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Tatty Teddy Project

30 40 50 Tatty Teddy key

Cross stitch in two strands
DMC

blanc white Maria
162 light blue
READER PANEL
318 grey
415 light grey

519 sea blue
762 very light grey
826 dark blue

827 blue
963 light pink
3716 pink Looking at Tatty

3854 dark apricot Teddy bear brings
back fond memories
3855 apricot
of childhood. I have
Half cross stitch in two strands
planned to stitch all
415 light grey the WOXS Tatty Teddy
Backstitch in one strand patterns and someday
––––– 413 very dark grey make them into a
quilt. This picture
––––– 414 dark grey
will make a very good
Backstitch in two strands gift for a little one in
––––– 318 grey the family.
Backstitch in two strands*

––––– 4075 wheat field
French knots in one strand
413 very dark grey

STITCH COUNT 106 high x 106 wide
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count
evenweave) – 19x19cm (7½x7½in)

SKEINS NEEDED 2x415 (light grey)
STITCHED BY Michelle Brookes
This design was stitched using DMC stranded
cotton and *DMC Color Variations

I love the colours
in this piece, and the
way that the delicate
patterned effect in
the hearts beautifully
complements Tatty
Teddy’s patches!

EMILY, DESIGNER

Shopping list

Zweigart* 14-count white aida measuring
36x36cm (14¼x14¼in)
Stranded cotton as listed in the key
Size 24 tapestry needle
Frame and mount of your choice with a
minimum aperture of 20.5x20.5cm (8x8in) TOPTIP

Thread & fabric cost to do the backstitch
Use a crewel needle
Approximately £21 with ease

*For stockists see page 90
Tatty Teddy chart (right)

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