The World of Cross Stitching - UK (2020-03)

Project Pansy Table Runner

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1 To work out how long to cut your evenweave, first measure the length of

your table then cut your material to this length plus an excess of 10cm (4in),

and a width of 32cm (12½in).

2 Stitch the floral pattern on one end of the fabric. Then, keeping your

stitching facing up, rotate the fabric 180 degrees and stitch the floral pattern

again on the opposite end – be sure to line them up perfectly so the borders

will meet up in the middle. Repeat the border for the required length between

the two floral ends.

3 Trim your stitching with a 2.5cm (1in) border all around and cut out a

panel of backing fabric to match.

4 Pin the backing fabric panel onto the right side of your stitching,

sandwiching the edge of the lace trim between the two layers, with the

decorative side facing in. Sew around all sides with a 1cm (½in) seam, leaving a

gap for turning. Turn through and press.

5 Neatly slip stitch your gap closed to finish.

make a table

runner

How to...

I love the

vintage feel of

this design. It

would make a

wonderful gift for

Mother’s Day or as

a centrepiece for

Easter Sunday.

HANNAH,

EDITOR

Pansy Table Runner chart (right)

Shopping list

Zweigart* 28-count platinum (770)

evenweave measuring 28x32cm (11x12½in)

per repeat – ours measures 28x64cm

(11x25¼in)

Stranded cotton as listed in the key

Size 24 tapestry needle

Backing fabric and crochet lace trim of your

choice from local stores

Thread & fabric cost

Approximately £38

*For stockists see page 90