First Leaves
CROSS STITCH PATTERN READY TO DOWNLOAD, DESIGNED BY Samanthapurdyneedlecraft

Early Autumn leaves have fallen this morning.

Out comes the old broom, best for sweeping the yard.

A cardinal is perched, keeping a watchful eye.

 

Simple life, simple joys, such as sweeping early autumn leaves, depicted in cross stitch by Samantha Purdy.

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Chart info & Needlework supplies for the pattern:
First Leaves

Chart size in stitches: 61 x 55 (wide x high)
Needlework fabric: 14 ct Fiddler's cloth (oatmeal Aida) or 28 ct cream linen
Fits into a 6" hoop or square frame.
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Stitches: cross stitch, half stitch, backstitch/longstitch, French knot
Chart: Color
Threads: DMC
Number of colors: 15

Themes: fall, autumn, foliage, outdoors
 

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