Let's stitch together again!
Today we're publishing a brand new stitch guide for one of our favorite canvases and we couldn't be more excited about it! Introducing the House in the Woods Stitch Along featuring a design by Thorn Alexander.
As the weather turns cooler, this is the perfect opportunity to curl up with some stitching, relax and enjoy some time for yourself. Make yourself a cup of tea and get cozy this Autumn.
This project was stitched by staff member Brigid Moore who we all know and love. She did the most beautiful job selecting fun fibers and unique stitches. You’ll even have the opportunity to practice our ever popular Stitch of the Season from this past spring (The Ray Stitch) on this canvas. Our Stitch Along Kits always sell out, so order today to ensure you’re included in our first shipment.
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Fiber List:
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Fiber List:
| DMC #3 Perle Cotton | #311- Medium Navy | 1 Skein |
| Planet Earth Pepper Pot | #067- Praline | 1 Skein |
| Planet Earth Pepper Pot | #167- Stillwater | 1 Skein |
| Planet Earth Pepper Pot | #206- Asparagus | 1 Skein |
| Planet Earth Pepper Pot | #211- Squash | 1 Skein |
| Planet Earth Pepper Pot | #220- Grits | 1 Skein |
| Silk Lamé Braid | #SL02 | 1 Card |
| Silk Lamé Braid | #SL215 | 1 Card |
| Neon Rays Plus | #NP100 | 1 Card |
| Straw Silk |
#410- Ante Up or #480- Mary Jane |
1 Card |
Instructions:
We suggest working the project in the order that the stitch guide is written.
| Sky: | ||
| Skip Tent Stitch | Silk Lame #SL215 | 1 Strand |
| Stars: | ||
| Cross Stitch 1 over 1 | Silk Lame #SL02 | 1 Strand |
| Moon: | ||
| Rhodes Circle Over 7 | Neon Rays Plus #NP100 | 1 Strand |
When doing a Rhodes Stitch, you will be layering stitches. Pay careful attention to the numbering. They add a great 3-D effect to the canvas.
| Grass: | ||
| Ray Stitch |
Straw Silk #410- Ante Up or #480- Mary Jane |
1 Strand |
Ray Stitch is one of our favorites… so much so that we featured it as our Spring Stitch of the Season. You can learn even more about it by clicking here to read our blog post.
| Path: | ||
| Alternating Continental Stitch | Pepper Pot #067, #211 | 1 Strand |
| Tent Stitch | Neon Rays Plus #NP100 | 1 Strand |
The outer edge of the path should be stitched in Tent Stitch using 1 strand of Neon Rays Plus #NP100.
The inner portion of the path should be stitched in Alternating Continental Stitch using both colors listed above. You will want the pattern to line up across the areas of shading. Use NP100 for the gold outlining the path.
| Mountains: | ||
| Diagonal Mosaic Stitch: | Pepper Pot Silk #167 | 1 Strand |
| Tree Trunks: | ||
| Tent Stitch | Pepper Pot #206 | 1 Strand |
| Tree Foliage | ||
| Alternating French Knots and Basketweave | Pepper Pot #206 | 1 Strand |
| Tent Stitch | Pepper Pot #206 | 1 Strand |
Stitch the trees on the left in Alternating French Knots and Basketweave using 1 strand of Pepper Pot Silk #206.
Stitch the trees on the right in Tent Stitch with one strand of Pepper Pot #206.
Tree Foliage
The House:
Tree Foliage
The House:
| Facade: | ||
| Tent Stitch | Pepper Pot #220 | 1 Strand |
| Roof: | ||
| Vertical Single Brick Stitch | Pepper Pot #211 | 1 Strand |
There are so many different brick variations. If you enjoyed doing this stitch, check out the Vault to see many other versions.
(See above for diagram).
| Top Row of Gold on House | ||
| Horizontal Slanted Gobelin 2 over 1 | Neon Rays Plus #NP100 | 1 Strand |
| Front Steps | ||
| Satin Stitch | Neon Rays Plus #NP100 | 1 Strand |
Slant your Satin Stitch from lower left to upper right and keep the diagonal consistent.
| Windows | ||
| Cashmere Stitch- Vertical | Pepper Pot #211 | 1 Strand |
| Reverse Cashmere Stitch- Vertical | Pepper Pot #211 | 1 Strand |
Stitch the Left window in Reverse Cashmere and the Right Window in Cashmere
| Top Window and Door: | ||
| Tent Stitch | DMC #3 Perle #311 | 1 Strand |
| Pepper Pot #167 | 1 Strand |
Follow the colors painted on the canvas.
| Ivy on House: | ||
| Cross Stitch 1 over 1 | Pepper Pot #206 | 1 Strand |
This stitch is simple but a wonderful way to add texture to a tiny area so that it doesnt get lost in other stitches.
(See above for diagram).
As always, if there’s a stitch in here that you’re not comfortable with or isn’t a personal favorite, feel free to change it up! If you decide that decorative stitches aren’t for you, all the threads in your kit can be used to Basketweave the project.
Happy Fall and Happy Stitching!