I Love Cross Stitch – Friendship & Loving Thoughts: 17 Designs to lift the heart
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This book contains a fantastic selection of cross stitch patterns for friends & family, from leading designers and authors. It features strong designs across a range of styles, with clear, full-color cross stitch charts and easy-to-follow sewing instructions for each project--perfect for beginners.
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Various contributors including popular D&C authors Ruth Clemens, Kirsty Neale, and Fiona Pearce.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This book contains no patterns, but all the instructions are there.
You have to go and register on the publisher's site (David & Charles) to download all the patterns.
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I Love Cross Stitch – Friendship & Loving Thoughts - Various Contributors
If Friends Were Flowers
DESIGNED BY HELEN PHILIPPS
What friend wouldn’t be delighted to receive this lovely sampler with its heartfelt message? If time is short, the figures only could be stitched for a small card.
You Will Need
8³⁄4in × ¹⁄2in (22cm × 31.5cm) pale pink 28-count linen
DMC floss (stranded cotton) as listed in charted design
Tapestry needle size 26
Bee button
Design Size
8¹⁄2in wide × 4³⁄4in high (21.5cm × 12cm)
Charted Design
Make the Sampler
Prepare your fabric and stitch the design following the charted design.
Once the embroidery is complete, sew on the button with matching thread.
It is advisable to take your finished design to a professional framer. Not only will they be able to give you excellent advice regarding the best choice of mounts and frames to enhance your work, but they will also be able to ensure the piece