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“Nature Does Not Hurry”.
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Stitch Count: 238 x 197
Materials required:
Supplementary materials (useful but not required):
Materials required:
- Aida cloth (14 stitches per inch) with 3 inch framing allowance: 20" x 17.1" (actual image size 17" x 14.1"). [If using fabric with a different stitch count see chart below for sizing.]
- Embroidery floss (based on 14 stitches per inch using 2 strands): 8 skeins of six stranded embroidery floss 8 yards per skein.
- Tapestry needle (use size 26 blunt end tapestry needle for 1-2 strands of floss on 14 count Aida or appropriate needle for fabric type and size and number of strands of floss being used.)
- Embroidery hoop or other tool for holding fabric taught while working.
- Tools for securing fabric ends (fray stop, masking tape, or zig-zag stitch with sewing machine.)
- Gridding tool: (nylon or metallic thread; fishing line (8lb or less); marking pen or purchase pre-gridded fabric)
- Good lighting!
Supplementary materials (useful but not required):
- Bobbins to hold floss
- chart holder
- craft stand (an adjustable stand that can hold your needlework, freeing your hands.)
- repositional highlighter tape (to help keep track of working place in pattern)
- needle minder (little magnets that can be attached to your piece for holding your needle when not being used)
- bag or box (to keep project and tools together)
Fabric sizes and Floss quantities:
Floss estimates based on DMC six strand embroidery floss
About Threads: the selection of threads used in this sampler is entirely up to you. The sampler is designed in one color, but you are encouraged to be creative and use whatever colors you like.