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Thistle cushion
Highland
bouquet
Stitch a floral tribute to Scotland with Angela’s cushion,
bursting with delicate details and natural beauty
Stitcher’s guide
This design is worked on 28-count cream linen
over two threads of the fabric in 21 shades of
stranded cotton. Cross stitch is in two strands of
cotton, while backstitch is worked in both one
and two strands. French knots in one strand of
thread add extra detail to this design, which is
recommended for experienced stitchers.
How to stitch the design
Meet the designer Find the centre of your fabric by folding
Angela Poole 1 it in half both ways. Find the centre of
the chart and start stitching here, working Stitch tip
your way outwards. This design has no
Angela, who has a degree
Work the cross stitch over two threads of fractional stitches
in Textiles and Surface
2the fabric using two strands of cotton. so could easily be
Pattern, was previously
Add the backstitch detail using one or stitched on aida if
the Commissioning Editor
3 two strands of cotton. you prefer
of Papercraft Inspirations
magazine. She’s also Work the French knots using one strand
a talented cross stitch 4 of cotton.
designer and sells her Check over your stitching and prepare
patterns through her Etsy 5 for making up.
shop, Angela Poole Design.
“Despite its rather You will need
prickly nature, the
Fabric Zweigart 28-count cream linen (3281/770)
thistle is a fabulous
measuring 48x48cm (18¾x18¾in)
looking flower, and it Threads Stranded cotton as listed in the key
makes a gorgeous focal Needle Size 24 tapestry needle
point for this cushion Extras Backing fabric of your choice and cushion
pad to fit from local craft stores
– my little nod to the
beauty of Scotland.”
FOR STOCKISTS’ DETAILS turn to page 59
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