Cross Stitch Favourites - UK (2020-02)

(Antfer) #1

Make a splash with these adorable baby


animals – you’ll love the rainy day antics


of these sweet playtime pals!


Designed by Lee Holland


April


showers


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, in the centre of
your fabric, working outwards.

2


Work the cross stitch using
two strands of cotton. Where
you see a tiny symbol on the
chart, work a fractional stitch in
its place. There are 20 different
thread colours used to work
the cross stitch and fractionals
in these designs, so make sure

you check the key as you stitch
to ensure that you are always
working correctly.

3


After you have completed all
of the cross stitch, then you
can add the backstitch using
one strand of grey cotton.

4


Once you have completed
all the backstitch, then work
the French knots using one
strand of grey cotton.

5


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

How to stitch the baby animals


Fabric
14-count white aida measuring
20x20cm (7¾x7¾in) for each
design

Threads
Stranded cotton as listed in
the key

Needle
Size 24 tapestry needle

Extras
4in wooden embroidery hoops,
white paint, felt for backing and
ribbon of your choice

Shopping list Stitcher’s guide
These designs are
stitched onto 14-count
aida and contain whole
cross stitches, fractionals,
backstitch and French
knots. Intermediate
stitchers will find them
a breeze, while newbies
looking to stretch their
skills will enjoy learning
fractionals
and
French
knots.

Spring cuties


Stitch
for
spring
birthd
ays
Free download pdf