Bittersweet Bounty Counted Cross Stitch Pattern by The Blue Flower

Bittersweet Bounty Counted Cross Stitch Pattern by The Blue Flower

The Blue Flower
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Description

Celebrate the rich transition into autumn with Bittersweet Bounty from The Blue Flower. This charming vertical design features native bittersweet vines winding their way up the piece, accompanied by a handful of delightful avian friends stopping to enjoy the berries.

Note: This is a physical printed cross-stitch chart/pattern only. Fabric, floss, and finishing trims are not included.

Pattern Specifications

  • Stitch Count: 66 stitches wide x 174 stitches high

  • Design Size: Approximately 3.3 inches x 8.7 inches when stitched on 40-count fabric (over two threads)

  • Recommended Fabric: 40-count "Mirkwood" Linen (a lightly purple-gray linen with soft mottling; closest DMC solid equivalent is 452)

Thread Requirements

The design uses a rich mix of DMC, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks:

  • DMC: Blanc, 04 (Dark Tin Gray), 413 (Dark Pewter Gray), 680 (Dark Old Gold Yellow), 738 (Very Light Tan), 801 (Dark Coffee Brown), 977 (Light Golden Brown), 3371 (Black Brown), 3776 (Light Mahogany Red), 3860 (Cocoa Brown)

  • Weeks Dye Works: Peach, Dove, Dolphin

  • Classic Colorworks: Just Rust, Pea Pod, Pine Needles

Finishing Details (Model Inspiration)

If you'd like to finish your piece similarly to the designer's model:

  • Trim: "Olive" chenille by Lady Dot Creates

  • Backing: "Brownies" velveteen by Lady Dot Creates