{"product_id":"temperature-land-of-the-dragons","title":"Temperature Land of the Dragons cross stitch pattern - maximum temperatures version","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Temperature Land of the Dragons cross stitch pattern booklets contain the charts and full instructions to cross stitch your own fantasy adventure in colours representing the maximum daily temperatures in your part of the world, through an entire year. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs you stitch the pattern, your own mystical world will grow, featuring Dragons, castles, shields, swords, potion bottles, keys, forest trees, toadstools and many other motifs. A pathway of stepping stones runs through the pattern, forming a wiggly line from 1st January to where the adventurer ends the year on 31st December, to journey into the new year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach row of the pattern represents one month of the year, with each motif stitched in the colour corresponding to the maximum temperature of one day. In the centre you'll stitch the year date you are stitching for, and your location. A full set of numbers and two sets of alphabets are included so you can personalise your piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the version of the pattern for maximum daily temperatures only. For the pattern version for maximum AND minimum temperatures, please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.climbinggoat.co.uk\/products\/temperature-land-of-the-dragons-max-min\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Temperature Land of the Dragons - maximum and minimum temperatures version\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pattern is designed to be stitched on dark fabric, such as black or navy blue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe images show example pieces based on temperatures in Southampton, UK - the colour distribution in your piece will be different according to the temperatures in your area and in your year, so every piece stitched will be unique.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeparate instruction booklets are included for both leap years and non-leap years, so you can easily stitch for any year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery comprehensive instructions are included, explaining how to adapt the temperature colour ranges to almost anywhere in the world. You don't need to worry if you live in a hot or cold climate, or if the temperature goes between extremes - you will adapt the colours to your own temperature range, so that you will still stitch with colours across the rainbow palette. You can use either Fahrenheit or Celsius scales for your temperatures. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you don't live in a major populated area you might want to check that your area is covered by temperature websites, unless you are recording temperatures yourself. I recommend looking at:\u003cbr\u003ewww.accuweather.com\u003cbr\u003ewww.wunderground.com \u003cbr\u003ewww.timeanddate.com\u003cbr\u003eOn AccuWeather, if you search for your location and click on “monthly”, it will give you temperatures for all the months of the current year and the year before. In the settings (top right of the website) you can change between Fahrenheit and Celsius. If you want to go further back than the previous year, perhaps to commemorate a special year, both Time and Date and Weather Underground give temperatures going much further back. Time and Date allows you to choose Fahrenheit or Celsius. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease do join us in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/climbinggoatdesigns\" title=\"Climbing Goat Designs stitchers\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClimbing Goat Designs stitchers\u003c\/a\u003e Facebook group to share your progress!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stitched area of the finished piece is: 174 stitches wide x 174 stitches high\u003cbr\u003eOn 14 count fabric this is approximately 12.4 x 12.4 inches or 31.6 x 31.6 cm\u003cbr\u003eOn 16 count fabric this is approximately 10.9 x 10.9 inches or 27.6 x 27.6 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe temperature pattern element uses full cross stitches only. Backstitch is only used in the location text (with French knots for the i's and j's).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe design is suitable for people with some experience of cross stitch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive five PDF instant download files:\u003cbr\u003eNon-leap year pattern booklet, with the charts in colour blocks with symbols\u003cbr\u003eNon-leap year pattern booklet, with the charts in black and white symbols\u003cbr\u003eLeap year pattern booklet, with the charts in colour blocks with symbols\u003cbr\u003eLeap year pattern booklet, with the charts in black and white symbols\u003cbr\u003eComprehensive cross stitch instructions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 32 page pattern booklets contain:\u003cbr\u003eCover page with picture of example completed piece\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eSingle page chart for screen use\u003cbr\u003eSplit page chart for printing\u003cbr\u003eKey for the charts\u003cbr\u003eFonts for year and location\u003cbr\u003eBlank grid for charting text\u003cbr\u003eDetailed instructions on where to stitch for each day of the year\u003cbr\u003eAdvice on temperature websites\u003cbr\u003eDetailed explanation on how to work out your temperature and colour key\u003cbr\u003eExample temperature and colour keys\u003cbr\u003eSeven complete colour ranges of between 16 and 40 colours allowing you to adapt your colour range precisely to where you live\u003cbr\u003eTable to fill in your personal temperature and colour key\u003cbr\u003eTables to fill in your maximum temperatures for each day of the year\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis listing is for PDFs of these pattern booklets; it is not a completed piece nor a kit, so no fabric, thread or other materials are included. The booklets are Instant Download so you can download them straight away.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA link to the downloads will be sent to the email address you give when you order. There will also be a link to download the files directly from the completed order page. The files are sent as PDFs in one zip file. Please unzip the file (right click \u0026gt; extract all) after downloading, and then you can open each PDF within the file.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou may need Adobe Reader to open the PDF files. If you don’t have it you can download it for free here: https:\/\/get.adobe.com\/uk\/reader\/\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you have any problems or need help please let me know!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePatterns are for personal use only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e© Climbing Goat Designs\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Climbing Goat Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56903061569922,"sku":null,"price":11.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0257\/3517\/files\/TemperatureLandoftheDragonscrossstitchpatternmaxonly.jpg?v=1789067597","url":"https:\/\/www.climbinggoat.co.uk\/products\/temperature-land-of-the-dragons","provider":"Climbing Goat Designs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}