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Quakers & Quilts Cross Stitch Pattern
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Valdani over-dyed balls of floss and Picture This Plus over-dyed linen was the inspiration for Quakers & Quilts. Week's Dye Works over-dyed fabric and floss was the inspiration for Only Quakers (pictured on the back cover of the booklet). This 14 page booklet features large easy to read charts, plus several "Bonus Charts" and lots of "Be Creative" ideas.

This pattern uses a few unusual stitches but pattern is easy to read and makes into a beautiful design. Design size for “Quaker & Quilts” is 300 wide x 160 high. Size for “Only Quakers” is 300 wide x 100 high.

Seasons of the Trees Cross Stitch Pattern
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This is a bit pricey, but has 14 pages in the booklet with all kinds of trees. Stitch as is, or break the tree patterns down individually to chart your own masterpiece! Really a neat set of patterns!

Tall Oaks Counted Cross Stitch Pattern
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The Cricket Collection and Vicki Hastings have produced another great pattern to commemorate a special birth. The pattern uses all cross stitches and backstitches. 14 count fabric will measure

10.5" x 11.6". How sweet this is! There is no return on patterns.

The Blessing Tree - Embroidery Pattern
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This is the first EMBROIDERY pattern for a family tree that I have ever found! There is room for up to 7 family members plus 6 quotes to choose from. The banner can be adjusted in length for most surnames.  Embroidery stitches will be French knots, running stitches, stem stitches, leaf veins fly stitch, leaf veins feather stitch, button hole or blanket stitch, satin stitch, lazy daisy, chain and open lazy daisy. This is an exciting new one for this kid! Measurements: Finished size 16" tall x 20" wide.

Tree of Hope Cross Stitch Pattern
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Two lovely ladies under a beautiful "family?" tree - anyway, we love Mirabilia, don't we??? Sample was stitched on 32 count Natural Brown linen by Wichelt Imports. Stitched area is 11.56" wide x 15.25 tall with a stitch count of 185 x 244. Stitched over 2 threads. Caron Collection Waterlilies thread, DMC and Mill Hill Beads. Sorry, patterns are not returnable.

Tree of Life Cross Stitch Pattern
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Tree of Life Cross Stitch Pattern
La-D-Da has just released this nostalgic Tree of Life pattern. It uses simple stitches of DMC of only 4 colors. The pattern suggests using linen and over two threads to retain the old look but you certainly can do it on Aida cloth too. Stitch count on 28 = 11-5/8" x 10-1/8".

We the People Cross Stitch Pattern
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"We the People" is the last piece in a five part series: "Birth of a Nation". The model for this pattern was stitched on 36 count Edinburgh Dill linen by Picture This Plus, using one strand of floss over 2 threads of linen with the following Gentle Arts flosses: Tarnished Gold, Soot, Cherry Bark, Aged Pewter, Bayberry, Lambswool, Roasted Marshmallow, Picnic Basket, Onyx, Wood Trail, Deep Forest, and Espresso Bean.  DMC conversions are included in the chart.  This piece can be stitched on any size linen. The finished size on 36 count linen is 20 in. by 10 3/4 in. Cross stitches only. Stitch count 360 wide x 195 high.

Women Who Behave.....Cross Stitch Pattern
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Oh geeze, I saw this and couldn't resist! This reminds me of a few genealogist ladies I know! Besides having a skeleton on it, it seems to apply to many of us. Besides, it comes with some really sweet handcuffs to add! I love it and it will be my next project, for sure! When stitched on 14 Aida / 28 count linen, this design fits nicely into a 5" x 7" frame. Regular cross stitch plus backstitching. Do it! Put it up in a prominent place ini your home!