Lovely Lilacs

14 ct, stitched over 1

Capture the fresh feel of spring with these beautiful blossoming lilacs, a perfect way to brighten up any home. Catching the unmistakable scent of lilacs on a gentle breeze is a sure sign that spring has well and truly arrived - and you don't have to be an expert gardener to recognise their sweet fragrance! A magnet for butterflies, lilacs are a lovely shrub to grow and so rewarding to stitch. Durene's lifelike rendering cleverly uses cross stitches in both one and two strands of thread, giving a soft 3D feel to the piece. You'll use just whole cross stitches and backstitch to create this pretty display, so even though it's densely stitched, a confident beginner could also enjoy recreating this realistic design. It's fab to think all these detailed clusters of flowers are individually shaped without any fractionals at all! We think these flourishing blooms would make a super gift for a green-fingered friend, or for a quick make, stitch a single border as a sweet bookmakr. Plus, we'll be sharing a free matching gift tag design in our newsletter, so do sign up for that at www.cross-stitching.com today! Stitching Time: Approx. 70 hours Type of Stitches: Cross stitch, backstitch Ease of Stitching: Intermediate Shopping List: - Zweigart 14-count white aida measuring 33x37cm (13 x 14-1/2") - Stranded cotton as listed in the key - Size 24 tapestry needle - Frame of your choice with a minimum aperture of 22x26cm (8-1/2" x 10-1/4")

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