Halloween Is Here
Design by Simona Bussiglieri
Skill Level: Intermediate
Materials
• 8" x 13" piece 32- count tin roof linen
from Weeks Dye Works™* • One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss* • Size 26 tapestry needle *See Where to Find It on page 112. Stitch Count: 23H x 111W Design Size: 1½" x 7"
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 cat’s ears over two threads using one strand of floss.
Straight stitch whiskers using one strand of floss.
Finishing Materials & Instructions
• 10" x 5" piece polka- dot fabric • 1 yard orange rickrack • Polyester fiberfill • Coordinating sewing thread
Press stitched piece from reverse side, straightening as much as possible. Trim stitched piece to 1/2" from stitching on all sides.
Cut a piece of polka-dot fabric 11/4" x the length of the trimmed stitched piece. Cut rickrack the length of the trimmed stitched piece. Referring to photo throughout and using a 1/4" seam allowance, stitch rickrack and polka-dot fabric along top edge of trimmed stitched piece to complete ornament front.
Using ornament front as a template, cut a piece of polka-dot fabric to same size for backing. Pin ornament front to backing fabric, right sides together. Sew together using a 1/4" seam allowance, leaving one side open.
Turn ornament right side out and press seams; stuff with fiberfill. Using a hand-sewing needle and thread, blind-stitch opening closed.
Cut rickrack to desired length for hanger. Sew ends to upper corners on back of ornament.