Description
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: When using Rainbow Gallery, the design is stitched using 1 thread of floss over 2 threads of fabric; while using regular floss, those portions of the design are stitched using 2 threads of floss over 2 threads of fabric. A total of 9 colors of Rainbow Gallery Petite Silk Lame’ Braid, 3 colors of Mill Hill Beads, and 2 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: 104w X 141h
Design Area: 7-3/8″w X 10″h. Suggest purchasing a fat sixth (18″ X 18″). The fabric is available below.
Color Conversion Chart
Rainbow Gallery
SP126 – Canary Yellow
SP49 – China Blue
SP91 – Dark Raspberry
SP96 – Cranberry
SP97 – Ruby Red
SP156 – Kiwi
SP219 – Sunset Gold
SP222 – Brilliant Blue
SP300 – White Glow in Dark
Sullivans
45171
45215
45068
45064
45355
45345
45491
45114
45002
DMC
726
813
335
326
3685
3348
728
517
B5200
Anchor
295
161
38
1006
43
254
306
162
1
Mill Hill Beads
02011
02031
03049
Victorian Gold
Citron
Rich Red
1 pack
1 pack
1 pack
Sullivans/DMC/or Anchor Floss
Sullivans
45053
45187 (3 skeins)
DMC
310
746 (3 skeins)
Anchor
403
275 (3 skeins)
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