I stitched my model on 40 count linen- 1 over 2.   And along with some basic cross stitches- you’ll find quite a bit of back stitching- which in all honesty- you can use straight stitching too.  Do what’s comfortable for you and have some fun.   While charting the back stitching- my program just didn’t want to draw smooth lines- so you’ll want to use them as “guidelines” to stitch the vines and letters and squiggles..  I don’t think it necessary to stich every single squiggle- so enjoy a little creative freedom on this.  Personally- I drew mine out with a light hand and a pencil- on my piece- when I was ready to stitch and it worked out great..  Again- all up to you and your comfort zone…  

One more note, as you get to the color chart/key, I highly suggest my favorite colors- shown- in the Gentle Arts and Classic Colorworks Threads!!!  I charted the design using DMC, and then marked down my Overdyed Thread choices next to the DMC colors.  By all means- this is all yours and you, so have some fun with colors!!!

Finishing for this chart is entirely up to you…  

Please note!!!  I don’t wish for anyone to “adapt” this cross stitch pattern into any other pattern on their own, as it is my design and I will be releasing future patterns using this, including a punch needle design and possible a hooked rug pattern.  If you’ve any questions regarding this- please do let me know….  And please respect my copyrights.

Last thing, before you get stitching- is that if you’d like to order linens, threads, just send me an email, visit me online, and/or find me on Facebook!!! I sell and carry almost all supplies used for each pattern I make…

And again- if you ever have any questions- please just get in touch with me!!!
Thanks So Much & Happy Stitching!!!
Blessings
Niki