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Project Family Tree

DESIGNED BY ANGELA POOLE

Go down

in history

Branch out in your stitching this month to make a family
tree that’s inspired by precise and pretty papercutting

amily trees are a lovely way Delicate
to record your clan’s history, Factb whitework

Fremember beloved relatives
and pass on information to future Stitching Time
generations. And with this stunning Approx. 20 hours
design, you’ll create a work of art as Type of Stitches

well as an historical document! Cross stitch, backstitch,
French knots
Angela’s family tree has an
Ease of Stitching
exquisite feel that’s inspired by the art
Intermediate
of papercutting, created using white
thread on pale grey 14-count aida.

While it looks incredibly complex, it butterflies. A white crochet lace
is made with only whole cross stitch trim echoes the dainty stitching
and backstitch, plus a few French and provides a pretty edging to the
knots. You can personalise each leaf finished piece.

with a family member’s name using You’ll find full instructions on
the alphabet provided, and mix and how to turn your stitching into a wall
match the four heart-shaped designs hanging on page 42, ready to be
containing tiny flowers, birds and admired by everyone in the family!

Meet the designer

Angela Poole

As well as my passion for cross stitch I’m
also a dedicated papercrafter, so combining
my two interests in one design was so much

fun! I love the idea of making a family tree to
pass down through the generations.

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