The Witching Hour Cross Stitch Pattern

Does this picture remind you of a very special kitty in your life? One that is always there for you, no matter what? One who is always sitting on the books you are trying to read, or batting out the candle flame, but you wouldn't have it any other way? Yep, we know exactly how you feel. Because, let's face it... a house without cats, books, and candles, isn't much of a home, now is it?

The Witching Hour Cross Stitch Pattern is based on artwork by Lisa Parker. The design measures 400 stitches wide by 574 stitches high. The cross stitch pattern spans 50 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	28 ½" × 41"
18-count	22 ¼" × 31"
25-count	16" × 22"

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	400 × 574
Number of colors	86
Number of pages	50
Backstitching	no
Half- or quarter-stitches	no
Specialty stitches	no
Specialty floss	no
Beads	no