Heart in Bloom Sewing Tray was first released as a class project at the Shepherd’s Bush 2010 retreat in Utah. It was later included in the book, A Stitcher’s Journey. Both are Out of Print.
Heart in Bloom Sewing Tray
Stitch Count: 78w x 78h – The finished design size on 28ct over 2 is 5 5/8 x 5 5/8
Recommended Floss: Silk Floss by The Thread Gatherer. I was not willing to spend the money on ordering the floss so I used what I had in my stash. My changes are includes after the forward slash.
- Bark and Branches (DMC 3787)/VMSS Regal Brown
- Crimson Wood (DMC 3857)/DMC 3857
- Worn Brick Path (DMC 355)/VMSS Hearthside Stitching
- Tuscan Olive (DMC 3011)/DMC 3011
- Olive Branch (DMC 3012)/DMC 3012
- Ethiopian Rocks (DMC 644)/VMSS Sewing Notions
- Concrete Meadow ((DMC 3752)/DMC 3752
- Toffee Crunch (DMC 945)/VMSS The Dressmaker
- Pond Scum (DMC 734)/VMSS Vintage Quaker
- Hidden Canyon (DMC 452)/VMSS Mocha Tan
Recommended Fabric: 30ct Espresso by R & R Reproductions. I chose to stitch mine on 28ct Cream Monaco 2 over 2 except for the initials which are stitched over 1. That part was difficult because of my poor eyesight.
Hearts in Bloom Stitched piece
Started Stitching: March 6, 2019
Finished Stitching: April 12, 2019
