Cross Stitch Favourites - UK (2020-02)

(Antfer) #1

Stitch a bee for your honey, or for


anyone you like! These bright cards


and tags are a sweet way to treat


someone special this spring


Designed by Cheryl McKinnon


Bee happy


1


Find the centre of your
fabric by folding it in half

horizontally and vertically.


Follow the arrows on the chart


to find its centre and start


stitching here, working your


way outwards.


2


Work the cross stitch using
two strands of cotton.

Eleven colours are used to


create these designs, so check


the key as you stitch to make


sure you are working correctly.


3


Once you have completed
all the cross stitch, then add
the backstitch using one strand
of cotton. Two colours are used
for backstitch in these charts,
so refer to the key to make sure
you're using the right one.

4


When you have completed
all the backstitch, then
check over your finished work
and prepare it for making up.

How to stitch the bee designs


Fabric
14-count white aida measuring
15x15cm (6x6in) for each card
and 10x10cm, (4x4in) for each tag

Threads
Stranded cotton as listed in
the key

Needle
Size 24 tapestry needle

Extras
Cardstock, backing papers and
ribbon of your choice

Shopping list


Stitcher’s guide


Our springtime bees are
stitched on 14-count
white aida using just 11
different colours of thread.
They contain whole cross
stitch and backstitch only,
so are ideal for stitchers
of all abilities, including
complete beginners.

Bee cards


Quick


& (^) eas
y
cards

Free download pdf