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* Use 1 strand of floss and work Vi cross stitches.

Using large purple dots as guides for placement, work French Knots in punctuation with 1 strand of THE GENTLE ART 0850 hya-cinth Sampler Threads. French Knot instructions are found on page 38.

Stitch Count 150w x 150h Approximate Design Size

Aida 11.........13 ³A” x 13 ³/₄”

(34.6 cm x 34.6 cm)

Aida 14........10 ³/4” x 10 74”

(27.2 cm x 27.2 cm)

Aida 18...........8 74” x 8 74”

(21.2 cm x 21.2 cm)

NOTĘ: Our model was stitched on 28 ct. antique white Jobelan over 2 threads with 2 strands of floss for cross stitch and 1 for backstitch, unless otherwise noted.

Our Cover Design (Fuli size photo on cover.)

Stoney Creek’s four seasons series continues with “Spring Flowers.’’ This design follows “Fali Leaves” from the cover of our October 2009 issue, and “Winter Snów” from the cover of Winter 2011. Watch for “Summer Fun” to complete the series in the Summer 2011 issue. “Spring Flowers” features blooming daffodils, pansies and violets, as well as the Bibie verse from Ezekiel 34:26 “I will send down showers in sea-son. There will be showers of blessing.”

28 ct Jobelan courtesy of Wichelt.

Waterlilies Silk Overdyed courtesy of Car on.

Sampler thread courtesy of The Gentle Art.

Hand Over Dyed thread courtesy of Weeks Dye Works.

Buttons and Custom frame available from Stoney Creek.

SPEC1AL NOTĘ: After stitching is complete, attach ladybug using 2 strands of ANCHOR 382/ DMC 3371. Attach hanging basket using 2 strands of ANCHOR 367/ DMC 738.

SPEC1AL NOTĘ: The pink shaded area of this graph is a duplication of symbols from the graph on page 28. The graph is continued on pages 30 and 31.

V    Stoney Creek Collection, Inc. ©2011

Stoney Creek Collection Spring 2011

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