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Will “Isabella’s Garden” cross stitch pattern look good on a black cloth? Is black cloth OK to use with it?
(Isabella’s Garden is a cross stitch pattern of a girl in gown blowing bubbles. It is from the Lavender and LAce collection and designed by Leavitt-Imblum if I am not mistaken)
It’s always ‘ok’ to use whatever color you’d like. = )
The bubbles & bright colors in the design will certainly stand out against a black or dark fabric. You might lose some of the detail from the outlining of her hair, etc with darker colors, but it should still be nice overall.
Having said that, my personal opinion would be to use a color in the blue family to represent the sky behind her – the hand-dyed fabrics that actually are blue & white would be wonderful I think. (www.silkweavers.com, www.picturethisplus.com, www.enchantedfabrics.com, www.sassysfabbys.com are all good sources for hand-dyeds. To look at some of the classic regular colors, try www.wichelt.com and www.zweigart.com)
Its a beautiful pattern – happy stitching!
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The Wedding, Cross Stitch Kit from Lavender and Lace … |
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Angel of Dreams, Cross Stitch Kit from Lavender and Lace This beautiful Angel in her ornate white gown scatters the golden beads of dreams into the deep blue sky. Design from Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum’s Lavender & Lace collection is stitched on 32ct Blue Spruce Belfast linen. Stitch count is 177w x 220h…. |
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Celtic Summer – Cross Stitch Pattern Stitched on 28 count Summer Khaki Cashel Linen with DMC floss, Needlepaint Thread (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2101, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2106), and Mill Hill Beads (00561, 02053, 03039-2, 03062, 03062, 62042). The stitch count is 157W x 238H…. |
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Lavender & Lace – Angel of Spring – Victorian Counted Cross Stitch Pattern (L&L 23) $6.99 Blues, pinks, and sparkling gold stars adorn her gown. Roses gather in the folds. She is the matching angel of the Angel of Summer……L&L 26 . Stitch count 230 x 270. Design area |
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Lavender and Lace Heavenly Gifts Cross Stitch Pattern Victorian Designs $5.48 Stitch Count 190 x 221. Design size 12″ x 13-3/4″. L&L 17… |
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Lavender & Lace – The Wedding – Victorian Counted Cross Stitch Pattern (L&L 19) This design includes bride, groom, and flower girl. It has a double printing with an easier way to do large areas. Also gives hair color changes and African-American color selections. Stitch count Design area |
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Lavender and Old Lace $9.9 Lavender and Old Lace |
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A Stitch in Time $5.99 When a damaged tapestry is discovered in a small-town church closet, needleworkers join to stitch together the clues which lead to a crafty crime. This third in a series–following Cruel World and Framed in Lace –includes a free cross-stitch pattern. |
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Sam Hawkins Cross Stitch Seasons $17.98 Sam Hawkins has used his considerable skill as a cross stitch designer and his love of the natural world to bring together a stunning collection of seasonal designs. Throughout the year there are many cross stitch occasions. Sam has taken these moments and created a seasonal collection of projects that stitchers of all skill levels will enjoy. Each of the four chapters has a sampler to show the beauty of the season and is packed with stunning designs, including a breakfast set in yellow and lavender for Spring, picnic napkins in strawberry red for Summer, cushions to celebrate the gold and orange of Autumn, festive designs in red and green for Winter. At the end of each seasonal chapter is a library of smaller designs that give stitchers a wonderful year-round resource for cards and keepsakes. |
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Cross Stitch Solid $22 Cross Stitch Solid |
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Cross Stitch Simple $22 Cross Stitch Simple |
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Cross Stitch Diamond Monogram $22 Cross Stitch Diamond Monogram |
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Cross Stitch Monogram $22 Cross Stitch Monogram |
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Cross Stitch Basic $22 Cross Stitch Basic |
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