Many of you know that my husband has been very involved with two Civil War Organizations. First, he was the Executive Director of Virginia’s Civil War Centennial Celebration and after that job ended, he went on to be the first Director of the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park.
When I first saw the chart, Seeds of Freedom by Silver Creek Samplers, I knew I wanted to stitch it for him. The recommended fabric was 32 ct. Golden Harvest Lugana from Silkweavers. I tried to order it but it was delayed for such a long period of time, I finally cancelled the order. I chose instead 16ct Chocolate Milk Aida from Hand Dyed Fabrics by Stephanie.
I am using the recommended floss which is a mixture of Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts Sampler Threads.
- WDW Crimson #3860 (2 skeins)
- WDW Citronella #2210
- WDW Seaweed #2159
- WDW Graphite #1154
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WDW Pebble #1151
- WDW Michael’s Navy #1309
- WDW Grape Vine #1273
- WDW Chestnut #1269
- WDW Cocoa #1233
- GAST Honeydew
- GAST Onyx
- GAST Grasshopper
- GAST Chives
- GAST Banker’s Grey (2 skeins)
- GAST Wheat Fields
- GAST Portabella
- GAST Baked Clay
The Stitch count is 94 x 242.
Progress March 11, 2015
Seeds of Freedom by Blackbird Designs
Not even half way finished and already ran out of WDW Crimson so need to order more. I will make note of any that you need more than one of as I go along.
I had to move the QSnaps this morning so decided it was a good time to take a pix of my progress. The empty space needs Crimson to stitch so that will have to wait.
Seeds of Freedom by Silver Creek Samplers
Finished Stitching April 13, 2015
Seeds of Freedom by Silver Creek Samplers
And here it is framed.
Seeds of Freedom framed.