Cross Stitch Favourites - UK (2020-02)

Bright idea

If you’re not a fan of backstitch, then you’re in luck –

the lion and the fox require whole stitches only. For

those who enjoy the challenge though, the wolf ’s

spiky hair will provide plenty of practise.

1

Wash your stitched piece

using warm water and a

mild detergent. Dry, then press

on the reverse side using a cool

iron. Using the inner hoop as a

template, cut out the stitched

piece so that it is 4cm (1½in)

larger in diameter than the

hoop. Cut white felt slightly

smaller than the inner hoop.

2

Insert the stitched piece

into the hoop, making sure

that the design is straight and

central within the hoop, with

the screw at the top. Make sure

the screw is fastened tightly, so

that the stitched piece is taut,

like a drum skin.

3

Sew a row of running stitch

around the outside and

gather the edge to secure the

stitching at the back. Position

the white felt over the back of

the hoop and tack in place, to

protect the reverse side of the

stitched piece.

4

Cut a length of ribbon and

loop it around the top of

the screw so that the hoop is

ready for hanging.

How to make up the hoops

Geometric animals