Stitch and finish this beautiful Pincushion Heart for your own use, or as a gift from the heart for your special stitching friend! When sewn and stuffed, this elegant Victorian design is transformed into a delightful heart-shaped Antique Pincushion. The outside whitework border consists of Smyrna Crosses and Algerian Eyes. Then the inner Queen Stitch Roses are stitched along with the green vines. Finally, in the center, you’ll find a wee Hardanger Heart with a few simple Dove’s Eyes.

The Rose and hardanger motifs are taken from the “Close at Heart” Sampler. Choose one or use your own colours to suit yourself. Used as a pincushion, hanging ornament or wedding favor, you’ll be sure to win someone’s heart with this elegant token. - Thea

Design Area: 50h x 50w (3.6” high x 3.6” wide)
Model: 28ct Antique White Cashel Linen (Cut fabric: 8" high x 8" wide)

Suggested Materials:

DMC #8 Perle Cotton (thick twist) - white
DMC #12 Perle Cotton (thin twist) - white
Kreinik Mori #4206 - green dk
Kreinik Mori #4204 - green med
Kreinik Mori #1205 - antique rose dk (Mori #6126 antique mauve dk)
Kreinik Mori #0115 - antique rose med (Mori #6124 antique mauve med)
Kreinik Mori #0602 - antique rose lt (Mori #6123 antique mauve lt)
Kreinik Mori #8000 - white
SJ Designs 2mm pearl beads white
Access Rose Quartz Hearts (Cape Amethyst Hearts)
#24 tapestry needle
#10 short beading needle

Stitches Used:

Cross Stitch
Back Stitch
Smyrna Cross Stitch
Algerian Eyelets
Queen Stitch
Diagonal Queen Stitch
Blanket Stitch
Woven Bars with Dove's Eyes
Beadwork

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