A Tender Year: May Embroidery Pattern

The past few years have challenged us in ways I couldn't have imagined. I find myself focused on the simple, steady pleasures of my home and family. In May in the Pacific Northwest, the lilacs have just about finished and everything is very green. I designed this little vignette to celebrate these sweet parts of our ever-changing days. Finished size of design area: To fit a 5" x 7" (13cm x 18cm) stretched canvas You will need: One 11" x 13" (28cm x 33cm) piece of Kona cotton in Pond DMC 6-ply cotton embroidery flosses One 5" x 7" (13cm x 18cm) stretched canvas One scant 5" x 7" (13cm x 18cm) piece of wool-rayon felt for backing Short thumbtacks Fabric glue Picture hanger #5 sharp needle(s) for embroidery Embroidery scissors 4" (10cm) embroidery hoop (for stitching) Fine-tipped water-soluble marking pen This pattern includes: Stitching instructions Illustrated stitch tutorial for special stitches Black and white line drawing for tracing Please click here for a tutorial on how I wrap my embroidery around a canvas.