The World of Cross Stitching 59
Blackwork Hummingbird Project
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My neighbour is an avid
bird watcher and this rainbow
hummingbird design is ideal
to stitch for her. The beautiful
colours will match her living
room where she has all her bird
figurines – it’s just perfect!
Backstitch in one strand
DMC Anchor Madeira
––––– 18 297 113 yellow
––––– 310 403 2400 black
––––– 550 102 714 purple
––––– 597 1064 1110 turquoise
––––– 645 273 1811 grey
––––– 720 326 309 dark copper
––––– 721 324 308 copper
––––– 722 323 307 light copper
––––– 796 134 914 blue
––––– 906 256 1410 green
––––– 3765 169 2505 peacock blue
––––– 3 811 10 6 0 1101 l i g h t t u r q u o i s e
––––– 3844 1089 1102 electric blue
Backstitch in one strand of each
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718 88 707 magenta
024HL* fuchsia
STITCH COUNT 110 high x 160 wide
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) –
20x29cm (7¾x11½in)
STITCHED BY Rachael Moore
This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton and
*Kreinik #4 braid
Blackwork Hummingbird key
10 20 30 40
Blackwork Hummingbird chart (middle)
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Zweigart* 14-count white aida measuring
37x46cm (14½x18¼in)
Stranded cotton and metallic thread as
listed in the key
Size 24 tapestry needle
Frame of your choice with a minimum
aperture of 22x31cm (8½x12¼in)
Thread & fabric cost
Approximately £25
*For stockists see page 90