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Stitcher’s guide


Our stylish bee sampler
is stitched onto 14-count
white aida and contains
whole cross stitch,
fractionals and backstitch,
making it an achievable
and satisfying project for
advanced beginners or
intermediate stitchers.

Stitch this beautiful dedication to the


humble bumble bee – without which,


life would not taste as sweet! It will look


charming on your kitchen wall


Designed by Emma Congdon


Creating


a buzz


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 outwards.

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. The
backstitch is worked in five
different colours for this project,
so refer to the key as you go
to make sure you are always
working correctly.

4


When you have completed
all the stitching, then check
over your finished work and
prepare it for framing.

How to stitch the bee sampler


Fabric
14-count white aida measuring
a minimum of 42x42cm
(16½x16½in)

Threads
Stranded cotton as listed in
the key

Needle
Size 24 tapestry needle

Extras
Frame of your choice measuring
27x27cm (10¾x10¾in)

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Bee sampler


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Count twice,
stitch once to
avoid mistakes


  • particularly on
    larger projects like
    this one


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