Lesley is an experienced
cross stitch designer with
a degree in Printed and
Woven Textiles, and many
years of design experience.
She creates designs for a
wide range of stitching
magazines, and has a
range of cross stitch books
to her name, too. Lesley
lives and works in rural
Suffolk, where she enjoys
gardening and country
walks with her labrador.
Meet the designer
Lesley Teare
Brave
spirit
Delight a fan of Native American culture with
the breathtaking natural beauty of this design
Stitcher’s guide
This design is worked on 28-count ice blue
evenweave over two threads of the fabric in
23 shades of cotton and one shade of metallic
thread. Cross stitch is in two strands of cotton
or metallic, and there are fractional stitches
throughout. Backstitch and French knots add
extra detail in one strand of cotton. This project is
recommended for experienced stitchers.
How to stitch the design
1
Find the centre of your fabric by
folding it in half both ways. Follow the
arrows to find the centre of the chart and
start here, working outwards.
2
Work the cross stitch over two threads
of the fabric in two strands of cotton
or metallic. For every tiny symbol on the
chart, work a fractional stitch.
3
Work the backstitch using one strand
of cotton.
4
Work the French knots in one strand
of cotton.
5
Check over your stitching and prepare
for framing.
“This piece makes a
sweet gift for someone
special, but if you love
designs that capture
a tender moment then
you may well find it
hard to part with!”
Native American scene
You will need
Fabric Zweigart 28-count ice blue
evenweave (3270/550) measuring
40x35cm (15¾x13¾in)Threads Stranded cotton and metallic threads
as listed in the keyNeedle Size 24 tapestry needle
Extras Frame and mount of your choice
with a minimum aperture of
24x20.5cm (9½x8in)FOR STOCKISTS’ DETAILS turn to page 59