Butterflies & Bees Stitch Sampler: Part 3
Stitch Sampler: Part3
Join our exciting yearlong stitching series in which each new block in this lovely sampler presents an opportunity to learn and perfect various specialty stitches. Part 3 features the Scotch and reverse Scotch stitches along with Rhodes square stitch.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Count: 129H x 98W (border) Design Size: 87/8" x 63/4"
Materials
• 15" x 13" piece 28- count antique white Cashel linen from Zweigart®/ Needleworker’s Delight
• One skein each Sullivans® USA
six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 24 tapestry needle
Note: You will need one skein each of these Sullivans® USA flosses to complete the Sampler:
45053 – black
45095 – blown, lt.
45105 – avocado green, lt. 45123 – violet, vy. dk.
45279 – avocado green, med. 45382 – peacock blue, vy. dk.
45383 – peacock blue, lt. 45417 – straw, dk.
Instructions
Notes: Fabric and materials given are for the entire project. The chart will be presented over six consecutive issues.
The Stitch Count gives the width and length of the outer border that surrounds the entire Sampler to help with placement of Blocks.
Row 2, Box 2: Cross stitch over two threads using two strands of floss.
Work Scotch/reverse Scotch stitch over eight threads using two strands of floss.
Row 2, Box 3: Cross stitch over two threads using two strands of floss.
Backstitch over two threads using one strand of floss.
Work Rhodes square stitch over eight threads using two strands of floss.