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http://www.gathered.how/woxs The World of Cross Stitching 37Design round-up
We’ve hand-picked a selection of kits & charts
depicting beautiful butterflies in every colour...
Delicate
butterflies
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his counted glass bead kit,
worked on perforated
paper, depicts a Monarch
butterfly in realistic detail.
Threads and beads bring
the insect to life, while a
Mill Hill topaz treasure in
the wing tips adds
captivating shimmer.
The petite beads are
tiny, so you might
find a bead nabber
handy. This pretty
little kit is available from
Hawkins Hobbies*.
Stitch count: 49 wide by 26 high,
7x5.5cm (2¾x2¼in) on 14-count
perforated paperW
orked in yarn using chunky cross stitch on a
printed canvas, this Vervaco kit from LoveCrafts*
will make a vibrant splash in your living room – red,
greens and oranges all create a summery feel. Before
you begin, snip a sample of each yarn and tie them to
the blocks of colour along the bottom of the canvas.
Stitch count: 40x40cm (16x16in) on printed canvasI
f you ever need a gift in a hurry, these bookmarks
from Durene Jones* are ideal. The butterfly at the
top is designed to peek out of the top of the book,
making a pretty feature. There are 12 designs on this
downloadable chart, as each bookmark is double-sided.
Stitch count: 28 wide by 98 high, 5x18cm (2x7in)
on 14-count aida*For stockists see page 90GORGEOUS GIFT
BUTTERFLY
BOOKMARKS
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his beautiful blue butterfly
design in a hoop is aimed at
beginners. Part of the Learn-A-
Craft series by Dimensions from
Wool Warehouse*, the kit
includes step-by-step
instructions, starting with
‘let’s begin’, through to
using colours and what
to do when you’ve
finished. The threads
(pre-sorted), white aida
and a black hoop are all
included, making this a
great-value kit.
Stitch count: 65 wide by 65 high,
15cm (6in) diameter on 14-count aidaGREAT FOR BEGINNERS
WELCOME
BUTTERFLY
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BEADED BEAUTY
MONARCH
BUTTERFLY