Michael

For years stitchers have asked, begged, and pleaded for a male angel to go with all of the female angels. I have tried and the faces would not look good enough. They looked fierce or too flamboyant or too much like warriors carrying swords or battle armaments. None were gentle yet strong. I wanted a protector of children .... a kind angel of strength ... a leader within the stars.

Fabric
Stitched 2 over 2 on 32 count Belfast linen Miracle Mint (#3609/615/55) from Zweigart.

Stitch count
140W x 140H

Design area
8 3/4" x 8 3/4"

Frame
Frame number 454 from InLine Ovals.

DMC floss
300, 433, 434, 780, 801, 930, 931, 932, 938, 945, 3023, 3072, 3371, 3750, 3752, 3753, ecru (3 skeins) and white
Specialty Items from Rainbow Gallery
PB28 Petite Treasure Braid powder pink, PB37 Petite Treasure Braid dark antique gold, PH04 Petite Treasure Braid High-Gloss bright gold and SC1 Splendor Designer Collection bronze porcelain (SC1 includes Splendor S974, S1083, S1084, S1085, S1098, S1131)
Specialty Items from Wichelt
Mill Hill Beads (one package each)
42041 dark denim and 00275 coral
Mill Hill Treasure
13047 large heart crystal Aurora borealis