Speckled HEN

MATERIALS

• Two squares, 20cm (8in) calico or cream homespun (embroidery background and backing)

• DMC Stranded Embroidery Cotton in Ecru, Blanc (White), Dark Tin (4), Black (310), Red (321), Light Shell Grey (453), Bright Orange Red (606), Dark Burnt Orange (900), Light Brown

Grey (3023) and Medium

Yellow Green (3347)

• Size 7 embroidery needle

• 15cm (6in) embroidery hoop

• 18cm (7in) square of cream felt

• Fine mechanical pencil

• Cream machine-sewing thread

• General sewing supplies

Stitches used: Backstitch, French knot, straight stitch

15cm (6in) diameter