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23 Wonderful Winter Projects February 19£h $2.95 U.SA. $3.75 Canada 1 .ffiSS * UwJHtTu Г~4 This herbal alphabet is a wintertime ‘seasonal’ project JjTCREM Ctfver Stdry Sarah is an 18" yam hair doll. She can be made with a romper or dress outfit. $4.95............NB118 Weledmf td MY фЬЕМППр rLH=4 5HLИ Й — J ELLY И From A to Z our Herbal Alphabet Sampler gives favorite herbs, spices and even remedies. Shelves full of potted herbs, tea caddies, jellies and sachets will give you hours of stitching enjoyment. What a downhome addition to your country kitchen! Herbal Alphabet Sampler is stitched on 14 ct. antique white aida. Fabric is courtesy of Charles Craft, Inc. For frames and accessories, see Buyer’s Guide on page IШУОИШОЙШИ I!!! 111j|i Country Doll Patterns Our Little Alphabet Girls series continues with the girls enjoying their favorite stitching while serving up cookies and marmalade. These girls are stitched on a long, lacy bellpull, but try them on a quilt, mobile or any way you’d like! The rest of the alphabet girls will make their appearance in each of our following issues until Y and Z round out the series in October. M—Marmalade N—Needle Work О—Oatmeal Cookies National Cross Stitch Show June 4-19, 1994 Rockome Gardens is pleased to issue an invitation to their Tenth Annual “For People Who Count” National Counted Cross Stitch Show, June 4-19, 1994. Special events, workshops, displays, and activities centered around this year’s theme: “The Year of the Sampler”, will highlight the milestone event. For Information write or call: Dept XS RR 2 Box 600 Arcola, IL 61910 (217)268-4106 or (217)268-4216 I I I I I I I I I I CHOWDER TOWN DMC ANC JPC COLOR white □ white white white 775 Й 158 7031 baby blue It 334 S 145 7977 baby blue med dk 312 El 147 7979 navy blue It 453 □ 397 8510 shell gray It 452 S 398 8511 shell gray 451 EB 399 8401 shell gray med 966 13 206 6030 baby green 988 l°] 243 6258 forest green med 561 S 212 6211 jade dk 437 0 376 5942 tan It 739 0 885 5369 tan ultra It 371 S 855 2412 mustard 3371 ® 382 5478 black brown 744 Ш 301 2293 yellow pale 729 0 890 2307 old gold med 610 И 889 5393 drab brown dk 310 403 8403 black 402 □ 347 5347 mahogany vy It 976 □ 365 2308 spice med 301 S 355 3337 mahogany 817 0 19 2335 coral red vy dk 814 0 22 3044 garnet dk 352 □ 9 3008 coral It Stitch Count: 50x160 11 count: 4^2x141/2 14 count: 3%xil% 16 count: 3%xl0 18 count: 2)4x8% 22 count: 2%x7'/4 Outlines: 1 ply 310 Words: 1 ply 823 P.O. Box 710 MANCHESTER, CT 06045 • | Reaches! Q. I bought a small antique sampler at an auction recently. It is in poor condition, so I’d like to make a reproduction of it. How do I chart areas that are “over one”? Kathleen P. A. Lucky you! Antique samplers, even small ones, are hard to find, especially at a reasonable Either of two methods could be employed . . . The first involves charting the entire piece on graph paper with each line on the graph paper representing one thread on the fabric. Since you will be charting the actual stitches without regard to color, a separate list of colors must be kept. 3rd ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CROSS STITCH COMPETITION June 1994 I "A Needle for a Novel" 1 Illustrate with your needle I the NOVEL of your choice. ] Stitch on your work the title i and name of the author. 