Model stitched on 32ct Amber/ Toasted Almond Linen (65-15) by Wichelt Imports.
Alternate fabric 16ct Lambswool Aida (355-135) by Wichelt Imports.
Stitched area is 13.125"w x 19.875"h with a stitch count of 210x318. Stitched 2 over 2.
Backstitching Instructions
one strand DMC 154................lips
one strand DMC 898................skin,eyelid,eyes
one strand DMC 938................eyebrows,hair strands
two strands CWL 063...........branches,leaves
two strands CWL 196...........branches,leaves,roses
two strands DMC 310...........branches,leaves,roses,frame
two strands DMC 938...........hair
Cross stitch DMC with two strands.
Do a full cross stitch with Caron Waterlilies (CWL) before moving on to the next stitch.
Blends use one strand of each floss.
Large symbols indicate full cross stitches.
Small symbols indicate quarter stitches.
Attach beads with two strands matching floss or one strand YLI Invisible thread using a half cross stitch.
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