All the excitement of the Yuletide season is captured in this vivid portrait of a wind-borne spirit bearing precious gifts, silken banners, golden baubles, and fragrant boughs to decorate the heavens. Third in a series of opulent, elegant holiday designs, it's Nora Corbett's 1996 Merry Christmas greeting to cross stitchers around the world. Release date is September 23rd, 1996. Required materials Stitched on 32 count Antique Blue linen from Wichelt Imports. Alternate fabric Zweigart 32 count Belfast Misty Blue linen. Design area is approximately 13" x 16" with a stitch count of 210 x 270. Beads and specialty materials needed Beads by Mill Hill 00367 glass seed bead 02010 glass seed bead 02011 glass seed bead 03047 antique glass bead 05025 glass pebble bead Kreinik Metallic Threads 009hl fine (#8) braid Rainbow Gallery Threads Nordic Gold (ND2)