Inspiration for the pillow model comes from the Tattersall Graziano linen! Each of the words "red," "white," and "blue" is charted to fit into a pane of linen created by the weaving of the creamy threads in the natural raw background. Worked in overdyed floss and accented with some specialty stitches and clay buttons – this one works up quickly – finishing at about 10"w x 3"h.

The framed model is stitched in a combination of overdyed perle cotton and floss on 18ct linen. The perle cotton is used for stitching over 2 threads of linen and the floss for some one-over-one work across the bottom. The design is easily adapted to using floss for all stitching, but I really like the contrast in texture you get with the combination. A simple star button is all you need to finish this one – it’s just over 5" square completed.