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Collector’s Plate Frame 2009 Plate Courage Pattern Included (limited time offer) New 2010 Design on page 17! Ц Wood-look resin. Perfect for annual Collector’s Design Overall Size: 11” diameter Stitching Area: 8” diameter ШМ03...$19.99 each Call Toll Free 800-231-8108 to order or go online at our website: www.cros8countrystitching.com THANKS TO OUR STITCHERS: Mary Lou Allen, Bonnie Carns, Bridget Cummings, Sharon Ehst, Wilma Fisher, Sharon Harland, Dawn Harter, Nancy Hubbard, Mary Alice Patsko, Barbara Quinsland, Tammy Russcher, Shelly Searcy, Dana Whelchel, Pat Wood and Margaret Wright CROSS COUNTRY STITCHING is published bimonthly by Jeremiah Junction, Inc., P.O. Box 180, Quakertown, PA 18951-0180. Subscriptions are $25.95/year (outside the U.S., . For change of address, or any problem, call: (215)529-6430. Website: www.crosscountrystitching.com E-mail: service@jeremiahjunction.com ©2009 Jeremiah Junction, Inc. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form without written consent of the publisher. Every effort is made to ensure accuracy in this publication, however, we cannot be responsible for human or typographical error. ISSN 1063-9950. Printed in U.S.A. All product and product prices are subject to change without Basic Stitches Editor’s Letter Special Stitches Our Favorite Shops In the Next Issue Design Name____________________Chart Page Cover Cover Story 6-7 9 Keeping Room 8 11 Stitching Room 14-15 12 Love & Friendship 13 17 Homestyle 16 18-19 Country Sampler 22-23 20 Hearts ‘n’ Stitches 21 25 Collectibles 24 26-27 24-Hour Cross Stitch Bug 30-31 28 Mini Sampler 29 Store Owners: to carry our magazine or leaflets, please call us at 1-800-231-8108. January/February ’10 Vol. 21, No. 6 In This Issue... о Bead - GBA09 Black + Button on Snowman -JS44 Black + Red Birds'Eye-2 ply 310 □ Snowflake-JS31 > French Knot - 2 ply 310 Items listed below are available from Cross Country Shopping: 1-800-231-8108. (Outside USA, call: (215)529-6430.) CMC Threads: 454 solid colors, State Color Number when ordering...$0.45 each CMC Metallic Thread: Opalescent; 6-strand divisible thread, 8.7yd skein, shiny polyester, tarnish resistant. #DMC09...$2.99 28-ct. Dove Grey Evenweave: 3 15’x18’pieces, *CCF34...$16.99 or14-ct. Dove Grey Aida: 3 15"x18’ pieces, HCCF40...$14.99 Fabric courtesy of 1O’’x12” Timeworn Frame: Green; V/4’molding, #JJF03-G...$19.99 Also available in blue...#JJF03-B, red...#JJF03-R and black...4JJF03-BK Black Glass Beads: 500 beads per pack, size about 2.5 mm, #GBA09...$2.99 Ф # Cover Story ф S Snow is Nature’s Frosting and I love to picture a triple layer cake covered with fluffy white frosting. The snow covers the earth in a layer of white fluff. Enjoy stitching this piece around a warm cozy fire. See page 33 for more Snowmen! DMC 310 white 3855 783 420 3021 987 890 322 336 921 919 Snow is Nature’s Frosting ANC JPC COLOR 403 7160 black □ 2 1001 white Ш 390 2300 beige gray It 0 311 2293 autumn gold It E 307 2308 med topaz N 372 2412 hazelnut brown It Ш 374 5374 hazelnut brown dk Ш 905 8400 brown gray vy dk 0 244 6258 forest green dk И 218 6880 pistachio green ultra dk В 978 7023 baby blue dkdk И 150 7145 navy blue Ш 1003 5365 copper 0 340 5349 red copper В 9 3011 coral It 0 13 3401 coral red vydk 0 45 3090 garnet dk Stitch on: Dove Grey Evenweave 28ct(over 2) or 14ct Dove Grey Aida Cloth 817 814 Each of the following for symbol И use 2 ply white H 2 1001 white use 1 ply E5200 И DMC Opalescent (5272) Stitch 3 ply for snowflakes on