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Tatty Teddy Project

DESIGNED BY ME TO YOU

Triple

the love

Your favourite blue-nosed bear is back – and he has a
very special gift for Valentine’s Day!

Try
itting among a bed of delicate French
flowers, Tatty Teddy’s not just Factb knots

Sgiving you his heart – he’s giving
you three, each one stitched in its Stitching Time
own pretty pastel pattern. Whether Approx. 28 hours
you give this sweet piece to your Type of Stitches

loved one or keep it for yourself, Cross stitch, half cross stitch,
backstitch, French knots
you’re sure to enjoy each and every
Ease of Stitching
stitch of this delightful design.
Intermediate
As with all Tatty Teddy charts,
the backstitch is key to achieving the

patched look and fur detail, plus the perfect with the correct number
grass and flowers in the foreground. of strands, as this will give you a
You’ll use backstitch in both one beautiful finish.
and two strands, including some in Place this heart-melting project in

DMC Color Variations thread which a simple wooden frame with a pale
has subtle colour changes along its grey mount as we have here, or turn
length to create a multi-hued effect. it into a cushion to make a favourite
Take your time to get the backstitch armchair even more special!

Meet the character

Tatty Teddy

His cute face and loveable, gentle nature is
what makes Tatty Teddy such an endearing
character – he’s a real sweetheart! Visit
The Me to You oval, Tatty Teddy signature www.metoyou.com to find out more
and Bear logo are all registered Trade
Marks of Carte Blanche Greetings Limited about this beloved scruffy grey bear.
© 2019 Carte Blanche Greetings Limited ®

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