I'm so pleased to announce this Summer's Stitch-a-long!
If you liked last year's Summer SAL Dreaming of Summer then you really might like this. It's been designed at nearly the same stitch count and with very similar colours involved so could make a great companion piece!
How the stitch-a-long works:
This is a 6 part stitch-a-long. You will receive a part of the design on the release dates below until the design is fully revealed on 21st August.
29th May - Pre-order opens
Part 1 - 12th June
Part 2 - 26th June
Part 3 - 10th July
Part 4 - 24th July
Part 5 - 7th August
Part 6 - 21st August
All charts are in PDF format in colour, and a Pattern Keeper compatible version too. The updated files will be emailed to you each time a new part is released.
Stitch count 102 x 118 (portrait orientation)
Total of 6,235 stitches, all full cross.
14ct / 28ct: approx. 7 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches or 18.5cm x 21.5cm
(so would advise starting with a 13 1/4 x 14 1/2 inches or 33.5cm x 36.5cm piece of fabric, or bigger)
16ct / 32ct: approx. 6 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches or 16.5cm x 19cm
(so would advise starting with a 12 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches or 32cm x 34.5cm piece of fabric, or bigger)
18ct / 36ct: approx. 5 3/4 x 6 1/2 inches or 15cm x 16.5cm
(so would advise starting with a 11 3/4 x 12 1/2 inches or 30cm x 32cm piece of fabric, or bigger)
20ct / 40ct: approx. 5 x 6 inches or 13cm x 15.5cm
(so would advise starting with a 11 x 12 inches or 28cm x 30.5cm piece of fabric, or bigger)
There are 16 DMC colours used.
I'm stitching the model on a Zweigart 14ct Aida in pale blue (colour 503) so all my photos will be of it on that. I know that they do an Evenweave in 503 too, but the nearest Linen I saw was colour 562.
It is designed for competent beginners and uses whole cross stitches, with no back stitching. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you experience any difficulty understanding the pattern or instructions.
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