We Three Kings was written by John H. Hopkins Jr., in 1857 as a carol for a Christmas pageant at the General Theological Seminary in New York City. As the first stanza reads:

We three kings of Orient are;
Bearing gifts we traverse afar,
Field and fountain, moor and mountain,
Following yonder star.

The carol was a tribute to the three worshipful kings, Melchior, Balthazar and Jasper who all saw the star prophesied as the birth of Christ at exactly the same hour, although each of them was far from the other (India, China and Persia) and none knew of the others' purpose. Each king prepared great and rich gifts (gold, frankincense and myrrh) and set out on a journey the find the Christ child, using the star to guide them to Bethlehem.

Stitched in the brilliant jewel-tones often worn by kings, and accented with beads and embellishments to depict the rich brocades of their elegant robes, this unique piece will become a cherished addition to your Christmas décor.

Fabric: Stitched on 28 count Mystic Cashel Linen hand-dyed by Picture This Plus (866-314-4343).
Stitched 2 over 2.
IMPORTANT: Due to the high concentration of beads in some areas, it is not recommended that this design be stitched on a fabric higher than 28 count.
Stitch Area: 200w X 238h
Stitch Count: 198w X 235h
Design Area: 14 ½”w X 17”h

Materials Summary: A total of 50 Anchor colors used in model. DMC comparable (best match) colors are provided in chart.

Kreinik #4 Very Fine Braid
(1 spool of each unless otherwise indicated)
001 - Silver (2 spools)
006 - Blue
008 - Green
024 - Fuchsia
026 - Amethyst
028 - Citron (2 spools)
029 - Turquoise
032 - Pearl
191 - Pale Yellow
221 - Antique Gold (2 spools)
152V - Vintage Sienna
5011 - Elgin Green

Beads by Mill Hill
(1 package of each unless otherwise indicated)
00143 - Robin Egg Blue
00553 - Old Rose
00557 - Gold (2 packs of 4.54 grams)
02008 - Sea Breeze
02009 - Ice Lilac
02011 - Victorian Gold
02055 - Brilliant Green
02074 - Brilliant Teal
02085 - Brilliant Orchid
03041 - White Opal
03054 - Sand (2 packs of 2.85 grams)

Glass and Crystal Treasures by Mill Hill
12009 - 5 Petal Dimensional Flower - Ruby
12223 - Jasmine Flower - Light Sapphire
13027 - Rondel - Aurum Gold (2 packs)
13057 - Small Tear Drop - Crystal

Matting and/or Framing: Model matting and framing by Fields Framing & Graphics,
3407 Lithia Pinecrest Road, Valrico, FL 33596, (813) 654-8616.
E-mail: fieldsframing@verizon.net. Ask for Jerry or Stephanie Fields.

4317 Glendon Place
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 653-3556
email@glendonplace.net


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