'Keep me handy', cross stitch needle book pattern
by Virginie Lykins
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This delightful little needle book has a lovely ‘vintage’ feel to it, from the choice of colors, mother of pearl button, and the use of dupioni silk for the lining.
Perfect has a gift, or keepsake. There is a place where you can add your initials, a small greeting, or the date of your choice.
Contains:
- Illustrated cross stitch pattern
- Finishing up instruction
Materials you need at home:
- Zweigart Belfast linen, 32 ct Smokey Pearl (778) 25 x 35 cm
- Felt, color of your choice.
- Silk dupioni, or fabric of your choice
- Regular sewing thread to mark lines, and to stitch the needle book together.
- Sharp embroidery scissor
- Embroidery needles, and regular sewing needles.
- Card, or thick paper. (I used a cereal box)
- A small button ( mother of pearl )
- DMC cotton floss
- DMC Perle cotton size 12
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Virginie Lykins
Hi,
My name is Virginie Lykins, I’m an independent student of historical needlework and founder of Roland-designs.com.
I collect, preserve and do digital reproductions of antique patterns, my specialties are Berlin woolwork designs, Sajou and samplers.
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