background. Stitch 2 ply for all other stitches. Outlines: 1 ply 310 Black Stems: 2 ply 310 Green Stems: 2 ply 890 “Snow is Nature's Frosting”: 2 ply 890 Snowmen's Mouths: 2 ply 310 Red Strings: 2 ply 817 Birds’ Feet: 2 ply 310 -----on pockets: 2 ply 310 Itty Bitty Snowflakes Assorted shapes & glue-ons. 30+, size about 3/8” across ___JgS31-$3.75 Orders: 1-800-231-8108 Questions?: (215)529-6430 Visit us Online at our website: www.crosscountrystitching.com NCM Keeping 7160 black 2292 yellow pale ultra 2306 straw 5309 old gold vydk 5472 hazelnut brown vy dk 8400 brown gray vy dk yellow green It avocado green It This Mess is a Place! from Keeping Room on pg 9 & Chart on pg 8 DMC ' ' 310 3823 3821 3829 869 3021 3348 470 469 934 518 3842 823 977 3776 3830 ANC JPC COLOR 403 ' □ 386 Ш 305 N 901 IB 375 И 905 И 264 6253 Ш 266 6261 ---------- 0 267 5395 avocado green И 862 6880 black avocado green В 1039 7978 wedgewood It ffl 164 7980 wedgewood dk S 152 7160 navy blue dk Ш 1002 2308 golden brown It S 1048 2975 mahogany It И 5975 2326 terra cotta 0 9 3011 coral It 0 13 3401 coral red vydk И 45 3090 garnet dk ।: 2 ply 934 г--- : 2 ply 310 2 ply 310 What a great deal... We sell in the above packages of Aida fabric, three 12”xl8” pieces of cloth 817 814 We stitch 2 ply for all basic cross stitches Outlines: 1 ply 310 Alphabet & Red Strings: 2 ply 814 “Samplers”: 1 ply 823 Bow around Cat: 2 ply 817 Stems: 2 ply 934 Pins & Pin Heads’: 2 ply 310 Black Colonial/French Knots: 2 ply 310 Padded Mounting Board__________ our large samplers, two medium size and numerous pullouts and mini samplers. Product Details for Stitching Room - page 11 Sampler with Christmas Star, Joseph’s Coat, Double Cross, Temple Court, Wedding Ring, The King’s Highway, Crown of Thorns, Robbing Peter to Pay Paul and David's Hart: 14-ct Dove Grey and 8"x8" Red Timeworn Frame Cross & Crown: 28-ct Khaki Evenweave & Hunter Green Puffy Pillow Hanger Garden of Eden: 14-ct Antique White Aida and 21/2 x 31/2 Acrylic Magnet Frame Cross Within a Cross: 14-ct Light Tan Aida Star of Hope: 28-ct Natural Linen and Navy Blue Puffy Pillow Hanger Devil's Claws: 28-ct Natural Linen and 21/2x3 1/2 Acrylic Magnet Frame Dove in the Window: 28-ct Natural Linen and Cranberry Puffy Pillow Hanger David & Goliath: 28-ct Tea Dyed Linen and 21/2x3 1/2 Acrylic Magnet Frame Road to Paradise: 14-ct Garnet Aida and 3 1/4 Round Puffy Shape Wither Thou Goest: 14-ct Denim Aida and 10’xKF Cranberry Puffy Pillow Storm at Sea: 14-ct Antique White Aida Star & Cross: 14-ct Denim and Soap Dispenser 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. Antique White Aida: 3 15"x18’pieces, #CCF5...$14.99 14-ct. Denim Aida: 3 15’x18"pieces, 4CCF14...$14.99 14-ct. Dove Grey Aida: 3 15’x18’ pieces, #CCF40...$14.99 14-ct. Light Tan Aida: 20"x30" piece, 1 piece #DMC15...$10.99 28-ct. Natural Linen: 3 15’x18’pieces, #CCF26...$22.99 Note: we stitched over 2 28-ct. Tea-Dyed Linen: 3 15'x18’pieces, *CCF25...$22.99 Note: we stitched over 2 28-ct. Khaki Evenweave: purchased locally, we suggest using 14-ct. Khaki Aida: 3 15"x18’pieces, #MC12...$14.99 14-ct. Garnet Aida: purchased locally 8”x8" Timeworn Frame: Red; 11/4" molding, 4HV/05-R...$15.99 Also available in blue...*HW05-B, green...*HW05-G and black...#HW05-BK 10”x10” Puffy Pillow: Cranberry; with 4"x4" stitching area (aida not included), 4SS03-CR...$15.99 Also available in Navy Blue...#SS03-BL, and Hunter Green...#SS03-GR Puffy Pillow Hanger: Cranberry, Navy Blue and Hunter Green; 6”x6" with З’хЗ" stitching area (aida not included), $10.99 each, Cranberry...4SS01-CR, Navy Blue...