Four pine twigs stitched onto linen (7 threads per centimetre), approx. 16 x 78 centimetre. The coarse canvas is stitched with two threads (DMC) or one thread (Dansk Blomstergarn). This makes the subject more airy. I stitched the table runner with black and silver.
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Christmas is approaching, and it is time for this years angel.
The napkin is stitched onto a seven threads per centimetre linen, approx. 20 x 20 centimetre.
The small ornament is stitched onto linen (10 threads per centimetre), diameter approx. 8 centimetre.
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The structure in a small pencil sketch, and the fine details of the lines makes these angels drift into the air.
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I got a box of colored pencils (metallic) as a gift, and immediately used them to draw this sheet of angles. I transferred the drawing into a cross stitch pattern by hand to get the best result.
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What does an elf look like? Here is my 2009 version.
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The inspiration for my angel this year is the wind turbines. I am facinated of the big wind turbines, whether they are standing individually or grouped together.
Cross stitch and backstitches.
Linen, 10 threads per centimeter.
Measures 14.5 x 9 centimeters.
DMC = 321 or Dansk Blomstergarn = 400
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Cross- and backstiched on linen (12 threads per centimeter).
DMC: 2222 = 310, //// = 535, ______ backstitches = 535
Danish Flowerthread: 2222 = 240, //// = 147, ______ backstitches = 147
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Cross- and backstitched on linen (10 threads per centimeter).
DMC: xxxx = 834, aaaa = 3347, oooo = 367, ______ backstitches = 319
Danish Flowerthread: xxxx = 236, aaaa =100, oooo=238, ______ backstitches=210
DMC: xxxx = 834, ______ backstitches = 368
Danish Flowerthread: xxxx = 236, ______ backstitches = 224
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I’ve mounted the angel with silver edges and a thin satin band for hanging on Christmas trees. The angel is sewn on linen (12 threads/cm) with black DMC thread or Dansk Blomstergarn nr. 240.
The design is sewn with cross- and back stitches.
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Made with cross- and backstitches. Make two hearts and sew them together to create a small pillow. Attach a satin string for hanging.
DMC 310, Dansk Blomstergarn 240.
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