Gingerbread Lighthouse

28 ct, stitched over 2

Lead the way to sugary goodness with this lavish gingerbread lighthouse that looks good enough to eat! What could be better than a gingerbread house at Christmas? A gingerbread lighthouse, of course! Shining its colourful lollipop light across Candy Town, this mouthwatering dream home draws in everyone who sees it, beckoning them towards its bonbon and fondant-covered walls. This jolly lighthouse is a wonderful stitchy challenge for you to really get stuck into. It's stitched on shimmering gold 28-count evenweave for a lovely festive finish - but don't worry, you can use 14-count aida (the same size piece!) if you find evenweave tricky. You'll find plenty of opportunity to practise your beading skills too as this design is packed with sweety-style seed beads - even the tiny bushes look temptingly edible! Using a variety of techniques, and a pick 'n' mix selection of prettily hued threads, this piece is one you'll enjoy taking your time over - and with a spectacular end result! Stitching Time: Approx. 55 hours Type of Stitches: Cross stitch, fractionals, backstitch, French knots, beads Ease of Stitching: Intermediate/advanced Shopping List: - Zweigart 28-count gold-flecked white eveneave measuring 45x45cm (17-3/4" x 17-3/4"). Ours is Brittney (Lugana), (3270/118). - Stranded cotton as listed in the key - Mill Hill seed beads as listed in the key - Size 26 tapestry needle; beading needle - Frame of your choice with a minimum aperture of 29.5x29.5cm (11-1/2" x 11-1/2")

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