#SS01-BL, and Hunter Green...HSS01-GR Soap Dispenser: vinyl weave included, the area that holds the liquid is all one piece so it will not leak into the stitched area. Overall: 6 1/2’ high x 3’ wide with stitching area: 3” high x 8’wide, #DE27...$9.99 31/4” Round Puffy Shape: use 87x10" Padded Mounting Board and cut to 31/4’shape, tfPOP10...$5.50 21/2” x 31/2” Acrylic Magnet Frame: Slide the fabric between the front and back. Magnet on the back. Set of 2. #CTS08...$3.99 2” Redware Plate: ABCD&XYZ; resin, for decoration only, look on back for hanging, homespun tie included, 4JPL001- oom Charts - pages 14-15 Product Details - page 10 I love these Bible Quilt Blocks. They cover the Garden of Eden, Old Testament stories, Christ’s death on the Cross for our redemption, and the Road to Paradise - our redemption complete. These are good learning blocks for children as well as Bible study classes. Start a ten week class and use two of these blocks to illustrate a story each week. 'Sub литы; <3- Y<nu лх'/ь w M Yau xrur jkjtfet1, TTv7V\<\7)7’<0^ £Й> God °nly makes perfect pots. We get LsaJI/ l_j <5j CpJ into trouble and jump or fall off the __ a w w a shelf, but God lovingly restores us and НЦгру7<7ЛГлЛ<л\г^ГяТ/ГлА mends our broken lives. The cracks W are still there, but He loves us just the same. Thank you, God! We are the Clay and You Our Potter DMC ANC JPC 310 403 7160 3823 □ 386 2292 3046 N 887 5345 3045 Ш 888 2876 3821 Ш 305 2306 3829 Ш 901 5309 869 Ш 375 5472 3021 И 905 8400 518 В 1039 7978 3842 ® 164 7980 823 ® 152 7160 3348 И 264 6253 470 □ 266 6261 469 0 267 5395 934 И 862 6880 352 Ш 9 3011 3830 В 5975 2326 977 И 1002 2308 3776 0 1048 2975 817 0 13 3401 814 И 45 3090 COLOR black yellow pale ultra yellow beige med yellow beige dk straw old gold vy dk hazelnut brown vy dk brown gray vy dk wedgewood It wedgewood dk navy blue dk yellow green It avocado green It avocado green black avocado green coral It terra cotta golden brown It mahogany It coral red vy dk garnet dk We stitch 2 ply for all basic cross stitches Outlines & Verse: 1 ply 310 Stems: 2 ply 934 Blue Accents on Pottery & Bows: 2 ply 823 Blue French/Colonial Knots: 2 ply 823 Black Colonlal/French Knots: 2 ply 310 ----:2ply310 X : 2 ply 814 Variations Threads ah floss sales final. Winter Sky...#D4010 Golden Oasis...#04090 Stormy Skies...#D4O15 Summer Breeze...#D4100 Tropical Waters...#D4O2O Sunrise...#D4110 Caribbean Bav...#D4025 Tropical Sunset...#D4120 Monet’s Garden...#04030 Bonfire...#D4124 Water Lilies...#04040 Desert Canyon...#D4126 Evergreen Forest. ..#04045 GoldCoast...#D4128 Roaming Pastures . #04050 Chilean Sun.set.. #D4130 Weeping Willow...#D4060 Drffiwood...#D414O Morning Meadow . #04065 Sand Dune . #04145 Autumn leaves...#D4070 Desert Sand...#D4150 Wheat Held...#D4075 Glistening Pearls...#D4160 Morning Sunshine...#D4O77 Whispering Wind...#04170 Daffodil Fields...#D4080 Rose Petals...#D4180 Stitch Count: 64x102 11 count: 57/ex91/4 14 count: 45/sx71/4 16 count: 4x6% 18 count: 31fex5% 22 count: 2%x4% Orders: 1-800-231-8108 Questions?: (215)529-6430 Visit us Online at our website: www.crosscountrystitching.com Color Me Country Buttons Assort, colors, size & shapes. 60+,size: l/4”-l/2” across #JS45...$3.75 • DMC products are available for sale and purchase only within the United States and can not be purchased, sold or shipped outside the United States Ocean Coral...#D419O Wild Fire...#D4200 Radiant Ruby...#D4210 Northern Lights...#D4215 Lavender Fields...#D422O Crystal Water...#D4230 Arctic Sea...