Love Embroidery

Midnight flight

MATERIALS

• Denim fabric: 35x35cm, navy
• Stranded cotton: see Notes
• Embroidery hoop: 15cm diameter
• Basic embroidery kit

STITCHES USED

Backstitch, French Knots, Long and Short Stitch, Satin Stitch, Split Stitch, Straight Stitch

NOTES

Find the template on p59

Anchor stranded cotton, 1 skein of each: 235 (light grey), 387 (cream), 388 (light taupe), 392 (golden taupe), 400 (dark grey) and 403 (black)

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