Hoot in a Boot

A wide eyed owl keeps watch over a spooky pumpkin patch filled with creatures of the night. The chart includes instructions to stitch and stuff this whimsical hanging owl and witch boot design to display for Halloween. The edges are hand finished with buttonhole stitch.

Worked with DMC and Gentle Art threads on 28 count Venetian Stone Linen from Wichelt Imports. Design size: 3 1/4 x 5 inches for owl and 10 1/2 x 13 inches for boot.

Stitch Count: 144 wide x 168 high

Hoot in a Boot Stitching Supplies

• 28 count Venetian Stone Linen from Wichelt Imports, cut about 16 inches wide x 18 inches high.
• DMC embroidery floss: 310, 415, 832, 898, 920, 3022, 3782, 3820
• Gentle Art Sampler and Shaker Threads: Avocado, Burlap, Carriage Black (five 5-yd.skeins), Fragrant Cloves, Green with Envy, and Summer Meadow
• Additional craft supplies for stitching the design are listed on the chart.

Finishing Tips

See here for photos and details on cutting and tracing the boot and the felt backing, performing the buttonhole stitch, and more: Finishing Tip Photos