Durene really
is an amazingly
versatile designer.
I love the way
she’s used such a
beautifully cool set
of colours in this
pretty placemat.
EMILY,
DESIGNER
http://www.cross-stitching.com The World of Cross Stitching 43
Chickens Placemat Project
make a
placemat
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1 Cut out your stitched piece
leaving a 1cm (½in) seam allowance.
Cut out two panels of backing fabric
to 21x6cm (8¼x2½in). Sew to either
side of your stitching. Then cut out
the top and bottom panels measuring
6x39cm (2½x15½in). Sew to the top
and bottom of your stitching. Cut out
a panel of backing fabric to match.
2 Place the back fabric panel and
the front piece of your mat together
with right sides facing. Stitch around
the edges using a 1cm (½in) seam,
leaving a 5cm (2in) gap at the top
edge, then turn through, press and
slip stitch the gap closed.
Cross stitch in two strands
DMC Anchor Madeira
e 162 9159 1101 delft blue
l 167 373 1607 straw
v 437 362 2012 tan
7 738 367 2013 light tan
h 739 366 2014 cream
F 797 139 913 very dark blue
E 798 131 912 dark blue
(^) f 799 145 910 blue
8 800 144 908 very light blue
6 809 130 909 light blue
} 938 380 2005 chestnut brown
H 3781 1088 2003 brown
Backstitch in one strand
––––– 162 9159 1101 delft blue
––––– 167 373 1607 straw
––––– 610 889 2106 oak brown
––––– 739 366 2014 cream
––––– 796 134 914 navy blue
––––– 3781 1088 2003 brown
Backstitch in two strands
––––– 938 380 2005 chestnut brown
STITCH COUNT 120 high x 120 wide
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) –
22x22cm (8½x8½in)
STITCHED BY Rachael Moore
This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton
Chickens Placemat key
Shopping list
Zweigart 14-count white aida measuring
32x32cm (12½x12½in)
Stranded cotton as listed in the key
Size 24 tapestry needle
Backing fabric of your choice from local
stores
Thread & fabric cost
Approximately £18
For stockists see page 90
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Chickens Placemat chart (right)