I'm so pleased to announce this Summer's Stitch-a-long!
This SAL is designed in a similar style to my Feeling Festive Advent stitch, but with a little spooky vibe. It is quite stitch heavy, so beware - I think this may be the most stitches I've ever designed.
How the stitch-a-long works:
This is a 4 part stitch-a-long. You will receive a part of the design on the release dates below until the design is fully revealed on 9th October. So you have a little extra time to get it stitched by actual Halloween.
17th August - Pre-order opens
Part 1 - 28th August
Part 2 - 11th September
Part 3 - 25th September
Part 4 - 9th October
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 183 x 281 (portrait orientation)
Total of 18,359 stitches, full cross with a few long stitches here and there.
14ct/28ct: approx. 13 1/4 x 20 1/4 inches or 34cm x 51.5cm
(so start with a 19 1/4 x 26 1/4 inches or 49cm x 67.5cm piece of fabric, or bigger)
16ct/32ct: approx. 11 1/2 x 17 3/4 inches or 29.5cm x 45cm
(so start with a 17 1/2 x 23 3/4 inches or 44.5cm x 60.5cm piece of fabric, or bigger)
18ct/36ct: approx. 10 1/4 x 15 3/4 inches or 26cm x 40cm
(so start with a 16 1/4 x 21 3/4 inches or 42cm x 55.5cm piece of fabric, or bigger)
20ct/40ct: approx. 9 1/4 x 14 1/4 inches or 23.5cm x 37cm
(so start with a 15 1/4 x 20 1/4 inches or 38.5cm x 51.5cm piece of fabric, or bigger)
There are 21 DMC colours used.
I'm stitching the model on a Zweigart 32ct Evenweave in Misty Blue (colour 5106) so all my photos will be of it on that. I know that they do an Aida in 594 which is the nearest colour to what I'm stitching it upon.
It is designed for competent beginners and uses whole cross stitches, with a little back stitching. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you experience any difficulty understanding the pattern or instructions.
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