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, 6 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: 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
SP10 – Green
SP42 – Mint
SP50 – Fuchsia
SP166 – Light Fuchsia
SP167 – Pink Lady
SP232 – Maui Blue
SP237 – Aqua Bay
SP238 – Teal Zeal
SP300 – White Glow in Dark
Sullivans
45258
45289
45263
45353
45354
45382
45383
45213
45002
DMC
910
954
917
3608
3609
3765
3766
807
B5200
Anchor
211
203
89
86
85
169
167
168
1
Mill Hill Beads
00561
02082
02089
02097
03041
03053
Ice Green
Opal Hyacinth
Brilliant Sea Blue
Bahama Blue
White Opal
Purple Passion
1 pack
1 pack
1 pack
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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