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Rainy Day Bear Project
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this design
Heather READER PANEL
I love this design
and I think any of my
grandchildren would
like this on their
bedroom wall. I would
choose a brightly
coloured frame to
match, or I might turn
it into a cushion.
40 50
Cross stitch in two strands
DMC Anchor Madeira
blanc 2 2402 white
221 897 811 dark shell pink
320 215 1311 dark green
349 1098 212 dark red
350 11 213 red
351 10 214 dark coral
352 9 303 coral
353 6 2313 light coral
368 214 1310 green
369 1043 1309 light green
414 235 1714 dark grey
415 398 1802 grey
543 933 1909 beige
742 303 114 tangerine
743 302 113 yellow
762 234 1804 light grey
775 1031 2504 baby blue
3325 129 907 blue
3721 896 810 shell pink
3722 1027 812 light shell pink
3841 9159 1001 light blue
3862 374 1913 dark brown
3863 379 1912 brown
3864 376 1910 light brown
Half cross stitch in two strands
155 1030 902 purple
349 1098 212 dark red
721 324 308 orange
743 302 113 yellow
794 136 906 cornflower blue
907 255 1308 parrot green
3841 9159 1001 light blue
Backstitch in one strand
––––– 310 403 2400 black
––––– 414 235 1714 dark grey
Backstitch in two strands
––––– 310 403 2400 black
STITCH COUNT 130 high x 110 wide
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) –
23.5x20cm (9¼x7¾in)
STITCHED BY Sheila Webb
This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton
Rainy Day Bear key
Shopping list
Zweigart 14-count ice blue (550) aida
measuring 39x35cm (15¼x13¾in)
Stranded cotton as listed in the key
Size 24 tapestry needle
Frame and mount of your choice with a
minimum aperture of 23.5x20cm (9¼x7¾in)
Thread & fabric cost
Approximately £32
For stockists see page 90
Ian’s bears are always
irresistible, and this
rainbow scene is no
exception! I just know
my little godson will
love unwrapping this
on his birthday.
TINA, PRODUCTION EDITOR
Rainy Day Bear chart (right)