Frosted Windows
Frosty blues and charcoal grays blend harmoniously with intricate blackwork. A scattering of delicate beads and specialty stitches add extra dimension and texture to these icy patterns. A small portion of the design can be stitched and made into a beautiful handmade card that is perfect for any occasion.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Count
Sampler: 88H x 88W
Card: 44H x 44W
Design Size
Sampler: 61/4" x 61/4" Card: 3" x 3"
Materials
• One 13" x 13" piece 28- count white evenweave (Sampler) from Zweigart®
• One 9" x 9" piece 14- count white Aida (Card) from Zweigart®
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans® USA six-strand embroidery floss
• One package Mill Hill Seed Beads
• Size 28 tapestry needle
• Beading needle
Sampler Instructions
Starting from the center of the design and working outward, backstitch over two threads using one strand of floss for the outline of each shape and then add the filler stitches.
Work straight stitch using one strand of floss.
For long diagonal lines on diamonds, lay one strand of 995/45314 to form diamond shape then couch with one strand of 995/45314. Once long strands are secured, whipstitch using one strand of 996/45315.
Work round eyelet stitch over eight threads using one strand of floss.
Work square eyelet stitch over eight threads using one strand of floss.
Using one strand of floss, work star eyelet stitch over eight threads and over four threads as indicated on chart.
Work Algerian eyelet stitch over four threads using one strand of floss.
Attach beads using one strand of floss and 1/2 cross stitch.
Card Instructions
Starting from the center of the design and working outward, backstitch over one square using one strand of floss.
Work straight stitch using one strand of floss.
Work star eyelet stitch over four squares using one strand of 414/45090 for upright cross and one strand of 995/45314 for X cross.
Work square eyelet stitch over two squares using one strand of 414/45090 for X cross and one strand of 995/45314 for upright cross.
Work square eyelet stitch over two squares using one strand.
Attach beads using one strand of floss and 1/2 cross stitch.
Finishing Materials & Instructions
• Cardstock: white 31/4" square, light blue 33/4" square and gray 51/2" x 81/2" piece
• 24" length 5/8"-wide light blue sheer ribbon
• Double-sided craft tape
• Craft knife
Trim stitched piece to one square away from tallest and widest point of stitching on all edges.
Apply double-sided tape to 31/4" square of white cardstock. Carefully center and attach trimmed stitched piece to white square.
In same manner, adhere assembled stitched piece to 33/4" square of light blue cardstock.
Fold gray cardstock in half to form a 51/2" x 41/4" top-fold card base. Referring to photo, adhere assembled stitched-piece panel to card base.
Using a craft knife, cut a 1" slit near left end in top fold of card. Insert ribbon through slit; bring ends to the front and tie ribbon in a bow.