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Mint Sampler is- worked on 14 count blush aida. Small mint pictures are stitched on 14 count Fiddlers Cloth. Fabrics are courtesy of Charles Craft, Inc. For mats and frames, see Buyer's Guide on page 29.
Chart on pages 4 & 5.
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Ask Judie
Q. How do I decide which color to use where when the chart reads [o^| ?
Susan S.
A. Generally you will be making a 1/4 stitch of "x" in the upper right comer of the stitch area and a 1/4 stitch of "o" in the lower left comer of the stitch area and a 1/2 stitch of a backstitch color (may be "x" color, "o" color, or a third color) from upper left to lower right to form a complete cross stitch in that area. Sometimes one quarter of the stitch area will be left unstitched.
On rare occasions a backstitch does not complete the cross stitch and you must make the decision of which color gets the 1/4 stitch and which color gets the 3/4 stitch. The dominant or "top" color over the forehead, the collar over the neck, the cuff over the wrist, the hand over/holding the pen, the pen atop the paper, the paper on the desk, etc., etc., etc..
Q. How can I adapt a straight border pattern I like to fit the comer of a breadcover?
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A. An inexpensive rectangular pocket mirror from the five-and-ten will do the trick for you. Set it on its side edge at a 45 degree angle across the straight pattern and move it back and forth until you see in the mirror a "turn" of the design that you find pleasing. Copy what you see onto graph paper, using the symbols used in the pattern. Stitch as usual, setting into the comer of the breadcover with about an inch between the design and

Children pictures are hath worked on 14 count white Zweigart aida.
Fabric is courtesy of Joan Toggitt, Ltd. For frames, see Buyer's Guide on page 29.
These wonderful country rabbits, all decked out in their very best are available from the Stitchin’ Post. For details, see page 26.
Celebrate the 4th of July with a kitchen sampler and our easy yummy recipes. With our firecracker beans bubbling in the crockpot and our Sunburst Salad on the table, you’ll have plenty of time leftover to stitch up the prefinished apron and still enjoy this star spangled holiday!
Sampler and beanpot are worked on 14 count white Zweigart aida. Fabric courtesy of Joan Toggitt, Ltd. Insert on apron is 14 count ivory aida. Apron is courtesy of Janlynn Corp. For frames and apron, see Buyer’s Guide on page 29.
Chart on page 28.
Recipe on раде 27
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Here’s something special to try. Perforated paper is fun and easy and
gives designs a brand new look. For special directions, consult the ‘Ask Judie’ column in July/Aug ‘89 Cross Country Stitching (p. 12).
Small sampler is worked on ivory perforated paper. Courtesy of Yarn Tree, Inc. For frame, see Buyer’s Guide on page 29.
Chart on page 27.
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T'his is a good beginner’s linen project. The prefinished pillow sham comes complete with linen insert. This is a quick-stitch for your own stitching room or a gift.
Small pillow is worked on linen over two threads. Pillow is courtesy of JanLynn, Inc. For more information, see Buyer’s Guide on page 29.