Twelve Small Motifs for Cross Stitch | McCall's No. 923

Small Motifs for Cross Stitch | McCall's No. 923

Small Motifs for Cross Stitch
Pattern 923
McCall's Pattern Company
Original Copyright 1941

Patterns Included: 
Water Lily, Sailboat, Tulip Bouquet, Skier, Pitcher of Flowers, Sailor, Container of Flowers, Dancing Woman, Flower Basket, Flower Vendor, Gondola Ride, Flower Cart.

Pattern includes 12 designs, A, 2¼ x 2¼ inches; B, 1⅞ x 2; C, 2¼ x 2¼; D, 2⅛ x 2¼; E, 1¾ x 2; F, 2 x 2½; G, 1¾ x 1¾; H, 1⅞ x 2; I, 2 x 2¼; J, 1¾ x 2¼; K, 2¼ x 2⅝; and L, 2 x 2⅛ inches. A chart for placing the colors is also included in the pattern.

A charming assortment of fine cross-stitch motifs for trimming towels, lunch sets, curtains, pillows, sachets, etc. The 10 to the inch crosses (a nice size for fine detail) are suitable for six-strand cotton.

HOW TO USE DESIGN—A dainty sachet made of linen, satin or crepe de Chine and trimmed with a flower motif would be charming. The sachet may be three or four inches square, made like a little pillow. Two or more designs may be used above the hem of a guest towel. A 36 or 45 inch lunch cloth may be trimmed with a motif in each corner, and motifs used in scatter effect through the center of cloth. Refreshment sets are also smart, trimmed with these designs. One motif may be placed in the upper left hand corner of a place mat, and the centerpiece may be trimmed in the corners and center of sides. The designs are also suitable for children's clothes.

TO EMBROIDER—Follow the chart enclosed in the pattern for placing the colors. Use six-strand cotton for the embroidery—3 strands in the needle for all work. The most satisfactory results are obtained when the crosses touch.


Sailor Pattern

Sailor Pattern

Pattern includes 12 designs, A, 2¼ x 2¼ inches; B, 1⅞ x 2; C, 2¼ x 2¼; D, 2⅛ x 2¼; E, 1¾ x 2; F, 2 x 2½; G, 1¾ x 1¾; H, 1⅞ x 2; I, 2 x 2¼; J, 1¾ x 2¼; K, 2¼ x 2⅝; and L, 2 x 2⅛ inches. A chart for placing the colors is also included in the pattern.

A charming assortment of fine cross-stitch motifs for trimming towels, lunch sets, curtains, pillows, sachets, etc. The 10 to the inch crosses (a nice size for fine detail) are suitable for six-strand cotton.

HOW TO USE DESIGN—A dainty sachet made of linen, satin or crepe de Chine and trimmed with a flower motif would be charming. The sachet may be three or four inches square, made like a little pillow. Two or more designs may be used above the hem of a guest towel. A 36 or 45 inch lunch cloth may be trimmed with a motif in each corner, and motifs used in scatter effect through the center of cloth. Refreshment sets are also smart, trimmed with these designs. One motif may be placed in the upper left hand corner of a place mat, and the centerpiece may be trimmed in the corners and center of sides. The designs are also suitable for children's clothes.

TO EMBROIDER—Follow the chart enclosed in the pattern for placing the colors. Use six-strand cotton for the embroidery—3 strands in the needle for all work. The most satisfactory results are obtained when the crosses touch.


Sailor Pattern
Sailor Pattern

Pitcher of Flowers Pattern

Pitcher of Flowers Pattern

Pattern includes 12 designs, A, 2¼ x 2¼ inches; B, 1⅞ x 2; C, 2¼ x 2¼; D, 2⅛ x 2¼; E, 1¾ x 2; F, 2 x 2½; G, 1¾ x 1¾; H, 1⅞ x 2; I, 2 x 2¼; J, 1¾ x 2¼; K, 2¼ x 2⅝; and L, 2 x 2⅛ inches. A chart for placing the colors is also included in the pattern.

A charming assortment of fine cross-stitch motifs for trimming towels, lunch sets, curtains, pillows, sachets, etc. The 10 to the inch crosses (a nice size for fine detail) are suitable for six-strand cotton.

