Carnival a Cross Stitch Pattern by Jan Hicks Creates

Stitch Count: 185 × 245 14 ct (over 1) or 28 ct (over 2) - 13.2 x 17.5 in. 16 ct (over 1) or 32 ct (overt 2) - 11.6 x 15.3 in. 18 ct (over 1) or 36 ct (over 2) - 10.3 x 13.6 in. 40 ct (over 2) - 9.2 x 12.2 in. 25 ct (over 1) - 7.4 x 9.8 in. Welcome to the wonderful world of Carnival, where the colors are bright, the designs are fresh and interesting, and the stitching is fun! In Carnival, you will find a variety of borders with different, yet coordinating colors. You will find fun patterns that amaze the eye and give a true depth to the design. All of this surrounds a beautiful centerpiece, with the entire design enclosed in a beautiful tulip filled border! I loved both designing and stitching this one. I hope you love stitching it, too! The model is stitched on Cloud 25 Count Lugana by Lori Holt for Zweigart using DMC floss. I stitched this over one on the 25 ct, but of course, you can stitch it on any count you wish. Alternative fabrics: I would love to see this on a black or dark fabric, and I think it's stunning on the white as well. This would also be fun on a light yellow or possibly a dark blue or dark green. I recommend that you stitch swatches on those colors to make sure they all stand out on the fabric.