Description
Sampler Stitch Count: 97 wide x 132 high
Tree Stitch Count:135 wide x 163 high
Sampler Fabric: 40 count “Fog” from Picture This Plus (see designer notes below)
Tree Fabric: 36 count “Sapphire” from Fiber on a Whim
Sampler Threads: NPI 998, 205, 122, 693, 964, 962, 694, 774, 183, 866, 321, 256, 342, 324, 184A (Blanc DMC will ne needed, too)
Tree Threads: DMC 310, 356, 407, 422, 646, 648, 680, 780, 840, 355, 926, 936, 3012, 3768, 08, 3866
Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid Metallic thread in PB04 (silver) was used on both pieces.
“on the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me 10 lords a leaping…"
When the traditional lyrics had me stumped for designs I decided to get creative and use the ultimate lord of christmas- Santa, as my muse! You can see him leaping over a sleeping village as gifts and Christmas magic (represented by metallic thread) spill from his overflowing sack!
