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Chives
Juniper

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Anchor Stranded Cotton 8m 4635000- # (Colour nº) Embroidery

Chives 1 x #241, #246, #254, #875, #876, #1038, #1039, #1076

Juniper 1 x #129, #176, #241, #246, #258 Intermediate 3

1 x tapestry Embroidery: Chives 13 x 33.5 cm,

N° 24 Juniper 16 x 21 cm

Pictures – Chives, Juniper CROSS STITCH

Cross stitch is worked in two stages – first work the lower stitch (from left to
YARN USAGE right) and then work the upper stitch (from right to left).
Anchor Stranded Cotton, worked with 2 strands (outline/backstitch just 1
strand).

STITCH TECHNIQUE
Cross stitch worked over 2 fabric threads each way, backstitch.

FABRIC
Chives picture approx. 40 x 55 cm and Juniper picture approx. 35 x 40 cm
green evenweave fabric (112 threads/10 cm)

NOTIONS
1 picture frame for each.

ALL YOU NEED TO DO BACKSTITCH

Neaten all raw edges of the fabric with zigzag stitch. Following the chart, Backstitch is worked from right to left. Bring the needle up through the
embroider the motif centrally on to the evenweave fabric. Press the em- fabric from underneath, make a single stitch down through the fabric to
broidery motif lightly from the wrong side. Finally, frame the picture (see the right and bring the needle out again a double stitch length to the left.
Tip). Pull the thread through. Then make a stitch back to the right where the
thread first emerged. The stitches should all be the same length.
TIP: FRAMING PICTURES
Stretch the embroidered fabric centrally over the backing card of the pic-
ture frame and secure at the back with masking tape. If desired, put a layer
of interfacing underneath first. Finally place the picture in the frame and
secure.

TIP
Always work cross stitch with a blunt-ended needle. Always work the cross
stitch first, followed by backstitch and then straight stitch. Each square on
the chart represents one cross stitch. The lines/strokes represent a back-
stitch.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
All our threads are produced in accordance with Oeko-tex standards. PH val-
ues are tested and all our colors dye lots adhere to Global fastness standards.
However, it is important to follow our thread washing instructions. Particularly
with dark colors, excess dye can remain on the thread. To minimize any po-
tential bleeding of excess dyestuff it is important to wash the products in THE
HOTTEST TEMPERATURE possible, in accordance with the specifications of
the fabrics, and use a large amount of water. Please make sure that you also
follow the fabric washing instructions. As a precaution, you can also use
decolorating sheets that you can find in any supermarket.

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