This pattern was stitched with 1 thread over 2, on my Dirty Grunge Green- coffee stained 36 count linen.  Just gorgeous!!! You can of course choose any linen you wish, however, keep in mind, that if you use a smaller or a larger count of linen, the finished size will change.  I also extra dyed this linen to give it an aged appearance, before and then once done with the total project.  Again, this too is a preference of choice.

Basic cross stitch x’s are used throughout this entire piece, as well as some back stitching, as noted on the chart.  One more note, as you get to the color chart/key, please note that I stitched this piece strictly with Gentle Arts Threads!!!  I charted the design using DMC, and then marked down my Overdyed Thread choices next to the DMC colors.  By all means- this is all yours and you, so have some fun with colors!!!

I’ve given calculations for various counts of linen- on the back cover of this pattern- showing you the finished sizes bases on counts.   Add 3 inches onto those numbers- to give yourself a 3” border around the stitched pattern- or use your own preference. 

Now- I did a very very simple finish for this- just like I did for my pumpkin faces candle mat pattern- and I’m including those same basic directions here for you- to finish this one as well..  It’s easy peasy- and ever so fun!!!