84 The World of Cross Stitching http://www.cross-stitching.comProject Building Blocks ABC
DESIGNED BY MARIA DIAZ
Celebrate births and birthdays with this colourful
collection of adorable building block letters and numbers
to the world
B
uilding blocks are a classic toy
that is a favourite of children
and parents alike. Not only
are they fun, they’re educational too,
helping little ones to learn their ABCs
and 123s. Here, Maria has created
a complete alphabet and matching
number set using a playful font that
is sure to delight.
The use of special DMC Color
Variations thread creates a subtle
change in shade that is pleasing to the
eye. As the colours in each skein are
blended together to flow seamlessly
into one another without producing
a harsh contrast, this means you can
stitch one whole letter or number
without ever having to change
thread! To achieve the gentle colourshift effect seen here, remember
to stitch one cross at a time as this
will give you more control over the
placement of the colour variation.
A timeless design, these sweet
and simple building blocks are
something that you can stitch again
and again for birthday cards, baby
samplers, room signs and more!Welcome
I was delighted to create a fun design
that is quick and easy to stitch for every
skill level. Plus, I love how versatile and
personalisable it is too – you can swap up
the colours to match any décor!Maria Diaz
Meet the designer
Stitching Time
Approx. 1-2 hours each
Type of Stitches
Cross stitch
Ease of Stitching
BeginnerPerfect
for
beginners
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