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MATERIALS

Cotton fabric: 30x30cm, beige; 19x10cm, peach; 16x8cm, plum; 18x16cm, white; 6x7cm, aqua blue

Stranded cotton: see Notes

Embroidery hoop: 18cm diameter (for display)

Embroidery hoop: 20cm diameter (for stitching)

Iron-on fusible web

Basic embroidery kit

STITCHES USED

Backstitch, French Knot, Lazy Daisy Stitch, Leaf Stitch, Satin Stitch, Straight Stitch, Whipped Backstitch

Taking the time to slow down and recharge is more important than ever, so we’ve combined two of our favourite pastimes – soaking in the tub and embroidery – to create the ultimate hoop for you to unwind with. It’s full of gorgeous details to lose yourself in, like plants, books and lotions, courtesy of the scene’s illustrator, Laura Page, and all-round stitch and appliqué master, Lucy Peltier. Enjoy!

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