October Opal Fairy by Mirabilia Designs 2014 Counted cross stitch pattern, embellishment pack

September Sapphire Fairy by Mirabilia Designs 2014

designer Nora Corbett

October Opal Fairy gathers the train of her gown, surrounded by a flurry of flowers in shades as delicate and varied as the glowing birthstone for which she is named. In centuries past, the opal was associated with superstition, but Queen Victoria changed its meaning when she proudly wore opal jewelry and offered the gemstone to each of her daughters in celebration of their nuptials. A magical jewel, the opal is believed to render its bearer invisible, so our fairy travels through the world unseen, seeking places of darkness that come alive with light when she appears.

Her iridescent wings reflect the colors of sunrise and sunset as the gentle scent of rose petals remains even after she vanishes.

Susan Redington Bobby

Size 173 x 235 Stitches

Stitched area 10.81"w x 14.69"h

Fabric: Ivory Linen 32ct

Alt Fabric: Ivory Aida 16ct

Mill Hill Beads: 00081, 00165, 02057, 02070, 02077(2), 20820, 03007, 03044, 18828, 40252, 42024, 42036, 42101

Mill Hill Treasures: 13054(3)

Kreinik #4 Braid: 011HL

Rainbow Gallery Petite Silk Lame Braid: SP18, SP24, SP47

Please note: Due to the nature of this item and copyright laws, there are no refunds for cross-stitch patterns