A Rosy Summer Ornament in Biedermaier Embroidery

I have chosen soft colors that remind me of summer flowers, and I have selected some textured stitches including bullion knots and colonial knots to give this piece added dimension. The sweet roses in a woven basket planter look so fresh, especially when framed by a hoop, that it is hard to believe the design is over one hundred years old. I am looking forward to hanging it right over my desk, next to the Spring Topiary Garden ornament.

Materials

• White cotton fabric at least 8" × 8" (20 × 20 cm)

• DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss, (100% mercerized cotton), 8.7 yd (8 m)/skein: 1 skein each of

  • #371 Mustard
  • #3052 Green Gray—Medium
  • #3053 Green Gray
  • #961 Dusky Rose—Dark
  • #151 Dusky Rose—Very Light
  • #676 Old Gold—Light
  • #677 Old Gold—Very Light
  • #3747 Blue Violet—Very Light

• Needles: embroidery/crewel sizes 7 and 8

• Washable marker, pen, pencil, or Hera marker

• Small sharp scissors

• Embroidery Hoop measuring 4" (10.2 cm) round for working and finishing

Design size: 1 5/8" x 2 7/8" (4.12 x 7.3 cm)

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