1
Trim your stitched piece so that
it measures 35cm (13¾in) square,with your design positioned in the
centre of the fabric.
2
Cut two pieces of backing fabric
measuring 25x35cm (10x13¾in) forthe envelope-opening back panel. Sew
a 2cm (¾in) double hem along one
long edge of each piece.
3
With right sides facing, place
these panels over the front of yourcushion cover. The raw edges should
match, and the hemmed edges of
the back panels should overlap in the
middle to create an envelope opening.4
Pin and sew all the way around the
edge of the cushion cover, using a
1cm (½in) seam allowance.5
Trim the corners, turn the cushion
cover through to the right side
and press on a low heat. Insert your
cushion pad to finish.“This striking pair of goldfinches would
also look beautiful displayed on the wall –
choose a simple frame in pale wood, with
a white mount to set off the stitching.”
Fiona Baker, Technical Editor
How make up the cushion cover
Cross stitch in two strands
DMC Anchor Madeira
blanc 2 2402 white
209 98 803 lilac
210 108 802 light lilac
211 342 801 very light lilac
224 894 813 pink
225 271 814 light pink
310 4 03 24 0 0 black
317 400 1714 dark grey
327 101 805 violet
349 1098 212 red
402 1047 2307 ginger
413 401 1809 very dark grey
415 398 1802 light grey
524 858 1511 fern green
712 926 2101 light cream
725 305 113 yellow
726 295 109 light yellow
738 367 2013 dark cream
739 366 2014 cream
762 234 1804 very light grey
840 1084 1912 dark brown
841 1082 1911 brown
842 1080 1910 light brown
919 340 313 dark copper
921 884 311 copper
922 1003 2306 light copper
3362 263 1601 dark green
3363 262 1602 green
3364 260 1603 light green
3799 236 1713 charcoal grey
Backstitch in one strand- –––– 208 99 804 dark lilac
- –––– 413 401 1809 very dark grey
- –––– 414 235 18 01 grey
- –––– 840 1084 1912 dark brown
- –––– 3362 263 1601 dark green
Backstitch in two strands - –––– blanc 2 2402 white
French knots in one strand
blanc 2 2402 white
310 4 03 24 0 0 black
840 1084 1912 dark brown
STITCH COUNT 146 high x 156 wide
DESIGN AREA 25-count evenweave - 29.5x31.5cm (11¾x12½in)
STITCHED BY Jan Hazeltine
This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton on
25-count evenweave over two threads of the fabric
Goldfinches key
Goldfinch cushion
Tiny details
Goldfinches feed on small
seeds, and in this scene we can
see many of the thistle seeds
being scattered by the wind.
To depict the individual tiny
seeds, I’ve used a white cross
stitch with a dark brown French
knot worked on top. Look out
for them carefully on the chart!So charming
Did you know that the
collective noun for a group
of goldfinches is a ‘charm’? I
think that’s such a fitting word
for these beautiful, colourful
birds, which can be found in
woodland, heathland, gardens
and parks. I hope this design
will bring a charming touch to
your living room!JENNY BARTON’S
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