#D4235 Mid Summer...#04240 мае the window ЙШШ^жШШЬы Wither Thou Ooest Storm at Sea ф Copyright ©2006 Jeremiah Junction, Inc. All rights reserved. Star of Норе ф Iflfci Bible Quilt Blocks from Stitching Room on pg 11 ANC JPC 403 7160 □ 386 2292 Ш 306 5363 Ш 901 5309 И 244 6258 0 218 6880 S 122 7150 ® 152 7160 0 13 3401 И 45 3090 _ We stitch 2 ply for all basic cross stitches Outlines: 1 ply 310 Small Blocks Stitch Count: 27x27 11 count: 2’/гх2 ’/2 14 count: 17/sx17/8 16 count: 13/4Х13/4 18 count: 1’/2x11/2 22 count: 1’/4x11/4 COLOR black yellow pale ultra straw dk old gold vy dk forest green dk pistachio green ultra dk gray blue navy blue dk coral red vy dk garnet dk Milh Road to Paradise A Large Blocks Stitch Count: 35x35 11 count: З’/вхЗ’/а 14 count: 2’/гх2’/г 16 count: 21/4x2’/4 18 count: 2x2 22 count: 15/8Xl 5/8 Star & Cross 2010 Plate - “Song” & Songbirds DMC ANC JPC COLOR 310 403 7160 black 712 □ 926 2275 cream 3823 Ш 386 2292 yellow pale ultra 3820 N 306 5363 straw dk 680 EJ 901 5365 old gold dk 612 Ш 832 6843 drab brown It 869 И 375 5472 hazelnut brown vy dk 471 И 265 6001 avocado green vy It 580 0 924 6268 moss green dk 934 И 862 6880 black avocado green 988 Ш 243 6239 forest green med 986 Ш 246 6318 forest green vy dk s?_____________________________________ DMC ANC JPC COLOR 890 E 218 6880 pistachio green ultra dk 159 S 120 7159 gray blue It 161 И 122 7150 gray blue 823 И 152 7160 navy blue dk 950 Ш 4146 5942 desert sand It 760 В 1022 2337 salmon 3328 0 1024 3071 salmon dk 817 0 13 3401 coral red vydk 815 ® 44 3090 garnet med We stitch 2 ply for all basic cross stitches Outlines: 1 ply 310 “2010” & “Seed”: 2 ply 823 Colonial/French Knots: 2 ply 310 Stems & Leaves’ Veins: 2 ply 934 /ЧАА under 2010: 2 ply 934 Stitch Count: 100x100 11 count: 91/вх91/в 14 count: 71/bx71/8 16 COUnt: 61/4X61/4 18 count: 51/2x51/2 22 count: 41/2x41/2 This is our 17th Collector Plate design. See page 34 for additional plates. “The kiss of the sun for pardon, The SONG of the birds for mirth; One is nearer God’s heart in a garden Than anyplace else on earth.” May you be blessed with a joyful song in your heart to the LORD no matter what the future may bring. >Йт Ш 1ч AtWWJ> w^;w:3 Country Sampler । Three little country samplers - Each is worked on a different aida cloth to allow you to see the variation there is in background colors. The darker the background, the less outlining needed, and the lighter the background, more outlining is needed for contrast. Good tip for any Project - Try just a couple test samples on different colors of cloth before choosing the right fabric for your finished piece. Charts on pages 22-23 Product Details on page 23 ;^U<r Orders: 1-800-231-8108 Questions?: (215)529-6430 Visit us Online at our website: www.crosscountrystitching.com VAVW к.ХОХОХОХО oxoxpxoxoxoxox avawawa WMW> pxoxpxox < wxpxoxoxoxoxo AWAWAW. Sh7c/ies 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 Metallic Thread: Opalescent; 6-strand divisible thread, 8.7 yd skein, shiny polyester, tarnish resistant. #DMC09...$2.99 Towels - Ecru Showcase Towel: 100% cotton towels with a rectangle 14-ct cross stitch panel measuring 4’x 5%’, KC23...$5.99 each DMC Metallic Threads 8.7 yd. 6-strand shiny polyester, tarnish resistant. $2.99 each A. Opalescent - #DMC09 B. Gold - SDMC08 Orders: 1-800-231-8108 Questions?: (215)529-6430 I Visit us Online: www.crosscountrystitching.com___ CO О CM CM О €88888 >=u^ | eT 8 s -□ g-ST siiifflill iNr-tntncOCDNCOLOO stitch panel measuring 4” x 5 1/4”. Project Design: April ‘08 (CCS20.1 -$5.99) #CC23...