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“These snowflake designs are simple
to work, with symmetrical snowflake
shapes depicted in whole cross stitch
and overlaid with pretty bugle beads.”
Katriel Costello, editor
1
Use a separate beading
needle for adding beads.
2
Attach clear beads with
the same colour floss you
used in the design.
3
Use a long stitch to add
beads to your snowflake.
4
Only add the bugle
beads after the rest of the
stitching is completed.
5
Buy bugle beads from
your local craft shop, or
try an online store such as
Minerva Crafts.
5 beading tips
Cross stitch in two strands
DMC Anchor Madeira
2 153 95 710 light mauve
` 340 118 902 purple
X 341 117 901 light purple
S 553 98 712 dark mauve
s 554 90 711 mauve
e 775 1031 1001 light blue
8 3325 129 907 blue
q 3747 120 906 violet blue
6 3755 140 1013 dark blue
Mill Hill bugle beads
- –––– 70161 small crystal
- –––– 80161 medium crystal
STITCH COUNT 35 high x 35 wide
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave)
- 6.5x6.5cm (2½x2½in)
These designs were stitched using DMC stranded cotton
Snowflakes key