4 Laura Perin designs, Amaryllis, Fancy Boots, Summer Garden, Xmas Ornament 2000
1. Amaryllis SG011 2000
2. Fancy Boots WC002 2001
Plus two freebies
3. Summer Garden 1999
4. Holiday Ornament 2000
I opened these to take photos and get details and re-closed them. See below for more details.
1. Amaryllis SG011 2000 From the Secret Garden Collection.
Red flower with green leaves.
This design has a lot of depth. See photo.
From the pattern - "Design Mission: To use alternating stitch patterns to manipulate the change of light upon the piece, simulating the dramatic impact of an amaryllis bloom."
Stitch count 220w x 190h.
Finished design size on 25 count congress cloth 7.5"h x 8.75"w.
Thread legend for DMC cotton floss.
Stitches used are diagonal satin stitch, bullion stitch, tent stitch, French knots, Moorish stitch variation, and backstitches.
2. Fancy Boots WC002 2001 From the Sampler Collection.
Rectangular design of three different vibrantly colored boots with matching border. See photos.
Directions are in spiral bound booklet.
Thread legend for DMC cotton floss and Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid.
Stitch count 220w x 125h. Finished design size on 18 count canvas 12.25" x 7".
Stitches used include cross stitch, tent stitch, Smryna cross stitch, diagonal and straight stitch, and Rhodes stitch.
Plus two freebies
3. Summer Garden 1999
Square pattern with blackwork center diamond motif and four triangles in the corners but an outside border.
Stitches used include Backstitch (or running backstitch or both), diagonal and straight satin stitch, Smyna cross stitch, rice stitch, sheaf stitch, cross stitch, cross stitch trellis, Smyrna stars, and French knots.
Threads used include Rainbow Gallery Linen, Overture, Pebbly Perle, and Patina.
One color of size 6 beads (optional - can use French knots instead).
Stitch count 102 x 102 threads. Finished design size on 18 count canvas 5.75" x 5.75".
Master graph is large but is B&W not color. Photo is also B&W.
4. Holiday Ornament 2000
Small square geometric pattern with central motif and several borders radiating out.
Threads used include Rainbow Gallery Fluffy Stuff, Treasure Braid, Overture, and Pebby Perle.
Stitch count 54 x 54. Finished design size on 18 count canvas 3" x 3".
Stitches used include Backstitch (or Double running or both), diagonal satin stitch, Smyna cross stitch, Rhodes stitch, Scotch stitch, cross stitch, and French knots.
Master graph is large but is B&W not color. Photo is also B&W.
All 4 patterns include
- Color Photo (but B&W on Summer Garden and Holiday Ornament 2000)
- Stitching directions
- Stitch diagrams
- Thread legend
- Enlarged and colored master graph (B&W on Summer Garden and Holiday Ornament 2000)
NOTE: there are no needles, canvas, or threads included just the patterns.
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