365 Cross Stitch Designs - UK (2020-02)

Christening sampler

F

inding the perfect

present for a

baby’s baptism

can be tricky. While you

want it to be something

meaningful that celebrates

their important day, you

also want to give a gift that

won’t just be stored away for

safekeeping. This beautifully

intricate sampler fits the bill

perfectly! Once hung on

the wall, it’ll bring joy every

day – not just through its

picturesque view, but from

the time, love and thought

that’s gone into every stitch.

Worked in a delicate colour

palette that has a gentle

elegance to it, this charming

hilltop church and its floral

border are created using a

combination of whole cross

stitches and fractionals, with

a scattering of backstitch,

giving it a soft, romantic feel.

Stitching

Factbox

Stitching time:

40 hours

Type of stitches:

Cross stitch, fractionals,

backstitch, French

knots

Level: Intermediate

You will need

Threads: Stranded cotton as listed in the key

Needle: Size 24 tapestry needle

Fabric: 14-count white aida measuring 39x36cm

( 15 ¼x 14 ¼in)

Extras: Frame and mount of your choice with a minimum

aperture of 28x21cm ( 11 x 8 ¼in)

Special

memories

Mark a little one’s christening with a

personalised cross stitch memento that

the whole family can treasure forever

Designed by Susan Bates

Stitch for

a special

occasion