78 The World of Cross Stitching http://www.cross-stitching.comProject 3D Beaded Baubles
DESIGNED BY BECKY SPENCER
No stitcher’s tree is complete without handmade baubles,
so let this set of beaded beauties light up your Christmas
shine!
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art of the magic of Christmas is
setting up the tree and bringing
out the decorations, those
special ornaments that really mark
the start of the festive excitement!
And this opulent set of baubles, in
gorgeously rich shades of purple, red,
teal and gold, are sure to become
a treasured part of your collection and
bring you joy year after year.
Stitched on delicate 28-count
evenweave, these ornaments use
shading to create the illusion of
curves, giving these flat baubles
a more 3D feel. All five have pretty
metallic thread detailing, while some
also include dainty seed beads. Each
bauble is edged with gold cord for
a fabulously festive finishing touch!Turn to page 82 to find out how
to turn your stitching into a stylish
holiday bauble collection, ready to
hang on your tree when December
comes around. As soon as your
friends and family see them, they’re
bound to ask you to stitch them a set,
too – so get stitching!It’s time to
I love adding new baubles to our tree
each year alongside the old favourites, and
designing my own stitched decorations was
very special. This set is definitely going to be in
pride of place on my tree this year!Becky Spencer
Meet the designer
Stitching Time
Approx. 10-12 hours each
Type of Stitches
Cross stitch, fractionals,
backstitch, beads
Ease of Stitching
IntermediateAdd
sparkle
with beads
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