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November/December ’08 Vol. 20, No. 5
In This Issue...
Cross Country Corners________________Page
Basic Stitches	4
Editor’s Letter	4
Our Favorite Shops	33
In the Next Issue	33
Special Stitches	34
Design
Cover 9
10-11 12 17
18-19 20 25 27 28
Name________________Chart Page
Cover Story	6-7
Mini Sampler	8
Collectibles	14-15
24-Hour Cross Stitch Bug	13
Love & Friendship	16
Keeping Room	22-23
Stitching Room	21
Hearts ‘n’ Stitches	24
Country Sampler	31
Homestyle	29-30
Great project for Cross Stitchers or Quilters... Stitching
Room Collectible
Store Owners: to carry our magazine or leaflets, please call us at 1-800-231-8108.
Love Came Down on Christmas Mom Mini Sampler
Publisher: Allen Coleman
Editor: Linda Coleman
Office Coordinator: Theresa Wesley Creative & Layout Director: Holly Gilbert Customer Relations: Patti Klenk Fulfillment: Christi Hoffert
THANKS TO OUR STITCHERS: Bonnie Carns, Bridget Cummings, Sharon Ehst, Wilma Fisher, Sharon Harland, Nancy Hubbard, Judy Lessnau, Mary Alice Patsko, Barbara Quinsland, Tammy Russcher, Shelly Searcy, Dana Whelchel, and Pat Wood
House Button Set
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Showcase Xmas Towels
| Angels In Excelis Deo Carol " from Cover Story. Chart on pages 6-7
DMC	ANC	JPC	COLOR
310		403	7160	black
640 И 393 8512 beige gray vy dk white	El	2	1001	white
676	Ш	891	2874	old gold	It
728	N	306	2302	topaz
680	Б	901	5365	old gold	dk
869 Ш 375 5472 hazelnut brown vy dk 159 В 120 7159 gray blue It 160 И 939 7051 gray blue med 3766 S 167 7978 peacock blue It 3765 И 170 7182 peacock blue vy dk 823	S	152	7160	navy blue dk
368	И	214	6225	pistachio green It
367	И	216	6258	pistachio green dk
500	H	683	8403	blue green vydk
734	И	279	5363	olive green It
732	0	281	5889	olive green
934 И 862 6880 black avocado green 301 И 1049 5000 mahogany med 300 И 352 5476 mahoganyvydk 950 В 4146 5942 desert sand It 3778 Ш 1013 3883 terra cotta It 498 0 1005 3044 reddk
814 И 45 3090 garnet dk
Each of the following for symbol □; use 2 ply white □ 2 1001 white use 1 ply 5272 □ DMC Opalscent
We stitch 2 ply for all basic cross stitches
Outlines: 1 ply 310
Gold о : Gold Bead
Star: 2 ply Gold Metallic
Med Green Stems:
2 ply 732
Dark Green Stems:
2 ply 500
Black Colonial/French Knots:
2 ply 310
Red Colonial/French Knots:
2 ply 498
Blue Swirls: 2 ply 160
Curly Red Strings: 2 ply 498
--------: 2 ply 814
Musical Notes:
Colonial Knots (notes): 2 ply 310
Horizontal Lines: 1 ply 310
Vertical Lines: 2 ply 310
Full Notes Outlines: 1 ply 310
Mini Sampler
“Love came down on Christmas morn....” Is a quick holiday project to stitch for yourself or for gift giving. We used a medium-tone fabric. It would also work up nicely on a contrasting black/navy blue or done on antique white with outlines (1 ply DMC3371).
Items listed below are available from Cross Country Shopping: 1-800-231-8108. (Outside
USA, call: (215)529-6430.)
