Never Far Apart by Blackbird Designs

Never Far Apart was released as a limited edition tin from Blackbird Designs and included everything needed to make this adorable 4 x 8 mini-stocking celebrating friendship. It is stitched on 32ct hand-dyed linen with  The sampler design features two houses connected with a friendship pathway. This is a complete LIMITED EDITION kit which includes the chart, linen, stocking lining fabric and hand-dyed flosses. Comes packed in a little round tin.

Never Far Apart by Blackbird Designs.

Stitch Count: 57w x119h

Recommended Fabric: 32ct Just Between Friends by R & R Reproductions

14/28ct - 4 1/8 x 8 1/2 plus 2 inches all sides = 8 1/8 x 12 1/2
16/32ct - 3 5/8 x 7 1/2 plus 2 inches all sides = 7 5/8 x 11 1/2
18/32ct -  3 1/8 x 6 5/8 plus 2 inches all sides = 7 1/8 x 10 5/8

Recommended Floss: Gentle Arts Sampler Threads

  • Chives
  • Old Brick
  • Woodrose
  • Endive
  • Apple Cider
  • Brandy
  • Raspberry Parfait

PATTERN CORRECTION: The symbols for Raspberry Parfait and Apple Cider were transposed. You can tell from the picture above the roof and baskets are done with the Apple Cider....not Raspberry Parfait.

Specialty Stitches: Four sided stitch

Never Far Apart Stocking.
Never Far Apart finished as a stocking. Stitched by Martha Deitz

Never Far Apart as sampler pillow.

Never Far Apart finished as a sampler pillow Stitched by Stacy Hendon Diokno‎