Faraway Cross Stitch Pattern
Faraway Cross Stitch Pattern
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The Faraway Cross Stitch Pattern has it all— an enchanted castle, a wee little dragon, and even an elf child, riding her magical steed through the sky. If this doesn't set your soul to dreaming, nothing will! Some well-chosen words of inspiration appear in the clouds below: "Far away there in the sun are my highest aspirations. I will look up and see their beauty, believe in them and follow where they lead."
The Faraway Cross Stitch Pattern is based on artwork by Jody Bergsma, who also called this piece "DreamKeeper". This piece measures 350 stitches wide by 425 stitches high. The cross stitch pattern spans 31 pages, and is printed double-sided, on unbound sheets in a clear plastic bag for protection. There is a color picture of the completed chart on the front page. The pattern itself is graphed in black and white symbols, and a table showing the DMC colors you'll need is included. This is a massive project that will provide you with many hours of enjoyment. It is not the best choice for beginners, but for the experienced stitcher, this will be an exciting challenge. Copyright - Heaven and Earth Designs, Inc.
How much fabric do I need?
To calculate the amount of fabric you will need for your project, divide the number of stitches by the stitch count of the fabric you wish to use. The higher the count of your fabric, the smaller your piece will be. Some examples appear below. Remember to leave several additional inches as a border on each side, to facilitate framing your project when it is finished.
| Fabric count | Approximate size of stitched area |
|---|---|
| 14-count | 25" × 30 ¼" |
| 18-count | 19 ½" × 23 ½" |
| 25-count | 14" × 17" |
How difficult is this pattern?
Here's some information to consider to help you decide if this pattern is within your comfort zone.
| Number of stitches | 350 × 425 |
|---|---|
| Number of colors | 89 |
| Number of pages | 31 |
| Backstitching | no |
| Half- or quarter-stitches | no |
| Specialty stitches | no |
| Specialty floss | yes |
| Beads | no |