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More pet ideas

The main event

This handsome ‘Maine Coon’

(J-7154), with his striped fur and

golden eyes, is a must-stitch

for any cat

lover! Full of

beautiful depth

and detail,

the finished

design measures

15.5x 21cm

(6x8¼in) and the

kit costs ¤15.95

(approx £13.70)

from PANNA*.

Sausage dog sweetie

Wrapped up

warmly in a striped

scarf and hat

complete with ear

flaps, this pup is

ready to ring in the

New Year! Stitched

on 16-count aida,

the 16x19cm

(6¼x7½in) design

is perfect for intermediate stitchers.

‘New Years Dachshund’ (AB-

OV-S991) comes as a kit with fabric,

threads and chart, and costs £13.59

from Maries Cross Stitch*.

Just keep swimming

One for fans of aquatic life, this

brilliantly coloured ‘Tropical Fish’

(BK1875) by DMC is stitched in a

blaze of rich purple, gold and blue

shades to create a very striking

creature! The intermediate-

level kit costs £10.99 from

Wool Warehouse* and includes

14-count aida,

pre-sorted

threads, a

needle, a chart

and an 18cm

(7in) hoop for

framing.

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Cross stitch in two strands
DMC Anchor Madeira
blanc 2 2402 white
01 397 1805 very light tin grey
02 398 1709 light tin grey
03 399 1802 tin grey
04 235 1801 dark tin grey
317 400 1809 grey
59 8 10 6 2 1111 t u r q u o i s e
3799 236 1713 dark grey
Backstitch in one strand
––––– 414 233 1714 light grey
––––– 3799 236 1713 dark grey
STITCH COUNT 43 high x 43 wide
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) –
8x8cm (3x3in)
STITCHED BY Ruth Murphy
This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton
Lop Bunny key

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Stitching Time

Approx. 7 hours

Type of Stitches

Cross stitch, fractionals,

backstitch

Ease of Stitching

Advanced beginner

Pretty

shading &

detail

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