Reach for the Stars
cross stitch pattern
by Tempting Tangles

Reach for the Stars
CROSS STITCH PATTERN READY TO DOWNLOAD, DESIGNED BY Tempting Tangles

Sticking its head outside the box, this cute little giraffe is aiming high, "dreaming of wonders in life may await" (Deborah A. Dick of Tempting Tangles designs).

There are beautiful hues in this work stitched in soft, overdyed colors of the Dinky Dyes silk range, on an hand-dyed light green fabric from Week Dye Works.

The piece is mostly cross stitch, though - as for any of Deborah A. Dicks' works -  there are lots of tiny interesting detail as you stitch each part. The eye of the giraffe is a special stitch so it stands out. The stars are an interesting combination of cross, stitch, backstitch and beads. Some fine stem stitch lines the frame. All these details are thoroughly covered in the instructions.

You can match this pattern with equally stunning Remember Elephant. Make a pair of cushion covers, or frame them side by side. This piece will also make a wonderful gift for a baby girl.
 

A cross stitch pattern by Tempting Tangles.

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Chart info & Needlework supplies for the pattern:
Reach for the Stars

Chart size in stitches:  102 x 102 (wide x high)
Needlework fabric:

Stitched on Weeks 35 ct Dolphin 1296 linen
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Stitches: Cross stitch, Backstitch, Stem Stitch
Chart: Black & White, Color overview
Threads: Dinky Dues (or DMC conversion)
Number of colors: 5

Other supplies: Mill Hills petite Seed Beads 

Themes: giraffe, life, future 
 

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