Stitcher’s guide
Our winter scene is
worked on 28-count
white evenweave over
two threads of the fabric,
in 33 shades of stranded
cotton. The design uses
whole cross stitch and
fractionals in two strands
of thread, with backstitch
in one strand and seven
different shades. French
knots in one strand of
delft blue are used to add
detail to the snowman.
This project is best suited
to experienced stitchers.
Stitch this adorable design for your
wall and you're guaranteed to wake
up to a white Christmas every year!
By Susan Bates
1
Find the centre of your
fabric by folding it in half
both horizontally and vertically.
Follow the arrows on the chart
to find its centre 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. For every tiny symbol
you see on the chart, work a
fractional stitch in its place.
3
Work the backstitch in one
strand of cotton. Seven
different shades are used in this
design, so make sure you check
the key carefully as you stitch to
see which one you need.
4
Work the French knots last
of all, using just one strand
of delft blue cotton.
5
Check over your finished
stitching, then prepare it for
framing. Find out how to frame
at http://www.cross-stitching.com.
How to stitch the snowy scene
Threads
Stranded cotton as listed in the
key
Needle
Size 24 tapestry needle
Fabric
28-count white evenweave
measuring 45x40cm
(17¾x15¾in)
Extras
Frame of your choice with
a minimum aperture of
29x25.5cm (11½x10in)
Shopping list
Snowy scene
We love this festive red
frame, but if it's not
your cup of tea, then
try a dark green frame
for an alternative but
equallyfestive finish
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