$5.99 i I f s Is T о Щ This is a Three-Quarter Stitch. И A Half Stitch П plus a Quarter Stitch equals и a Three-Quarter Stitch. THREE-QUARTER STITCHES When doing a three-quarter stitch,use the color of the object being stitched. Do NOT use black unless it is the color of the object. x NOTE: When two colors make up a Three-Quarter Stitch and a Half Stitch, the Three-Quarter Stitch color is dominant. Sheep, Goats, Cows & Chickens, Oh My! from Country Sampler on pages 13-19 DMC ANC JPC COLOR We stitch 2 ply for all basic cross 310 403 /160 black stitches white и 2 1001 white Outlines: 1 ply 310 3046 E 887 5345 yellow beige med Verse & Alphabet: 1 ply 310 745 Ш 300 2293 yellow pale It Word in Yellow Boxes: 2 ply 310 728 0 306 2302 topaz Blue Colonial/French Knots: 436 a 363 2876 tan 2 ply 3842 3781 m Ю50 5395 mocha brown dk Blades of Grass & Leaves’ 581 s 281 6256 moss green Veins: 2 ply 934 3051 s 845 6269 green gray dk Cowtails & Horns: 2 ply 310 934 и 862 6880 black avocado green Tree Branches: 2 ply 310 3760 s 169 7978 wedgewood med Black Lines on White House: 3842 и 164 7980 wedgewood dk 2 ply 310 823 [x] 152 7160 navy blue dk Feathers & Tails on Chickens: 976 Ш 1001 5308 golden brown med 1 ply body color 919 и 340 5349 red copper : 2 ply 815 817 815 в и 13 44 3401 3090 coral red vy dk garnet med : 2 ply 310 Stitch Count: 64x94 11 count: 57/ex81/2 14 count: 45/8x63/4 16 count: 4x57/8 18 count: 31/2x51/4 22 count: 27/bx41/4 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. Wheatstraw Aida: 3 15"x18" pieces, 4CCF33... $14.99 Fabric courtesy Square Roof House: 8" h x 6’w x 11/2" d. Weighted at bottom, sits nicely on a mantle. #PD09...$4.99 each or Buy 3 #PD09A...$12.95 Finishing Directions for Collectible House: Trace the paper mache house shape on tracing paper, cut out and trace onto back of finished needlework. Carefully cut needlework and glue to shape. Trim any raw edges with a precision cut scissors. For a finished look, use Fray-Stop, (#YT05) but this is not necessary. Stitch Count: 80x107 11 count: 7V4x93/4 14 count: 53/4x75/e 16 count: 5x63/4 18 count: 41/гх6 22 count: 35/ax47/8 New York Shoppes Collectible DMC ANC JPC COLOR 310 403 7160 black 762 N 234 8397 pearl gray vy It 415 И 398 8390 pearl gray 746 □ 275 3334 off white 744 Ш 301 2289 yellow pale 3820 E 306 5363 straw dk 782 И 308 5309 topaz dk 869 И 375 5472 hazelnut brown DMC ANC JPC COLOR 3013 0 853 6316 khaki green It 3012 0 855 5898 khaki green med 3011 E 846 5395 khaki green dk 906 П) 256 6256 parrot green med 699 И 923 6227 green 159 S 120 7159 gray blue It 160 И 939 7051 gray blue med 823 S 152 7160 navy blue dk 3827 Ш 311 5351 golden brown pale 976 0 1001 5308 golden brown med 975 0 357 5475 golden brown dk DMC ANC JPC COLOR 817 0 13 3401 coral red vydk 814 S 45 3090 garnet dk We stitch 2 ply for all basic cross stitches Outlines: 1 ply 310 Herman’s Deli & Roma Pizza: 2 ply 310 Roses & Cheesecakes: 2 ply 3011 Big Apple Bits: 2 ply 814 Hair-Do & Wan’s China: 2 ply 823 Deli, Chinese, etc. I love them all. And don’t get on Mexican because I could go on forev Look for our Jewel Light Effects “Butterfly Garden” in December 2009 Issue (CCS21.5) $5.99 The Light Effects Pearlescent and is especially nice to monogram clothing. Try it 24-Hour Cross Stitch Buy Order over the phone: 1-800-231-8108 Online at: www.crosscountrystitching.com French Knot snuggly around needle twice, keeping needle close to the fabric. Put needle down through fabric, drawing wrapped thread with it to create a French Knot. g 1 i § 3 #JNE024 - The Lord is My