Mary's Drum - Cross Stitch Pattern by Whilst Iris Naps

Mary's Drum is a pin drum pattern using key elements of our Mary Gypson 1828 sampler.  The design for this drum measures 253 x 75 stitches and includes a small amount of satin stitch, 3 Algerian eyelets, some back stitch and stitches over 3 threads.  Instructions for all speciality stitches are provided, including examples shown on Aida.  The majority of the pattern is cross stitch over 2 linen threads and there is no over 1.

The model was stitched on 40ct 'Dirty Teacup' from Needle & Flax Linens.  On 40ct fabric the design measures approximately 12 5/8 x 3 3/4 inches (32 x 9.5 cm).

Weeks Dye Works (DMC conversion)

Turkish Red x 2 (321)

Caper (935)

Sandcastle (422)

Olive (733)

Dove (926)

Onyx (310)

Mocha (3862)

Boysenberry (3803)

Tiger's Eye (3829)

Battleship (3768)

DMC 3821

Instructions showing the drum finishing technique I used can be found on the Whilst Iris Naps website