365 Cross Stitch Designs - UK (2020-02)

Father’s Day gifts

F

orget boring ties and

the same old socks – if

you really want to show

your dad he’s the greatest, get

out your needle and threads!

With seven fantastic charts to

choose from, you can stitch

for your own dad, for your

partner on behalf of the kids

or, if you have older children,

use these projects as the

perfect opportunity to pass

on the stitchy bug. Worked

on plastic canvas – ideal for

little fingers getting to grips

with stitching – this impressive

collection of charts uses whole

cross stitches and backstitch

only to create a gift set with

wow factor. Whether he’s the

sporting type, a fishing fanatic

or just an all-round champion,

there’s something to suit every

dad. Follow the steps on page

63 to find out how to turn your

stitching into a photo frame.

Stitching

Factbox

Stitching time: 60-70

hours for the set

Type of stitches:

Cross stitch,

backstitch

Level: Beginner

You will need

Threads: Stranded cotton as listed in the key

Needle: Size 24 tapestry needle

Fabric: 14-count clear plastic canvas measuring a maximum of

18 x21cm ( 7 x 8 ¼in) for each design

Extras: Keyring, brooch pin, jar, notebook, tool box and stiff

backing card

Love you,

Dad!

Make this year’s Father’s Day the most

memorable ever with a colourful

photograph frame and keyring set

Designed by Jenny Barton

Stitch

for your

dad