Wild Garden Limited Edition by Blackbird Designs

Wild Garden was a limited edition  kit packed in a small cellophane bag which is tucked into a 3.5" x 5" x 1.75" silver-color metal box.  The kit (2012) is no longer in production. The kit contained 30-count tan linen, floss, vintage Czech glass bead, and the pattern.  You can read more about this piece on the BBD Blog Post Bits and Pieces. NOTE: This design is included in the new book, A Heart Remembers released at the 2022 Nashville Market.

Wild Garden by Blackbird Designs.

Design Size: 90w x 90h

Recommended Fabric: 30ct Sheeps Straw by R & R Reproductions

14/28ct - 6 3/8 x 6 3/8 plus 4 inches all sides = 14 3/8 x 14 3/8
16/32ct - 5 5/8 x 5 5/8 plus 4 inches all sides = 13 5/8 x 13 5/8
18/36ct - 5 x 5 plus 4 inches all sides = 13 x 13

Recommended Floss: Gentle Art

  • Antique Rose
  • Avocado
  • Brandy
  • Heirloom Gold
  • Old Red Paint
  • Otter Creek
  • Picnic Basket

Specialty Stitches: Eyelet Stitch and over 1, Also calls for a vintage Czech glass bead.

Wild Flower Guide by Blackbird Designs.

The chart which has been renamed, Wild Flower Guide, is included in the new book, A Heart Remembers. While the stitch count remains the same, the fabric and floss colors have been updated.

Recommended Fabric: 30ct Barb's Blend by R & R Reproductions

Recommended Floss:

  • GA Adobe (DMC 3771)
  • GA Antique Rose (DMC 758)
  • GA Country Redwood (DMC 3830)
  • GA Endive (DMC 611)
  • WDW Lily Pad (DMC 3011)
  • GA Picnic Basket (DMC 801)
  • CC Ye Olde Gold (DMC 3045)

Specialty Stitches: Algerian Eyelet Stitch and over 1. Date is stitched over 1.