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Day of the Dead festivities unfold over two days in an explosion of color and life-affirming joy. Although the theme is death, the point is to demonstrate love and respect for deceased family members. Day of the Dead takes place on November 1 and 2 (All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day on the Catholic calendar). And although it takes place around the same time as the American holiday Halloween, the two annual events differ greatly in traditions and tone.
General Information: While using regular floss, the design is stitched using 2 strands of floss over 2 threads of fabric. While using Rainbow Gallery thread stitch with 1 strand of thread over 2 threads of fabric. A total of 9 colors of Rainbow Gallery Petite Braid, 4 colors of Mill Hill Beads, and 3 colors of Sullivans floss were used in the model.
NOTE: I have provided Sullivans/DMC/and Anchor comparable colors to make stitching this design more affordable.
Fabric: Stitched on 28ct Chalk Board Linen by Wichelt Imports, Inc.
Stitch Area: 110w X 150h
Stitch Count: 107w X 141h
Design Area: 7-5/8"w X 10"h. Suggest purchasing a fat sixth (18" X 18"). The fabric is available below.Color Conversion Chart
| Rainbow Gallery | Sullivans | DMC | Anchor |
| PH04 - Bright Gold | 45201 | 783 | 307 |
| PH13 - Copper | 45266 | 920 | 1004 |
| SP30 - Orange | 45168 | 721 | 324 |
| SP54 - Light Avocado | 45416 | 3819 | 278 |
| SP64 - Deep Avocado | 45278 | 936 | 269 |
| SP129 - Tabasco | 45167 | 720 | 326 |
| SP204 - Green Olive | 45131 | 580 | 281 |
| SP130 - Moss | 45132 | 581 | 280 |
| SP300 - White Glow in Dark | 45002 | B5200 | 1 |
| Regular Floss | Sullivans | DMC | Anchor |
| Black | 45053 | 310 | 403 |
| Off White | 45187 (3) | 746 (3) | 275 (3) |
| Terra Cotta UL VY LT | 45496 | 3771 | 868 |
| Mill Hill Bead | Color Number | Color Name | No. of Packs |
| 02031 | Citron | 1 | |
| 02034 | Autumn Flame | 1 | |
| 02038 | Brilliant Copper | 1 | |
| 02098 | Pine Green | 1 |