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Cupid hoop
Be my
Valentine…
Forget wine and chocolates – go straight to their
heart with a floral silhouette of Cupid, the god of love
Stitcher’s guide
This design is worked on 28-count blue linen
over two threads of the fabric in nine shades
of stranded cotton. Cross stitch is in three
strands of cotton, with fractionals for extra
detail. Backstitch is worked in one, two and
three strands of black cotton. This project is
recommended for experienced stitchers.
How to stitch the design
Meet the designer Find the centre of your fabric by folding
Fiona Baker 1 it in half both ways. Find the centre of
the chart and start stitching here, working
your way outwards.
Fiona has always had a
Work the cross stitch over two threads of
passion for art and design
2the fabric using three strands of cotton.
from an early age, and
For every tiny symbol you see on the chart,
loves the creativity in her
work a fractional stitch.
role as Technical Editor for
Cross Stitch Gold, as well Add the backstitch detail using one, two
3 or three strands of black cotton.
as our sister magazines,
Check over your stitching and prepare
Cross Stitch Crazy and The
World of Cross Stitching. 4 for making up.
You will need
“I’ve created animal Stitch tip
Fabric Zweigart 28-count blue linen (3281/562)
silhouettes with tartan measuring 43x43cm (17x17in) Stitching Cupid for a
and Scandi patterns Threads Stranded cotton as listed in the key wedding or anniversary?
in the past – this is Needle Size 24 tapestry needle Add names and dates
the same idea, but Extras 12in wooden quilting hoop (QH12) from to make your design
www.siestaframes.com; white paint, white more personal
with a more feminine felt for backing and ribbon of your choice
and romantic feel for from local craft stores
Valentine’s Day.”
FOR STOCKISTS’ DETAILS turn to page 59
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