1 Must be an original creation । or a sampler inspired by i various published designs. [ For more information contact: [ AU FIL DU POITOU I 20 rue du four [ 86500 MONTMORILLON, i FRANCE Juin 1994 "Une Aiguille pour un Roman" Illustrez avec votre aiguille le ROMAN de votre point du choix, sur votre oeuvre le titre et nom de 1'auteur. Devez &tre une creation originelle ou un sampler a inspire par varie a publie des conceptions. Pour de plus informations oontactent AU FIL DU POITOU 20 rue du four 86500 MONTMORILLON, FRANCE tel 49 91 07 50 | Telephone: 49 91 07 50 appear. Then chart each of the “over one areas” on another piece of graph paper with each block representing one stitch. Do your stitching in the same order. First stitch the areas over two, then the areas over one, referring to the original sampler for placement. The other involves charting first the “over two” areas in the normal way — each “over two” stitch is color-coded in a block of the graph paper. Leave blank the areas where the “over one” stitches Happy Stitching! @ Collectibles 0 Ruth gathers the gleanings with patient labor—a beautiful, Godly woman, an example to all. Our country Ruth, with bonnet and barefeet, follows her Lord wherever He leads her. ШйЗБКЯН WAV Ы< ч "1 ;.„ -ч/гючэ| еГортюиэ bwwi blue It garnet vy dk ... "ф ' ' ~ W • W Ш "TVlicate flowers bloom on our beautiful antique frj • <«t -I—' pins. Stitch up your choice for a special ad- 6U18 6880 3080 3081 3242 3083 3086 3087 3088 3089 6253 6018 6880 7159 7161 7180 dition to your wardrobe. More blossoms decorate a lacy hanging and tiny pink buds brighten the calico cover of your favorite wintertime reading. Stitch Count: 27x27 11 count: 2Vix2V5 14 count: 14x1% 16 count: 14x1% 18 count: 14x1% 22 count: 14x1% Outlines: 1 ply 3371 MAUVE ROSE COLOR Stitch Count: 22x52 11 count: 2x4% 14 count: 14x3% 16 count: 14x3% 18 count: I%x27/k. 22 count: 1x2% Outlines: 1 ply 3371 FiOigree: 1 ply 3685 ___Mi.--».. TULIPS COLOR mauve It mauve met! mauve dk avocado vy It pistachio green med DMC 3689 3688 3687 For Pin Kits, see details on page 2. Prefinished bellpull is worked on 18 ct. ivory aida. Compliments o/Tish & Amy Originals. Prefinished small paperback bookcover is worked on 14 ct. ivory aida, and is courtesy of Lynn’s Treasures. For details, see Buyer’s Guide on page 22. Pins are worked on ivory (sm) and pink (Ig.) 28 ct. Monaco Fabric (aver 1). Fabric is courtesy of Charles Craft, Inc. Important: Moving? Please let us know four to six weeks in advance. Send old address label and new address. Also send most recent mailing label. 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I’m enclosing $18 for J the edition checked below: □ Stitcher’s SourceLetter J □ Crafter’s SourceLetter □ Sewer’s SourceLetter I Address I City, St, Zip____________________ Ф1 Hearts 'n' Stitches Ф1 From page 24 HEART $ WELCOME DMC ANC JPC COLOR 745 □ 300 2296 yellow pale It 743 □ 297 2302 yellow pale med 834 □ 874 olive gold vy It 832 0 907 2412 olive gold 3753 □ 847 antique blue ultra It 340 0 118 7110 blue violet 932 □ 848 7050 antique blue It 931 Ш 850 7051 antique blue med 939 Bl 127 7160 navy blue vy dk 3347 0 266 6266 hunter green It 986 0 246 6021 forest green vy dk 760 □ 9 3069 salmon 347 0 13 3013 salmon dk 814 s 22 3044 garnet dk Stitch Count: 60x91 11 count: 5У2х8‘/4 14 count: 414x695 16 count: ЗУ4х5% 18 count: 3%x5 22 count: 244x414 Outlines: 1 ply 939 Stems: 1 ply 939 All Creation will sing His praises! Stitch this pair of joyous friends chirping from their birdhouse doorway. Add the second birdhouse and create a special corner for your feathered friends. ♦Special Featured ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birds are worked on 