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Threads - Stranded cotton as listed in the key
Needle - Size 24 tapestry needle
Fabric - Zweigart 14-count white aida measuring
18x32cm (7x12½in). To buy, visit http://www.lakeside
needlecraft.co.uk or call 0161 505 1910Extras - Frame of your choice with a minimum
aperture of 7.5x21.5cm (3x8½in); metal screw
hooks of your choice from local storesStep into a quiet village where each
pastel-coloured building is topped with
snow – and all the houses look like
numbers and letters of the alphabet!
Designed by Jenny Barton
W
hatever kind of
home you live in –
whether it’s a two-up
two-down, cosy
cottage, sweet bungalow or studio
apartment – getting in and putting
your feet up at the end of the day
is hard to beat. So, celebrate your
beloved abode and show it some
love with these quaint and quirky
houses, perfect for making into
ornaments and gifts!
Looking like mini snow-capped
buildings, each of these tiny homesis shaped like a different letter or
number. You’ll use whole stitches,
fractionals, backstitch and French
knots – but you can replace these
with red seed beads, if you prefer.
Use the set to create last-minute
cards or baubles to give as gifts, or
whip up a clever sign to decorate
your hallway or kitchen, as we did
here. Or, if you know someone
who’s moving into a new house
soon, make them a special cushion
or hanging featuring a sweet saying
for a homely handmade touch! ●Welcome home
Screw^ a^ few
hooks^ into^
a^ wooden^ fra
me^ to^ make
a stylish^ plac
e^ for^ your^ ke
ys!
Need to know
Stitch Time 4-6 hours each (approx)
Stitch Types Whole cross stitch,
fractionals, backstitch, French knotsOneNighters