Stitcher’s guide
Our heartwarming
hibernating animals are
stitched onto 14-count
white aida using 19
different colours of
stranded cotton. Worked
in whole cross stitches
and backstitch only, these
make ideal projects for
new stitchers. Each one
will take around 20 hours
to complete, so they're
perfect for winter evening
stitching sessions.
Unconcerned about the cold, these
adorable furry creatures settle down for
their extended winter's nap!
By Lucie Heaton
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
using two strands of cotton.
This project uses threads in 19
different colours, so check the
key as you stitch to make sure
you are working correctly.
3
Work the backstitch next –
backstitch is worked in one
strand of dark grey cotton.
4
When you have completed
all the backstitch, then
carefully check over your
finished stitching and prepare it
for mounting into a hoop.
How to stitch the hibernating animals
Threads
Stranded cotton as listed in the
key
Needle
Size 24 tapestry needle
Fabric
14-count white aida measuring
25x25cm (9¾x9¾in) for each
design
Extras
6in wooden embroidery hoops
10mm-wide ribbon of your
choice in coordinating colours
Shopping list
Animal hoops
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