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Cross stitch in two strands

DMC Anchor Madeira

blanc 2 2402 white

310 403 2400 black

349 1098 212 red

351 10 214 coral

368 214 1310 almond green

612 832 2108 beige

644 830 1814 light beige

721 324 308 orange

743 302 113 yellow

783 306 2509 gold

902 897 601 plum

963 73 502 rose pink

986 246 1404 dark green

988 243 1402 green

3687 68 604 raspberry pink

3733 75 605 pink

3755 140 1013 powder blue

3760 161 1107 blue

3815 877 1205 pine green

Backstitch in one strand

––––– 310 403 2400 black

French knots in two strands

blanc 2 2402 white

MAXIMUM STITCH COUNT 92 high x 97 wide

DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) –

16.5x17.5cm (6½x7in)

STITCHED BY Laura Boyter

These designs were stitched using DMC stranded cotton on

28-count evenweave over two threads of the fabric

Wildflower Hoops key

The World of Cross Stitching 87

Wildflower Hoops Project

http://www.gathered.how/woxs

Tina READER PANEL

These make me feel full of

energy and excited for spring.

I love visiting National Trust

Gardens and these remind me

of how beautiful they can be. I’d

make these for my great aunt as

a birthday or Easter gift.

Shopping list

Zweigart* 28-count light blue (562) cashel

linen measuring 28x28cm (11x11in) for each

design

Stranded cotton as listed in the key

Size 24 tapestry needle

7in wooden embroidery hoops (EH7) from

Siesta Frames*

Felt for backing, ribbon and extra threads

for finishing of your choice from local stores

Thread & fabric cost

Approximately £32

*For stockists see page 90

Wildflower Hoop 1 chart (right) Wildflower Hoop 2 chart (left)