HOW TO USE DESIGN—A dainty sachet made of linen, satin or crepe de Chine and trimmed with a flower motif would be charming. The sachet may be three or four inches square, made like a little pillow. Two or more designs may be used above the hem of a guest towel. A 36 or 45 inch lunch cloth may be trimmed with a motif in each corner, and motifs used in scatter effect through the center of cloth. Refreshment sets are also smart, trimmed with these designs. One motif may be placed in the upper left hand corner of a place mat, and the centerpiece may be trimmed in the corners and center of sides. The designs are also suitable for children's clothes.

TO EMBROIDER—Follow the chart enclosed in the pattern for placing the colors. Use six-strand cotton for the embroidery—3 strands in the needle for all work. The most satisfactory results are obtained when the crosses touch.


Pitcher of Flowers Pattern
Pitcher of Flowers Pattern

Skier Pattern

Skier Pattern

Pattern includes 12 designs, A, 2¼ x 2¼ inches; B, 1⅞ x 2; C, 2¼ x 2¼; D, 2⅛ x 2¼; E, 1¾ x 2; F, 2 x 2½; G, 1¾ x 1¾; H, 1⅞ x 2; I, 2 x 2¼; J, 1¾ x 2¼; K, 2¼ x 2⅝; and L, 2 x 2⅛ inches. A chart for placing the colors is also included in the pattern.

A charming assortment of fine cross-stitch motifs for trimming towels, lunch sets, curtains, pillows, sachets, etc. The 10 to the inch crosses (a nice size for fine detail) are suitable for six-strand cotton.

HOW TO USE DESIGN—A dainty sachet made of linen, satin or crepe de Chine and trimmed with a flower motif would be charming. The sachet may be three or four inches square, made like a little pillow. Two or more designs may be used above the hem of a guest towel. A 36 or 45 inch lunch cloth may be trimmed with a motif in each corner, and motifs used in scatter effect through the center of cloth. Refreshment sets are also smart, trimmed with these designs. One motif may be placed in the upper left hand corner of a place mat, and the centerpiece may be trimmed in the corners and center of sides. The designs are also suitable for children's clothes.

TO EMBROIDER—Follow the chart enclosed in the pattern for placing the colors. Use six-strand cotton for the embroidery—3 strands in the needle for all work. The most satisfactory results are obtained when the crosses touch.


Skier Pattern
Skier Pattern

Tulip Bouquet Pattern

Tulip Bouquet Pattern

Pattern includes 12 designs, A, 2¼ x 2¼ inches; B, 1⅞ x 2; C, 2¼ x 2¼; D, 2⅛ x 2¼; E, 1¾ x 2; F, 2 x 2½; G, 1¾ x 1¾; H, 1⅞ x 2; I, 2 x 2¼; J, 1¾ x 2¼; K, 2¼ x 2⅝; and L, 2 x 2⅛ inches. A chart for placing the colors is also included in the pattern.

A charming assortment of fine cross-stitch motifs for trimming towels, lunch sets, curtains, pillows, sachets, etc. The 10 to the inch crosses (a nice size for fine detail) are suitable for six-strand cotton.

HOW TO USE DESIGN—A dainty sachet made of linen, satin or crepe de Chine and trimmed with a flower motif would be charming. The sachet may be three or four inches square, made like a little pillow. Two or more designs may be used above the hem of a guest towel. A 36 or 45 inch lunch cloth may be trimmed with a motif in each corner, and motifs used in scatter effect through the center of cloth. Refreshment sets are also smart, trimmed with these designs. One motif may be placed in the upper left hand corner of a place mat, and the centerpiece may be trimmed in the corners and center of sides. The designs are also suitable for children's clothes.

TO EMBROIDER—Follow the chart enclosed in the pattern for placing the colors. Use six-strand cotton for the embroidery—3 strands in the needle for all work. The most satisfactory results are obtained when the crosses touch.


