Absolutely True (1893)
Absolutely True (1893)
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THIS IS A DIGITAL PATTERN NOT A FINISHED BLACKWORK PIECE
This illustration is from Absolutely True dated 1893
■ Sizing ■
Pattern size: 300 wide x 168 high
Following sizes are for: 14 count aida (stitching over 1) OR 28 count evenweave (stitching over 2)
Stitched area: 54.5cm x 30cm (21 ½ x 12 inches)
Fabric size suggested: 70cm x 46cm (28 x 18 inches)
(Fabric size includes allowance for mounting)
Floss estimation (assumption of 1 strand from 8m skein of 6 stranded floss): 52,288 stitches, 6.1 skeins black (DMC 310)
■ Pattern Content ■
Colour count: 1
Backstitching: YES
Double strand stitches: YES
Fractional/squashed stitches : NO
French/colonial knots: NO
Metallic floss: NO
Other speciality floss: NO
Blends: NO
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