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Alphabet 09
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Evenweave
63W x 186H
4.36" x 13.00" (61 x 182 stitches)
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copper - md
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topaz - md
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mahogany - vy dk
burnt orange - dk
hazel nut brown - vy dk
tangerine - lt
moss green - dk
antique mauve - dk
garnet - md
In the Photograph:
The "Alphabet 09" is stitched on 14-count Aida using DMC floss.
2 strands for cross stitches and partial stitches
1 strand for backstitches
Description: Block letters, standard/straight
Characters Included:
Upper Case Letters
Lower Case Letters
Numbers
Punctuation
Height:
The upper case letters are 8 stitches high.
The lower case letters without ascenders or descenders (ex: a, c, o) are 5 stitches high.
The lower case letters with only ascenders (ex: b, d, h) or only descenders (ex: g, p, y) are 8 stitches high.
Width:
These letters have varying widths. The upper case letters range from 3 to 9 stitches, with the majority falling in the 4 to 6 range. The lower case letters range
from 2 to 7 stitches, with most ranging from 3 to 4.
Stitch Complexity:
Full cross stitches
3/4 cross stitches
Backstitches
Learn any unfamiliar stitches by clicking on the "How To..." button on the left menu of the Better Cross Stitch Patterns Home page.
How to Fit Text into a Design:
I designed this alphabet with Thanksgiving in mind, stitching 12 different blessings to be thankful for. Use the alphabet to add more of your own. I can imagine
each one stitched on a napkin or placemat to be used at your holiday dinner table. Stitch them in rich fall colors, or stitch them all in a single color. Embroider
one word after another (separated by a single, centered cross stitch dash) in a contiinuous line to form a border around a tablecloth or table runner. Then
remember to use them again at Christmas.
Experiment with the spacing between the letters. In the examples, "FAITH" and "LOVE", the individual characters are clearly separated. However, in "HOME"
and "GRACE", the letters are closer together. Still others use a combination.
Some characters show an alternate way to stitch the upper portion (a, g, p, q). These are charted directly above the letter. Pick the one you like, or alter the
letter designs in other ways. Even these subtle changes serve tp make your cross stitch piece unique.
For more help on selecting and adapting cross stitch alphabets, click on the "Alphabet 123s" button on the left menu of the Home page. Thoroughly read "The
123's of the Counted Cross Stitch Alphabet" to learn how to select and adapt cross stitch alphabets.
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