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Project Spring Sampler

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Zweigart* 14-count white aida measuring

44x44cm (17¼x17¼in)

Stranded cotton as listed in the key

Size 24 tapestry needle

Garden Theme Charms (CS00017) from

Charm Supplies*

Frame of your choice with a minimum

aperture of 29x29cm (11½x11½in)

Thread & fabric cost

Approximately £35

*For stockists see page 90

add charms

How to...

1 Use charms in your stitching to take

your projects to the next level! Most

charms have a moulded loop at the

top and can be easily attached to your

stitching using a single strand of cotton.

2 Choose a thread that’s the same colour

as your fabric or, if you’re adding a charm over

the top of a stitched area, match the thread to

the cross stitches underneath.

3 Secure the thread at the back of the fabric, then bring

it up at the point where you would like to add your charm.

Then place your charm in position, ready to be attached.

4 Stitch several small, neat stitches over the top of the charm’s

loop, while holding the charm in place with your thumb.

5 Finish off by securing the thread at the back and cutting it off

neatly. Now you’ll see how your charm adds a new dimension!

Andrea READER PANEL

I love stitching gardening themed samplers.

This spring one has such beautiful bright

colours and it’s extra-special with the lovely

charms. I’d love to frame this for the kitchen

wall, as a reminder to go in the garden!

If you like the charms that Maria has used

in this design, then you’ll be happy to

know that Charm Supplies* are offering

10% off all charms available on their

website, exclusively to our readers. You’ll

love how a pack of six coloured charms

will add the perfect finishing touch to

your seasonal sampler!

To redeem the offer, visit http://www.

charmsupplies.co.uk and quote the

discount code WOXS291. Don’t delay,

as the offer ends 20 February 2020.

Your special offer

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Spring Sampler chart (bottom left)
Spring Sampler chart (bottom right)