It's the third Monday of the month, so that means it's time for a new cross stitch pattern. This month's offering is decidedly Irish in flavor. She's a medieval Celtic maiden wearing a lush green gown with trumpet sleeves and golden trim. A quaternary (four cornered) knot guards each corner of the pattern, each intertwined with flowering vines. So there are four corners in each of the four corners...heh heh!
There are several recognized meanings behind the quaternary knot. Pick the one that suits you:
This pattern is listed on Craftsy and Etsy. As usual, I will be releasing my next hand embroidery pattern on the first Monday of next month. If there's anything specific you w
There are several recognized meanings behind the quaternary knot. Pick the one that suits you:
- The Four Directions, North South East West
- The four seasons, Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
- The four Latin Gospels in the Book of Kells
- The four elements Earth Fire Water Air
- The four Celtic festivals Samhain, Beltane, Imbolc, Lughnasadh
- An emblem of Brigid also known as the Queen of the Four Fires she demonstrates four branched wisdom of hand hearth head and heart.
This pattern is listed on Craftsy and Etsy. As usual, I will be releasing my next hand embroidery pattern on the first Monday of next month. If there's anything specific you w