The Mighty Acorn

4.7"  x  4.7"   on 20 count fabric

The acorn is a talisman of good fortune. In ancient times, they were considered useful for protection, symbolizing luck, youth, and the good favor of the gods.

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The Mighty Acorn from Jeannette Douglas Designs. This design is a spin-off of Jeannette’s Roses and Acorns sampler. As she says:

I drew these fully out as large round shapes that came together, of course it took up the whole fabric just about – so then I thought I could just take a portion and low and behold I had the row of Bargello in the Roses & Acorns sampler. I loved the big acorn so much that I thought he would look great on 40ct fabric in Tudor silk and then have this super Bargello border. So off I went…

Vikings associated the Oak tree with the god Thor. Oak trees attracted lightning and were sacred to Thor. The fruit of the oak was believed to be spared by the god’s wrath. Vikings began putting acorns in their windows to protect their homes from lightning. Acorns are an emblem of luck, prosperity, youth, and power.

This design is stitched in luxurious silk. Many “specialty” stitches are used – there are diagrams and written instructions for all of them, making this design approachable – if you have patience (and Google), your initial skill level with specialty stitches will not be important.

Designed by Jeannette Douglas, © 2017.

Supplies Needed to Stitch “The Mighty Acorn”

Stitched on 40ct Light Examplar linen from Lakeside Linens, which is no longer available. We recommend 40ct Regency from Picture This.

Gloriana Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Thread Gatherer Silk n Colors
12-ply silk

  • Fallen Leaves
  • Granny Smith Green
  • Hazelnut Dark
  • Rosewood
  • Olivine
  • Slate Green

Tudor Silk

  • Créme de la Créme
  • Sand Castle
  • Pecan pie
  • Vanilla Pudding

Rainbow Gallery

Silk Lamé Petite

  • SP60

 

  • Shepherd’s Moon

Access Commodities

Bijoux

  • 482 Tiger Eye

There are no known corrections to this pattern. If you suspect an error, please contact Jeannette Douglas.

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Stitch Count94 w x 94 h
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