New Primitive

This stocking design underwent some major changesI literally doubled the number of motifs used and added birdsmany birds! And, I added a sampler version.

The model was stitched on 40 ct. Wheat linen from Fiber on a Whim with Needlepoint Silk floss. The stitch count is 172 x 438 and the finished size is 8.6" x 21.9".

Punch Needle & Primitive Stitcher Magazine is the first needlework publication dedicated to those stitchers who are avid cross stitch and punch needle enthusiasts. Designs are in the primitive, folk, and whimsical styles.

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Properly Primitive is a mottled beige with hints of orange and green.

Care Instructions: This fabric is NOT colorfast. Each piece was dyed individually, and no two pieces are exactly the same. We recommend not washing after you complete your stitching. If you want to pre-wash, you can rinse... Read more about 36 Count Properly Primitive Linen

Originally Published in 2004

Fish are everywhere this summer and Kathy Barrick was ahead of the trend when she designed this duo in 2004! Within this chart pack you get the patterns for both versions shown here. I enjoy the primitive vibe of these fish but think they could be modernized... Read more about Big Fish - Cross Stitch Pattern