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Nativity Scene Project

Nativity Scene chart (middle)

Cross stitch in three strands

DMC Anchor Madeira

B5200 1 2401 white

434 310 2009 dark tan

436 1045 2011 tan

608 332 206 bright orange

648 900 1814 ash grey

727 293 112 yellow

738 367 2013 light tan

826 146 906 marine blue

827 160 1014 light marine blue

907 255 1308 green

945 881 2309 peach

958 187 1114 emerald

964 185 1112 light emerald

970 925 205 orange

3755 140 1013 powder blue

3819 279 1610 lime green

3821 305 2510 straw

Cross stitch in three strands DMC Light Effects

E3821 light gold

Backstitch in one strand

––––– 939 152 1009 navy blue

Backstitch in one strand DMC Light Effects

––––– E3821 light gold

Backstitch in two strands DMC Light Effects

––––– E3821 light gold

Outline – do not stitch

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STITCH COUNT 110 high x 188 wide

DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) –

20x34cm (8x13½in)

SKEINS NEEDED 2x727 (yellow)

STITCHED BY Glenda Dickson

This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton and

DMC Light Effects

Nativity Scene key

Shopping list

Zweigart* 14-count navy (589) aida

measuring 30x45cm (11¾x17¾in)

Stranded cotton and metallic threads as

listed in the key

Size 24 tapestry needle

6mm Double Sided Super Sticky Tape from

Lakeside Needlecraft*

Dark blue mount board and spray mount of

your choice from local stores

Thread & fabric cost

Approximately £25

*For stockists see page 90