Based in the West
Country, Amanda is a
talented watercolour
artist, cross stitch designer
and dressmaker. Her work
is suffused with gorgeous
colour combinations and
a great sense of detail,
and her beautiful designs
regularly appear in a
range of popular cross
stitching magazines.
Meet the designer
Amanda Gregory
W atercolour
blooms
Bring the outdoors in with this pretty bouquet of
tulips and daffodils, in a soft, springtime palette
Stitcher’s guide
This design is worked on 14-count white
aida in 36 shades of cotton. Cross stitch
is in two strands of cotton, with lots of
fractional stitches throughout for extra
detail. Backstitch defines the design
in one strand of cotton. This design is
suitable for experienced stitchers.
How to stitch the design
1
Find the centre of your fabric by
folding it in half horizontally and
vertically. Follow the arrows to find the
centre of the chart and start stitching
here, working your way outwards.
2
Work the cross stitch using two
strands of cotton. For every tiny
symbol you see on the chart, work a
fractional stitch.
3
Work the backstitch using one
strand of cotton.
4
Check over your stitching and
prepare for framing.
“Tulips and daffodils
are ten-a-penny at
the moment, which is
just as well, as I love
to have them dotted
around the house in
pretty vases and jugs
just like this one.”
You will need
Fabric Zweigart 14-count white aida
measuring 38x38cm (15x15in)Threads Stranded cotton as listed in the key
Needle Size 24 tapestry needle
Extras 11in wooden embroidery hoop
(EH11) from http://www.siestaframes.com;
felt and ribbon of your choice from
local craft storesFOR STOCKISTS’ DETAILS turn to page 59Spring flowers