Cross Stitch Favourites - UK (2020-02)

1

Trim your finished

stitching, leaving a border

of two squares of aida, and

fray one square all the way

around. Cut a piece of white

paper slightly smaller than the

stitched piece and attach to

the back of the stitching using

double-sided tape.

2

Use a metal ruler and craft

knife to cut a piece of

stiff card measuring 10.5cm

(4¼in) x your desired length.

Make holes in the top of each

corner of the card using a

hole punch. Cover the card

with coordinating backing

fabric, and stick in place using

double-sided tape.

3

Patch your stitching onto

the front of the covered

stiff card. Make sure that it is

centrally positioned, so the

border around the stitching

is even. Secure it to the card

using double-sided tape.

4

Thread the cord through a

large-eyed needle. Insert

the needle into the backing

fabric and through the holes

in the card that you made in

step 2. Tie a knot in either end

to secure, and hang to finish!

How to make a wall hanging

Bright idea

Choose the recipient’s

initial to make a

monogrammed card,

or if you’re feeling

confident, these

kingfisher motifs make

a brilliant nameplate

or wall hanging.

Kingfisher ABC