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Henry the Scarecrow watches over his bountiful harvest. He's a friend to all, even the crows! The chart includes instructions and patterns to stitch and finish both Harvest Henry and his pumpkin display stand. The designs are worked with DMC floss on 28 count Natural Cashel Linen from Zweigart.
Stitch count: 136 wide x 241 high
Finished size of scarecrow: 11 inches tall
Finished size of pumpkin stand: 8" wide x 4" deep x 2 1/2" high
A young girl gathers a garland of posies from her garden, with some feathered friends as her companions. Garden Party includes all instructions to complete a flat-backed garden scene and a sweet 4-inch bee pin cushion. Both pieces are worked with DMC and Weeks Dye Works threads on 28 count Star Sapphire Linen from Wichelt Imports.
Stitch counts: 105 wide x 73 high for Garden Party and 19 wide x 14 high for pin cushion
Design sizes: 7 1/2 x 5 1/4-inches and 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 inches
Coverlet Claus wears a patterned coat inspired by antique woven coverlet fabrics. A red star motif accents his mittens and coat. Stitch Mr. Claus' striped poinsettia stocking and tuck a sprig of evergreen inside. Stitching and finishing instructions are included with the chart.
Stitch count: 142 wide x 198 high. Finished size: 10 1/2 inches tall
(Click on photo for a list of stitching supplies and finishing tips with photos.)
It's time to enjoy the bounty of a happy harvest season. This fun farm design from The Needle's Notion celebrates the pastoral sights and colors of autumn.
All stitching and finishing instructions are included to make an arch-shaped hanging design. The piece is stitched with DMC and Gentle Art threads on 32 count Beach Walk Linen. If Beach Walk Linen isn't available, 32 count Natural Belfast Linen may be substituted.
Stitch Count: 160 wide x 119 high Finished Size: 11 1/2 x 9 inches
