Cross Stitch Crazy - UK (2020-05)

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Brighten up any bedroom

or playroom with these

colourful Japanese-inspired

dolls and their sweet smiles!

Designed by Sosae Caetano

Kokeshi

cuties

Threads - Stranded cotton as listed in the key

Needle - Size 24 tapestry needle

Fabric - Zweigart 14-count white aida measuring

21x17cm (8¼x6½in) for each design. To buy, visit

http://www.lakesideneedlecraft.co.uk or call 0161 505 1910

Extras - Backing fabric, ribbon and stuffing of your

choice from local stores

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A

s with the traditional

wooden kokeshi

dolls, these designs

are beautifully simple

and filled with charm. With their

colourful costumes, unique

hairstyles and rosy cheeks,

there’s plenty to love about

each little character! The charts

all have large areas of colour so

they’re nice and easy to follow

for beginners, plus you only

need to work a tiny amount of

backstitch for their eyes and

lips. We’ve turned ours into cute

decorations by adding backing

fabric, a little stuffing and some

ribbon for hanging! ●

Need to know

Stitch Time

8-10 hours each (approx)

Stitch Types

Whole cross stitch,

backstitch

If you’re thinking of stitching for charity or children or to sell, please refer to our information on page 6.