Model: 40 ct Light Hazelnut by XJude Designs (suggested alternate Espresso by R&R Reproductions)

   Floss:  Soie D’Alger 100/3 silks    Stitch Count:  239 w x 258 h    Design Size:  11.95 in w x 12.9 in h

Conversion to DMC and 100/3 silks provided

Original Size: approximately 16 ¾ wide x 17 inches high on 28 count linen with silk threads

Stitches used: The entire exterior border is done over one thread. The interior cartouche is over two threads

with some flowers over one thread and some over two threads. The verse, name and year is over one thread.

Satin stitch and cross stitch are used for the flower to the left of the word Extract. A mirroring flower to the right was

 never stitched and so a blank space remains. One can choose to not stitch the large flower to keep it balanced.

The yellow bow and ribbon at the top is done in satin stitch and outlined in straight stitch.