Spread some festive joy
at Christmas with this
captivating angel abc
Angel ABC
Stitcher’s guide
Our angelic alphabet is
stitched onto 14-count
light blue aida using
15 colours of stranded
cotton and metallic
thread. Each letter is
worked in whole cross
stitch and fractionals, plus
backstitch for definition.
As they only take a couple
of hours to complete,
we think these letters are
ideal for beginners who
want to extend their skills.
Create your own heavenly chorus with this stunning alphabet – you'll
love stitching the delicate wings and adding shiny metallic highlights
By Maria Diaz
1
Find the centre of your
fabric by folding it in
half both horizontally and
vertically. Find the centre of
the chart and start stitching
from here, in the centre of
the fabric, working your
way outwards.
2
Complete all the
cross stitch first using
two strands of cotton or
metallic thread. Whenever
you come across a tiny
symbol on the chart, work
a fractional stitch.
3
Work the backstitch
next – backstitch is
worked in one strand of
thread for these letters and
in two different colours,
so make sure you check
the key as you stitch to
ensure that you are always
working correctly.
4
Once you have
completed all the
backstitch, then carefully
check over your finished
stitching and then prepare
it for making up.
How to stitch the angels alphabet
Threads
Stranded cotton and metallic
thread as listed in the key
Needle
Size 24 tapestry needle
Fabric
14-count light blue aida
measuring 15x15cm (6x6in) for
each design
Extras
Backing fabric, ribbon and
wadding of your choice
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