Tulip Bouquet Pattern
Tulip Bouquet Pattern

Sailboat Pattern

Sailboat Pattern

Pattern includes 12 designs, A, 2¼ x 2¼ inches; B, 1⅞ x 2; C, 2¼ x 2¼; D, 2⅛ x 2¼; E, 1¾ x 2; F, 2 x 2½; G, 1¾ x 1¾; H, 1⅞ x 2; I, 2 x 2¼; J, 1¾ x 2¼; K, 2¼ x 2⅝; and L, 2 x 2⅛ inches. A chart for placing the colors is also included in the pattern.

A charming assortment of fine cross-stitch motifs for trimming towels, lunch sets, curtains, pillows, sachets, etc. The 10 to the inch crosses (a nice size for fine detail) are suitable for six-strand cotton.

HOW TO USE DESIGN—A dainty sachet made of linen, satin or crepe de Chine and trimmed with a flower motif would be charming. The sachet may be three or four inches square, made like a little pillow. Two or more designs may be used above the hem of a guest towel. A 36 or 45 inch lunch cloth may be trimmed with a motif in each corner, and motifs used in scatter effect through the center of cloth. Refreshment sets are also smart, trimmed with these designs. One motif may be placed in the upper left hand corner of a place mat, and the centerpiece may be trimmed in the corners and center of sides. The designs are also suitable for children's clothes.

TO EMBROIDER—Follow the chart enclosed in the pattern for placing the colors. Use six-strand cotton for the embroidery—3 strands in the needle for all work. The most satisfactory results are obtained when the crosses touch.


Sailboat Pattern
Sailboat Pattern

Water Lily Pattern

Water Lily Pattern

Pattern includes 12 designs, A, 2¼ x 2¼ inches; B, 1⅞ x 2; C, 2¼ x 2¼; D, 2⅛ x 2¼; E, 1¾ x 2; F, 2 x 2½; G, 1¾ x 1¾; H, 1⅞ x 2; I, 2 x 2¼; J, 1¾ x 2¼; K, 2¼ x 2⅝; and L, 2 x 2⅛ inches. A chart for placing the colors is also included in the pattern.

A charming assortment of fine cross-stitch motifs for trimming towels, lunch sets, curtains, pillows, sachets, etc. The 10 to the inch crosses (a nice size for fine detail) are suitable for six-strand cotton.

HOW TO USE DESIGN—A dainty sachet made of linen, satin or crepe de Chine and trimmed with a flower motif would be charming. The sachet may be three or four inches square, made like a little pillow. Two or more designs may be used above the hem of a guest towel. A 36 or 45 inch lunch cloth may be trimmed with a motif in each corner, and motifs used in scatter effect through the center of cloth. Refreshment sets are also smart, trimmed with these designs. One motif may be placed in the upper left hand corner of a place mat, and the centerpiece may be trimmed in the corners and center of sides. The designs are also suitable for children's clothes.

TO EMBROIDER—Follow the chart enclosed in the pattern for placing the colors. Use six-strand cotton for the embroidery—3 strands in the needle for all work. The most satisfactory results are obtained when the crosses touch.


Water Lily Pattern
Water Lily Pattern

Dogwood Blossoms Chart Pattern

Dogwood Blossoms Chart Pattern

Pattern includes the following dogwood motifs: 6 single flowers E, 2¾ x 3¾; 2 straight motifs F, 3 x 8⅝; 4 large corners G, 5⅝ x 6⅛ and 6 small corners H, 3¼ x 4⅛ inches. A chart for placing the colors is also included in the pattern.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS—Lunch sets and lunch cloths may be made of linen or cotton with a smooth linen finish and pillows, of cotton, linen, silk or smooth upholstery fabrics. Be sure to choose materials with a smooth surface, as the short lines of this design will not stamp well on materials with a rough surface. Six strand cotton should be used for the embroidery. The dogwood may be done in white, shaded with pink, or in pink shaded with rose. Other colors required for the dogwood are green and brown.

