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Sewing lady
A tranquil
moment
Stitch this Victorian lady as she delights in the peace
and quiet of her garden, and the patient art of sewing
Stitcher’s guide
This design is worked on Fabric Flair 28-count
printed evenweave over two threads of the
fabric, in 33 shades of stranded cotton. Cross Stitch tip
stitch is in two strands of cotton, with a few
fractionals for extra detail. Backstitch is worked Let your needle
in one strand, while French knots in one hang to untwist the
strand add the finishing touch. This project is threads every so often,
recommended for experienced stitchers.
for the best coverage
How to stitch the design of the fabric
Meet the designer Find the centre of your fabric by folding
Amanda Gregory 1 it in half both ways. Find the centre of
the chart and start stitching here, working
your way outwards.
Based in the West
Work the cross stitch over two threads
Country, Amanda is a
2of the fabric using two strands of cotton.
talented watercolour
For every tiny symbol you see on the chart,
artist, cross stitch designer
work a fractional stitch.
and dressmaker. Her work
is suffused with gorgeous Add the backstitch detail using one
3 strand of cotton.
colour combinations and
a great sense of detail, Work the French knots using
and her beautiful designs 4 one strand of cotton.
regularly appear in a Check over your stitching and prepare
range of popular cross 5 for framing.
stitching magazines.
You will need
“This printed fabric
Fabric Fabric Flair 28-count Meadow View
sets the design off a evenweave measuring 50x45cm (20x18in)
treat, creating a soft, from www.sewitall.com
subtle background for Threads Stranded cotton as listed in the key
Needle Size 24 tapestry needle
my vibrant hollyhocks
Extras Frame and mount of your choice with
and hydrangeas. What a minimum aperture of 36x29cm
a lovely spot for some (14¼x11½in)
summer stitching.”
FOR STOCKISTS’ DETAILS turn to page 59
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