Love Embroidery

From me to you

MATERIALS

● Printed cotton fabric from the kit or plain cotton fabric: 20x12cm, white

● Stranded cotton from your kit or: 1 skein each of cream, green, light green, dark pink, light pink, red, yellow

● Tags from the kit or shop bought card tags

● 6mm ribbon from the kit: 90cm, light green

● 3mm wide strong tack double-sided tape

● Card: A4, off white

● Basic sewing kit

STITCHES USED

French Knot, Holbein Stitch, Running Stitch, Satin Stitch, Split Stitch, Straight Stitch

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