Blackbird Designs Monthly Stocking Series
All of the charts in the Blackbird Design stocking series, 12 charts total (one for each month) with 3 designs included in each chart. So a total of 36 stocking patterns if you get all 12 charts. And they measure approximately 3" x 5" if stitched on 30ct linen. DMC colors are included with each chart as well as finishing instructions.
Charts in the series include:
- January - By the Chimney With Care
- February - Love is in the Air
- March of the Daffodils
- April Showers
- May Flowers
- Glorious June
- Patriotic July
- Sweet August
- Splendid September
- October Harvest
- Thankful November
- Merry December
By the Chimney With Care
Featuring 3 mini stockings for January: Auld Lang Syne with a stitch count of 45w x 74h stitched on 30ct Olde Towne Blend by R & R Reproductions using Gentle Arts Cherry Bark and Onyx. Winter Carnation with a stitch count of 44w x 74h stitched on30ct Antique Parchment by R & R Reproduction using Gentle Arts Apple Cider, Antique Rose, Avocado and Cornhusk. Happy Birthday with a stitch count of 44w x 74h stitched on 30ct Irish Cream by R & R Reproductions using Gentle Arts Antique Rose and Avocado, Weeks Dye Works Light Khaki and Sunset, and Crescent Colors Nutmeggie.
Love is in the Air
Featuring 3 mini stockings for February: February's Violet with a stitch count of 42w x 73h stitched on 30ct Irish Cream linen by R & R Reproductions and Gentle Arts Old Purple Paint, Grape Arbor, and Avocado, Crescent Colors Pea Pod, Ye Olde Gold, and Chocolate Cream Pie. Sweetheart Sampler with a stitch count of45w x 74h stitched on 30ct St. Valentine's Blend by R & R Reproductions and Gentle Arts Cherry Bark. Be Mine with a stitch count of 44W x 73H stitched on 30ct St. Valentine's Blend by R & R Reproductions using Gentle Arts Aged Pewter, Clover, Avocado, Harvest Basket, Apple Cider, and Antique Rose.
March of the Daffodils
Three Stockings for March: Spring's Arrival with a stitch count of 42w x 73h stitched on 30ct Old Town Blend by R & R Reproductions using Crescent Colors Ye Olde Gold, Finely Gold and Queen Bee, Weeks Dye Works Moss and Gentle Arts Cornhusk and Avocado. Quaker Fragments with a stitch count of 45w x 73h using 30ct Alabaster by R & R Reproductions using Gentle Arts Lexington Green and Evergreen. Wild Clover with a stitch count of 46w x 74h using 30ct Flax Fields and Weeks Dye Works Moss and Olive.
April Showers
April Showers with a stitch count of 45w x 79h stitched on 30 count Old Mill Java by R & R Reproductions using Gentle Arts Aged Pewter, Mountain Mist, Buttercrunch, Antique Rose, Clover, and Grasshopper. Oh Sweet Pea with a stitch count of 42W x 70H stitched on 30 count Korty's Special Blend using Crescent Colors Clay Pot, Pea Pod, and Red Current and Gentle Arts Grecian Gold. Spring Wreath with a stitch count of 43W x 74H stitched on 30 count Old Mill Java using Gentle Art Avocado and Clover. REPRINTED APRIL 2024
May Flowers
Lily of the Valley has a stitch count of 42W x 74H stitched on 30 count Sea Fog Linen by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks (Snowball, Pea Pod, Tarnished Gold), Gentle Arts (Grasshopper, Shaker White), and Weeks Dye Works (Blue Heron, Bullfrog). Tulip Border has a stitch count of 45W x 75H is stitched on 30 count Apple Brown Bindy Linen by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks (Sugared Violets, Poblano Pepper). May Basket has a stitch count of 43W x 78H stitched on 30 count "Woo"steria Blend Linen by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks (Antique Lace, Sugared Violets, Poblano Pepper, Dandelion Stem, Wild Berries, Clay Pot), Gentle Arts Sampler Threads (Flax, Dried Thyme, Shutter Green), and Weeks Dye Works (Blue Heron, Dolphin).
Glorious June
Honeysuckle Vine has a stitch count of 43W x 79H stitched on 30 count Creek Bed Brown Linen by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks (Ye Olde Gold, Queen Bee, Pea Pod) and Weeks Dye Works (Honeysuckle). New Arrival has a stitch count of 45W x 74H stitched on 30 count Olde Towne Blend Linen R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks (Baby Blanket, Toasted Marshmallow, Lunar Eclipse), Gentle Arts Sampler Threads (Picnic Basket, Gingersnap), and Weeks Dye Works (Tobacco Road, Graphite). Here Comes the Bride has a stitch count of 46W x 74H stitched on 30 count Antique Cotton Linen R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks (Antique Lace, Cheryl Chic, Magnolia Blossom).
