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MATERIALS

• Card, 300gsm: 19x26.5cm, turquoise
• Stranded cotton: 2 skeins of yellow
• Bradawl or darning needle
• Sticky tape
• Magnetic poster hanger: 22cm, wood
• Basic embroidery kit

STITCHES USED

Backstitch, Straight

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