Listen! Wall Hanging

A classic quote from poet Humbert Wolfe takes center stage and is surrounded by swirling, falling leaves, a duo of perky squirrels and a trio of inquisitive field mice.

Skill Level: Intermediate Materials

• 20" x 13" piece 28- count white Cashel

from Wichelt Imports Inc.* • One skein each DMC® or Anchor® six

strand embroidery floss* • Size 26 tapestry needle *See Where to Find It on page 65.

Stitch Count: 194H x 90W Design Size: 137/ 8" x 61/2"

Instructions: Cross stitch over two threads using two strands of floss. Work 1/4 cross stitch where small symbols appear using two strands of floss. Work 1/2 cross stitch over two threads using two strands of floss.

Backstitch over two threads using two strands of floss.

Work French knot using one strand of floss and wrapping floss around needle twice.

Finishing Materials & Instructions

• Two 16" x 9" pieces lightweight fusible

interfacing • 16" x 9" piece coordinating cotton

fabric • Decorative bellpull hanger

Press stitched piece from reverse side, straightening as much as possible. Trim stitched piece to 16" x 9". Following manufacturer’s instructions fuse one piece of interfacing to back of stitched piece. Repeat on coordinating cotton piece with remaining piece of interfacing.

Pin stitched piece and coordinating cotton fabric piece right sides together. Sew together using 1/4" seam allowance, leaving small opening on bottom for turning. Turn right side out and press seams. Using a hand-sewing needle and coordinating thread, blind-stitch opening closed.

Fold top of assembled piece over hanger toward back. Whipstitch top edge of assembled piece to back side.