HOW TO USE DESIGN—A lunch set consisting of six place mats, a centerpiece and six napkins may be made from either design. Each place mat (size 11 x 15 or 12 x 18 inches) may be trimmed in the upper left hand corner with one small corner designs. The centerpiece or runner may be 11 or 15 inches wide and the desired length. A corner motif may be used in each corner. A short runner is also effective trimmed with the straight motifs, using one at each end. Single flower motifs are suitable for napkins. Lunch cloths may be trimmed in the corners or center as desired. The single flowers may be used in scatter effect to trim a pillow. Another way of trimming a longer runner is to usethe straigth motifs at the two ends and single flowers scattered through the center. Many other uses can be found for these charming designs.


Dogwood Blossoms Chart Pattern
Dogwood Blossoms Chart Pattern
Dogwood Blossoms Chart Pattern
Dogwood Blossoms Color Key Chart
other patterns in leaflet: 

Pansy Chart Pattern

Pansy Chart Pattern

Pattern includes the following pansy motifs; 6 small corners A, 3½ x 3½ inches; 2 straight motifs B, 2⅜ x 8⅜ inches; 4 large corners C, 6⅛ x 6⅛ inches and 6 single flowers D, 3⅛ x 3⅝ inches. A chart for placing the colors is also included in the pattern.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS—Lunch sets and lunch cloths may be made of linen or cotton with a smooth linen finish and pillows, of cotton, linen, silk or smooth upholstery fabrics. Be sure to choose materials with a smooth surface, as the short lines of this design will not stamp well on materials with a rough surface. Six strand cotton should be used for the embroidery. The colors used in the pansies are purple, red violet, lavender, vermillion, blue green, yellow green, yellow and white.

HOW TO USE DESIGN—A lunch set consisting of six place mats, a centerpiece and six napkins may be made from either design. Each place mat (size 11 x 15 or 12 x 18 inches) may be trimmed in the upper left hand corner with one small corner designs. The centerpiece or runner may be 11 or 15 inches wide and the desired length. A corner motif may be used in each corner. A short runner is also effective trimmed with the straight motifs, using one at each end. Single flower motifs are suitable for napkins. Lunch cloths may be trimmed in the corners or center as desired. The single flowers may be used in scatter effect to trim a pillow. Another way of trimming a longer runner is to usethe straigth motifs at the two ends and single flowers scattered through the center. Many other uses can be found for these charming designs.


Pansy Chart Pattern
Pansy Chart Pattern
Pansy Chart Pattern
Pansy Chart Pattern
Pansy Chart Color Key
other patterns in leaflet: 

Pansy and Dogwood Blossoms | McCall's No. 902

Pansy and Dogwood Blossoms | McCall's No. 902

Pansy and Dogwood Blossoms
Pattern 902
McCall's Pattern Company
Original Copyright 1941

Patterns Included: 
Pansy, Dogwood Blossoms.

Pattern includes the following pansy motifs; 6 small corners A, 3½ x 3½ inches; 2 straight motifs B, 2⅜ x 8⅜ inches; 4 large corners C, 6⅛ x 6⅛ inches and 6 single flowers D, 3⅛ x 3⅝ inches and the following dogwood motifs: 6 single flowers E, 2¾ x 3¾; 2 straight motifs F, 3 x 8⅝; 4 large corners G, 5⅝ x 6⅛ and 6 small corners H, 3¼ x 4⅛ inches. A chart for placing the colors is also included in the pattern.

Needlepoint embroidery, something different—a new idea—in hand-work! The stitch is nothing more or less than half cross-stitch. The motif when finished looks somewhat as though woven right into the fabric itself. You work across in rows, covering each line with a stitch. This simple stitch lends itself well to a highly shaded flower, such as the pansy or to a flower with fewer colors, such as the dogwood. The designs are suitable for lunch sets, luncheon cloths, scarfs, pillows, towels, etc., and may be used effectively on white or colored backgrounds.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS—Lunch sets and lunch cloths may be made of linen or cotton with a smooth linen finish and pillows, of cotton, linen, silk or smooth upholstery fabrics. Be sure to choose materials with a smooth surface, as the short lines of this design will not stamp well on materials with a rough surface. Six strand cotton should be used for the embroidery. The colors used in the pansies are purple, red violet, lavender, vermillion, blue green, yellow green, yellow and white. The dogwood may be done in white, shaded with pink, or in pink shaded with rose. Other colors required for the dogwood are green and brown.


Patterns: 
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