Autumn house
CROSS STITCH PATTERN READY TO DOWNLOAD, DESIGNED BY Lesley Teare Designs
Brought to you by Lesley Teare, this classic cross stitch sampler is a delight to stitch with regular symetrical motifs on either side of the work. The focus is on the elegant Georgian home, typical of the English countryside, and its front garden surrounded by a wooden fence. Yet, as your eye travels down, you will discover a potted pear tree heavy with fruit, and a pair of squirrels vying for some acorns. The lawn is gradually turning to yellow and a border of decorative grapes is a sign autumn has arrived.
Stitching is pretty straightforward with the pattern featuring full cross stitches only, and a couple of backstitches for detail such as the birds beak holding a worm. French knots are used for birds' eyes and the knob on the red door.
The design is worked in a lovely palette of warm browns, orange and yellow, against black Aida for maximum contrast.
This sampler is part of a series, with Spring and Summer already available and a last season, Winter, to follow.
The cross stitch pattern includes a couple of fractional stitches for detail. A tutorial is included with the chart for all stitches.
A cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs.
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Chart info & Needlework supplies for the pattern:
Autumn house
Chart size in stitches: 84 x 113 (wide x high)
Needlework fabric: 28 ct linen/evenweave, black
Size of stitched area: inch ( cm)
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Stitches: cross stitch, backstitch, French knots, fractional stitches
Chart: color, incudes a one page overview for digital viewing
Threads: DMC stranded cotton
Number of colors: 28
Themes: Autumn, cottage, grapes, squirrel, acorn, flowers, butterflies, birds, peartree
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