I've never designed a "drum" before, so at the urging of a couple of sweet friends, I've come up with one as a sort of spin-off of Cape Cod Keeps. This was such a fun little pattern to design, and I hope you like it! Joy of Finely Finished did a gorgeous job of transforming three pieces of stitched linen into the actual drum, and I've included her brief finishing instructions at the bottom of this post.
Here we go!
The drum was stitched on R&R Reproductions' 36 ct. Patriot's Brew by my good friend Pat Ryan.
The colors used are all by Weeks Dye Works, but the chart does include a conversion to DMC in the key. Here are the Weeks colors you'll need, if you choose to stitch it:
Onyx, Adobe, Dirt Road, Sandcastle, Gunmetal, Pelican Gray, Light Khaki, Deep Sea, Dove, Garrison Green, Confederate Gray, Tatanka, Teal Frost, Cinnabar, Cayenne, and Cocoa.
You'll need three pieces of linen in the following stitch counts:
For the side: 217w x 57h
For the top: 72w x 67h
For the bottom: 60w x 60h
There is a tiny bit of long-stitching on the comb, and a small area of over-one stitching in the mermaid's mirror.
The top of the drum features a pirate who has dropped his anchor in place to search for sunken treasure. If you look carefully at the photo above, you'll notice the seam joining the top of the drum to the side of the drum meets so that the chain links connect the anchor to the ship!
The verse I used for Mariner's Drum comes from an old sea shanty, that goes like this:
Cape Cod Girls ain't got no combs;
They brush their hair with codfish bones.
There are actually more verses (and other variations) to this shanty, but I liked this one the best.
The bottom of the drum has a little mariner's compass stitched on it. But of course, you could choose to use a piece of wool in place of the compass if you'd like to be finished with it faster. :) (By the way, it wasn't until after I uploaded the photo below that I noticed a little green leaf in the center of the compass. I tend to make sure there are no stray fibers anywhere, but I'm not accustomed to looking for stray greenery!)
And speaking of finishing, the lovely Joy Hayward has provided brief finishing instructions for the drum. If you are not an experienced finisher, be sure you read all of the instructions before you attempt any cutting. This is not a difficult piece to finish, but you want to be in control of each step! I always "walk things through" in my mind all the way to the end before attempting any of it with my hands!
Download BRIEF FINISHING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MARINER'S DRUM
I truly thank you for visiting my blog today, and I hope you're having a wonderful week!
OMG, Paulette! You might have just gotten me out of my stitching slump! lol! LOVE this!
Posted by: Margaret | May 10, 2017 at 06:49 PM
Paulette, this design is amazing!!! Love it!
Posted by: Donna Rae Barrow | May 10, 2017 at 07:06 PM
Just a fabulous drum! This is the one to get me going....
Posted by: LaNelle | May 10, 2017 at 07:07 PM
When will it be available please ?
Posted by: Valeri Vejrostek | May 10, 2017 at 07:09 PM
OMG, I LOVE it. I will definitely have to locate this pattern.
Posted by: Fran Smith | May 10, 2017 at 07:33 PM
I've never been tempted to stitch a drum before but you've convinced me. This is beyond cute, LOVE it!!! That anchor dropping from the top of the drum and down the side, such a cute detail!!
Posted by: Jeannine Foss | May 10, 2017 at 08:32 PM
Well, I think you did quite the great job!!! It is adorable and perfect ❤️❤️
Posted by: Natalia Canaday | May 10, 2017 at 08:39 PM
Cutest drum EVER! Another winner, Paulette!
Posted by: Kim Lewis | May 10, 2017 at 10:53 PM
Fun! I love the anchor part.
Posted by: Linda | May 11, 2017 at 12:56 AM
That's just darling! I'm definitely stitching this one!
Posted by: Frankie Easter | May 11, 2017 at 07:50 AM
WOW! There are times I tell myself "it just doesn't get any better than this" and then I see this wonderful design and know there is better. Beautiful thought out design--I will be on the phone placing an order today.
Posted by: Betty | May 11, 2017 at 08:12 AM
That is so special... the nicest drum design and finish I've seen. You have another winner there!
Posted by: Annie | May 11, 2017 at 08:20 AM
It's gorgeous!
Posted by: Christine Wilkins | May 11, 2017 at 09:08 AM
As usual, you did a great job designing. I love this and since I now live near the beach, it will be perfect.
Posted by: Carlene Sidel | May 11, 2017 at 09:47 AM
Beautiful
Posted by: Olga Moreno Martinez | May 11, 2017 at 12:59 PM
I just love it! where can I purchase the pattern?
Posted by: Susan Hemann | May 12, 2017 at 07:23 AM
Very cool design!
Posted by: Tiffstitch | May 12, 2017 at 04:08 PM
It is soooooo pretty! Well done. I must stitch that one (same as I say about 99% of your releases!).
:-)
Posted by: Valérie | May 26, 2017 at 03:26 AM
Hey Paulette,
Here you list Sandcastle as one of the WDW threads. On the pattern, it says Straw instead. Are these comparable/interchangeable? Thanks!
Posted by: Kelly | June 22, 2017 at 11:49 PM
I saw this model in person (lucky me!) and it was all I could do to restrain myself from sneaking it into my handbag. The little reflection in the mirror is THE BEST.
Posted by: Beth Twist | July 03, 2017 at 11:48 AM