Christmas Mice

14 ct, stitched over 1

Give the gift of cuteness this Christmas with Margaret Sherry's adorable trio of tree-decorating mice! Christmas is most stitchers' favourite occasion to make for, and no wonder, when it inspires darling designs like this! Busying away to finish their beautifully decorated tree - complete with shining gold star on top - might have taken some serious acrobatics, but these little mice are set on making sure Santa knows where to leave their pressies! Unlike our mice's gymnastic feat, recreating this piece will be easier than you think... Shading is oh-so-simple with easy counting, and you'll create depth for the snowy background purely from half cross stitches. Just take care to work all your half stitches in the same sloping direction for a neat result. Then, finish the whole piece with the backstitch to bring Margaret's characters alive. No one could fail to be charmed by this heart-warming piece, making it the ideal present for young and old alike. And, the timeless style means you can display it every year, too! Stitching Time: Approx. 60 hours Type of Stitches: Cross stitch, half cross stitch, backstitch Ease of Stitching: Advanced beginner/intermediate Shopping List: - Zweigart 14-count white aida measuring 40x35cm (15-3/4" x 13-3/4") - Stranded cotton as listed in the key - Size 24 tapestry needle - Frame of your choice with a minimum aperture of 26x23cm (10-1/4" x 9")

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