An Ode To Libraries
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Suggested Fabric

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1× 36 Count Heartland Edinburgh Linen 12x17

Suggested Threads

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1× Eggshell - Classic Colorworks Cotton Floss

1× Little Sprout Green - Classic Colorworks Cotton Floss

1× Misty Mauve - Classic Colorworks Cotton Floss

1× Sweet Potato Orange - Classic Colorworks Cotton Floss

1× DMC 319 Six Strand Floss - Very Dark Pistachio Green

1× DMC 3772 Six Strand Floss - Very Dark Desert Sand Brown

1× DMC 3776 Six Strand Floss - Light Mahogany Red

1× Weeks Dye Works - Arrowhead #1105 Tan

1× Weeks Dye Works - Cadet #1284

1× Weeks Dye Works - Carolina Cecil #2239A Red

1× Weeks Dye Works - Collards #1277 Green

1× Weeks Dye Works - Dove #1171 Green

1× Weeks Dye Works - Okefenokee #3940 Green

1× Weeks Dye Works - Red Rocks #2240

1× Weeks Dye Works - Whiskey #2219 Tan

DMC Thread Conversion

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1× DMC White Blanc Six Strand Floss

1× DMC 702 Six Strand Floss - Kelly Green

1× DMC 3740 Six Strand Floss - Dark Antique Violet Purple

1× DMC 3825 Six Strand Floss - Pale Pumpkin Orange

1× DMC 3033 Six Strand Floss - Very Light Mocha Brown

1× DMC 3809 Six Strand Floss - Very Dark Turquoise Blue

1× DMC 3830 Six Strand Floss - Terra Cotta Red

1× DMC 3345 Six Strand Floss - Dark Hunter Green

1× DMC 503 Six Strand Floss - Medium Blue Green

1× DMC 934 Six Strand Floss - Black Avocado Green

1× DMC 3777 Six Strand Floss - Very Dark Terra Cotta Red

1× DMC 3821 Six Strand Floss - Straw Yellow

Designer: Heartstring Samplery
Collection: Nashville Needlework Market 2025
Item: HSS-023
Type: Cross Stitch Patterns

Inspired by my love of libraries, this design features an open book that is sprouting flowers and mushrooms with birds and a butterfly floating above. It reads: "the very existence of libraries affords the best evidence that we may yet have hope for the future of humanity".

Pattern is stitched on 36 count linen using Classic Colorworks, DMC and Weeks Dye Works threads with a DMC conversion. Stitch count is 150 x 130. Finished size is 8.33" x 7.22".

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from United States on 01/09/2026 - Pattern
This sampler about an Ode to Libraries is a subject close to my heart and have been working on it as much as possible. However, I think the pattern itself could have been designed with thicker paper and in one piece instead of 4. I still love the design and your company and your quick delivery of products.

from United States on 07/11/2025 - A Beautiful Pattern with a Beautiful Message
I really love the sentiment to this pattern and it is very pretty as well. Of the new releases this one really spoke to me.

from United States on 06/23/2025 - Pattern
Ode to Libraries pattern. My love of books led me to this pattern.

from United States on 04/13/2025 - Perfect for the Times
If anyone has a good librarian friend, here's the surprise cross stitch to give. It's perfect for the times we sadly find ourselves in. Very beautiful colors, too.

from United States on 04/09/2025 - Perfect!
My daughter is a librarian. Perfect foe her office:)

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