Description
Framed design
The design is shown on 14 count Aida fabric, but you may also use evenweave or fabric with a different count.
Grid Size: 12″ x 16″ (170 x 220 stitches)
Design Area: 150×197 stitches
Techniques
Stitches required: Backstitch. Double thread for all the design except for the small font (single thread).
Colors
The listing includes one chart that can be applied for both white and black canvas, with some of the floss colors replaced. Less than a skein of each color is required. Suggested colors:
4 ELEMENTS OF MATTER
DMC-718 plum
DMC-3843 electric blue
DMC-703 chartreuse
DMC-3852 straw – vy dk
All these are available as Light Effect floss (see the project photo).
4 ELEMENTS OF MATTER ON BLACK CANVAS
As listed
ASCETIC BLACKWORK
DMC 310 for all colors on white canvas, or a light color on black canvas (e.g. white)
PRECIOUS METALS
Substitute the colors as follows:
718 with 898 coffee brown for bronze
703 with 301 mahogany for copper
3843 with 317 pewter gray for silver
3852 – as is
PRECIOUS METALS ON BLACK CANVAS
Substitute the colors as follows:
718 with 436 coffee brown for brass
703 with 301 mahogany for copper
3843 with 415 pearl gray for silver
3852 – as is
The pattern doesn’t have fractional stitches, but does have a couple of longer ones. It is best to place them under the other layers of a geometric shape.
- 64 Tetrahedron – stitch in blue, then in yellow, then in green, then in red.
- Metatron’s Cube – stitch in blue, then in yellow, then in green, then in red.
- Vector Equilibrium – stitch in yellow and green, then in blue and red.
- Tree of Life – it is recommended to place the circles over the connecting lines.
The other shapes may be stitched in any order.
Digital cross stitch / blackwork pattern
No physical items will be shipped. A PDF pattern will be emailed to you within 1 working day.
No fabric, floss, or other materials are included in the listing. The finished embroidery shown in the photos is for demonstration purposes only.
