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This season, delight in the beauty that lies

just beyond your back door as you stitch this

snowy collection of wintry garden motifs!

Designed by Lucie Heaton

P

eek out your window on a cold winter

morning and discover a peaceful world of

delicate beauty in your own back garden!

From a merry robin chirping away on the

fence to the early berries appearing on the trees,

there’s so much to enjoy. Recreate your favourite

winter sights in stitches and share them with your

friends by adding them to cards, hoops, hangings

and more. It’s the perfect cold-weather activity! ●

Gif t ideas

Threads - Stranded cotton as listed in the key

Needle - Size 24 tapestry needle

Fabric - Zweigart 14-count white aida measuring a maximum of 15x15cm

(6x6in) for most designs. To buy, visit http://www.lakesideneedlecraft.co.uk or call

0161 505 1910

Extras - 100mm square glass coaster from http://www.stitchtastic.com or call

0114 3830 333; all other items of your choice from local stores

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Need to know

Stitch Time

1-6 hours each (approx)

Stitch Types

Whole cross stitch,

fractionals, backstitch,

French knots

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