Angel Stocking

28 ct, stitched over 2

Show off your stitching and sewing skills with this breath-taking Christmas stocking, embellished with beads. Every now and then, there's a project that makes you stop flicking through the pages of your mag, pausing to look at every little detail within the piece, and Shannon's stunning angel is one of them. Even the most inexperienced stitcher couldn't fail to notice the incredible amount of work within it, from the individual feathers that make up each wing, to the clever shading giving the angel's cloak and dress that lifelike drape and movement. And, those of you with a keen eye will already have a feel for the techniques used, itching to stitch in all that depth and texture with metallics, intricate beadwork, French knots and more. Worked on the softest powder blue evenweave, if you love a challenge, then spoil yourself and indulge your needle and thread in this dream of a design. Hang it from your mantelpiece with pride once you're done and, if you're lucky, Santa might even fill it with stitching goodies for you! Stitching Time: Approx. 80 hours Type of Stitches: Cross stitch, fractionals, backstitch, French knots, seed beads Ease of Stitching: Advanced Shopping List: - Fabric Flair 28-count Powder Blue evenweave measuring 48x40cm (18-3/4" x 15-3/4") - Stranded cotton and Kreinik metallic threads as listed in the key - Mill Hill seed beads as listed in the key - Size 26 tapestry needle; beading needle - Backing fabric, felt and ribbon of your choice from local stores

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