Cross Stitch Crazy - UK (2020-05)

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WithLove

As the festival of Eid al-Fitr

draws near, send blessings

to loved ones with our star-

sprinkled cards and gift tags

Designed by Heather Nugent

Peace

and joy

Threads - Stranded cotton as listed in the key

Needle - Size 24 tapestry needle

Fabric - Zweigart 14-count white aida measuring

12x12cm (4¾x4¾in) for each card and 10x10cm

(4x4in) for each tag. To buy, visit http://www.lakeside

needlecraft.co.uk or call 0161 505 1910

Extras - Cards and tags with hand-cut apertures, ribbon

and patterned papers of your choice from local stores

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T

he Arabic word ‘Eid’

means ‘feast’ or

‘festival’, so it’s no

wonder that these

vibrant designs have a real

celebratory feel! Each little

cityscape features mosques

and other buildings set against

a starry sky, along with a lovely

backstitched greeting – ideal

for mixing and matching. Using

whole stitches and backstitch

only, you’ll be finished in plenty

of time to mount your stitching

with patterned paper for a

perfect finish. Happy Eid! ●

Need to know

Stitch Time

3-6 hours each (approx)

Stitch Types

Whole cross stitch,

backstitch