Chart: Little stitches of yesteryear…, Cross Stitch Creation

Discover all the charm of old ladies' works with this elegant cross-stitch creation inspired by old embroidery albums and sewing accessories of yesteryear. Between old thread cards, vintage needle cases, delicate retro motifs, and a revisited collection cover, this composition poetically pays tribute to the treasures carefully preserved by needlework enthusiasts.

The soft harmonies of denim blue, powder pink, antique beige, and delicate red bring a lot of character and authenticity to the whole. Every detail evokes old haberdasheries, sewing boxes filled with small treasures, and pattern albums lovingly browsed through generations.

Subtle color gradients, combined with half stitches, backstitches, and delicate French knots, give relief and finesse to the embroidered accessories. This refined creation blends retro elegance and a couture spirit in a soft and timeless atmosphere that will appeal to lovers of antique embroidery and vintage objects.

This nostalgic embroidery will naturally find its place in a creative workshop, a sewing library, or an interior with romantic and authentic charm.

The model was embroidered on 12-thread/cm blue-jean linen fabric.
To be embroidered on 11-thread/cm linen fabric, 5.5 or 7 stitches/cm Aida fabric, or even on gauze for a more delicate result. To preserve all the brightness of the colors and the antique spirit of the model, choose denim, grayish blue, or slightly dark-colored fabric.

The charts are printed with symbols and color (Ref: DMC) on 6 pages.

Design size: 110 stitches wide × 120 stitches high; if you embroider on 11-thread/cm linen, over 2 warp and 2 weft threads, or on 5.5 stitches/cm Aida, your embroidery will measure approximately 20 × 21.8 cm.