62 The World of Cross Stitching http://www.cross-stitching.comProject Cuckoo Clock
DESIGNED BY FIONA BAKER
This charming cuckoo clock will bring a delightful
forest feeling into the heart of your home
stitch!
T
he cuckoo clock is a classic
souvenir of travel to Alpine
countries, but with Fiona’s clever
chart there’s no need to travel abroad
to get your own – you can simply
stitch one instead!
Cuckoo clocks traditionally take
the shape of a chalet decorated
with plants and animals, and Fiona
has drawn on this for her version.
Featuring a host of woodland flora
and fauna, such as deer, fir trees and
toadstools, this keepsake treasure is
created using cross stitch, fractional
stitches and backstitch. And, of
course, you’ll find a cuckoo popping
out of a tiny door at the top!
Best of all, once you’ve completed
the design, your stitched clock canbecome a real timepiece by adding
clock hands. Turn to page 66 to
find out how to mount your design
onto canvas and attach the clock
mechanism. Whether a beginner or
experienced stitcher, you’ll enjoy every
second of this fun project!Time to
I love creating more unusual designs and
making my own cuckoo clock was definitely
something a bit different! I wanted to create
an antique feel to the design, so it can be
something that’s treasured forever.Fiona Baker
Meet the designer
Stitching Time
Approx. 50 hours
Type of Stitches
Cross stitch, fractionals,
backstitch
Ease of Stitching
Advanced beginner/
intermediateFun
making
Fa c t b up idea