{"product_id":"farmyard-friends-cross-stitch-pattern-from-its-sew-emma","title":"Farmyard Friends Cross Stitch Pattern by Lori Holt for It's Sew Emma","description":"\u003cp\u003eFour 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the Pattern Includes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the printed paper pattern only. Fabric, floss, hoop, needle, and notions are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStitch Count and Finished Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStitch count: 120w x 180h\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 Count Aida: 8.625\" x 12.875\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 Count Lugana: 9.625\" x 14.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 Count Linen: 7.5\" x 11.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36 Count Linen: 6.75\" x 10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 Count Linen: 6\" x 9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFloss Colors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFourteen colors, charted for both Classic Colorworks and DMC:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLicorice Red: Classic Colorworks or DMC 347\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCherry Tomato: Classic Colorworks or DMC 893\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlushing Beauty: Classic Colorworks (2 skeins) or DMC 151\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColonial Copper: Classic Colorworks or DMC 976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoneycomb: Classic Colorworks or DMC 3820\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeping Willow: Classic Colorworks or DMC 3052\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaribbean Waters: Classic Colorworks or DMC 3848\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrosted Sage: Classic Colorworks or DMC 3813\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSt. Bernard: Classic Colorworks or DMC 926\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDublin Bay: Classic Colorworks or DMC 3768\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue Corn: Classic Colorworks or DMC 930\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Coffee: Classic Colorworks (2 skeins) or DMC 3799\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaking Tin: Classic Colorworks or DMC 535\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild Oats: Classic Colorworks (5 skeins) or DMC 3866 (3 skeins)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitchers who like a design with humor and personality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfident beginners ready for a medium-sized project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of Lori Holt's quilt-block style and Farmer's Daughter palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA framed piece for a child's room, kitchen, or farmhouse space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e It's Sew Emma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem #:\u003c\/strong\u003e ISE-4099\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet Co.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e It's Sew Emma (Fat Quarter Shop)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cross Stitch Pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confident Beginner. 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