Star flower
From Butterick Publishing Co.’s Smocking, Fancy Stitches, and Cross Stitch and Darned Net Designs, 1895.
Checked against the scan, stitch by stitch. How we check
| Stitches | 33 × 33 · 244 stitches |
|---|---|
| Size | Small |
| Finished size |
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| Colours | One colour DMC 797 Royal Blue, 1 skein |
| Time | About 1.5 h |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Form and style | Motif · Vintage · All motifs |
| Source | Butterick, Smocking, Fancy Stitches, and Cross Stitch and Darned Net Designs, 1895, page 34, fig. 12 |
Colourways
Our suggested colours. The original is printed in one colour, so for the old look, stitch it all in Turkey red. In two shades, the darker thread goes on the outside stitches.
| Colourway | DMC | Name | Stitches | Skeins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal blue and mustard | 797 | Royal Blue | 244 | 1 |
| Terracotta and sage | 3830 | Terra Cotta | 244 | 1 |
| Forest and blush | 3362 | Pine Green Dark | 244 | 1 |
| Turkey red, one shade | 321 | Red | 244 | 1 |
Where it’s from
Butterick Publishing Co., Smocking, Fancy Stitches, and Cross Stitch and Darned Net Designs, 1895, page 34, fig. 12. See the scan.
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