In The Arms of An Angel

This long awaited design is an angel with an infant in her arms, the image of nurturing comfort and deepest inner peace. Her gown, with hidden roses, is a collection of vivid brocades providing the stitcher with smaller areas of intricate challenge.

Fabric
32 count Willow Green Belfast Linen (2 over 2) #3609/346/55 from Zweigart

Stitch count
124 x 220

Design area
7 3/4" x 13 3/4"

Frame
Frame no. 601 from Larson-Juhl

DMC floss
221, 321, 341, 434, 436, 469, 470, 471, 597, 598, 745, 746, 747, 780, 781, 783, 791, 792, 793, 801, 815, 936, 950, 958, 959, 964, 991, 3032, 3033, 3064, 3348, 3371, 3722, 3747, 3770, 
3772, 3773, 3782, 3807, 3809, 3810, 3811, 3812, 3820, 3822, B5200 and ecru
Specialty Items
Mill Hill Beads from Wichelt Imports
40479 (140), 40557 (321) and 42017 (157)
Braid from Kreinik Manufacturing
150V #4 braid and 002HL #4 braid (3)