Seas the Day Note Cards
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 40H x 40W (each)
Design Size: 27/8" x 27/8" (each)
Materials
• Three 9" x 9" pieces 14- count vintage blue whisper Aida from Wichelt Imports Inc.
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans® USA six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 24 tapestry needle
DMC® Sullivans®
164 45479 forest green, lt.
168 45483 pewter, vy. lt.
169 45484 pewter, lt.
310 45053 black
413 45089 pewter gray, dk.
519 45116 sky blue
798 45208 Delft blue, dk.
818 45220 baby pink
820 45222 royal blue, vy. dk.
976 45305 golden brown, med.
977 45306 golden brown, lt.
988 45309 forest green, med.
989 45310 forest green
3827 45424 golden brown, pl.
3855 45453 autumn gold, lt.
B5200 45002 snow white
Backstitches/Straight Stitches
169 45484 pewter, lt.
310 45053 black
798 45208 Delft blue, dk.
820 45222 royal blue, vy. dk.
976 45305 golden brown, med.
988 45309 forest green, med.
Instructions
Cross stitch over one square using two strands of floss.
Backstitch over one square or work straight stitch using one strand of floss.
Finishing Materials & Instructions
• Three 31/4" x 31/4" pieces white cardstock
• Three 35/8" x 35/8" pieces cardstock in desired colors to coordinate with stitched designs
• Three 4" x 8" pieces dark blue cardstock
• Double-sided craft tape
Press stitched pieces from the reverse side straightening as much as possible.
Trim each piece to three squares from stitching on all sides.
Apply double-sided tape to cover one side of white cardstock square. Center and adhere stitched piece to white cardstock piece.
Center and adhere stitched piece/ cardstock unit to coordinating 35/8" x 35/8" pieces of cardstock.
Score and fold 4" x 8" cardstock pieces in half to form three 4" x 4" top- or side-folded note cards.
Center and adhere assembled stitched piece to note card as shown.