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Stitched Model of Free Father's Day Cross Stitch Pattern - Photo of Design

Design © Connie G. Barwick, licensed to About.com, Inc.

Photo and Design © 2008 Connie G. Barwick, licensed to About.com, Inc.

Stitched Model of Free Valdani Father's Day Motif

Photo and Design © Connie G. Barwick, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Inspiration: This is a case where the floss selection came first. I received a dozen Valdani floss samples and divided them into four sets of three. I wanted to create special designs, so I chose holiday themes.

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Pattern Name: Valdani Father's Day Motif
Suggested Project: Cross Stitch Card
Fabric Used: 14-count Platinum Aida fabric from Charles Craft
Floss: Two strands of Valdani Six-Strand Hand Over-Dyed Floss
Stitch Used: Cross Stitch
Alternate Ideas:
Substitute a cross stitch variation for some or all of the cross stitches in the design.

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