Fiona has always had a
passion for art and design
from an early age, and
loves the creativity in her
role as Technical Editor for
Cross Stitch Gold, as well
as our sister magazines,
Cross Stitch Crazy and The
World of Cross Stitching.
Meet the designer
Fiona Baker
Quackers
for you!
Commemorate a silver, ruby, golden or diamond
anniversary with these adorable feathered friends
Stitcher’s guide
These designs are worked on 28-count
white evenweave over two threads of
the fabric, in 25 shades of cotton and four
shades of metallic thread. Cross stitch is
in two strands of cotton or metallic, with
fractional stitches throughout. Half cross
stitch is in two strands of cotton, and
backstitch is in both one and two strands.
These cards are for experienced stitchers.
How to stitch the designs
1
Find the centre of your fabric by
folding it both ways. Follow the arrows
to find the centre of the chart and start
stitching here, working outwards.
2
Work the cross stitch over two threads
of the fabric using two strands of
cotton or metallic. For every tiny symbol
on the chart, work a fractional stitch.
3
Work the half cross stitch using two
strands of cotton.
4
Work the backstitch using one or two
strands of cotton.
5
Check over your stitching and prepare
for making up.
“I have used four
different shades of
glittering metallic
thread for the rings
in these designs, to
give a realistic sparkly
effect. I hope you
enjoy stitching them!”
You will need
Fabric Zweigart 28-count white evenweave
measuring 18x18cm (7x7in) for each
designThreads Stranded cotton and metallic threads
as listed in the keyNeedle Size 24 tapestry needle
Extras Single-fold glitter cards of your
choice from local craft storesFOR STOCKISTS’ DETAILS turn to page 59Anniversary cards