DMC Threads: 454 solid colors, State Color
Number when ordering...$0.45 each
DMC Metalic Gold Threads: 8.7 yd, 6-strand shiny polyster, tarnish resistant, #DMC08...$2.99 each 14-ct. Parchment Aida: 3 15”x18"pieces, #MC10...$13.99
5”x7” Olde Cottage Frame: Green; 3/4" molding, #HW15-G...$12.99 Also available in blue...#HW15-
B, and red...#HW15-R
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The Stitching Room is our next Collectible. Your walls will tell your family and friends what your true passion is. If you love to quilt, sew or stitch non-stop, like I do, then these signs are just for you! Sew many stitches - sew little time.
Chart on pages 14-15
Product Details on page 15
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There’s a time for fear and a time for trust. I find that a daily reminder is all I need to remember the faithful care of the LORD.
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I will Trust in You...Clock
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COLOR black yellow beige med straw vy dk old gold vy dk blue green gray green vydk beaver gray vy It olive green vydk bk avocado green coral coral red vydk garnet vy dk
We stitch 2 ply for all basic cross stitches
Verse: 1 ply 310
Window Panes: 2 ply 310
Stars: 2 ply 902 MA: 2 ply 310

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Painting Directions for Clock: Identify areas where you would like a timeworn appearance. Cover these areas with wax from a white candle. Use craft paint (available in most craft stores) and paint the entire clock Barn Red or your prefered color, and let dry. Rub painted clock firmly with steel wool. The paint will release from those areas where wax was applied, and the timeworn will show through. This will give a beautiful timeworn look, and a softly waxed finish.
Stitch Count: 69x108 11 count: 61/4х97/8 14 count: 47/вх73/4 16 count: 43/8Хб3/4 18 count: 37/вх6 22 count: 31/8х47/8
Fence: 2 ply 730 3/4 stitch:
	Items listed below are available from Cross Country Shopping: 1-800-231-8108. (Outside USA, call: (215)529-6430.) DMC Threads: 454 solid colors, State Color Number when ordering...$0.45 each 14-ct. Parchment Aida: 3 15”x18’’ pieces, #MC10...$13.99 Wooden Carriage Clock: see below for more information.
Carriage Clock Unfinished, ready to paint or stain, 71/2” wide x 11 1/4" high, stitching area: 5 1/4” wide x 8” high. Product requires assembly. Clock includes dock movement parts, foam-core insert, three designs to choose from and dock. Painting and finishing instructions included. Batteries not included.
#JJCO1...$25.99
Room projects! More Collectible Rooms from Past Issues on page 32. Collect them all!
Sewing Room
Shown in
October 2008 Issue (CCS20.4) $5.99
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Stitching Room Collectible from-pages 10-11
COLOR black white old gold It straw vy dk old gold vydk -------------:2’р1у310
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brown It moss green avocado green
DMC		ANC	JPC
310		403	7160
white	□	2	1001
676	Ш	891	2874
3852	□	306	5307
3829	ш	901	5309
869	ffi	375	5472
436		363	2876
434	H	310	3774
581	0	281	6256
469	s	267	5395
934	и	862	6880
159	в	120	7159
931	и	1034	7022
3750	и	1036	7981
3778	ш	1013	3883
817	0	13	3401
814	и	45	3090
We stitch 2 ply for all basic cross stitches
Alphabet, Stems, Pins, Box Lines & Heartstrings: 2 ply 310
2 ply 310
Outline of Sampler:
1 ply 869
blade avocado green Yellow Colonial/ gray blue It French Knots: antique blue med antique blue vy dk terra cotta It coral red vy dk garnet dk
2 ply white
Stitch Count: 92x206
14 count: 65/ex143/4
16 count: 53/4x127/e
18 count: 51/ex111/2
LEAF 581 • (2ply) PEAR v 310 . (2 ply)		RR 310 ,	(2 ply) h2piy) AM .	SAMPLER sk-817	3750 T (2 ply) (2 ply)
Items listed below are available from Cross Country
Shopping: 1-800-231-8108. (Outside USA, call: (215)529-6430.)
DMC Threads: 454 solid colors, State Color Number when ordering...$0.45 each
14-ct. Yellow Marble Aida: 20"x30", 1 piece, #DMC30...$9.99
More information on the other colors of DMC Marble Aida on page 32.
