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Cotton.  Stitch count is 156 wide x 87 high.  The model is finished with \"Algae\" \"Brickhouse\" and \"Sea Glass\" chenille, all from Lady Dot Creates.  This model is stitched with DMC floss.","brand":"The Blue Flower","offers":[{"title":"PDF Download - Holiday Card 2020","offer_id":41078332817548,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Printed Chart - Holiday Card 2020","offer_id":41078332784780,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/6649\/4604\/products\/HC2020-Photo1IGsmall.jpg?v=1667345814"},{"product_id":"holiday-card-2023-merry-meerkats","title":"Holiday Card 2023 - Merry Meerkats","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are the Merry Meerkats, and they were inspired by my visit to the Calgary Zoo this year.  Since they're used to a warm climate they're all bundled up for winter weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe model is stitched on 40 count \"Oyster Shell\" linen from Fox \u0026amp; Rabbit (closest DMC is 452).  Stitch count is 84 wide x 45 high.  The model is trimmed with \"Berry Crush\" velveteen and \"Chianti\" chenille, both from Lady Dot Creates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Blue Flower","offers":[{"title":"PDF Download - Holiday Card 2023","offer_id":41846123954316,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Printed Chart - Holiday Card 2023","offer_id":41846123921548,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/6649\/4604\/files\/HC2023-photo1crop_7af47b57-ffff-44d5-8ddc-adfa30603e34.jpg?v=1757368390"},{"product_id":"holiday-card-2024","title":"Holiday Card 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eDid you know that a group of cardinals is called a \"radiance?\" This year the holiday card features radiant cardinals enjoying a gingerbread bird house! 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