Play Nice

Play Nice by Shakespeare’s Peddler pairs a thoughtful phrase with a flower basket, a friendship design, and a monogram alphabet for your own pretty plates.

2026 Nashville Needlework Market release.

Pattern details

• Designer: Shakespeare’s Peddler.
• Format: Printed cross stitch pattern.
• Stitch count: Soyez Sages and Flower Basket: 60 × 60 stitches each; Amitié: 35 × 32 stitches; monogram sizes vary.
• Model fabric: 40-count Winter Moon Newcastle linen by Zweigart.

Model threads

• Soyez Sages / Play Nice: DMC 815.
• Flower Basket: Classic Colorworks Cherry Cobbler.
• Amitié: Classic Colorworks Licorice Red and DMC 3782.
• Monograms: DMC 304.

Part of the Plate-itudes collection—cross stitch designs created to display on decorative plates. Both French and English versions of the Play Nice phrase are included, along with a full monogram alphabet and illustrated finishing instructions. Models use one strand over two linen threads; choose colors to suit your plates. Plates are not included.

Pattern only: Fabric, threads, embellishments, and finishing materials are not included.

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