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What is this Life?
by Kerry-Anne Gilowey
Before starting, download and print the grid and key. |
| What you will need* 16.5 x 19cm 14-count Aida evenweave fabric |
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DMC 6-stranded embroidery thread in the following colours:
- BLANC - White
- 602 - Cranberry Medium
- 676 - Old Gold Light
- 801 - Coffee Brown Dark
- 986 - Forest Green Very Dark
- 988 - Forest Green Medium
- 3726 - Antique Mauve DarkImportant information* The arrows on the graph indicate the centre of the design. Use these as a guide in determining the position of your first stitch.
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Cross-stitch is worked with two strands of thread, over one block of fabric. Make sure that all crosses lie in the same direction.
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Backstitch is worked with one strand of thread, over one block of fabric.
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French-knots, indicated by a dot, are worked with one strand of thread, in 3726.© Kerry-Anne Gilowey 1998. This pattern is free for personal use, but may not be reproduced for commercial gain. |
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Downloads
- Patternwhat_is_this_life_pattern.pdf
