Cross Stitch Favourites - UK (2020-02)

Stitcher’s guide

Our stylish bee sampler

is stitched onto 14-count

white aida and contains

whole cross stitch,

fractionals and backstitch,

making it an achievable

and satisfying project for

advanced beginners or

intermediate stitchers.

Stitch this beautiful dedication to the

humble bumble bee – without which,

life would not taste as sweet! It will look

charming on your kitchen wall

Designed by Emma Congdon

Creating

a buzz

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 outwards.

2

Work all of the cross stitch

first using two strands of

cotton. 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. The

backstitch is worked in five

different colours for this project,

so refer to the key as you go

to make sure you are always

working correctly.

4

When you have completed

all the stitching, then check

over your finished work and

prepare it for framing.

How to stitch the bee sampler

Fabric

14-count white aida measuring

a minimum of 42x42cm

(16½x16½in)

Threads

Stranded cotton as listed in

the key

Needle

Size 24 tapestry needle

Extras

Frame of your choice measuring

27x27cm (10¾x10¾in)

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Bee sampler

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Count twice,

stitch once to

avoid mistakes

• particularly on
  larger projects like
  this one

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