The World of Cross Stitching 19New Baby Cards Project
DESIGNED BY DIANE MACHIN
Take a walk on the wild side with this set of six jolly
animal families – it’s more fun than a barrel of monkeys!
the jungle
F
rom all over the animal kingdom,
these adorable creatures have
gathered together to say hello
to each and every newborn. So, if you
know someone who is welcoming
a cheeky monkey, playful tiger cub
or laid-back panda into their pack,
then these designs are for you – with
so many choices on offer, there’s
something for every family!
Enthusiastic beginners and
seasoned stitchers alike will enjoy
tackling these cards as they’re a great
chance to practise your skills – you’ll
use whole cross stitch and fractionals,
plus backstitch and French knots to
add extra details. It takes around 5-
hours to make each design, so these
creatures are a great weekend stitch.Send these merry animals to new
or expecting parents to celebrate the
addition to their pride. Or, as these
cards are so versatile, you can change
the text and make them to send to
your own parents as they would also
make heartfelt Mother’s Day and
Father’s Day cards, too.Welcome to
The arrival of a baby (or babies!) is such an
exciting time. I created these cards for family
and friends to share in the joy and happiness
of such a wonderful occasion whether it’s
one, two or three new arrivals!Diane Machin
Meet the designer
Stitching Time
Approx. 5-7 hours each
Type of Stitches
Cross stitch, fractionals,
backstitch, French knots
Ease of Stitching
IntermediatePerfect
weekendFa c t b project