New
series!
Mountain
retreat
Stitch our new series of Alpine chalets through
the seasons. First up, a vibrant summer scene!
Meet the designer
Lesley Teare
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.
“I’m delighted to be
bringing you this new
series, and I can’t
wait to see what the
changing seasons
bring to this charming
mountain scene.”
Stitcher’s guide
This design is worked on 28-count white
evenweave over two threads of the fabric in
37 shades of stranded cotton. Cross stitch is
in two strands of thread, with a few fractional
stitches on the butterflies for added detail.
Backstitch in one strand of thread defines
the chalet roof and butterflies, while French
knots in one strand add extra detail. This
project is best suited to experienced stitchers.
How to stitch the design
1
Find the centre of your fabric by
folding it in half both ways. Find the
centre of the chart and start stitching
here, working your way outwards.
2
Work the cross stitch over two threads
of the fabric 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
Work the French knots using one
strand of cotton.
5
Check over your stitching and prepare
for framing.
You will need
Fabric Zweigart 28-count white evenweave
measuring 45x45cm (17¾x17¾in)
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 29x29cm
(11½x11½in)
FOR STOCKISTS’ DETAILS turn to page 59
Summer chalet