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Pattern booklets (8½ x 11) - Click on images for larger photos.
Termination Dust: Denali and Wonder Lake
No. 100 “Termination dust” is the first snow of the upcoming winter season, often only a dusting. It announces the end of summer and the impending arrival of the long winter. “Denali” is the native name for Mt. McKinley, and is used by many Alaskans. At 20,320 feet, it’s the highest mountain in North America. The fall colors on the tundra are at their peak, but winter is coming soon.
Fabric: 22-count natural linen
Stitch count: 150W x 109H
Floss: DMC
The Great Outdoors: A Sampler Celebrating Nature & Wildife
No. 101 This sampler is all about details. One look won’t reveal them all. The line from the fishing rod F is hooked on the rainbow trout J, and the marshmallow V is alight from the W fire. Animal tracks, footprints, and trees in all seasons surround this outdoor alphabet and camping scene.
Fabric: 22-ct. Antique White Hardanger (1008-101) from Zweigart®
Stitch count: 144W x 224H
Floss: DMC
The Toy Shelf
No. 102 Old, familiar toys make up this alphabet. Those are some well-trained ants on that ant farm, making tunnels in the shapes of A, B, C and G, H, I. If you can’t find the T and U, we’ll tell you where to look.
As a gift: Add a child’s name and birth information on the log cabin to make a birth sampler, or create a trucking company name from the recipient’s name.
Fabric: 25-ct. Raw Linen Dublin (3604-53) from Wichelt Imports, Inc.
Stitch count: 144W x 208H
Floss: DMC
Puzzle Pisces
No. 103 Parrotfish, clownfish, and tangs are just a few of the tropical fish in this playful design. Pieces yet to be placed in the puzzle are scattered around the border. A bonus pattern is included so stitchers can choose between the puzzle design and a complete, no-pieces-missing, picture.
Fabric: 28-ct. Antique White Cashel Linen (3281-101) from Zweigart®
Stitch count: 220W x 170H
Floss: DMC
Portraits of The Wild Life
No. 104 Detailed portraits of 12 wild animals are backed by artistic expressions of their natural habitats. Patterns can be used in myriad ways, including: coasters, placemats, pillows, Christmas tree ornaments, mugs, cards, and memory boxes.
Recommended Fabric: 28-ct. Potato Annabelle (3240-899) from Zweigart® or 28-ct. Bone Jobelan (429-16) from Wichelt Imports, Inc.
Stitch count: each portrait is 50W x 50H
Floss: DMC
Twilight Treasures
No. 105 Relive the simple joy of chasing fireflies on a summer evening. With special Kreinik threads, the cabin lights, moon, and fireflies glow in the dark. At the end of the night you won't have to let these go!
Recommended Fabric: 14-ct. Royal Blue Aida (3706-540) from Zweigart®
Stitch count: 150W x 70H
Floss: DMC, Kreinik
Frame: FW105 from Wood N Needle Crafts (www.wncframes.com)
The Neighborhood
No. 106 Get to know your neighbors better. Did you know that Venus rotates in the opposite direction of all the other planets? The sun rises in the west and sets in the east on Venus. Learn fascinating facts about the planets in our solar system while you stitch.
No half stitches! No backstitches!
Recommended Fabric: 22-ct. Black Hardanger (1008-95) from Zweigart® (or substitute 18 or 36 ct. fabric)
Stitch count: 529W x 110H
Floss: DMC
Frame: custom frame by Three Rivers Framing (info@stitchingpost.net)
Bold Blackwork Baby Blocks
No. 107 Research indicates that geometric shapes in bold contrasting colors stimulate an infant's brain and aid in development. Stitch Bold Blackwork Baby Blocks to stimulate Baby's brain and nurture an early appreciation of needlework.
Instructions for Holbein stitch provided along with sample pattern journeys.
Recommended Fabric: 28-ct. White Jubilee (3232-001) from Zweigart®
Stitch count: each block is about 70W x 70H
Floss: DMC pearl cotton, sizes 8 and 12
Do You See What I See? Illusions
No. 108 You won't believe your eyes! Eleven optical illusions to tease and please. Can you believe that the words "NEEDLE" and "THREAD" are stitched in the same color? You'll stitch it, so your brain will know, but good luck convincing your eyes!
Fabric: 28-ct. White Jubilee (3232-1) from Zweigart®
Stitch count: 99W x 148H
Floss: DMC
What in the World?
No. 109 It's a wildly interesting design! It's a puzzle! It's both! Each of the 19 cells contains a close-up view of something found in nature. Can you guess what each is? Some are easy, some are hard. It's all fun! And, yes, the answers are included with the chart.
Fabric: 28-ct. Antique White Cashel Linen (3281-101) from Zweigart®
Stitch count: 151W x 145H
Floss: DMC and Kreinik (optional)
The Trail Home
No. 110 The simplicity of the Haiku on the cover sums up the feeling of this piece perfectly:
Northern lights trail above,
Dogs lope on the trail below--
Home is in sight!
Fabric: 16-ct. Deep Royal Aida (3251-567) from Zweigart®
Stitch count: 160W x 140H
Floss: DMC
Optional: white pearl seed beads for the stars
Tags for Bags, Clips for Zips™ The Beach
No. TC01 Use patterns in The Beach to create tags, zipper pulls, key chains, magnets, and more. Flexible designs allow personalization through fabric and fiber selection, embellishments, and finishing techniques. Identify your belongings and your personal sense of style.
Fabric: any
Stitch count: varies
Floss: your choice!
Findings Packs for The Beach
No. TC01 pk Findings packs for The Beach contain gold and silver jump rings, split rings, key rings, swivel clips, lanyard hooks, and charms.
Tags for Bags, Clips for Zips™ Teaching and Marketing Guide
No. TC01 Guide The Tags for Bags, Clips for Zips™ Teaching and Marketing Guide contains detailed suggestions for shop owners to make use of current inventory and create exciting new classes. Inquire for further details.
EmbroiderMe!™ Composite Cross Stitch Bracelets
No. B03 EmbroiderMe!™ Composite Cross Stitch Bracelets contains complete instructions for creating one-of-a-kind bracelets, from stitching the decorative design in step 1, to adding the beads and clasps in step 4. Fully customizable: you can choose colors that reflect your personality, and adjust the length for a perfect fit!
Now in a full-sized leaflet for easier display.
Fabric: 28-ct. fabric of your choice (I used Zweigart and Picture This Plus)
Stitch count: about 70W x 8H, but variable
Fiber: #8 pearl cotton, accent fibers (I used Weeks Dye Works, DMC, Rainbow Gallery, and Kreinik)
Findings Packs for Bracelets
No. Bpk Findings packs for bracelets contain materials for completing a bracelet with our Bracelet Basics and supplement patterns: approximately 100 seed beads, 2 larger accent beads, beading thread, clasp, jump rings, and beading needle.
Individual packs vary, but there are 4 general color schemes: Natural, Bold, Bright, and Light.
- Natural: brown, black, gold, bronze, green
- Bold: purple, burgundy, cobalt, green, gold
- Bright: primaries-red, blue, yellow, green
- Light: pastels-pink, sky blue, mint green, pale yellow, white
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