The
"Santa's Village" series is a 12 part series, with one pattern
being released each month starting in November 2012. All of the
designs have a suggested fabric of 32 count Lambswool Linen, and
all measure the same size with a stitch count of 72w by 88h.
This makes them about 4 1/2" x 5 1/2" on the 32 count fabric
or 5.14" x 6.29" on 14 or 28ct.
Each of the designs are perfect to stitch alone, but they are
really special when stitched together. If you decide to
stitch the entire village in the way that it is shown, it
will have a stitch count of 288w x 268h, which makes it about 18" x
16 3/4" on 32ct or 20.57" x 19.14" on 14ct or 28ct, so you will
need a fat 1/2 piece of fabric. Horizonatally, the designs
flow one into the next without skipping any stitches.
Vertically, in between the rows, you skip two
stitches.
Another special part of the designs is that each will use one
button from Just Another Button Company. Using the button
though is completely optional, and so it is not included with the
pattern. If you like the button you can purchase it to add
on, and if not, then just stitch the chart as directed without the
button. Keep in mind that the buttons were chosen to fit with
the 32 count fabric, so if you choose a different fabric count they
may not fit the design as well. This size will be suitable
for the 14ct or 28ct fabrics as well. The button JB9660 is
available and located in related products
below.
To make it easier to
plan out how you may want to stitch your village, here is a list of
the pattern names in the order that they will be
released.
Santa's
House
Poinsettia
Place
North Pole Post
Office
Mrs. Claus'
Cookie Shop
Santa's Stocking
Store
Reindeer
Stables
Christmas Tree
Farm
Candy Cane
Cottage
Santa's
Sleighworks
Gingerbread
Emporium
Elves'
Workshop
Hot Cocoa
Cafe
Threads used in this design are: The Gentle Art Sampler Threads (Toffee and Shutter Green) and DMC threads (321, 433, 469, 470, 727, 743, 3371 and White.)
The button used in the design is #JB1113.T Tiny Frank's Cardinal.
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