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Samhain 2009

Helen Apocalypse (kickass stitching & photo)

Obey Santa

He keeps a list.
He checks it twice.
Obey Santa
Or pay the price.

concept and chart by Zabet Stewart
execution by Helen Apocalypse

Suggested Watching

"The Most Horrible Xmas Ever" Invader Zim (2001-2002)

Difficulty

Rrrrgh . . . . Brains . . . .
Click here for definitions of difficulty levels.

Download

Obey Santa Chart (pdf format)

Finished Measurements

approx 5"/13cm W x 7"/18cm H

Materials

  • 14 count Aida cloth
  • DMC embroidery floss in:
    • 310 (black)
    • 817 (red)
  • Anchor embroidery floss in:
    • 777 (light green)
    • 776 (dark green)
  • Appropriate embroidery needle
  • Embroidery hoop or frame

Design Notes

Don't know how to do a certain stitch? Check out the Glossary of Techniques.

Need help choosing a needle? Read this guide.

Directions

Download Obey Santa chart, above.

Mark the beginning of the design on your aida cloth. Leave enough space at the border for framing, if desired.

Place the aida cloth in your embroidery hoop or frame.

With blunt cross stitch needle, start stitching with cross stitches, switching colors according to the chart.

When you're done, hand wash it gently in cold water and iron flat, then use it to terrorize children.

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