Crowns and Shields by Blackbird Designs

Description

A collection of designs based on cartouches.

The 24 page booklet has large scale black and white charts.

The alphabet sampler comes in two versions:-

In the Pink is worked in whole cross stitch and eyelet stitches using a single shade of Classic Colorworks silks in two skeins. The stitch count is 417 by 113 and the model was worked on 36 count linen, one strand over two fabric thread.

Thinking of Thee is worked from the same chart using one shade of Gentle Arts floss, one of Classic Colorworks and nine of Weeks Dye Works with DMC alternatives for all. The model was worked on 32 count linen, one strand over two fabric threads.

The smaller alphabet sampler Kindred Spirits is worked in whole cross stitch only using three shades of Weeks Dye Works with DMC alternatives. The stitch count is 208 by 91 and the model was worked on 36 count linen with one strand over two fabric threads. There is the option of finishing it as a pin drum with detailed instructions included.