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The Florentine Garland uses a 4.2 progression, meaning that each stitch (except compensating stitches) covers four canvas threads and steps up or down two canvas threads. The vertical stitches are generally done from bottom to top although they may be done from top to bottom to avoid coming up in a filled hole. To achieve equal coverage on the back, reverse direction of rows (left to right, right to left).
Stitch the garland first and then filling in the background. Look at the chart carefully before stitching. In order to have the sides meet correctly, notice how the beginning and ending of a row are different.
With 1 strand #3 Pearl Cotton, color 502 begin on the right side of the ornament. Skip a stitch where indicated.
With 1 strand #3 Pearl Cotton, color 501, stitch the second row of the garland directly below the first row.
With two strand of Impressions, fill in the background stitches behind the garland. Compensating stitches over two canvas threads will be necessary. Turn canvas as necessary.
Decorating the GarlandYou may choose to decorate the garland after the lower section has been completed to avoid catching threads on the beads and bows.
Beads - With red sewing thread and a beading needle, string two or three beads on the needle. Place randomly on garland in small clusters.
Bows - With #5 Pearl cotton color 498, make a bow at the upper sections of the garland. Secure with red sewing thread.
In the same order and using the same threads and colors, repeat Rows 1 through 10 for the lower section of the ornament.
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