Ice-Skating Animals

14 ct, stitched over 1

It's a snow day, so join these woodland pals and bring your needle and thread out to play! Twirling and gliding across the ice with glee, each of these adorable characters has the biggest smile on their face as they make the most of the snowy weather. Wrapped up warm in woolly hats and scarves, cheeks glowing from the brisk winter wind, they're having a whale of a time, and you will too when you stitch them! Created on sparkling iridescent aida for a lovely frosty finish, the background blue fabric adds a wintry sky effect - a super way to set off these playful pals. And you'll only use whole cross stitches and backstitch to bring this scene to life, so there are no fiddly fractionals or French knots to contend with. Using a lively palette of 19 thread shades, the easy counting will make it a treat to stitch, and you could even use individual cuties from the design to create quick-finish cards too. So, forget selection boxes and biscuit tins - we can't think of a sweeter gift to give a loved one than this cute, cheery animal troupe! Stitching Time: Approx. 65 hours Type of Stitches: Cross stitch, backstitch Ease of Stitching: Intermediate Shopping List: - DMC 14-count delft blue (800) iridescent aida measuring 38x43cm (15x17") - Stranded cotton as listed in the key - Size 24 tapestry needle - Frame of your choice with a minimum aperture of 26x31cm (10-1/4" x 12-1/4")

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