Cross-Stitch Leprechaun

You don't have to catch him to land your pot of gold. Look no further than this clever needlework project.

Getting StartedWhat You Need:

Catch this folkloric Irish elf with
needle and floss.

9 x 14-inch piece of Wichelt 26-count gold Lurex (#722-24) Jobelan fabric
DMC embroidery floss in the colors listed in the color key
Kreinik Balger blending filament: one reel each of Gold (002), Green (008), Chartreuse (015), Copper (021), and Citron (028)
No. 24 tapestry needle; beading needle
Masking tape or sewing thread
2 black seed beads (eyes)
4 black doll buttons
Mill Hill petite seed beads: Gold (40557)
Sewing thread: black
1-inch piece of narrow gold chain
Brass charms: two keys, one coin, and one horseshoe
6 x 15-inch piece of backing fabric
6 x 11-inch piece each of fleece and iron-on interfacing
3 x 4-inch piece of mat board
3 x 4-inch piece of paper-backed fusible web
1 yard of 3/8-inch-wide flat trim
Polyester fiberfill; doll stuffing beads
Tracing paper

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mistycee1 wrote:

Oh my goodness, I love cute seasonal cross stitch patterns! They really make me happy. Leprechauns now? My life is complete. http://stores.ebay.com/msaprils-hobbies

9/29/2011 04:33:39 PM Report Abuse

muttiewoman wrote:

I would like to receive cross stitch patterns. How can I join?

2/20/2011 09:18:11 PM Report Abuse