When I first saw the chart for A Dog’s Last Will and Testament by Heartstring Samplery, I knew I wanted to stitch it. It became part of my Nashville 2020 Market order.
The model was stitched on 40 count Cocoa from Weeks Dye Works, using 1 strand of floss over 2 threads. Since I knew that would be impossible for me to see, I ordered a piece of 16ct Parchment aida. However when I finished gridding the fabric, I realized it was actually closer to 14ct. Since I was going to finish it was a wall hanging, the 14ct would still work.
Stitch Count: 132 x 341
Design Size: 9 3/8 x 24 3/8
Rather than use the recommended floss, I chose to use Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe floss.
Gentle Art Floss/Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe
- Autumn Leaves/Crazy Pumpkin
- Harvest Basket/
- Maple Syrup/Mocha Truffles
- Onyx/Winter Coal
- Picnic Basket/Burnt Brown
- Sable/Weathered Barnwood
- Shaker White/Mocha Cream
- Tiger Lily/Rust Swirl
I started stitching this one mid-May but did not note the exact date.
And the finished piece which is waiting for the fabric to arrive so that I can finish it as a wall hanging.
I had found what I thought was the perfect fabric to use to make this into a bellpull – Timeless Treasures Mud Paw Print – so I order 2 yards from an online shop. Unfortunately, I just received a cancellation notice that it was not available. Every place I have found it, it is sold out. I am assuming it must have been a popular print for the many mask makers during the Covid 19 pandemic. Not sure what I am going to do now, wait or pick out something else.
And since I could not find bellpull hardware I really liked, I ordered some wooden dowels and end caps and my son stained them for me. A shoestring in the color I wanted completed the piece.
Pat, you are off to a good start on this one. Have a good week!