A pattern created by Dutch designer,
Marjolein Bastin.

All the traditional cross-stitch elements: alphabet, numerals and garden motifs.



Design area: about 25 x 31cm


Click on each of the parts for the pattern.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4

You'll need:
55 x 60cm antique white linen 13 (32 fabric threads per inch)
DMC stranded cotton as in colour key plus 3787 dark brown-grey
Tapestry needle
Embroidery hoop (optional)

Here's how:
Work the cross-stitch and back-stitch over two fabric threads using one strand of cotton.



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Source: Better Homes and Gardens, August 2001