Renee’s French Alphabet - Cross Stitch Chart by JBW DESIGNS stockings Brenda the Leopard

Brenda the Leopard

Pecan and Dove wools from Weeks Dye Works

wheat-ear stitch and whipped spider’s web for added texture and interest within the design

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techniques and designs that are uniquely crewelwork

Renee’s French Alphabet - Cross Stitch Chart by JBW DESIGNS stockings Brenda the LeopardRenees French Alphabet has been adapted from an antique sampler with beautifully formed graceful letters. The original sampler was worked in wool, and did not contain the letters : J and W, which would have been common in France at the time it was stitched. I have added both of those letters to the chart, by adapting existing letters in an antique format. A single letter could be worked over one thread to create a tiny pin keep or a monogram could be