Cross Stitch Favourites - UK (2020-02)

Stitcher’s guide

These striking accessories

are stitched onto

28-count evenweave

and are worked in

whole cross stitch,

backstitch and round

eyelet stitch, and contain

beads and sequins.

With intricate detail and

lots of technique, we

think they’re perfect for

intermediate/advanced

stitchers who are looking

for a challenge.

Make yourself a stunning collection

of stitching accessories and you’ll feel

proud as a peacock!

Designed by Faby Reilly

Bright and

beautiful

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 all the cross stitch

first using two strands

of cotton. Next, add the

backstitch in one strand.

3

Add the seed beads,

then attach the sequins

using round eyelet stitch.

4

When you have

completed all the

stitching and added the

embellishments, then check

over your finished work and

prepare it for making up.

How to stitch

the peacock

designs

Fabric

28-count blue evenweave

measuring 18x18cm (7x7in)

for each side of the biscornu,

22x22cm (8¾x8¾in) for

the scissor keep, 15x22cm

(6x8¾in) for the needlebook

front, 12x15cm (4x6in) for each

of the needlebook inserts, and

12x12cm (4x4in) for each side

of the scissor fob

Threads

Stranded cotton as listed in

the key

Needle

Size 24 tapestry needle

Extras

Mill Hill seed beads as listed

in the key, Josy rose sequins

as listed in the key from

http://www.josyrose.com, ribbon,

stuffing and felt of your

choice

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