Description

PLEASE NOTE: this set of 12 patterns was originally a SAL (Stitch-ALong). Its format is therefore slightly different from “normal” patterns. You will get a Welcome Booklet, as well as 12 individual patterns as described below:

THE WELCOME BOOKLET includes all the information you need to get started:

• a detailed shopping list 
• a schedule page with all publication dates (please note that this SAL is now fully published)
• a layout page with a suggestion of how to place each section on the fabric
• a special stitch tutorial page for all those used in this project

EACH INDIVIDUAL PATTERN includes:

• a 70 x 70 stitches chart for each of the 12 sections to be stitched
• a key and a printable thread card specific to that section

BONUS PATTERN: Anthea ABC, with small font / capitalised letters / numbers to customise each pattern.

CHARTED WITH:

• Zweigart Belfast 32ct (or 28ct) linen
• DMC stranded cotton
• DMC Diamant metallic threads
• Mill Hill beads
• 6mm sequins

THIS PROJECT USES:

• full cross stitch
• backstitch (with some fractional stitches)
• special stitches (10 different types, including French knot)
• beads
• sequins

LIST OF FLOWERS FEATURED:

• January – snowdrops
• February – white lilies and arum lilies
• March – daffodils
• April – violets
• May – cherry blossom
• June – cornflower
• July – lavender
• August – hydrangea and lisianthus
• September – autumn crocus
• October – cyclamen
• November – physalis (Cape gooseberry)
• December – poinsettia, Christmas rose, holly and mistletoe

For more pictures or to see what others have stitched, please visit the Anthea Gallery.

Any question? Don’t hesitate to contact me!