This scarecrow
has decided to resist its intended purpose of frightening away unwanted
birds, particularly crows, away from the crops. Instead, he prefers to
be sociable and longs for companionship as he whiles away what's left
of the fall season. Chart only.
Fabric: Stitched on 28 count Earth hand-dyed linen by Crossed Wing Collection.
Stitched 2 over 2.
Stitch Count: 163w X 197h
Design Area: 12”w X 14 ¼”h
Materials Summary:
A total of 25 Weeks Dye Works colors used in model. Design is stitched
almost entirely with Weeks Dye Works floss in full cross-stitches.
Quarter stitches only appear sparingly in the face of the scarecrow and
crow's beaks. One color of Wildflowers™ from the Caron Collection is
used for the grassy area below the pumpkins.
Button Pack from Just Another Button Company
2208.NS - Small Nose Carrot (1 each)
2277.S - Small Pumpkin Leaf (3 each)
2277.T - Tiny Pumpkin Leaf (2 each)
3358 - Blue Ken Buttons for eyes (2 each)
3414 - Yellow Ken Buttons for shirt (3 each)
Caron Collection
WF138 - Winter Wheat (1 skein)