Bristol is a counted cross stitch piece inspired, at the time of its creation, in excited anticipation of my first time joining fellow cross-stitchers at the Bristol Stitchy Day in September 2024. I wanted to create a piece for all of us who would be there as a keepsake to commemorate what was indeed a wonderful day with friends doing what brings us joy.
Bristol is now available for all stitchers or gift recipients who have a love for this vibrant city, or a love for the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Hot Air Balloons which grace her skies.
Here's a little story about the things you'll find in this design.
There are lots of wonderful things to be found in Bristol which I could have included however I wanted to keep the design small so had to narrow it down to two which immediately come to mind when I think of Bristol - the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. I chose red as the main colour for this design as a nod to Bristol Samplers. Orange and coral represents autumn which is the season when this particular Bristol Stitchy Day would be taking place. Blue represents the River Avon which flows beneath the bridge while the shapes within the border represent the rocks of the Avon Gorge. The nameplate is inspired by the style of Victorian metal nameplates which are found around the city.
Bristol is an original creation by Karen Wiederhold designing as Weediflower Creations. The chart-pack is delivered to you as an instant download PDF direct from my Etsy Shop .
