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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
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