color, bring the needle to the front of the fabric and put it aside. Introduce the next floss color and needle and continue.
Cross-Stitch Essentials
The written instructions for each project indicate where to begin stitching. For most projects, the starting point is ar the center. Every chart in the Keepsake’ Calendar has arrows that indicate the horizontal and vertical centers. With your finger, trace along the grid to the point where the two centers meet. Compare a symbol at the center of the chart to the key and choose which floss color to stitch first. To find the center of the fabric, fold it into quarters and finger-crease. Cut the floss into 15" lengdis and separate all six strands. Recombine the strands as indicated in the project instructions and thread them into a blunr-tip needle.
Basic Cross-Stitch
Make one cross-stitch for each symbol on the chart.
For horizontal rows, stitch the first diagonal of each stitch in the row. Work back across the row, completing each stitch. On most of the linen and evenweave fabrics, work the stitches over two threads as shown in the diagram. On Aida cloth, each stitch should cover one square. You also can work cross-stitches in the reverse direction. Remember to embroider the stitches uniformly— that is, always work the top half of each stitch in rhe same direction.
To Secure Thread at the Beginning
The most common way to secure the beginning tail of the thread is to hold it under the first four or five stitches.
Quarter and Three-Quarter Cross-Stitches
To obtain rounded shapes in a design, use quarter and
To Secure Thread at the End
To finish, slip the threaded needle under previously stitched
threads on the wrong side of the fabric for four or five stitches,
weaving the thread back and forth a few times. Clip the thread.
Half Cross-Stitches
They are usually indicated as a pair of small symbols on
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Backstitches
Backstitches define and outline the shapes of a design. For most projects, backstitches require only one strand of floss.
three-quarter cross-sritches. On linen and evenweave fabrics, a quarter cross-stitch will extend from the corner to the center intersection of threads. To make quarter cross-stitches on Aida cloth, estimate the center of the square. Three-quarter cross-sritches combine a quarter cross-stitch with a half cross-stitch. Both stitches may slant in any direction. Quarter cross-stitches are indicated with one small symbol. Q Three-quarter cross-sritches are indicated with three small symbols on the chart. E3
French Knot
Bring the threaded needle through the fabric and wrap the floss around the needle as shown. Tighten the twists and return die needle through the fabric at the same place. The floss will slide through the wrapped thread to make die knot.
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