I Thee Wed

This Victorian bride is dressed in a cream white gown edged with lace and beads. She is surrounded by a garland of flowers. This design includes African American skin colors.

Fabric
Stitched on 32 count Evergreen or Barnwood Linen (2 over 2) from Wichelt.

Stitch count
170 x 245

Design area
10 5/8" x 15 1/3"

Frame
Frame No. 500CS and liner No. X2130 from Larson-Juhl

DMC floss
356, 437, 610, 611, 612, 613, 712, 738, 739, 754, 758, 801, 898, 930, 931, 932, 938, 3022, 3023, 3024, 3371, 3752, 3753, 3756, 284Z and white
African American floss alternates
310, 632, 3031, 3772, 632 + 898, 356 and 3371
Specialty Items
Mill Hill beads from Gay Bowles Sales.
00123 (125 beads needed) and 00161 (144 beads needed)