Luhu Stitches Little Winter Fling - December - Downloadable PDF

Luhu Stitches Little Winter Fling - December Embroidery Design

What is Being Made

Little Winter Fling is an intermediate-level embroidery design created by Cyndy Young of Luhu Stitches. This downloadable PDF pattern features a seasonal winter-themed embroidery project suitable for December crafting. The design is compact and manageable, making it an ideal project for embroiderers looking to create festive seasonal work.

Design Specifications

Stitch Count: 40 x 40 stitches

Recommended Fabric: 28-count Raw Cashel Linen, with accent fabric available from JoAnn Fabrics

Embroidery Techniques and Stitches Used

This design employs the backstitch as its primary embroidery technique. Backstitching is a fundamental embroidery stitch that creates clean, defined lines and is commonly used for outlines, lettering, and detailed work. The backstitch technique allows for precise control and creates crisp, professional-looking results, making it well-suited for intermediate-level stitchers.

Thread and Material Specifications

The Little Winter Fling design utilizes a carefully selected palette of specialty threads and materials:

• DMC 502 (Blue Green): Used for leaf backstitch work, providing earthy winter tones
• DMC B5200 (Snow White): Creates bright, crisp white elements throughout the design
• DMC 747 (Sky Blue Very Light): Optional substitute for silk lame accents, offering a lighter blue alternative
• DMC 818 (Pink): Adds warm color contrast to the winter palette
• Classic Colorworks Cupid Ribbon: Used for ribbon backstitch, introducing texture and dimension
• Rainbow Gallery Silk Lame Braid and SL18 Silk Lame: Specialty metallic and lustrous threads that add shimmer and elegance to the finished piece

Materials Required

Stitchers will need 28-count Raw Cashel Linen as the base fabric, along with the specified DMC embroidery floss colors, Classic Colorworks ribbon, and Rainbow Gallery specialty threads. An embroidery hoop or frame appropriate for the small 40 x 40 stitch count design and standard embroidery needles suitable for the chosen fabric count are also necessary for completion.

About This Pattern

This design is protected by copyright © luhustitches 2018 by Cyndy Young and is provided as a downloadable PDF format for personal stitching use. The pattern draws inspiration from seasonal themes, with the title referencing the winter season and the quote from Ecclesiastes 3:1 emphasizing the timeliness of the project for December crafting.