Cross Stitch Favourites - UK (2020-02)

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Stitcher’s guide


Our beautiful butterfly
designs are stitched onto
14-count white aida and
a 14-count aida band and
contain whole cross stitch,
backstitch, fractionals and
French knots. They're ideal
for intermediate stitchers
or confident beginners
who are ready to expand
their stitching skills.

Use your needle to spread a little cheer


by stitching our trio of utterly irresistible


butterfly designs to pretty up your home


Designed by Gail Bussi


Flying


high


1


Find the centre of your
fabric by folding it in half
both horizontally and vertically.
Follow the arrows on the chart
to find its centre and start
stitching here.

2


Work all of the cross stitch
first using two strands of
cotton. Where you see a tiny
symbol on the chart, work a
fractional stitch in its place.

3


Add the backstitch using
one strand of cotton; three
different colours are used for
the backstitch, so refer to the
key to make sure you are always
working correctly.

4


Work the French knots last
of all, using one strand
of cotton. Carefully check
over your finished work, then
prepare it for making up.

How to stitch the butterfly cushion


Fabric
14-count white aida measuring
35x35cm (14x14in) for the
cushion, 15x15cm (6x6in) for
the padded hanging and 1in
pink scallop-edge aida band cut
to the required length for the
candle design

Threads
Stranded cotton as listed in
the key

Needle
Size 24 tapestry needle

Extras
Backing fabric, button and
ribbon of your choice, cushion
pad to fit

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