Description
Four farm animals balance in a wobbling tower, each stacked on the back of the next and reaching up toward a sky of pieced quilt-block stars. A black-and-white spotted cow stands at the bottom, a pink pig with a quilt-block star on its side balances above, a black-faced sheep wearing a small bell perches on the pig, and a teal-and-cream rooster crows from the very top. Scrappy stars in mixed colors scatter across the soft taupe background in warm reds, golds, aquas, and creams.
What the Pattern Includes
This listing is for the printed paper pattern only. Fabric, floss, hoop, needle, and notions are not included.
The pattern is printed in full color on durable 8.5" x 11" cardstock and includes complete charted instructions, diagrams, and a supply list giving both Classic Colorworks and DMC floss options.
Stitch Count and Finished Sizes
Stitch count: 120w x 180h
- 14 Count Aida: 8.625" x 12.875"
- 25 Count Lugana: 9.625" x 14.5"
- 32 Count Linen: 7.5" x 11.25"
- 36 Count Linen: 6.75" x 10"
- 40 Count Linen: 6" x 9"
The cover model is stitched on Pebble 25 count Lugana by Lori Holt for Zweigart (VC25-PEBBLE), worked over two threads using two strands of Classic Colorworks, and custom framed at about 10.25" x 15".
Floss Colors
Fourteen colors, charted for both Classic Colorworks and DMC:
- Licorice Red: Classic Colorworks or DMC 347
- Cherry Tomato: Classic Colorworks or DMC 893
- Blushing Beauty: Classic Colorworks (2 skeins) or DMC 151
- Colonial Copper: Classic Colorworks or DMC 976
- Honeycomb: Classic Colorworks or DMC 3820
- Weeping Willow: Classic Colorworks or DMC 3052
- Caribbean Waters: Classic Colorworks or DMC 3848
- Frosted Sage: Classic Colorworks or DMC 3813
- St. Bernard: Classic Colorworks or DMC 926
- Dublin Bay: Classic Colorworks or DMC 3768
- Blue Corn: Classic Colorworks or DMC 930
- Black Coffee: Classic Colorworks (2 skeins) or DMC 3799
- Baking Tin: Classic Colorworks or DMC 535
- Wild Oats: Classic Colorworks (5 skeins) or DMC 3866 (3 skeins)
The model was stitched with two strands of Classic Colorworks; the DMC numbers are the closest conversions, since hand-dyed floss never matches solid floss exactly.
What You'll Need
Beyond the pattern, plan for 14 count Aida, 25 count Lugana, or 32 to 40 count linen, the fourteen colors above in Classic Colorworks or DMC, a tapestry needle, an embroidery hoop or scroll frame, and good scissors. A needle minder is a nice addition.
Perfect For
- Stitchers who like a design with humor and personality
- Confident beginners ready for a medium-sized project
- Fans of Lori Holt's quilt-block style and Farmer's Daughter palette
- A framed piece for a child's room, kitchen, or farmhouse space
Why You'll Love This Pattern
The teetering tower is the whole charm, turning four simple barnyard shapes into one connected scene with quilt-block stars filling the space around them. It is all full cross stitch, with no fractional or specialty work, so the appeal comes from the design rather than tricky technique.
At 120 by 180 it is a satisfying middle-distance project, larger than a quick motif but not a months-long sit, finishing near 8.5 by 13 inches on 14-count Aida or smaller on finer linen. Charted for both Classic Colorworks and DMC, it works in hand-dyed floss for soft, vintage variation or in solid floss for even color.
Product Details
- Brand: It's Sew Emma
- Item #: ISE-4099
- Designer: Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet Co.
- Publisher: It's Sew Emma (Fat Quarter Shop)
- Category: Cross Stitch Pattern
- Skill Level: Confident Beginner. Full cross stitches throughout; the 120 x 180 size and fourteen-color palette make it a medium project.
- Stitch Count: 120w x 180h
- Stitches: Full cross stitches only
- Finished Sizes: 14ct Aida 8.625" x 12.875" | 25ct Lugana 9.625" x 14.5" | 32ct Linen 7.5" x 11.25" | 36ct Linen 6.75" x 10" | 40ct Linen 6" x 9"
- Recommended Fabric: 25 count Lugana (model uses Pebble by Lori Holt for Zweigart, VC25-PEBBLE)
- Floss: Classic Colorworks or DMC (14 colors)
- Format: Printed paper chart on 8.5" x 11" cardstock
- Made in the United States
Specifications
| Brand | It's Sew Emma |
| Craft | Embroidery, Cross Stitch |
| Designer | Lori Holt |
| Product Type | Cross Stitch Pattern |
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