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Wildflowers of Crete Set (6)
These are the same designs as used for the coaster kits when they are stitched on 14 count Aida, resulting in a design size of 3¼” x 3¼” (8 x 8 cm).
The pattern packs include sizing information for using 14, 16 and 18 count fabric so that you can use the designs for various other items such as cards, cushion or tablecloth decoration, clothing etc.
The designs, with 5 to 11 colours, contain whole stitches, fractional stitches, back stitch & French Knots.
Aristolochia Cretica Cretan Birthwort Dutchman's Pipe
Design uses 8 colours.
Aristolochia Cretica is endemic to Crete, growing mainly in the east of the island. It is a climbing plant, its stem growing up to 60 cm. tall . The u-shaped, tubular flowers are maroon and covered inside with white hairs.
Cistus Salviifolius Sage-Leaved Cistus
Design uses 7 colours.
This is a small shrub which has white flowers of 4 to 5 cm. diameter. The leaves are hairy on the under side, similar to those of common sage, which give it its common name.
It is a member of the rockrose family and flowers from March until May.
Cynoglossum Creticum Blue Hound’s Tongue
Design uses 5 colours.
Growing to about 30 cm. tall this plant flowers from March to June. The stem is covered with short, soft hairs and the leaves are also very hairy. The flower buds are purple but open into blue flowers with dark blue veins.
Malcolmia Flexuosa Sea Stock
Design uses 8 colours.
Flowering between March and May, this plant has pale pink, purply-pink or lilac flowers which lighten towards the centre. It is a small, annual plant and is found near the sea on sandy shores, cliffs or even in old walls.
Ranunculus Asiaticus Turban Buttercup
Design uses 11 colours.
This plant of the buttercup family grows from 10 to 40 cm in height with up to 5 flowers on one stem. It flowers between March and May. The anemone-like flowers, 2 to 8 cm. in diameter are usually white, very pale pink or yellow. Plants with pink flowers are found occasionally but those with red flowers very rarely.
The Minoans used this flower as a pattern for decorating frescoes, paintings and pottery.
Tragopogon Sinuatus Avé-Lall Goat’s Beard.
Design uses 8 colours.
The pink or purple flowers of this plant appear in March and April. The plant normally grows to 50 cm. tall but can grow up to twice that height.
The Greek philosopher, Theophrastus named the plant Goat’s Beard probably due to the appearance of the fruiting flower head.
It is also known as Salsify and is often cultivated for its sweet, edible tap root.
P411D Wildflowers of Crete - Set of 6 patterns
All designs © 2005/6 Margaret Gibson
Margaret Gibson, Tsivaras 5, Kalyves, Hania, 73003, Crete, Greece.
http://www.cross-stitch.creteforyou.com
P411D Wildflowers of Crete - Set of 6 patterns
All pattern packs contain:
Chart with black and white symbols with design sizes for 14, 16 & 18 count fabric
Alphabet chart
Colour picture of finished design
Full instructions
Blank thread organiser
Please note: The cost of patterns
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