Winter Flowers

14 ct, stitched over 1

Brighten up your home with this gorgeous collection of winter flowers framed in cheerful gingham borders. It's always so cheering to see those brave little flowers that come out in the winter months, brightening up our homes and gardens, reminding us that spring is just around the corner. In punchy reds and greens, these floral designs are similarly uplifting. These winter flowers are lovely and quick to stitch up, mainly using whole stitches and backstitch, although the hellebore design includes just a smattering of French knots. Don't worry if French knots aren't your thing - you can easily substitute orange beads. If you're looking for some last-minute Christmas gifts to stitch, these would be perfect for garden-loving friends and family. They make fab little needlecases, pincushions or coasters, and the great thing about these designs is, even though they're seasonal, they're not too Christmassy so they'll be enjoyed long after any festive decorations are put away. Stitching Time: Approx. 10-12 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 25x25cm (9-3/4" x 9-3/4") for each design - Stranded cotton as listed in the key - Size 24 tapestry needle - Frames of your choice with minimum apertures of 14x14cm (5-1/2" x 5-1/2") - Backing fabric, felt and ribbon of your choice from local stores, for the needlecase

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