Splendor 1920... cross stitch and embroider!

Splendor 1920 ... cross stitch and embroidery with Aurifil!

When I designed Splendor 1920, I had images of the ladies of Downton Abbey doing their beautiful embroidery work that you see on the set here and there. I'm not sure if they would have done cross-stitch, but I was anamored by the look of it. So, I designed a piece that you can both embroider and cross stitch right on top of to embellish. The only problem was, I really wanted a way of giving you some sort of kit to just grab the colors and go. So, I contacted the fabulous people of Aurifil, and asked if they might be interested in doing a box set of 12 of the colors in the line. And much to my surprise, they said yes! 

It's been a couple months coming, but I'm so happy to be able to show it to you now... A 12 spool box of 12wt Aurifil Cotton Mako threads for you to use with Splendor 1920 ... and any other projects you might see fit. It's awesome for both hand and machine stitching with a top stitch needle. I absolutely love this stuff, and I'm sure you will too.

The cross stitch piece in Splendor 1920 was designed to go from selvedge to selvedge. The thinking being, if you were to use the whole width for say, I child's dress, it would drape beautifully. The bottom part of the design features 3 border prints of differing widths and then the top part of the design is a tossed mix of cross stitch. I like the idea of using the borders for quilt borders, edges of skirts and coats, tea towels, pillows and so much more. I'll be showing you more of how it can be used on project in the days, weeks and months to come.

Comments

[Betz]

1.

Very cool! Congratulations!

[Cheryl]

2.

Pretty! Pretty! Pretty!

[Sarah Strange]

3.

This is amazing! I would kill for some of that fabric and thread! The time and effort you put into it is just amazing!! I'm adding it to my dream list!

[Cathy G]

4.

LOVE LOVE LOVE - Bari, you are amazing...

[Mary on Lake Pulaski]

5.

Ready to start stitching!

[luvinthemommyhood]

6.

Gorgeous!!!! Santa may have to bring that my way this year! Lovely Bari!

[Michelle]

7.

I love cross stitch...it is my first (handiwork) love. I did it before I started quilting. Cannot wait to incorporate the two. Just love these fabrics. And I love Downton too. :)

[Laura Zarrin]

8.

So awesome, Bari!!! Love the colors. I need to get myself a set.

[WandaFish]

9.

Great idea, Bari! I'd love to play with one of these sets and your gorgeous fabric :)

[AbbyK]

10.

BEAUTIFUL!

[Jean]

11.

What a wonderful way to cross-merchandise your line! The colors are yummy. And yes, I can see the DA ladies working on that print. So clever!

[Melissa P]

12.

It's like prepackaged fun! No thinking required but high dividends. Love those threads.

[Rachael]

13.

Is the 12 wt mako aurifil what you used for the cross stitch? Is this equivalent to 2 strands of DMC? Aurilfil doesn't seem to be readily available in Australia, but I feel I am going to track some down... It looks delicious!

[Jeanette Schnell]

14.

I'd like to buy the thread without the fabric. Where can I get the thread at please?

[Cecelia]

15.

Where do you purchase the box of Aurifil Cotton Mako threads for you to use with Splendor 1920? I can't find them anywhere.
Cecelia