Cross Stitch Favourites - UK (2020-02)

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Stitcher’s


guide


Our colourful owls
are stitched onto
14-count white aida
using whole cross
stitch, fractionals,
backstitch and French
knots. Each one takes
around 10 hours to
complete, so we think
they’re perfect for
advanced beginners.

You’ll have a hoot stitching these funky


owl cards – they’re sure to brighten


someone’s special day!


Designed by Durene Jones


Owl be


there


for you!


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 first;
cross stitch is worked in
both one and two strands of
cotton for these designs, so

refer to the key as you stitch to
ensure you are always working
correctly. 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. Then,
work the French knots using
one strand of cotton.

4


Check your work and
prepare it for making up.

How to stitch the owl cards


Fabric
14-count white aida measuring
15x15cm (6x6in) for each
design

Threads
Stranded cotton as listed in
the key

Needle
Size 24 tapestry needle

Extras
Single fold, deckle-edge cards of
your choice

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Owl cards


Six ca
rds
to stitc
h &
send
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