Stitcher’s guide
These folk-art designs are
stitched onto 14-count
black aida using 17
different colours of
stranded cotton. They are
worked in whole cross
stitch and backstitch only,
and each one will take
around 8-10 hours to
complete, which we think
makes them ideal for
stitchers of all abilities.
Holiday jolliness should come in every
colour – stitch these bright folk-inspired
wall hangings to jazz up your decorations
By Jody Rice
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.
Seventeen different colours
of thread are used in these
designs, so check the key as
you stitch to make sure you are
working correctly.
3
Work the backstitch next
using one strand of cotton.
4
Once you have completed
the backstitch, then carefully
check over your finished
stitching and prepare it for
making into wall hangings.
How to stitch the folk art wall hangings
Threads
Stranded cotton as listed in the
key
Needle
Size 24 tapestry needle
Fabric
14-count black aida measuring
18x18cm (7x7in) for each design
Extras
Medium pom-pom trim in pink
and white
Black backing fabric
14cm (5½in) white painted
wooden dowel rods
Cord in a colour of your choice
Shopping list
Folk art wall hangings
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