The COMPASS ROSE was an emblem used to represent the direction of the winds upon charts and maps from around the 1300's. The term 'rose' comes from the compass points resembling petals of a flower. Alternating colours were used for clarity. The model is stitched over two threads on 32ct linen 'Spring Glow' by Dyeing4U, suggested substitute Cream linen. Approximate design size: 20.5" x 25.5" (326 x 406 stitches)    The pattern is in a 32-page booklet and contains variable backstitching (gradient indicated upon backstitch chart) and fractional stitches. The backstitching chart is shown seperately upon the opposite of each page. Price: $12.00 Here you will find a F.A.Q. giving guidelines of how to treat the fractional stitches. (This is included in the pattern.) If you have questions about this or any other design, please CONTACT US. FLOSS LIST (DMC): 221 223 347 597 598 796 797 809 814 815 816 820 830 831 832 833 834 3328 3721 3722 3808 3809 3810 3811 3838 3839 3840 white     SPECIALITY THREADS & BEADS:     102C Kreinik Metallics Cord 002C Kreinik Metallics Fine Braid (#8) Mill Hill Bead Petite Glass Beads - 42029 Recommended Speciality Thread:     The Gentle Art Simply Shaker - Pomegranate or substitute with DMC 347 & 3721 Used for the border, this thread adds a nice antique look as it fades through reds and pinks. 10 yards needed. Optional Speciality Thread:     The Gentle Art Sampler Thread - Grecian Gold or substitute with DMC 832 Used for the compass arms, border and map lines. The Gentle Art Sampler Thread - Cranberry or substitute with DMC 815, used for the map lines. Copyright© 2002-2003 SARAH WU,   ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.   dragons dragon lair dracolair counted cross stitch hobby dragons dragon faeries fairies fairy queens maidens damsels angels illuminated manuscript patterns art designs charts medieval fantasy renaissance mythology sword sorcery threads skeins beads mill hill kreinik blending filament compass rose ouroborus purple days of dragons the green man sea dragon