Cross Stitch Crazy - UK (2020-01)

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Create your very own winter

woodland retreat when

you stitch these beautiful

blackwork forest friends

Designed by Fiona Baker

Into the

woods

Threads - Stranded cotton as listed in the key

Needle - Size 24 tapestry needle

Fabric - Zweigart 14-count navy (589) aida measuring

18x18cm (7x7in) for the squirrel, 23x23cm (9x9in) for

the fox and 28x28cm (11x11in) for the deer. To buy, visit

http://www.lakesideneedlecraft.co.uk or call 0161 505 1910

Extras - 4in (BB04), 6in (BB06) and 8in (BB08) bamboo

embroidery hoops. To buy, visit http://www.siestaframes.com

or call 01202 813 363; gold paint and dark blue felt,

for backing, of your choice from local stores

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W

ith their rhythmic

repeating

patterns

and flowing

backstitch lines, these

woodland scenes are ideal

for blackwork novices and

seasoned stitchers alike.

Stitched on an evening sky of

navy blue aida, the backstitch

is worked in both one and two

strands to add new dimensions

to your stitching. Go on and

explore something new! ●

Need to know

Stitch Time

5-12 hours each (approx)

Stitch Types

Whole cross stitch,

fractionals, backstitch

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