14 ct. Fiddler’s Cloth. Fabric is courtesy of Charles Craft, Inc. For frame, and Birdhouse, see Buyer’s Guide on page 22. MY STRENGTH AND SONG DMC ANC JPC COLOR white □ white white white 842 E 376 5933 beige It 841 El 378 5376 beige 3046 Ш 887 2410 yellow beige med 371 □ 855 2412 mustard 840 И 903 5379 beige med 413 В 400 8514 pewter gray dk 310 HJ 403 8403 black 434 0 309 5000 brown It 469 0 267 6261 avocado green 934 ® 862 6270 avocado ultra dk 351 □ 10 3011 coral 817 0 19 2335 coral red vy dk 815 S 44 3000 garnet med Stitch Count: 42x51 11 count: 37/йх45Л 14 count: 3x35$ 16 count: 25$x3V4 18 count: 2%x2% 22 count: 1%х23Л Outlines: 1 ply 310 Words: 1 ply 934 i;:, 1ЛЦ Welcome guests to your warm home this winter season with a special door greeting. In a range of ruffled colors it adds a country flair to any entrance. Or surround your beautiful stitching with the hand-painted look of a heart-shaped mat and hang a “welcome” anywhere in your home. wwwwwwv Heartwarming Welcome picture is stitched on 14 ct. ivory aida. Shirred Fabric Heart is worked on 18 ct. ivory aida (supplied with heart). Fabrics are compliments of Charles Craft, Inc. For frame & mat, see Buyer’s Guide on pg. 22. Chart is on page 21. Shirred heart is available in a variety of fabrics from Craft Creations. Note: hanging hearts are available from: Impressions Craft & Gift Gallery Pavilions at Buckland Hills #1186, Manchester, CT 06040, (203)644-5626 24 For shirred Fabric Heart, call: Craft Creations ® (919) 320-2217 Stitcher's Nook is worked on 14 ct. antique white aida. Fabric is courtesy of Charles Craft, Inc. For frame, see Buyer’s Guide on page 22. Chart is on page 28. iS Stitching Room^t Stitch up a cozy little room of your own—complete with scissors, yams and an antique pin cushion. Dolly in the rafters and kitty curled under the table help to keep you company. A spool chest and stitching books are right at hand and this special room is all framed up in country blue or barn red. Sign up today for a class at your favorite Needlework Shop! 25 . |Ш| j J |r|j ji’g j i ffliH !; И!!! li iBiihjh ШИИШ HasSS«® = ? i§g§p^g§s i «Ivii ННШШ ^OO§si мя ::ih ЕЕ = ihlli B8B SFz+ff:- EEE I iJgE EE ^Цй с;;? :: Mi! Im ft ж Й 1 ееее® ?е||е|еее е|шв| [b| 7 E;L |EE ж j j From page 25 | ! ! ййИ jO;-H--- ЙЙй| 1! рВ:Ш:| 1IЦ? HHi ^ri p::f:zpqE 1‘ЕЕЙЕЕЕЕ It111 1 : JESUS: Light of the Morning II Samuel DMC 745 743 472 3364 3362 NAMES OF JESUS ORNAMENTS ANC D 3oo Great Light Isaiah 9:2 Strong Tower Psalm 61:3 310 612 3787 415 414 739 264 261 263 121 JPC 2296 2302 COLOR yellow pale It yellow pale med 3064 832 400 300 3328 815 ш ш 832 381 398 235 885 890 914 907 351 6010 6318 7110 8403 8500 8510 8513 5369 2307 cornflower blue med brown gray med pearl gray steel gray dk tan ultra It old gold med sportsman flesh dk olive gold mahogany med mahogany dk salmon med dk garnet med 2412 3340 5472 3071 3000 „_____________ Stitch Count: 50x50 11 count: 41/2x41/2 14 count: 3^x3% 16 count: ЗЙхЗЦ 18 count: 2%x2% 22 count: Outlines: 1 ply 310 Words: 1 ply 815 Square Outline: 2 ply 3362 Jesus—the Great Light shining in darkness, Piercing the night time, piercing our gloom. Castles are worked on 28 ct. Country Christmas Shenandoah white (over 2) and Jesus—the sunrise, the Light of our Morning, Shining new heavens welcome the dawn. 25 ct. Wedgewood Blue Lugana (3 ply over 2). Fabrics are courtesy ofZweigart Fabrics & Canvas. For accessories, see Jesus—our Strong Tbwer, mighty defenses, Our highest shelter and constant protection. Buyer’s Guide on page 22.