Heart and Home Patchwork

Heart & Home Patchwork which is included in the book, A Heart Remembers is a reprint of the 5 charts that made up the Mystery Sampler. They can be stitched on one single piece or fabric (shown below) OR on 5 different pieces and stitched together.

Blackbird Designs Mystery Sampler.
Picture of completed sampler stitched by Vaida Balaseviciute from
http://blackbirddesigns-stitchers.blogspot.com/2010/08/mystery-sampler.html

1. "My Heart Blooms" stitched on 30 count Korty's Blend by R&R Reproductions, using Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count: 75 x 120.
2. "Rites of Spring" stitched on 30 count Irish Cream by R&R Reproductions, using Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count: 60 x 120.
3. "Blessings and Kind Wishes" stitched on 30 count Olde Town Blend by R&R Reproductions, using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works threads.
4. "My Day Complete" stitched on 30 count Iced Cappuccino by R&R Reproductions, using Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count: 60 x 120.
5. "Keepsakes of Spring" stitched on 30 count Old Mill Java by R&R Reproductions, using Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count: 75 x 120.

If you would like to stitch all 5 charts on one piece of linen, the book recommends 30 count Irish Cream from R&R Reproductions.

Overall measurement for the Hearth and Home Patchwork is (stitch count 349 x 120h)
30ct 23 ¼ x 8  plus 3” all around – cut fabric 32 x 16 ½
28ct 24 7/8 x 8 ⅝ plus 4” all around – cut fabric 33½ x 17

Fibers

  • GAST Mulberry (DMC 3857) – 2 skeins
  • GAST Gingersnap (DMC 400) – 2 skeins
  • GAST Flax (DMC 612 & 613) – 2 skeins
  • GAST Peacock (DMC 3768) – 2 skeins
  • GAST Shaker White (DMC  822) – 1 skein
  • WDW Basil  (DMC 3041 & 3051) – 1 skein
  • GAST Roasted Marshmallow (DMC 3865)
  • WDW Charcoal (DMC 844) – 2 skeins,
  • WDW Moss (DMC 469) – 3 skeins
  • WDW Olive (DMC 732) 2 skeins
  • CC Caterpillar - (DMC 801 & 3371)