9”x18" Timeworn Frame: Red; 11A” molding, #HW10-R...$22.99 Also available in blue...#HW10-B, green.,.#HW10-G, and black...#HW10-BK
Jingle Bells: Orange Lines are for Reference only Use 3/4 Stitch for the corners
Ornaments Stitch
Count: 36x36 11 count: 31/4x31/4 14 count: 25/ex25/8 16 count: 21/4x21/4 18 count: 2x2
22 count: 15/8Xl 5/e
Copyright ©2008 Jeremiah Junction, Inc. All rights reserved.
Jingle	Bell	s Kitties Ornaments & Runner				
DMC		ANC	JPC	COLOR	We stitch 2 ply for all	
310		403	7160	black	basic cross stitches	
452	S	232	5832	shell gray med	Outlines: 1 ply 310	
white	□	2	1001	white	Words: 1 ply 814	
3033	0	387	5831	mocha brown vy It	Stems: 2 ply 934	
3032	Ш	898	6843	mocha brown med	Whiskers: 2 ply 310	
3823	Ш	386	2292	yellow pale ultra		
728	N	306	2302	topaz	: 2 ply 817	
782	И	308	5309	topaz dk		
702	0	226	6239	kelly green		
934	И	862	6880	black avocado green	Tablerunner Stitch	
3827	s	311	5351	golden brown pale	Count: 44x100	
976	и	1001	5308	golden brown med	11 count: 4x91/e	
975	и	357	5475	golden brown dk	14 count: 31/ex71/8	
3778	ш	1013	3883	terra cotta It	16 count: 23/4x61/4	
817		13	3401	coral red vy dk	18 count: 21/2x51/2	
814	и	45	3090	garnet dk	22 count: 2х41/г	
Directions for Runner on page 32
Fluffy kitties dressed in scarves and dangling jingle bells are just the accent for your country table. My dining room is scattered with cat motifs. So the more, the merrier for me. We’ve also decorated a wreath. A garland or candle wrap would also be appropriate. Add greens and red ribbons, and jingle bells to your table to complete the look
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Add to your collection of winter scenes, .which use our beautiful handmade houses and church buttons. We love them all!
Product Details on page 26
Household of Faith
Feb. ‘00(CCS11.6)-$3.99
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Country Village Feb. ‘02(CCS13.6)
$4.50
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Color Codes & Symbols on page 22
DMC		ANC	JPC
white	□	2	1001
3046	Ш	887	5345
832	S	907	6844
830	в	277	5472
931		1034	7022
744	и	301	2289
3782	и	388	6316
3790	и	904	6317
3371		382	5382
3747	в	I20	4303
156	и	118	7977
158		123	7024
3813	и	875	6185
502	ш	877	6226
501	[9	878	6211
500	и	683	8403
224	ш	893	3146
3722	0	1027	3243
221	Е	897	5936
In Your Presence...House Buttons Set from Stitching Room on page 20 and chart on page 21
COLOR white yellow beige med golden olive golden olive dk antique blue med yellow pale mocha brown It beige gray ultra dk black brown blue violet vy It blue violet med It cornflower blue med vy dk blue green It blue green blue green dk blue green vy dk shell pink vy It shell pink med shell pink vy dk
We stitch 2 ply for all basic cross stitches Verse: 1 ply 3371 Birds’ Feet: 2 ply 3371
Red Colonial/French Knots (seeds): 2 ply 221 Black Colonial/French Knots (seeds): 2 ply 3371 ---- : 2 ply 3371
: 2 ply 500
Birds’ Head & Beaks: 3/4 stitch
Cardinals’ Beaks: 2 ply 310	,
Cardinals’Heads: 2 ply 304 M and g] Blue Birds’ Beaks: 2 ply 832	1 '*
Blue Birds’ Heads: 2 ply 931 Black Birds’ Beaks: 2 ply 832 Black Birds’ Heads: 2 ply 310
Stitch Count: 95x125 11 count: 85/ex113/e 14 count: 63/4х87/з 16 count: 6x7% 18 count: 51/4x7 22 count: 43/8x55/8____
Lines on Cardinals are for Reference ONLY. They denote 3/4 stitches.
