Praiseworthy Stitches,

Weeks Dye Works™ Hand Over Dyed Floss

DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses* % 1276 (501) blue spruce a 2207 (989) pepperoncini j 2219 (729) whiskey i 2266 (321) Turkish red ) 3910 (310) mascara + 4125 (B200) snowflake

Backstitches & Straight Stitches

— 2207 (989) pepperoncini — 2266 (321) Turkish red — 3910 (310) mascara *DMC® alternative is not a one-to- one equivalent to the floss suggested by the designer. To achieve results pictured, use floss listed in the first column.

Fabric:

8"x 9" piece 32-count vintage light Examplar from Lakeside Linens Stitch Count: 24H x 39W Design Size: 11/2" x 21/2"

Instructions:

Cross stitch over two threads using two strands of floss. Where small symbols appear, cross stitch over one thread using one strand of floss.

Backstitch over one thread using one strand of floss. Work straight stitches using one strand of floss.

Finishing Instructions:

Refer to Flat-Ornament Finishing Instructions on page 113. Trim and hanger were made using coordinating chenille trim.