Deadly Seed Co. Printed Pattern

You won't see these seed packets in any catalog. This cross stitch pattern features four patterns of deadly plants on vintage seed packets. Included are the poisonous plants Belladonna (deadly nightshade), Oleander, Hemlock and Wolf's Bane. Stitch them as a group or individually. The pattern is most suitable for cross-stitchers with some experience because of the back-stitching details.

19 DMC colors used

Stitch count:

Four seed packet chart: 101 x 133
Individual seed packets: 45 x 62

Finished design size:

Four seed packet chart:

14 ct: 7.2 x 9.5 inches, 18.3 x 24.1 cm
16 ct: 6.3 x 8.3 inches, 16.0 x 21.1 cm
18 ct: 5.6 x 7.4 inches, 14.3 x 18.8 cm

Individual seed packets:

14 ct: 3.2 x 4.4 inches, 8.2 x 11.2 cm
16 ct: 2.8 x 3.9 inches, 7.1 x 9.8 cm
18 ct: 2.5 x 3.4 inches, 6.3 x 8.7 cm

Sample was stitched using two strands of embroidery floss over two threads of 36-count “Vintage Country Mocha” Endinburgh linen by Zweigart. Each seed packet was stitched separately and mounted on a 3.25 x 4.25 inch backing board.