Robot ABC

14 ct, stitched over 1

Delight tech0lovers with this quick and easy robot ABC - perfect for gadget cases and geeky nameplates! These little robots might be a bundle of metal cogs, coils and springs, but within each one there's a big personality just waiting to shine. From R2-D2 to the Transformers, robotic creations have long captured our imaginations and, just because we're grown-ups that doesn't mean they don't still hold a special place in our hearts! Boys and girls, big and small, will be charmed by these little metallic dudes, which are full of fun quirks to stitch - from flashing buttons, knots and levers to funky attachments and bendy articulated arms. Diane has used fractionals and French knots to bring these adorable automatons to life, and a perfect palette of retro-style colours in muted tones. And where better to home your bots than an iPad case? Turn the page for instructions on how to make our funky felt version. Alternatively, stitch your favourite android as a card for dad's birthday, or make a cool name plaque for a child's bedroom. Stitching Time: Approx. 2-3 hours each Type of Stitches: Cross stitch, fractionals, backstitch, French knots Ease of Stitching: Advanced beginner/intermediate Shopping List: - Zweigart 14-count white aida measuring 10cm (4") x desired width, or 10x10cm (4x4") for individual letters - Stranded cotton as listed in the key - Size 24 tapestry needle - 4mm 100% wool felt sheet in Sky Blue (BL5) measuring 25x25cm (10x10") from Blooming Felt

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