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Framed Piece: Winter Sampler was stitched over 2 fabric threads on Natural Irish Linen (28 count) using DMC floss color 666. Two strands of floss were used for Cross Stitch and 1 for Backstitch. It was custom framed.

Cross stitched all in one color, this sampler celebrates the joyful peace of a humble cottage in the winter woods. The timeless design is rich in motifs that can be singled out for stitching on a wide range of home accessories. Use the bottom band on a table runner, center the sleigh on a bread cloth border, put a single snowflake on a napkin ring, or wrap a candle with a band of deer. The alphabet can even be used for charting personalized projects. Enjoy!

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Note: Table set designs on Cracked Wheat Ragusa (14 count) were stitched using DMC floss color 823. Six strands of floss were used for Cross Stitch and 2 for Backstitch. Eleven skeins of floss are needed to com-plete the table set.

Table Runner: Cottage, Trees, Snow-flakes, and Skaters only were stitched over 2 fabric threads on each short end of a 16 ½” x 36” piece of Cracked Wheat Ragusa (14 count) with bottom of design 3” from short edge of fabric. For table runner, machine stitch 2 ¼” from each short edge and fringe fabric to machine-stitched lines. Fold each long edge of fabric ½” to wrong side; press. Fold ½” to wrong side again and hem.

Bread Cloth: Horse and Sleigh only were stitched over 2 fabric threads on an 11 ½” x 20” piece of Cracked Wheat Ragusa (14 count) with bottom of design 1 ½” from one short edge of fabric.To finish bread cloth, machine stitch 7/8” from each short edge and fringe fabric to machine-stitched lines. Fold each long edge of fabric ½” to wrong side; press. Fold ½” to wrong side again and hem.

Candle Band: Deer and Snowflake only were stitched over 2 fabric threads on a 20” x 4 ¼” piece of Cracked Wheat Ragusa (14 count). Refer to photo for placement of design. (Note: We used a 6” diameter, 6” tall candle. Adjust fabric measurements for other candle sizes.) To prevent fraying, machine zigzag long edges of fabric. Fold long edges of fabric ½” to wrong side; press and hem. Fold one short edge of fabric ½” to wrong side; press. Wrap band around candle and whipstitch short ends together with pressed edge on top.

Napkin Ring: Snowflake only was centered and stitched over 2 fabric threads on a 7” x 5” piece of Cracked Wheat Ragusa (14 count). For napkin ring, cut a 6” x 2” piece of buckram. (Note: A double thickness of heavyweight interfacing may be substituted for buckram.) Center buckram on wrong side of stitched piece. Fold short edges of fabric over buckram; pin in place. Fold one long edge of fabric over buckram; pin in place. Fold remaining edge of fabric ¼” to wrong side; fold over buckram and pin in place. Whipstitch fabric in place; remove pins. Whipstitch short edges together to form a ring.

FREE FOR YOU from Leisure Arts, Inc. ©2007 All rights reserved. These instructions may be photocopied and shared with your friends. They may not be kitted or sold. We have made every effort to ensure that these instructions are accurate and complete. We cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes, or variations in individual work.

Design originally appeared in Leisure Arts The Magazine, February 1993 issue.

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