Harvest Bouquet Sachet

Fallen autumn leaves worked in shades of topaz and reds settle delicately among evergreen leaves of the crisp season. A simple design of cross stitch, backstitch and beads is elevated to elegance by finishing it as a sachet. Easy-to-follow finishing instructions will have this project eliciting oohs and aahs in no time.

Design by Liz Almond of Blackwork Journey

Skill Level: Intermediate

Stitch Count

Front & Back: 52H x 52W each

Design Size

Front & Back: 33/4" x 33/4" each

Materials

• Two 10" x 10" pieces 28- count white

evenweave from Zweigart® • One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®

USA six-strand embroidery floss • 1 package Mill Hill Seed Beads • Size 24 tapestry needle • Beading needle DMC® Sullivans® X 946 45284 burnt orange, med. ) 975 45304 golden brown, dk. b 742 45183 tangerine, lt. Backstitch — 946 45284 burnt orange, med. Mill Hill Seed Beads Í G00557 gold

Instructions

Cross stitch over two threads using two strands of floss.

Backstitch over two threads using one strand of floss.

Work four-sided stitch over four threads using two strands of 742/45183.

Work diamond eyelet stitch over eight threads using one strand each of 946/45284 and 975/45304.

Attach beads using two strands of 742/45183 and a 1/2 cross stitch.

Finishing Instructions

Press stitched pieces from reverse side, straightening as much as possible.

Trim ½ " from four-sided stitch on sachet front. Fold raw edges to back; press. Repeat with sachet back.

Using two strands 742/45183, join sachet front and back with slip stitches through outer edge of four-sided stitches, adding a bead with each stitch and leaving a small opening for inserting filling. Stuff sachet as desired, then slip-stitch opening closed.