Christmas Shadowbox: Waiting for Santa, Part 2

Skill Level: Intermediate Stitch Count: 56H x 103W Design Size: 4" x 73/8"

Materials

• 10" x 14" piece 28- count graceful gray

linen from Wichelt Imports Inc.

• One skein each Anchor® or DMC®

six-strand embroidery floss

• One skein Classic Colorworks Hand

Dyed Cotton Floss

• One skein each Weeks Dye Works™

Hand Over Dyed Floss

• One spool Kreinik Very Fine Braid #4 • One skein Rainbow Gallery Treasure

Braid #4

• One package Mill Hill Seed Beads • Size 24 tapestry needle

• Beading needle

Instructions

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

Backstitch over two threads using one strand of floss or braid.

Work straight stitch using two strands floss for greenery on fireplace.

Work lazy daisy stitch for present bows using one strand of braid # 4.

Attach beads using coordinating floss and 1/2 cross stitch.

Finishing Materials & Instructions

• Large Brown Dog button #1177.L from

Just Another Button Company

• 11 tiny brass star charms #12056BR and one small brass star charm #13126BR from By Jupiter®!

• 1/ 16"-wide red satin ribbon

• Classic Colorworks 181 six-strand

embroidery floss

• Anchor® 002/DMC® blanc six-strand

embroidery floss

• Coordinating sewing thread

• Craft glue

Note: Shadowbox will be finished using Large (12¾" x 12¾") natural pine fivesection tray #6713006 from Paper Mart, or contact Nancy Wahler through the Facebook group Christmas Shadowbox Mystery SAL with Faithwurks Designs to purchase.

Refer to photo throughout. Press stitched piece from reverse side, straightening as much as possible.

Sew dog button below fireplace using coordinating sewing thread.

Sew tiny stars to Christmas tree and small star to tree top using one strand 181.

Tie small bow using four strands of 002/ blanc; sew to top of red present.

Tie small bow from ribbon; glue to dog’s neck as shown. f