DescriptionCleopatra’s Heart Thread KitColour #32 – size 5 & 8 perle cotton – one skein of each sizeColour #191 – size 5 & 8 perle cotton – one skein of each sizeColour #191 – 6 strand cotton floss – one skeintotal of 90 meters/98.43 yardsNOTE – additional threads are used in the design (other than the Colour Complements threads above). Please refer to the published article in Needlepoint Now for a full list of requirements. Additional threads will be available for purchase from your local needlework shop. **Pattern is available in the January/February 2021 issue of Needlepoint Now.A little about Cleopatra’s Heart The design was inspired by Egypt and Cleopatra. The first band is an interpretation of the landscape of Egypt and the first row you stitch is meant to represent the Nile river which is truly the heart of Egypt, the rows on either side are for the land, the desert, and the third partial row, the vegetation. Below the diagonal mosaic band, is the row I called the Eyes of Ra, for the blue of the sky and the gold of the sun. Above the first band, is a series of Sprats Head triangles, or pyramids, representing the valley of the Kings. In the upper right is the motif representing Bastet, the cat headed goddess, and the daughter of Ra. All these are the main elements of the design, the rest are just for fun!Perle Cotton is a mercerized, twisted, non-divisible cotton thread. Size 5 is the heaviest, size 8 is a medium weight and size 12 is fine – comparable to 2 strands of floss.Cotton Embroidery Floss is a divisible thread consisting of 6 strands. Can be used in single or multiple strands.Colour Complements embroidery threadshand dyed in unique, original and vibrant colour combinationsall colour combinations are available in three sizes of perle cotton AND cotton flossblended in shorter lengths enhancing any needlework projectPayment Shop pricing is in US funds. I accept Visa, Mastercard and PayPal. Canadian orders are subject to sales tax calculated during checkout.Shipping I offer flat rate shipping. Please visit SHIPPING INFORMATION for more detail.** Many of my photos are close-ups to allow customers to view colour variations. While I attempt to achieve colour accuracy in my photographs, be advised that all monitors display colours differently**Working on white? I recommend products be rinsed prior to use to ensure they are colour fast ONLY IF you plan to stitch on a white or very light background otherwise this is not necessary. ** I do not rinse any of my threads for my personal stitching.Want to see my threads in use Visit my blog for inspiration, projects and tips. Subscribe to my BLOG.Newsletter Mailed monthly and sometimes a mini newsletter mid-month. Subscribers are the first to know about new products, custom dyed limited-edition kits and sales. Subscribe at the bottom of any page on the site.
