Rites of Spring by Blackbird Designs

Blackbird Designs, Loose Feathers #30, Rites of Spring. This odd tree is lined with birds. The circled area to the left states "Rites of Spring". The one to the right gives you a space to put the year and your initials.

Rites of Spring by Blackbird Designs.

Design Size: 173W X 93H

14/28ct: 12 3/8 x 6 5/8 plus 4" all sides = 20 3/8 x 14 5/8
16/32ct: 10 7/8 x 5 7/8 plus 4" all sides = 18 7/8 x 13 7/8
18/32ct: 9 5/8 x 5 1/8 plus 4" all sides = 17 5/8 x 13 1/8

Recommended Fabric: 30ct Irish Creme by R & R Reproductions

Recommended Floss: Gentle Arts Sampler Threads (GAST) and Weeks Dye Works (WDW)

  • WDW Red Pear (DMC 3726)
  • WDW Pelican Gray (DMC 645)
  • WDW Confederate Gray (DMC 646)
  • WDW Cappuccino (DMC 632/3772)
  • GAST Avocado (DMC 3012)
  • GAST Baby Spinach (DMC 3363)
  • GAST Apple Cider (DMC 610)

Or you might chose to finish it as a lovely pillow.

Rites of Spring finished as a pillow.

Rites of Spring stitched by Anita M. Boyce and finished as a Family Register.