Shepherd #JNE023 - Nantucket Welcome affordable gift- mil love your *JNE022 - Peace be thoughtfulness. t0 ™s House DMC 310 3821 3829 3857 3013 3012 3011 934 334 803 823 352 817 814 We stitch 2 ply for all basic cross stitches Outlines & Verse: 1 ply 310 Green Stems: 2 ply 934 Bees’ Wings: 1 ply 310 Pins & Pin Heads’: 2 ply 310 Black Colonial/French Knots: 2 ply 310 Red Box Lines: 2 ply 817 ---- :2ply310 WV& ЙП: 2 ply 934 <)<^(> :2ply 817 Stitch Count: 50x78 11 count: 41/2X71/e 14 count: 35/ex55/8 16 count: 31/sx47/e 18 count: 23/4x43/s 22 count: 2V4x3'/2 Rest Mini Sampler ANC JPC COLOR 403 7160 black □ 305 2306 straw Ш 901 5309 old gold vydk 3) 936 5476 rosewood dk N 853 6316 khaki green It И 855 5898 khaki green med S 846 5395 khaki green dk И 862 6880 black avocado green В 977 7080 baby blue med И 1036 7024 baby blue ultra vy dk ® 152 7160 navy blue dk Ш 9 3011 coral It (o) 13 3401 coral red vydk Ё 45 3090 garnet dk Look for “Pray”in April 2010 Issue! - Country Plaques & Wire Stands - 4 very nice gift for yourself or See more Hand-painted dimensional plaques are coupled with an attractive small rust-color wire stand. They are crafted in nicely detailed resin. The plaques are approximately 31/2” wide x 5”high. $10.99 each Comes complete with a tissue filled gift box. #JNE026 - Simplify J Flower Basket #JNEO27 - Live Simplj Sheep Light Effects Quilt Alphabets from 24-Hour Cross Stitch Bug on pgs 26-27 DMC ANC JPC COLOR E746 Ш Light Effects Cream 444 E 291 2303 lemon dk E3747 В Light Effects Sky Blue 156 И 118 7977 blue violet med It E966 0 Light Effects Lime 913 0 204 6225 nile green med E211 N Light Effects Lilac 209 И 109 4097 lavender dk E747 0 Light Effects Baby Blue 3766 И 167 7978 peacock blue It E818 0 Light Effects Soft Pink 962 ® 75 3176 dusty rose med We stitch 2 ply for all basic cross stitches Squiggles from Whole Stitch: 2 ply same color as whole stitch Pink Squiggles: 2 ply 962 NOTE: Light Effects uses the same color numbering system as DMC cotton Embroidery Floss. There is simply an “E" prefix in front of the color number. For example, the color number 746 in DMC cotton Floss has a corresponding color number E746 in Light Effects. Stitch Count: 92x122 Stitch Count: 92x122 11 count: 83/ex111/s 18 count: 51/bx63/4 14 count: 65/ex83/4 22 count: 41 /ex51/2 16 count: 53/4x75/s Past Mini “Bee” Samplers See the “Rest” Mini Sampler on page 28 Using Light Effects Threads: We recommend using a Tapestry Needle Size 24. It is recommended to work with shorter lengths of approx. 12”, to prevent tangling and to avoid fraying. The more the thread is pulled through the fabric, the more “wear and tear" it takes. To thread the needle, take a single strand of Light Effects, fold the strand in half. Then thread folded end through the eye of the needle. Place the thread loop over the point of the needle, and pull firmly to secure the thread at the base of the needle. If your thread becomes tangled while stitching, simply drop the needle and allow the thread to unwind itself. This helps to reduce knotting, too. When working with a combination of Light Effects and Embroidery Floss, you may want to lightly moisten the fibers with a clean, damp sponge. This will help the two thread types to stay together more easily during stitching. Try stitching slowly, and this will allow you to better control the placement and laying of your stitches. A.&B. DMC Light Effects Threads A glistening line of specialty threads, combine them in a project or substitute for its matching number, 8.7 yd skeins. 6 colors per collection.