30 40I’m a massive Kawaii
fan and adore pandas,
so this is a must-stitch
for me. Not sure I’ll
be able to give him
away when I’ve
finished though!TINA, PRODUCTION EDITOR
http://www.cross-stitching.com The World of Cross Stitching 71
Panda and Balloons Project
TOPT
IP
Always stitch
col lighter^ours last (^) so the
don’t ge y^
t too (^) grubby
Panda and Balloons chart (right)
Maria READER PANEL
This panda is so loveable. I’d
love to stitch this for my daughter,
adding to her collection of stitched
gifts from me. It will look really
nice finished on a pillowcase.
Cross stitch in two strands
DMC Anchor Madeira
B5200 1 2401 white
168 1096 1708 grey
310 403 2400 black
321 9046 510 dark red
413 400 1714 dark grey
600 63 703 very dark pink
602 57 702 dark pink
604 55 614 pink
605 1094 613 light pink
666 46 210 red
704 255 1308 leaf green
905 257 1412 green
906 256 1410 light green
3799 236 1713 very dark grey
Backstitch in one strand
––––– 310 403 2400 black
Backstitch in two strands
––––– 310 403 2400 black
STITCH COUNT 115 high x 90 wide
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) –
21x16.5cm (8¼x6½in)
STITCHED BY Julieanne Charles
This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton
Panda and Balloons key
Shopping list
Zweigart 14-count ice blue (550) aida
measuring 40x36cm (15¾x14¼in)
Stranded cotton as listed in the key
Size 24 tapestry needle
Frame of your choice with a minimum
aperture of 25x21cm (9¾x8¼in)
Thread & fabric cost
Approximately £18
For stockists see page 90
When you’ve finished all the cross
stitches, load your needle with one or
two strands of black thread – refer to
the key for which to use. Following
the backstitch line on the chart, make
your stitches as in this diagram. Bring
your needle up at (1), down at (2)
then back up at (3), stitching in a two
steps forward, one step back motion.
Keep it neat by using short lengths to
prevent them fuzzing up with wear.
add backstitch
to your design
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