GETTING READY: TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS CROSS STITCH SAMPLER SAL

Happy “CHRISTMAS IN JULY” everyone!

Welcome to our fun, month-long event where we are working on all things Christmas… sewing, crafting and stitching!

We have so much in store for you this month, but today we are talking all things TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS CROSS STITCH SAMPLER.

Are you joining us?

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TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS CROSS STITCH SAMPLER

In case you missed it, our PATTERN SHOWCASE BLOG POST is a great introduction to this pattern, as well as detailing our companion block-of-the-month quilt used as its inspiration!

The TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS CROSS STITCH SAMPLER is available via PAPER and PDF.

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OUR MODEL

The chart is not hard, but there are a fair amount of color changes and “confetti-type” stitches which increase the time needed to complete the project. Here’s a few photos from Susan when she stitched up our original sample…

Fabric and thread recommendations used for this original sample are all detailed on the back of the pattern.

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SUSAN’S SUPPLIES THIS TIME AROUND

Other than the sampler Cross Stitch Pattern, here are a few supplies my dear friend and cross stitch enthusiast Susan Vaughan [@thefeltedpear] is using to stitch her newest version of the sampler alongside all of you.

This time around she is using linen and a new set of floss [see below]:

• 40 Count Linen by Weeks Dye Works in “Linen”
• Thread:
  • Classic Color Works:
    • Ruby Slippers
    • Ribbon Red
    • Frog Legs
    • Bean Sprout
    • Steamed Broccoli
    • Brown Hen
    • Mariner’s Compass
    • Tea and Biscuits
    • Lighthouse
    • Wild Oats
  • The Gentle Art:
    • Geranium
    • Baby Spinach
• Nurge Hoop
• BOHIN Size 28 Cross Stitch Needles

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SCHEDULE

We are working on a 5-week schedule but always feel free to stitch at your own pace! The first two weeks are the “hardest” (the most stitching), leaving plenty of time for catching up in the latter weeks, as needed.

• Week 1: Border
• Week 2: Top Center
• Week 3: Middle Center
• Week 4: Bottom L/R
• Week 5: Bottom Center

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Be sure to check out our FACEBOOK GROUP for lots more details, photos, and inspiration as we go along! JOIN HERE!

Happy Stitching,

-Joanna & Susan