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The World of Cross Stitching 37
Design round-up
We’ve hand-picked a selection of kits & charts so
you can stitch your favourite loyal companion...
Adorable
pets
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his fabulous
collection of cross
stitch pets has over 400
animal portraits and
motifs in a range of
styles, from naturalistic to
humorous. As a
downloadable ebook
from SewandSo*, every
kind of pet is featured:
cats, dogs, horses,
rabbits, budgies, guinea
pigs, goldfish – even
ferrets. The ebook
includes sentiments and
themed alphabet charts
so you can personalise
your cards and gifts.
ESSENTIAL COLLECTION OF DESIGNS
PICTURE YOUR PET
IN CROSS STITCH
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elebrate your pet hamster with this natural looking
design from PANNA*. Work from a large colour
chart, then refer to a separate chart which highlights
the backstitch to make sure you get the exact position
of the stitches for the fur, facial features and whiskers.
Stitch count: 140 wide by 90 high, 17.5x17.5cm (6¾x6¾in) on
14-count white aida
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o us, the pug is one of the prettiest pooches
around. This bite-sized kit from Mouseloft* can be
completed in an evening and contains everything you
need to work this little fella. For pocket-sized designs,
Mouseloft can’t be beaten and the amount of detail
they get into just 22 by 22 stitches is incredible. Don’t
stop at just one pooch, stitch a gorgeous gallery of
handsome canines!
Stitch count: 22 wide by 22 high, 4x4cm (1½x1½in) on
14 - count aida
*For stockists see page 90
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BEGINNER-FRIENDLY
PUG
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n utterly irresistible
kitten wants to play
in this must-stitch kit by
DMC from Hobbycraft*.
The kitten’s beautiful blue
eyes draw you into this
design, which will make a
great project for an
advanced beginner with
its limited backstitch and
few fractionals. Backstitch
highlights the whiskers
and fur, while the body
and legs remain
backstitch-free, creating a
lovely sense of
perspective. Make a cat
lovers day by gifting this
cuddly kitten to them.
Stitch count: 15x10 cm
(6x4in) on 16-count aida
GORGEOUS SHADING
KITTEN PLAYING
NATURALISTIC STYLE
HAMSTER
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