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Closest DMC match for the fabric is 168 or 415.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Blue Flower","offers":[{"title":"PDF","offer_id":44553999155340,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Printed","offer_id":44553999188108,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/6649\/4604\/files\/SummerValentine-photo1cropped.jpg?v=1757436633"},{"product_id":"sunflower-biscornu","title":"Sunflower Biscornu","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis cheerful design celebrates one of my favorite summer flowers. (The birds in our garden appreciate them as well.) Finished as a biscornu, this is designed with all DMC threads to make it easy for stitchers to substitute threads and make adjustments. Sunflowers come in a range of colors so I hope you enjoy making this your own with your thread choices!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model is stitched on 32 count Silver Fox linen from Fiber On A Whim. (The closest DMC equivalent is 927.) Stitch count is 102 wide x 102 high (including a marking stitch for the center of each side).  Special thanks to Laurie Dyche for stitching the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThreads used:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDMC: 743, 745, 3346, 3347, 3348, 3854, 3856, 3857\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Blue Flower","offers":[{"title":"PDF","offer_id":44554005020812,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Printed","offer_id":44554005053580,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/6649\/4604\/files\/SunflowerBiscornu-photo2square.jpg?v=1757436670"},{"product_id":"tudor-hare","title":"Tudor Hare","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnother new entry in the Tudor Menagerie, the Hare is a symbol of spring and this one celebrates beautiful spring blooms and a soft seasonal palette\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model is stitched on 40 count \"Cocoa\" linen from Fiber On A Whim (closest DMC is 0007). Stitch count is 59 wide x 107 high. The model is trimmed with \"Old Cement\" velveteen and \"Vintage\" chenille, both from Lady Dot Creates\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Blue Flower","offers":[{"title":"Printed","offer_id":44554014523532,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"PDF","offer_id":44554014556300,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/6649\/4604\/files\/TudorHare-photo2.jpg?v=1757437038"},{"product_id":"tudor-hound","title":"Tudor Hound","description":"\u003cp\u003eContinuing the Tudor Menagerie series, the Tudor Hound is racing in to your stash! This design features a greyhound (beloved by Tudor monarchs) surrounded by an elaborate border of spring flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model is stitched on 40 count \"Cocoa\" linen from Fiber On A Whim (closest DMC is 0007). Stitch count is 107 wide x 59 high. The model is trimmed with \"Old Cement\" velveteen and \"Vintage\" chenille, both from Lady Dot Creates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThreads Used:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDMC - 422, 435, 469, 502, 524, 581, 732, 834, 898, 0018, 0021, 3064, 3345, 3823, 3827, 3865\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Blue Flower","offers":[{"title":"Printed","offer_id":44554014621836,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"PDF","offer_id":44554014654604,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/6649\/4604\/files\/TudorHound-photo2.jpg?v=1757437066"},{"product_id":"wildflowers","title":"Wildflowers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe inspiration for this piece came from a profusion of prairie wildflowers (although I've taken some poetic license with a few of them).  The text comes from a Canadian poet, Marjorie Pickthall, and her poem \"Daisy Time.\"  The model is stitched on 40 count \"Mallow\" linen from Zweigart.  Stitch count is 177 wide by 160 high.  The chart calls for all DMC threads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Blue Flower","offers":[{"title":"PDF","offer_id":44554016981132,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Printed","offer_id":44554017013900,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/6649\/4604\/files\/Wildflowers-photo1IGsmall.jpg?v=1757437151"},{"product_id":"trunk-town-spring-copy","title":"Trunk Town Summer","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNEW RELEASE - AVAILABLE ONLY IN SHOPS BEGINNING JUNE 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the summer season, the \"trunk town\" is hopping. 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Special thanks to Chris Canaday for stitching the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model is stitched on 32 count \"Cafe Au Lait\" linen from Fiber On A Whim.  This is a lightly mottled neutral backdrop for the strong design colors and the closest DMC equivalent is 0006 or 0007.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model is trimmed with \"Potato\" velveteen from Lady Dot Creates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-8894846253512268500qb m_-8894846253512268500rb\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-8894846253512268500qb m_-8894846253512268500rb\"\u003eThreads Used:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-8894846253512268500qb m_-8894846253512268500rb\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-8894846253512268500qb m_-8894846253512268500rb\"\u003eDMC - 0004, 0010, 0021, 154, 310, 436, 580, 597, 729, 780, 801, 816, 840(*), 936, 951, 3011, 3041, 3362, 3765, 3866\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-8894846253512268500qb m_-8894846253512268500rb\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-8894846253512268500qb m_-8894846253512268500rb\"\u003e(*) This thread is used for backstitching around the design and was chosen to blend with the fabric color. 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