Part 5 of the 12 part My Garden Journal series. "In springtime love is carried on the breeze". Model stitched on 32 Ct. Lambswool linen with DMC floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 125W x 74H. Design Size: 8" x 5".
Each of the designs are perfect to stitch... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Beach Walk linen with Needlepoint Inc Silk, Thread Gatherer Silk N Colors and Mill Hill Beads.
Also required, but not listed above, Thread Gatherer's 2mm Overdyed silk ribbon - 1/4 yard in Stormy Skies. Stitch Count: 48W x 152. Design Size: 3" x 10".
This year, in particular, my heart does go out with longing for the spring, and renewal, and joy. So this design celebrate a favorite flower (lily of the valley), and a bird with a softly variegated border.
The model is stitched on 40 count "Weathered Shingle" linen from R&R Reproductions. Stitch count is 191 wide x 128 high.
"Lily of the Valley" is stitched on 30 count Sea Fog Linen by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts Sampler Threads, and Weeks Dye Works and has a stitch count of 42W x 74H.
"Tulip Border" is stitched on 30 count Apple Brown Bindy Linen by R&R Reproductions... Read more
Lilies, roses, lilacs and tulips abound in this classic floral bouquet design by designer Nancy Rossi. This design works up just as well in needlepoint as in cross stitch since there is no backstitching and would look great in big stitch on 6 count Aida fabric. 14 count, 12-1/8" X 10-3/8", 170 X 145 in stitches
Model stitched on 14 Count White Aida
Butterflies surround a beautiful bouquet of lilies in this lovely design. Stitch Count 108w X 136h, finished size on 14ct, 7-5/8" X 9-5/8"
Model stitched on 14 Count White Aida