Butterflies & Bees Stitch Sampler: Part 1

Stitch Sampler: Part1

Design by Julia Lucas of Julia Lucas Designs

Sponsored by Sullivans USA®

Join our exciting yearlong stitching series in which each lovely new sampler block presents an opportunity to learn and perfect various specialty stitches. Part 1 features easy repeating long-arm cross stitches and four-sided stitches.

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 additional 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 1 and 2.

Row 1, Box 1: Cross stitch over two threads using two strands of floss.

Backstitch over two threads using one strand of floss.

Work long-arm cross stitch using two strands of floss.

Row 1, Box 2: Cross stitch over two threads using two strands of floss.

Backstitch over two threads using one strand of floss.

Work four-sided stitch using two strands of floss.