No Distance Too Far Cross Stitch Pattern

Celebrate friendship and connection with this heartwarming No Distance Too Far design by Teresa Kogut. This meaningful sampler features Michigan state symbols and the touching message "Distance means so little when someone means so much."

Stitched by Mary Schreiner 1 over 2 on 36 count Maple Bar by Cedar River Linens. Framed by Craft Gallery.

Stitch count: 145 x 158

Thread requirements:

• CCW 044 - Toasted Marshmallow (307 stitches)
• CCW 164 - Blackbird (657 stitches)
• CCW 222 - Honeysuckle (340 stitches)
• CCW 2112 - Glacial Melt (298 stitches)
• WDW 1153 - Galvanized (287 stitches)
• WDW 1230 - Havana (421 stitches)
• WDW 1236 - Mocha (1176 stitches)
• WDW 1269 - Chestnut (341 stitches)
• WDW 1277 - Collards (2184 stitches)
• WDW 2240 - Red Rocks (934 stitches)
• WDW 2241 - Chrysanthemum (547 stitches)
• WDW 4111 - Lucky (1639 stitches)
• WDW 1232a - Oil Cloth (360 stitches)
• WDW 1300a - Chia (85 stitches)

About the design:

No Distance Too Far was my half of a collaboration with Beth Twist of Heartstring Samplery for the Pacific Northwest Stitch Summit 2024 hosted by Acorns & Threads.

Beth and I wanted to convey a stitcher's desire to be with one another at retreats or gatherings...no matter the distance. Beth lives in Oregon and I live in Michigan, yet we've seen each other for the past few years at retreats.

Once we had the theme and verse, we went to work designing our half to reflect our home state.

I've included the Michigan state bird - American Robin, state flower - Apple Blossom & our state tree - Eastern White Pine. The "house" in my design represents our studio overlooking a pond where deer, raccoon, squirrels and water fowl often visit. The CW is for "Creative Whims".

If you purchase Beth's half, titled "Across the Miles" you can stitch them separately or stitch them together in one long piece.

My wish for you is to have lots of time to stitch with your friends near and far because distance means so little when someone means so much.