Cross Stitch Favourites - UK (2020-02)

Stitcher’s

guide

Our colourful owls

are stitched onto

14-count white aida

using whole cross

stitch, fractionals,

backstitch and French

knots. Each one takes

around 10 hours to

complete, so we think

they’re perfect for

advanced beginners.

You’ll have a hoot stitching these funky

owl cards – they’re sure to brighten

someone’s special day!

Designed by Durene Jones

Owl be

there

for you!

1

Find the centre of your

fabric by folding it in half

horizontally and vertically.

Follow the arrows on the chart

to find its centre and start

stitching here, working your

way outwards.

2

Work the cross stitch first;

cross stitch is worked in

both one and two strands of

cotton for these designs, so

refer to the key as you stitch to

ensure you are always working

correctly. Where you see a tiny

symbol on the chart, work a

fractional stitch in its place.

3

Add the backstitch using

one strand of cotton. Then,

work the French knots using

one strand of cotton.

4

Check your work and

prepare it for making up.

How to stitch the owl cards

Fabric

14-count white aida measuring

15x15cm (6x6in) for each

design

Threads

Stranded cotton as listed in

the key

Needle

Size 24 tapestry needle

Extras

Single fold, deckle-edge cards of

your choice

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Owl cards

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