Heart of Peace
NEEDLEWORKPATTERN READY TO DOWNLOAD, DESIGNED BY Faby Reilly Designs

In our troubled times, who wouldn't wish for Peace?

Designer Faby Reilly does so, the way, she knows best... in stitches.

This pattern sends a message of Peace, with a motif full of strong symbolism. But there is more. An expert needlework designer, Faby Reilly introduces some really interesting specialty stitches that add a dimensional effect to the cross stitch. The peace symbol is outlined using an interesting stitch, the Palestrina stitch, that creates a sort of lozenge-shaped chain. By contrast, the frail curves of the olive branch are emphasized using Woven Backstitch. Finally a bead is used for the dove's eye.

Benefit from an expert's bonus tips: the chart comes with a framing tutorial designed for round patterns that can be a bit tricky to frame.

A tutorial is included with the chart for all specialty stitches.

A cross stitch pattern by Faby Reilly Designs.

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Chart info & Needlework supplies for the pattern:
Heart of Peace

Chart size in stitches: 70 x 70 (wide x high)
Needlework fabric: Zweigart 28ct Cashel linen, Platinum (770)
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Stitches: cross stitch, backstitch, Whipped backstitch, Palestrina backstitch
Chart: Two step color chart : with cross stitch only + with all stitches
Threads: DMC Stranded Cotton
Number of colors: 10
Other Supplies: Mill Hill sead beads (Jet)

Themes: dove, olive branch, peace and love
 

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