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Folk Art Challah Cover by Sew Marie Studio

Contents:

  • Downloadable pattern suite including pattern charts formatted for screens and print, a beginning cross-stitch guide, and a guide to finishing the design as a challah cover
  • Precut Zweigart aida or linen fabric in ivory, white, navy, Blue Spruce (grey-blue) or marine/royal blue (see image for colors—not all fabric counts come in all colors)
  • 2 size 24 tapestry needles
  • 26 skeins of DMC floss: 34, 321, 326, 367 (4), 606 (4), 699 (4), 743, 798 (2), 801 (2), 820 (3), 3340, 3777 (2)
  • Optional: Kona quilting cotton backing fabric (25 x 21 in. or 23 x 19 in.)
  • Optional: 5-inch embroidery hoop
  • Optional: needle threader

Description

Flowers and fruits adorn a bright and festive counted cross stitch pattern. Hebrew text reads “Shabbat Shalom.” Stitch for yourself, as an heirloom, or as a gift, and use as a pillow, Challah cover, or frame on the wall. DMC floss colors and symbols provided in PDF pattern.

Design area measures 252 x 309 stitches. This bundle is for larger challah covers stitched on 14/28 ct or 16/32 ct Aida/linen with three strands of floss. To make a smaller cover, please reference the measurements below. We have a limited selection of 18 and 20 ct Aida in black and white.

  • 14 ct: 18 x 22 ” | 46 x 56 cm
  • 16 ct: 16 x 19″ | 40 x 49 cm
  • 18 ct: 14 x 17″ | 36 x 44 cm
  • 20 ct: 13 x 16″ | 32 x 39 cm

Stitches up very nicely on linen for nice drape. Sample item in photo stitched on 32-count linen with 3 strands of floss.

Pattern/instruction files included:

  • Pattern overview in black and with symbols, formatted for printing
  • Pattern overview in color, formatted for printing
  • Pattern overview with zoom, formatted for screens
  • Getting started with cross stitch 3-page guide
  • Guide for finishing your challah cover