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Inspired by the folk art style of Scandi embroidery. This is my modern interpretation of a Nordic sampler. With simple boarder and repeating motifs. This red and white deign is a joy to stitch. Grab your free copy of my Scandinavian Christmas cross stitch chart at the bottom of this post.
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- Stitch Count: 75w x 78h
- Finished Size: 13.60 cm x 14.15 cm (14 ct./inch)
- Cloth: Aida
- Cloth’s Color: White
- Number of colors: 1 Colors
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You will need:
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How to get started in cross stitch
Materials
- 14 count aida
- DMC embroidery thread
Tools
- Pattern
- Embroidery hoop
- Embroidery scissors
- Optional - a thimble
Instructions
- Start by printing off your pattern and checking it's dimensions
- Cut the fabric to larger than the pattern dimensions and fit in your hoop
- Tighten the hoop to secure the fabric
- Find the center of your pattern and the center of your fabric design
- Start stitching from the center
- Cut a length of embroidery floss no longer than the length of your arm
- Separate it into two stands and keep the remaining four for later
- Thread your needle
- Start stitching from the back of the fabric, holding the loose thread until you have done a few rows of stitching which will keep the end in place.
- Work your stitches all the in same direction, the bottom of the cross should always be the same in every stitch.
- Work in either individual crosses or for longer areas of stitch work the bottom arm of the cross stitch in a row and then stitch back over the row to do the top arm of the cross.
- To finish, ensure the needle is on the back of the fabric. Thread it through the underside of a few stitches and then snip off the loose end.
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