Four Views
2 Fishes Designs
Four Views
Three of our "Four Views" chart packs are now available, with a fourth on the way! The design size for the bookmark-shaped charts is the same as before: 24 x 103 stitches, approximately 35mm x 145mm when stitched on 18 count fabric. As well as these we've also included in each pack 4 smaller views - 34 stitches square - which can be used for cards.
They can be worked on 18, 16 or 14 count depending on what you want to do with them. Of course you can use them for bookmarks and cards, but they also look splendid framed as miniature pictures. The models were stitched using 18 or 16 count fabric for the bookmarks and 14 count for the cards.
The chart packs replace the bookmark kits which have been discontinued.
This pack contains 2 charts for each of the following views. One chart is a panoramic view 24 x 103 stitches, which can be used for a bookmark. The second is 34 stitches square and highlights a small area of the previous chart.
A panorama of the most well-known mountain profiles on Skye, set against a backdrop of evening light. Fractional stitches are used to form the outline of the mountains.
Summer on Ardmore point, Waternish, looking across to the silhouette of Dunvegan Head. Fractional stitches and back stitch are used to outline the hills and buildings. The flowers are formed by a few french knots.
This well-known view of the Cuillin also shows part of the shore at Elgol and the famous Honeycomb Rock (far right). Fractional stitches are used to outline the mountains and rocks and there is a small amount of back stitch on the boat.
A well-known view of the Cuillin range, emphasised by the contrast of bright autumnal colours and brilliant blue sky and water. Fractional stitches and back stitch are used to outline the mountains and hills, and the buildings in the foreground.
The four card designs are shown below. They were stitched on 14 count fabric and therefore come out rather larger than the bookmarks.
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Chart Pack (8 Counted cross stitch charts with key and instructions): £8.25 each.
This pack contains 2 charts for each of the following views. One chart is a panoramic view 24 x 103 stitches, which can be used for a bookmark. The second is 34 stitches square and highlights a small area of the previous chart.
Dramatic evening light on Loch Carron, which is a beautiful sea loch on the west coast, opposite the Isle of Skye. Fractional stitches and back stitch are used to outline the hills and the boat.
Plockton is a popular and picturesque village on the west coast. Fractional stitches and back stitch are used to outline the hills, boats and houses.
Love it or hate it, the Skye Bridge now spans the sea between Kyle of Lochalsh and Kyleakin on Skye. As bridges go, it is really quite elegant. The main arch is shown, touching down in the middle of the kyle on Eilean Ban, an island famous for its connection with Gavin Maxwell. Fractional stitches and back stitch are used to outline the mountains, buildings and the bridge itself.
Morar is known for beautiful silver sands and stunningly blue seas - at least when the weather is good! The island of Eigg, with its curious individual profile, is on the left and Rum on the right. Fractional stitches and back stitch are used to outline the islands and foreground rocks.
The four card designs are shown below. They were stitched on 14 count fabric and therefore come out rather larger than the bookmarks.
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Chart Pack (8 Counted cross stitch charts with key and instructions): £8.25 each.
This pack contains 2 charts for each of the following views. One chart is a panoramic view 24 x 103 stitches, which can be used for a bookmark. The second is 34 stitches square and highlights a small area of the previous chart.
Situated on the shores of Loch Ness, the ruins of Castle Urquhart are ideal for making a wide panoramic picture. Fractional stitches, back stitch and French knots are used to enhance the design.
This photogenic and well known castle is the only one of the group which is not a ruin! It is situated on an island at the confluence of Loch Long, Loch Duich and Loch Alsh, near Dornie. Fractional stitches and back stitch are used.
It was quite hard to find castles that were suitable for this project, not too complicated, yet still looking like a castle and not just a heap of rubble! When I started working on Duntulm I despaired of ever getting it right. But as I stitched, it started to grow on me, and I hope you like it too. Fractional stitches and back stitch are used.
Castle Moil was much easier to design than Duntulm because it has a recognisable outline already immortalised by many other artists. It presides over the straits of Kyle Akin, which is the way most people access the Isle of Skye, and once belonged to the Mackinnons of Strath. Like Duntulm, however, it is in a very ruinous state. Fractional stitches and back stitch are used.
The four card designs are shown below. They were stitched on 14 count fabric and therefore come out rather larger than the bookmarks.
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Chart Pack (8 Counted cross stitch charts with key and instructions): £8.25 each.
"Skye Landscapes II" should be out soon. This will include the views of 'Broadford Bay' and 'Loch Gilchrist and Blaven' shown below. There will also be two new views of Loch Slapin and MacLeod's Tables.
A wintry view of Blaven, one of the most picturesque mountains on Skye. Fractional stitches are used to outline the mountain and hills and there is a small amount of back stitch.
A Bookmark chart pack will be available soon, details to follow.
From the main road between Kyleakin and Broadford, looking across Broadford Bay to the Red Hills. Fractional stitches and back stitch are used to outline the distant hills and the house.
A Bookmark chart pack will be available soon, details to follow.
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