__________________ Christmas Star 1	__________________
Christmas Basket I	| Quilt Pattern |	I Christmas Puzzle
Quilt Pattern [	3D	| Quilt Pattern
This is the Day...Merry Christmas from Keeping Room on pages 18-19
DMC	ANC	JPC
310	 403	7160
3822	□ 295	2295
3852	Ш 306	5307
3829	E 901	5309
3022	И 8581	8512
3781	И 1050	5395
3855	N 311	2293
783	И 307	2308
730	И 845	5889
934	И 862	6880
989	И 242	6238
987	S 244	6258
890	И 218	6880
931	В 1034	7022
666	|Q| 46	2335
304	И 19	3072
COLOR black straw It straw vy dk old gold vy dk brown gray med mocha brown dk autumn gold It med topaz olive green vy dk black avocado green forest green forest green dk pistachio green ultra dk antique blue med red bright red med
We stitch 2 ply for all basic cross stitches
Verse: 1 ply 934
Birds’ Feet: 2 ply 310
Chimney Smoke: 2 ply 3781
Red Lettering: 2 ply 304
Branches & Stems: 2 ply 890
-------: 2 ply 310
x/W :2ply310
: 2 ply 890
Ж : 2 ply 666
Stitch Count:
92x206
11 count: 83/ex183/4
14 count: 65/ex143/4
16 count: 53/4x127/8
18 count: 51/ex111/2
22 count: 41/8x93/8
Cardinals’ Head & Beaks: 3/4 stitch ancj
Cardinals’Beaks: 2 ply 310	’ 3 „s
Cardinals’Heads: 2 ply 304	JXI,
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310		403	7160
728	□	306	2302
738	Ш	361	5942
780	В	309	5374
938	в	381	5382
523	N	859	6316
3052	s	844	6238
3051	и	845	6269
906	0	256	6256
904	0	258	6268
934	и	862	6880
351	ш	10	3111
817	0	13	3401
814	в	45	3090
Merry Christmas Showcase Towels
COLOR black topaz tan vy It topaz ultra vy dk coffee brown ultra dk fern green It green gray med green gray dk parrot green med parrot green vy dk black avocado green coral coral red vy dk garnet dk
We stitch 2 ply for all basic cross stitches NOTE - Work the Tree Branches Last: 2 ply 938
Lines & Black Colonial/French Knots on
Bells: 1 ply 310
Green Stems: 2 ply 934
Shaker Box Lines: 2 ply 310
Green Stems: 2 ply 934
Words: 2 ply 934
Heartstrings: 2 ply 817
Red Colonial/French Knots: 2 ply 817
Jingle Bells: Orange Lines are for Reference only Use 3/4 Stitch for the corners
3/4 stitch:
Stitch Count: 42x64 11 count: 37/8x57/e 14 count: 3x45/e 16 count: 25/ex4 18 count: 23/8x31/2 22 count: 1 7/8x27/8
Items listed below are available from Cross
Country Shopping: 1-800-231-8108. (Outside
USA, call: (215)529-6430.)
DMC Threads: 454 solid colors, State Color Number when ordering...$0.45 each
Ecru Showcase Towel: see below for more information.
Mini Country Signs: handpainted resin, imported, $3.99 each, Gingerbread...4JNE038:3" wide x 31/4"high and Homespun...4JNE031:3" wide x 31/2" high
2” Redware Plate: Merry Christmas; resin, plate not foodsafe, loop on the back for hanging, home-spun tie included, #JPL003-2...$3.50
Ecru Showcase Towel
100% cotton towel with a rectangular 14-ct cross stitch panel measuring 4” x 5 1/4”. Project Design:
April ‘08 (CCS20.1 - $6.50)
#CC23...$5.99
Orders: 1-800-231-8108
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Jingle bell trees perched on Shaker nesting boxes stitch up quickly on our Showcase hand towels. Words of peace, love and joy speak out in subtle tones of Christmas Blessings.
