The World of Cross Stitching - UK (2020-05)

The World of Cross Stitching 59

Blackwork Hummingbird Project

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My neighbour is an avid

bird watcher and this rainbow

hummingbird design is ideal

to stitch for her. The beautiful

colours will match her living

room where she has all her bird

figurines – it’s just perfect!

Backstitch in one strand

DMC Anchor Madeira

––––– 18 297 113 yellow

––––– 310 403 2400 black

––––– 550 102 714 purple

––––– 597 1064 1110 turquoise

––––– 645 273 1811 grey

––––– 720 326 309 dark copper

––––– 721 324 308 copper

––––– 722 323 307 light copper

––––– 796 134 914 blue

––––– 906 256 1410 green

––––– 3765 169 2505 peacock blue

––––– 3 811 10 6 0 1101 l i g h t t u r q u o i s e

––––– 3844 1089 1102 electric blue

Backstitch in one strand of each

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718 88 707 magenta

024HL* fuchsia

STITCH COUNT 110 high x 160 wide

DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) –

20x29cm (7¾x11½in)

STITCHED BY Rachael Moore

This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton and

*Kreinik #4 braid

Blackwork Hummingbird key

10 20 30 40

Blackwork Hummingbird chart (middle)

Shopping list

Zweigart* 14-count white aida measuring

37x46cm (14½x18¼in)

Stranded cotton and metallic thread as

listed in the key

Size 24 tapestry needle

Frame of your choice with a minimum

aperture of 22x31cm (8½x12¼in)

Thread & fabric cost

Approximately £25

*For stockists see page 90