When I first saw this posted in one of my Facebook groups for cross stitch, I knew I wanted to stitch it for three of our grandchildren. So off I went to search for the chart.
I decided to stitch each of them on 28ct Monaco as I wanted to add the names of each couple over 1 under the verse.
Finished size: 3.75″ x 4″
Stitch count: 53h x 56w
Fabric: 28ct over 2
Floss colors: I used a combination of threads as I did not have all of the called for ones.
- DMC 224
- DMC 223
- DMC 3721
- DMC 611 or Gentle Art Toasted Barley
- DMC 610 or Weeks Dye Works Havana
I actually ended up with two charts as one got lost in the mail (finally showed up a month later). The 2nd one was purchased as a kit that included chart, linen, heart button and beads.
Once I got the three stitched with the heart button and beads attached, I needed to decide on a frame. Because of the embellishments and the fact they needed to be shipped, I decided to frame them without glass. I also decided to try out the frames for The Rusty Roof Etsy shop that several people had recommended. I order one 6″x6″ frame first to see if I liked them. It arrived and I did so ordered three more for this piece and one for another larger piece. The fact that the frames were on sale and they offered free shipping was an added bonus. While the rabbet in these frames is not as I deep as I normally use, they worked fine for this project. An added bonus is they came with a thing piece of backing board already cut to the proper size.
This is the finished stitched piece framed and displayed on the wrought iron stand that will be mailed with the framed piece. The couples name is blurred as I don’t want them to accidently see it.
What a beautiful finish, Pat! And thank you for the link to the frames.