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Country Sampler
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Chart on page 30
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| | all over my j house, and the larger ones do accommodate kitties most of
* the time. Clancy and Rascal have their own beds, but they’d much rather cuddle in a basket with a comfy rumpled quilt.

Homestyle
Our perpetual magnetic calendar Product Details on page 30 will be timely for today, tomorrow
and forever. Just add the month
(in a space at the bottom), dates in each square, and the information for the day. Then erase at the end
of each month.
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Faith, Hope, Love & Forever Calendar from Homestyle on page 28 and chart continues from page 29
DMC 310		ANC 403	JPC 7160	COLOR black
3823	Ш	386	2292	yellow pale ultra
3822	N	295	2295	straw It
3829		901	5309	old gold vy dk
3053	0	843	6316	green gray
934	И	862	6880	black avocado green
156	s	118	7977	blue violet med It
792	0	941	7023	cornflower blue dk
823	s	152	7160	navy blue dk
976	Ш	1001	5308	golden brown med
3857	и	936	5476	rosewood dk
817	0	13	3401	coral red vy dk
815	E	44	3090	garnet med
Copyright ©2008 Jeremiah Junction, Inc. All rights reserved.
We stitch 2 ply for all basic cross stitches House & Quilt Outlines: 1 ply 310 Words: 1 ply 823
Calendar Lines: 2 ply 934
Roof top Fences: 2 ply 310
: 2 ?R9Q1 ° Stitch Count: 134x162 11 count: 121/8x143/4 14 count: 95/ex115/8 16 count: 83/sx101/8 18 count: 71/2x9 22 count: 61/ex73/8
Items listed below are available from Cross Country Shopping: 1-800-231-8108. (Outside USA, call: (215)529-6430.)
DMC Threads: 454 solid colors, State Color
Number when ordering...$0.45 each
14-ct. Light Tan Aida: 1 piece, 20"x30” piece, #DMC15...$9.99
Lucite Magnetized Refrigerator Calendar Holder: see below for more information.
Lucite Magnetized Refrigerator Calendar Holder
H”xl2” Erasable pen included.
Project Design: June ‘02 (CCS14.2 - $4.99)
#PT01...$31.99
				
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DMC	ANC	JPC	COLOR
310		403	7160	black
317	Ш	400	8500	pewter gray
3823	□	386	2292	yellow pale ultra
676	Ш	891	2874	old gold It
729	N	890	2412	old gold med
3829	E	901	5309	old gold vydk
3033	□	387	5831	mocha brown vy It
3032	Ш	898	6843	mocha brown med
611	И	898	5379	drab brown
3781	И	1050	5395	mocha brown dk
3364	И	261	6266	pine green
520	0	862	6269	fern green dk
934 M 862 6880 black avocado green
DMC	ANC	JPC	COLOR
159	S	120	7159	gray blue It
161	Й	122	7150	gray blue
823	E)	152	7160	navy blue dk
3856 Ш 347 5375 mahogany ultra vy It
976 N 1001 5308 golden brown med
301 И 1049 5000 mahogany med
3778 И 1013 3883 terra cotta It
321 0 47 3401 red
902 И 897 5381 garnetvydk
We stitch 2 ply for all basic cross stitches
Outlines: 1 ply 310
I Love Baskets: 2 ply 823
Green Stems: 2 ply 934
Red Heart Strings: 2 ply 321
Black Colonial/French Knots: 2 ply 310
Ties around Cats: 2 ply 321
Ж : 2 ply 321
: 2 ply 310
: 2 ply 823
Stitch Count:
64x150
11 count: 57/bx135/8
14 count: 45/8x103/4
16 count: 4x93/e
18 count: 31/2x83/e
22 count: 27/ex67/8