FR0162 Part 2 Square
FR0162 Part 2 Square
2. Fold the fabric into quarters and find the centre. Finger press and then tack from the centre vertically and
horizontally from the centre point following the instructions for the chosen shape. Use a pale thread to avoid
leaving a residue in the fabric.
The design will be worked from the TOP left hand corner. A section of the pattern will be provided
each month. Do not work the border until the motifs have been completed.
Square design: count left 107 stitches from the centre, right 107 stitches from the centre, upwards 107
stitches from the centre, down 107 stitches from the centre. Total 214 stitches
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Parts 1 and 2 embroidery
Pattern Block 4 contains French knots. Colonial knots can be used as an alternative.
Method:
Colonial Knots are worked in three stages:
1. Bring the needle up through the fabric as you would a French knot.
2. Push the thread away from you towards the RIGHT. Wrap the thread round the
needle in a figure of eight. Use your thumb to control the thread.
3. Keep the needle as upright as possible and push the needle downwards into
almost the same spot the needle emerged.
4. Pull the thread gently to have a perfect colonial knot every time!
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Tiny Treasures
Author: Elizabeth Almond
Copyright: Elizabeth Almond
Grid Size: 218W x 218H
Design Area: 15.29" x 15.29" (214 x 214 stitches)
Legend:
[2] DMC-310 ANC-403 COL- DLE- TWX- black (1.0 skeins)
[2] DMC-742 ANC-303 COL- DLE- TWX- tangerine - lt (0.1 skeins)
Call Outs:
[2] DLE-E3852 Dark Gold (0 stitches) DMC Light Effects
[2] TWX-011383 Mediterranean (0 stitches) Threadworx Cotton Floss
[2] DMV-4050 Roaming Pastures (0 stitches) DMC Variations
[2] TWX-01138 Mosaic (0 stitches) Threadworx Cotton Floss
[2] TWX-011213 Wrought Iron (0 stitches) Threadworx Cotton Floss
Backstitch Lines:
DMC-310 black (1.0 skeins) TWX-01138 Mosaic (0.5 skeins)
DMC-995 electric blue - dk (0.1 skeins) DMC-400 mahogany - dk (0.1 skeins)
DMC-996 electric blue - md (0.1 skeins) DMC-946 burnt orange - md (0.1 skeins)
DMC-333 blue violet - vy dk (0.1 skeins) DMC-814 garnet - dk (0.1 skeins)
DMC-340 blue violet - md (0.1 skeins) COL-4510 Maple (0.1 skeins)
DMC-600 cranberry - vy dk (0.1 skeins) TWX-010061 Jillians Sugar Plum (0.1 skeins)
DMC-604 cranberry - lt (0.1 skeins) TWX-01152 Very Berry (0.2 skeins)
DLE-E3852 Dark Gold (0.1 skeins) DMV-4210 Radiant Ruby (0.1 skeins)
DMC-740 tangerine (0.1 skeins) COL-4519 Jingle Bells (0.1 skeins)
TWX-011383 Mediterranean (0.2 skeins) TWX-011213 Wrought Iron (0.1 skeins)
DMC-3808 turquoise - ul vy dk (0.1 skeins) DMC-414 steel gray - dk (0.1 skeins)
DMV-4050 Roaming Pastures (0.1 skeins)
French Knots:
DMC-742 tangerine - lt (12 French knots) TWX-01138 Mosaic (8 French knots)
TWX-011383 Mediterranean (22 French knots) TWX-011213 Wrought Iron (4 French knots)
DMV-4050 Roaming Pastures (21 French knots)
Beads:
MHG-557 Mill Hill Glass Beads-Gold (6 beads)
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Christmas Sampler
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Christmas Sampler
Author: Elizabeth Almond
Copyright: Elizabeth Almond
Grid Size: 88W x 108H
Design Area: 6.00" x 7.29" (84 x 102 stitches)
Legend:
[2] DMC-699 ANC-923 DLE- christmas green [2] DMC-304 ANC-19 DLE- christmas red - md
Call Outs:
[2] DLE-E3852 Dark Gold DMC Light Effects
Backstitch Lines:
DMC-699 christmas green DLE-E3852 Dark Gold DMC-304 christmas red - md
Stitch this mini Christmas Sampler on 28 count evenweave or 14 count Aida as a gift for someone special. As an alternative work four
blackwork filler patterns in place of the letters.
Material:
Zweigart 28 count evenweave or 14 count Aida 8 x 8 inches
To make a mini cushion cut two pieces of material 10 x 10 inches
Threads:
DMC stranded floss:
DMC 669 Christmas green, one skein
DMC 304 Christmas red, one skein
DMC Light Effects E3852 Dark gold, one skein
Tapestry needle No 24
Small embroidery ring
Stitches used:
Back stitch, one strand
Cross stitch, two strands
Eyelet stitch, one strand
Method:
Edge the fabric to prevent fraying. Fold the fabric into four quarters to find the centre point. Mount the embroidery in the ring so
that the fabric is 'drum' tight.
1. Work the central motif first.
2. Work the letters or fillers in turn using the colours selected. Work the holly border in two strands of floss.
3. Place the finished embroidery face down on a soft towel and press lightly.
Small cushion - work the two pieces. Place the two pieces back to back with the embroidery inside. Machine stitch around the
edge leaving a small opening to insert small cushion pad. Slip stitch closed. Add cord edging (optional)
I hope you enjoy working this design as much as I have enjoyed creating it.
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