Air Mail October #9 - Japanese Bantam - Lindy Stitches

Air Mail October #9 - Japanese Bantam - Lindy Stitches 

Cross stitch pattern from Lindy Stitches featuring Octobers Air Mail, the Japanese Bantam!

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Count Silver Moon linen by Zweigart using Weeks Dye Works & DMC floss. DMC conversion included. Stitch Count: 73 wide x 85 tall

Air Mail October is #9 in the series, featuring the Japanese Bantam.  This adorable rooster has a very perky tail with iridescent black feathers.  

About the series:  The Air Mail series will be releasing throughout 2024 and finish in 2026.  The entire series will feature a bird stamp of the same dimensions on the same fabric.

▶PATTERN INFORMATION

STITCH COUNT: 73 wide x 85 tall
SIZE on 32 count linen or 16 count aida: 4.5 x 5.3 inches  
FABRIC:  32 count Silver Moon linen by Zweigart
ALTERNATIVE FABRICS:  32 count Silver Moon lugana, 36 count Silver Moon linen.  Any light grey would look great!
STITCHES USED: Full cross stitch, back stitch
FLOSS: Weeks Dye Works & DMC.  Full DMC conversion provided.

To complete this project you will need DMC 435, 926, 869.

The following Weeks Dye Works flosses were also used. You may choose to use the DMC equivalents in parenthesis if desired.

1284 Cadet (DMC 501), 1228a Cinnamon Twist (DMC 400)

1318 Concord (DMC 3834), 3900 Kohl (DMC 310)

2266a Louisiana Hot Sauce (DMC 498), 1283 Mountain Mist (DMC 924).