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!