Summer Breeze Cross Stitch Pattern


Inspired to stitch summer time designs in winter? I love linens on the clothes line. This is one of my bigger designs and it uses all DMC floss on 16ct. hand dyed yellow linen from Wichelt. I use variegated flosses so much I kind of liked having a basket full of many shades of DMC for this project.

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Pauline said…
That's very pretty!

Could you please tell me stitch count of your 'Oh Christmas Tree' from your post below. I had a look on your etsy site and couldn't see it there. It's hard to get a perspective of size from the cushion.
November 13, 2009 at 2:26 PM
countrygarden said…
Hi Pauline. The Christmas Tree embroidery pattern measures 4" x 7". Thank you!
November 14, 2009 at 9:12 AM
Sheila said…
Hello cathie, I am just stopping by to say hello, i just added my blog to the cottage blog roll and am looking at all the great bloggers here. I had no clue.. Love your blog
November 18, 2009 at 6:53 AM
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