The provided source material focuses exclusively on cross stitch patterns from JBW Designs, a brand offering a variety of themed needlework designs. The information details specific pattern collections, their contents, stitching materials, and finishing instructions. There is no mention of free samples, promotional offers, no-cost product trials, brand freebies, or mail-in sample programs in any of the provided data. Consequently, this article will provide a factual summary of the JBW Designs products as described in the source chunks, as the available information does not support a comprehensive article on the requested topic of consumer freebies and samples.
Product Offerings and Descriptions
JBW Designs presents several distinct collections of cross stitch patterns, primarily available in spiral-bound booklet formats. These booklets contain charts, color codes, and stitching instructions. The designs often feature seasonal, commemorative, or traditional themes, with specific attention to detail in the materials and finishing techniques required.
Ornaments Collection
One notable offering is a collection of 20 small ornaments, many of which are designed to be stitched in a single evening. This collection is presented in a spiral-bound booklet. The ornaments include both new designs and re-releases of previously out-of-print patterns, as well as designs that were previously used in classes and magazines. The source material specifies that all ornaments in this collection have been stitched using DMC floss, and finishing instructions are included within the booklet. Stitch count and finished sizes vary by design.
A specific design from this collection, "When Cardinals Appear," is highlighted as being based on the quotation: "When cardinals appear, loved ones are near." The designer's note indicates this design is particularly meaningful for those who have lost a loved one and serves as a companion piece to a previous design, the "Bluebird of Happiness Sampler." The model for this design was stitched on a specific fabric, though the exact fabric type is cut off in the provided text.
Holiday and Seasonal Designs
Several designs are tailored for holiday themes, particularly Christmas. One such design is described with phrases like "His eyes how they twinkled," "Happy Christmas to all," and "he filled all the stockings." The model for this design was stitched on 26-count Ivory Glenshee linen using a combination of threads, including Crescent Colours floss, DMC #8 Perle Cotton, and Mill Hill Beads. The source provides DMC thread conversions for this design: 321, 500, 336, 3855, 3753, 3052, and 368. Two models were stitched for this design: one as a small horizontal pillow on #25 linen over one thread, and the second on #36 linen over two threads.
Another holiday-themed item is a gingerbread boy design that uses Mill Hill Beads and one white pom pom for embellishment. A rocking horse design also utilizes Mill Hill Beads and buttons from Just Another Button Company. A stocking design incorporates Kreinik #4 Braid and a brass holly charm available through Jupiter (part #15169).
Themed Samplers and Specialty Designs
JBW Designs offers several sampler-style patterns. One is described as a "tiny petite sampler" acquired at an estate sale in Michigan, reflecting the simplicity of a piece from 1822. The designer notes it was stitched by "Hannah" at the Faringdon Subscription School near Oxford, England. Two models were stitched for this design: one over one thread and one over two threads. The over-one model was finished as a flat hanging piece for a cupboard or similar location.
Another sampler design features a hidden alphabet among pumpkins. This design was stitched on Antique White Belfast linen using a combination of Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works floss, and DMC floss. A full DMC conversion list is provided: 818, 962, 600, 3053, 3052, 469, 935, 862, and white. The stitch count is 86W x 133H, resulting in a finished size of approximately 5.4" x 8.3".
A collection focused on trees, such as the "Cardinal Tree" and "Four Trees," is also mentioned. The Cardinal Tree has a stitch count of 33w x 39h, with a finished design size of 2.06" x 2.4". The Four Trees design has a stitch count of 31w x 39h and a finished size of 1.93" x 2.4". It is noted that embellishments for these designs are not included.
Stocking Designs
A specific collection of fifteen "Sing a Song Stockings" is packaged in a full-color 18-page booklet. This booklet, measuring 8.5" x 11", includes color pictures of each stocking alongside the corresponding chart, color code, and stitching instructions.
Materials and Construction
The source material consistently emphasizes the use of specific materials for achieving the intended look of the finished pieces. DMC floss is frequently mentioned as the primary thread choice for many designs. Other specialty threads and materials include:
- DMC Perle Cotton: Used in the holiday design.
- Crescent Colours floss: Used in the holiday design.
- Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss: Used in the sampler with pumpkins.
- Mill Hill Beads: Used for embellishment on the gingerbread boy and rocking horse designs.
- Kreinik #4 Braid: Used for the stocking design.
- Buttons: Just Another Button Company buttons are used on the rocking horse.
- Fabric: Designs are stitched on various fabrics, including 26-count Ivory Glenshee linen, Antique White Belfast linen (29-count and 32-count), and unspecified linens (#25 and #36). The choice of fabric (e.g., over one or over two threads) affects the final size and appearance of the design.
The spiral-bound booklet format is a common feature, making the patterns easy to use during stitching. Some booklets are described as limited edition collector's items, containing a selection of favorite designs from 2007 to 2017.
Conclusion
The provided source material details a range of cross stitch patterns from JBW Designs, organized into themed collections such as ornaments, holiday designs, samplers, and stockings. The information focuses on the design concepts, required materials (specific thread types, beads, charms, and fabrics), stitch counts, finished sizes, and the inclusion of instructions. All patterns are presented in spiral-bound booklets. The data does not contain any information about free samples, promotional offers, or other consumer freebies, which was the primary focus of the initial request.