Patriotic July
Bountiful Stars with a stitch count of 46w x 74h using 30ct French Vanilla by R & R Reproductions using Gentle Arts Dungarees and Crescent Colors Clay Pot. Summer Roses with a stitch count of 46w x 79h using 30ct Iced Cappuccino by R & R Reproductions using Crescent Colors Clay Pot, Red Current, and Weeks Dye Works Bull Frog. Fourth of July with a stitch count of 46w x 79h using 30ct Lucky Penny by R & R Reproductions with Weeks Dye Works Tobacco Road, Gentle Arts Uniform Blue, Pomegranate, Chives, Tarnished Gold, and Picnic Basket and Classic Colorworks Cayenne, Antique Lace, Olive Branch. REPRINTED APRIL 2024
Sweet August
Wild Sunflower with a stitch count of 46w x 79h stitched on 30ct Creek Bed Brown by R & R Reproductions using Crescent Colors Cocoa Bean, Hickory Sticks, Magnolia Blossoms, Poblano Pepper, Snowball, Sunflower, Tomatillo, and Weeping Willow. Roadside Thistle with a stitch count of 45w x 75h stitched on 30ct "Ann"tique Hydranga using Crescent Colors Pixie Dust, Weeping Willow, and Purple Aster. Gentle Poppy with a stitch count of 41w x 74h using 30ct Dye Pot Blend by R & R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks Weeping Willow, Pumpkin Harvest, Lobster Claw, Tangerine and Wisconsin Woods.
Splendid September
Three different stocking patterns: Morning Glory with a stitch count 46w x 74h is stitched on 30 ct Friendship Blend by R&R Reproductions using Gentle Arts Grecian Gold, Wood Trail, Daisy, Chives, Tarnished Gold, Morning Glory, and Grasshopper. Sampler House with a stitch count of 46w x 79h is stitched on 30 ct American Chestnut by R & R Reproductions using Gentle Arts Chives, Nutmeg, Mulberry, Forest Glade, Grecian Gold, and Wood Trail. Wicker Basket with a stitch count 45w x 79h is stitched on 30ct 18th Century Mustard Seed by R & R Reproductions using Gentle Arts Raven.
October Harvest
Three stocking patterns: Colorful Cosmos with a stitch count 44w x 73h stitched on 30 ct Flax Fields by R & R Reproductions using Gentle Arts Wood Trail, Weathered Barn, Old Hickory, Brethern Blue, Old Red Paint, and Tarnished Gold. Autumn's Bounty with a stitch count 47w x 79h is stitched on 30 ct Friendship Blend by R & R Reproductions using Gentle Arts Pumpkin Pie, Grecian Gold, Mulberry, Endive, Maple Syrup, and Parchment. Vintage Sampler with a stitch count of 45w x 73h stitched on 30 ct Apple Brown Bindy by R & R Reproductions using Gentle Arts Apple Cider.
Thankful November
Bless the Harvest with a stitch count of 46w x 78h stitched on 30 ct. Korty's Blend by R & R Reproductions using Crescent Colors Clay Pot, Pea Pod, Ye Olde Gold, Gentle Arts Toffee and Weeks Dye Works Lancaster Red. Mr. Turkey with a stitch count of 45w x 73h stitched on30ct Ligonier Latte by R & R Reproductions using Crescent Colors Clay Pot, Pea Pod, Gentle Arts, Brethern Blue, Cidermill Brown, Toffee, Wood Trails and Weeks Dye Works Lancaster Red. Thankful with a stitch count of 40w x 74h stitched on30ct Old Mill Java by R & R Reproductions using Gentle Arts Onyx.
Merry December
Deer in the Meadow with a stitch count of 46w x 74h stitched on 30ct Dark Chino by R & R Reproductions using Crescent Colors, Hickory Sticks, Pea Pod, Gentle Arts Picket Fence Wood Trail, Weeks Dye Works Bullfrog and Lancaster Red. Snowy Eve with a stitch count of 46w x 79h stitched on 30ct Creek Bed Brown by R & R Reproductions using Crescent Colors Pea Pod, Ye Olde Gold, Gentle Arts Apple Cider, Picket Fence, Tarnished Gold and Toasted Barley, Weeks Dye Works Lancaster Red. Merry Christmas with a stitch count of46w x 79h stitched on 30ct Iced Cappuccino by R & R Reproductions using Crescent Colors Clay Pot, Pea Pod, Ye Olde Gold, Gentle Arts Picket Fence and Weeks Dye Works Lancaster Red.
Stocking Gallery
These are just a few of the stockings stitched by those members of the Fans of Blackbird Designs Facebook group. Some of the stockings from other books are also included.