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Summer styling

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MATERIALS

Linen fabric: 25x25cm, dark natural

DMC Stranded Cotton: 1 skein each of B5200 (white), ecru (cream), 01 (light grey), 10 (very light yellow), 301 (dark ginger), 321 (red), 498 (dark red), 613 (beige), 677 (sand), 701 (green), 746 (light cream), 754 (peach), 819 (very light pink), 823 (dark blue), 898 (chestnut brown), 905 (grass green), 907 (bright green), 939 (very dark blue), 951 (apricot), 988 (moss green), 3031 (dark brown), 3363 (sage green), 3371 (very dark brown), 3782 (dark beige), 3799 (very dark grey), 3822 (gold)

DMC Metallic Stranded Thread: 1 skein of E677 (metallic gold)

Embroidery hoop: 18cm diameter

Basic embroidery kit

STITCHES USED

Couching Stitch, French Knot, Satin Stitch, Straight Stitch, Whipped Backstitch, Woven Wheel

T ake your embroidery skills to the next level with this stunning summer portrait by Rachael Dobbins (aka Used

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