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Wild rose spray

From Priscilla Publishing Co.’s Priscilla Juniors’ Cross Stitch Book, 1914.

Checked against the scan, stitch by stitch. How we check

Stitches28 × 38 · 388 stitches
SizeSmall
Finished size
  • 5.1 × 6.9 cm on 14-count Aida
  • 4.4 × 6.0 cm on 16-count Aida
  • 4.0 × 5.4 cm on 18-count Aida
  • 5.1 × 6.9 cm on 28-count linen, over two
ColoursOne colour, worked here in two shades
DMC 797 Royal Blue, 1 skein
DMC 783 Topaz Medium, 1 skein
TimeAbout 2.5 h
LevelBeginner
Form and styleMotif · Vintage · All motifs
SourcePriscilla, Priscilla Juniors’ Cross Stitch Book, 1914, page 2

Colourways

Our suggested colours. The original is printed in one colour, so for the old look, stitch it all in Turkey red. In two shades, the darker thread goes on the outside stitches.

ColourwayDMCNameStitchesSkeins
Royal blue and mustard797Royal Blue2981
783Topaz Medium901
Terracotta and sage3830Terra Cotta2981
3053Green Gray901
Forest and blush3362Pine Green Dark2981
3779Rosewood Ultra Very Light901
Turkey red, one shade321Red3881

Where it’s from

Priscilla Publishing Co., Priscilla Juniors’ Cross Stitch Book, 1914, page 2. See the scan.

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