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70 The World of Cross Stitching
Project Lighthouse
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Fabric Flair 14-count Stormy Night aida
measuring 42x35cm (16½x13¾in) from
Sew-it-All*
Stranded cotton as listed in the key
Mill Hill* seed beads as listed in the key
Size 24 tapestry needle; beading needle
Frame and mount of your choice with a
minimum aperture of 27x20.5cm (10½x8in)
Thread & fabric cost
Approximately £30
*For stockists see page 90
Lighthouse chart (bottom left)To create the effect of movement in the sea and the
ferocious, crashing waves against the lighthouse, Fiona
has used half stitches in two different directions. These are
listed separately on the key with the five shades of blue
thread used in half cross stitch in two strands facing right
with their own key symbols, and the same five shades of
blue thread used in half cross stitch in two strands facing
left have their own key symbols. Pay close attention to
which symbols are left or right half stitch.
create half
stitch waves
How to...
Alison READER PANEL
I’m looking forward to using the glow-in-
the-dark thread in this project as that would
be something new for me to try. I think
this scene would be very nice framed and
displayed in my bathroom.