Ode to the Busy Bee

“Ode to the Busy Bee” includes two projects.  One is a sampler bag featuring a golden summertime garden, a bee skep with plump bumble bees, and a delightful verse from an Isaac Watts hymn.  The other is a sweet beehive-shaped pincushion.  Whether you love gardens, bees, or sweet stitches, you will love this pattern! Stitched on 36 count Lakeside Linen Vintage Sand Dune using DMC threads.  Stitches include cross stitch over 1 and 2 threads and back stitch.

Stitch counts: 153w x 125h (sampler bag) & 61w x 61h (9inkeep)

Stitched size: 8.5”w x 7”h (sampler bag) & 3.5"w x 3.5"h (pinkeep)

Finished project size: 8.75"w x 8"h (sampler bag) & 4"w x 4”h (pinkeep)

Pattern includes color photos, professional cross stitch charts with floss colors, and detailed directions for making both projects.