Our cover models were worked on several evenweave

surfaces, including Anne Cloth afghan fabric, Aida, and

Brittney fabrics from Zweigart~. Prefinished items used

were Carolina Cross Stitch table linens, a mug and towels

from Crafter s Pride, Anne Brinkley porcelain boxes, a

Janlynn bib, and a Creative Charms necklace from Pat and

Pare. Creative Beginnings charms and JHB removable

buttons were added to some projects.

The Anchor, Coats, and DMC embroidery floss colors are

specified by number in the Color Keys. Each company has

its own color range, so these suggestions are not perfect

color matches; alter them as desired.

Generic color names are given for each floss color in a

design. For example, if there is only one green it will be so

named, but if there are three greens, they will be labelled

it (light), med (medium), and dk (dark).

Size 24 or 26 blunt-pointed tapestry needles are suitable for

these fabrics. If you like to use a hoop, choose a small

plastic or wood one with a screw-type tension adjuster.