Cross Stitch Favourites - UK (2020-02)

Stitcher’s guide

This design is worked

on 28-count ice blue

evenweave over two

threads of the fabric in

16 shades of cotton. The

cross stitch is worked in

two strands of cotton and

the backstitch is worked

in one strand. There are

also lots of fractional

stitches that provide

extra detail, making

this a great project for

experienced stitchers.

Add a new furry new friend to your

collection when you stitch our sweet

portrait of a snow leopard cub

Designed by Jenny Barton

Oh snow

adorable!

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

Complete all 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 next

using one strand of cotton.

The backstitch is worked in

three different colours for this

project, so refer to the key as

you stitch to make you are

using the correct one.

4

When you have completed

all the stitching, then

carefully check over your

finished work, wash it and

prepare it for framing.

How to stitch the snow leopard

Fabric

28-count ice blue evenweave

measuring 44x40cm

(17¼x15¾in)

Threads

Stranded cotton as listed in

the key

Needle

Size 24 tapestry needle

Extras

Frame and mount of your choice

with a minimum aperture of

29x23.5cm (11½x9¼in)

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Snow leopard

Stitch

onto

colou

red

fabric