Inspiration in Cross Stitch: 40 Gifts and Keepsakes for Christian CelebrationsA magnificently illustrated, practical sourcebook of beautiful cross stitch projects for beginners and experienced needleworkers alike 40 original designs, ranging from samplers and wall hangings to greeting cards, table linen and bridal and christening gifts Over 140 specially commissioned, full-color photographs and illustrations Easy-to-follow instructions, stitch charts, materials and thread lists and full-color photographs accompany each project Additional guidance on creating your own designs, including adapting and scaling pictures, and mounting, framing and binding your work Stitch alphabet also provided for readers' own design and variations Written by an experienced and highly acclaimed cross stitch expert |
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12 mm ½ 13 threads 24 Embroidery 26 Embroidery hoop 6-strand embroidery floss Aida band attach backstitch band beads begin the embroidery bias binding bookmark broderie anglaise center lines Christ cm 9 cm x 18 color key complete the embroidery cross stitch deep pink DMC 6-strand embroidery Dressmaker's graph paper embroidered Embroidery hoop optional EMBROIDERY Mark embroidery thread evenweave fabric fold Following the color following the instructions green THE EMBROIDERY grey hem-stitch key and chart linen machine-stitch Mark the center masking tape Matching sewing thread motif neaten needle size 24 needle throughout olive green pale pink pattern pieces press the seam raw edge Remove the tacking represents one stitch ribbon right side running stitches sampler seam allowance slipstitch square represents strands of thread synthetic wadding batting tacking basting Tapestry needle size thread list thread Tapestry needle threads of fabric threads to 2.5 towel viridian green wrong side