Perhaps I should issue a warning: stitching an overshot weaving draft as a cross stitch design is highly addictive! After stitching two of these, I am ready to start another … there are just SO many colors to choose from! And the humbug is cute and easy to assemble.
Well, to be fully transparent, assembly is easy if you have good light, magnification if needed (I did), and a quiet time in which to work. But first, the chart:
Download the FREE chart … just click on the link, below.
I stitched these to be used a scissor fobs. Most of my stitching time is spent relaxing on the couch while watching movies or binge watching one series or another, so a fat fob is essential to prevent constant scissor loss amongst the cushions. But, they would be delightful in a basket or bowl with other “smalls” … I love this trend and hope it stays around for a long, long time.
This is the one I made first. Well, it was the first and the second. You see, I wasn’t happy with it and took it apart and put it back together. Now I am very happy with it.
After figuring out what to do (and not do) with that first one, I had to stitch another so that I could put it together on camera to make the video tutorial. I already had the pink/red skein (not visible in the photo, below) and the olive green, leftovers from when I stitched “Hearts Come Home at Christmas” and “Peace on Earth.” I needed a quieter blue than what I used in “Vintage Hearts #1” so I pulled out one that went with the muted leftover colors. The trio was stitched with numbers 8061, 5012, and 5020.
Once the stitching is done, you can watch the tutorial and put it all together. Or you could download the chart and watch the tutorial while you stitch. I’m happy to keep you company!
Now the question is, can you stop at just one? Let me know! I love to see pictures on Facebook. Be sure to tag me (Jean R Farish) or join the JFN SAL Facebook group and post it there.
By the way, the Weather Vane Horse, first published in 1982, is available once again as a PDF in my Etsy shop. I mention it here because dusting it off to re-publish it was the inspiration for this freebie chart. At the moment, it’s listed at a special anniversary price for my 40th year as a needlework designer and teacher … $4.40 … isn’t that corny?
So, if you decide to stitch the horse, use the heart design to audition your color choice(s). Doing the smaller design is a good way to be sure you’re going to love the big design. There are so many threads on the market now that just didn’t exist in 1982 … and we all know that more threads means more stitch happiness! Hmmm … I just may have to stitch the horse again, too!
Stitch Happy!
Jean