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Blessed be lettering cross stitch pattern

89 × 29 stitches 2 colors 6.4 × 2.1 in on 14-count

Version 1 of 4: Serif, leaf garland frame, dark green and green See all 4

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A PDF for 14-count on US Letter paper: overview, symbol charts and thread list. Change the count or paper

You will need

Fabric
14-count Aida, cut 13 × 9 in (the design is 6.4 × 2.1 in; 14-count has 14 squares to the inch)
Needle
Tapestry, size 24
Thread
2 DMC colors, 2 strands at a time (DMC is the thread maker whose color numbers charts use)

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Count is the number of squares per inch. Higher count makes the same design smaller; the stitches and thread colors stay the same. Sizes shown are the stitched area; allow extra fabric for finishing.
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About this pattern

“Blessed be” charted for counted cross stitch in four versions: serif and bold lettering, each in a closed frame. Full crosses only, no backstitch.

89 stitches wide by 29 high: 878 full cross stitches in 2 DMC colors (Hunter Green 3346, Ultra Dark Pistachio Green 890).

Finished size by fabric count
FabricInchesCentimeters
11-count Aida8.1 × 2.620.6 × 6.7
14-count Aida, or 28-count over two6.4 × 2.116.1 × 5.3
16-count Aida, or 32-count over two5.6 × 1.814.1 × 4.6
18-count Aida4.9 × 1.612.6 × 4.1
22-count Hardanger4.0 × 1.310.3 × 3.3

Sizes are the stitched area. Add about 3 inches (7.5 cm) on every side when you cut your fabric.

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SymbolThreadStitchesBuy
XDMC 3346 Hunter Green484Find it
●DMC 890 Ultra Dark Pistachio Green394Find it

Suggested DMC colors. Screen colors are approximate. Previews show the exact chart.

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Count is the number of squares to the inch: 14-count fabric has 14, and a higher count makes the same design smaller. DMC is the thread maker whose color numbers most charts use.