Snowy and Bright | The Blue Flower

Snowy and Bright | The Blue FlowerI know I'm not the only one who loves the vintage "shiny brite" style ornaments, and they inspired this design. At the center of each ornament is a little snowy wonderland and a creature in winter white finery. The model is stitched on 40 count "Wheat" linen from Fiber On A Whim. (The closest DMC equivalent is about 738.) Stitch count is 178 wide x 137 high. Threads used: DMC: 169, 469, 470, 503, 562, 754, 907, 0022, 3345(**), 3371, 3820, 3865(*) (*)

Stitched on 36 count R & R Reproduction Linen Creme Brûlée with Weeks Dye Works: Mascara

Cocoa Quilt: Cherry Cobbler

Classic Colorworks: Chesapeake Bay

A traditional alphabet and numbers are in the background

This is part 2 of a new 12 parts series ~ "A Year in the Woods"

Stitch count is 197 wide x 143 high

Lobster Claw

Finishing at 105w x 105h

Board: Liberty Board by Chantelle's 141 Design Company

Fabric: Silver Fox hand-dyed 32 count Belfast linen by Fiber on a Whim

with DMC equivalents listed in the booklet

Fabric: 40 ct Milk & Honey from Fiber on a Whim