Spring Swan Cross Stitch Chart by With Thy Needle and Thread (Brenda Gervais) Cross Stitch Antiques Using embroidery stitches and bead

Using embroidery stitches and bead embroidery stitches

Also included is a short essay on Ackworth School and its needlework

split and long and short stitches

Colourful strawberry motif and background in counted thread embroidery with metal thread highlights

Spring Swan Cross Stitch Chart by With Thy Needle and Thread (Brenda Gervais) Cross Stitch Antiques Using embroidery stitches and beadOf this Brenda says" This all started last spring with an old concrete swan planter, which inspired a chart called Summer's Swan. At the time, I had no idea it would turn into a series or the love that a swan would receive! So, we will continue with more swans! I'm happy to share the next in the series, Spring Swan. The Spring swan is filled with delicate spring daffodils (a favorite of mine), a decorative tree adorned with blue robin eggs, and a