Thorns Have Roses

Thorns Have Roses

Thorns Have Roses

A lovely sentiment made into a sweet pincushion/scissor pocket - plus a scissor fob you can personalize with the enclosed script alphabet. The scissor fob as shown is stitched on 40 count silk gauze, but you can certainly stitch it on a linen to match the pincushion.

 
Stitch count:

135 x 92

Fabric:

Lakeside Linen: 40 count Vintage Magnolia White, although any pretty creamy neutral will do nicely.

Threads:

Classic Colorworks: Steamed Broccoli
The Gentle Art: Raspberry Parfait, Roasted Marshmallow

Some basic finishing guidelines are included.
Find that 'perfect' print fabric first - you might want to tweak your floss selections depending on that fabric.

Stitch count:

45 x 45
Model is stitched on 40 count silk gauze, which is not included in the chartpak. A cut 3" x 3" is suggested if you choose to use the silk gauze.

Threads:

Classic Colorworks: Steamed Broccoli
The Gentle Art: Raspberry Parfait, Roasted Marshmallow
Weeks Dye Works: Parchment (you will need this for the background if stitching on silk gauze)

Stitching Level:

Beginner

Some basic finishing guidelines are included.

Thorns Have Roses, Copyright 2013. Original counted thread designs by Linda Stolz for Erica Michaels Designs.

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