The World of Cross Stitching - UK (2020-01)

Stitching Time

Approx. 28 hours

Type of Stitches

Cross stitch, fractionals,

backstitch

Ease of Stitching

Advanced beginner

Hand-

dyed

Fa c t b  fabric

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Project Snowy Snowdrops

DESIGNED BY AMANDA GREGORY

These hardy little flowers will be blossoming early

this year when you stitch this cool creation!

blooms

N

o matter how dark the days

are, come January the first

snowdrops always poke their

heads through the frozen soil. These

little buds are a welcome sight in

the wintertime, bringing a message

of new life and a promise of what’s

to come in the year ahead. And,

with Amanda’s stitched version you

can enjoy a daily reminder of this

heartening message of hope and joy.

These dainty flowers are stitched

on Fabric Flair’s Snowy Days Blue

Portrait Aida, whose added silver

sparkles create a beautifully wintry

look. The stems and leaves incorporate

no fewer than 11 different shades of

green, the effect of this gives a real

richness of depth to the piece.

Finishing your design in a

distressed wood frame further adds

to the frosty feeling while also letting

the stitching and gorgeous fabric to

take centre stage. Hang these lovely

winter blooms on your wall and you’ll

be reminded of new life and fresh

starts all year long.

New season

I went for a realistic style in this snowdrop

design, as they are so lovely just as they

are. The simplicity and contrasts of colours

produces a really eye-catching result. I hope

you enjoy stitching these snowy delights!

Amanda Gregory

Meet the designer