Cross Stitch Favourites - UK (2020-02)

Stitcher’s guide

This design is worked

on 28-count evenweave

over two threads of

the fabric in 38 shades

of cotton. Cross stitch

and half cross stitch are

worked in two strands

of cotton. Backstitch

and French knots add

the detail to the design,

both in one strand. There

are also a few fractional

stitches, so we think this

is a design best suited

to intermediate and

experienced stitchers.

Made into a beautiful hanging, this

countryside sampler features all of your

favourite farmyard friends, plus a few

baby animals for added cute factor!

Designed by Joanne Aston

Down on

the farm

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, in the middle of

the fabric, working outwards.

2

Work the cross stitch and

half cross stitch over two

threads of the fabric using two

strands of cotton. Whenever

you come across a tiny symbol

on the chart, work a fractional

stitch in its place.

3

When you have completed

all the cross stitch, add the

backstitch using one strand of

cotton. Then, work the French

knots, again using one strand.

4

When you have completed

all the backstitch, then

carefully check over your

finished work and prepare it for

making into a hanging.

How to stitch the farm sampler

Fabric

28-count white evenweave

measuring 50x45cm

(19½x17¾in)

Threads

Stranded cotton as listed in

the key

Needle

Size 24 tapestry needle

Extras

Backing fabric, 37cm (14½in)

wooden dowel rod, buttons

and ribbon of your choice

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Bright idea

There is a sweet little bunch

of primroses at the top of

this farmyard design – these

delightful pale yellow flowers

are a sure sign of spring, when

they pop up merrily all along

the hedgerows. You could

stitch them as a nice quick

card or a little scented hanging

for somebody who celebrates

a spring birthday.

Farmyard hanging

Stitch

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