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Step by step plans and instructions

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Floral rainbow 9/2002
BHG Online
Private Bag 9600 North Sydney NSW 2059

Design area: 22 x 44cm

Gather your supplies
40 x 50cm antique white 14-count Aida (Semco Craft Pack CFA 14.12 Antique White)
Size 24 tapestry needle
Anchor stranded cotton: 1 skein each of the shades in colour key.


Here's how
Note: This design has been worked using 3 strands of thread on the 14-count Aida, instead of the more usual 2. If you prefer to use only 2 strands, then do so, working back-stitch with 1 strand. Work cross stitch using 3 strands of cotton over 1 fabric square. Work back-stitch using 2 strands of cotton.

Source: Better Homes and Gardens Sept 2002

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