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Free for you today a beautiful simple butterfly cross stitch design. Just download the free PDF file at the bottom of the post. If you like my designs why not visit my Etsy shop and take a look.
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Find everything you need in my beginners guide to cross stitch and 7 ways to master embroidery. Plus find lots of other great free charts on my cross stitch patterns page.
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You will need:
DMC or Anchor threads,
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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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Grab your Free simple butterfly cross stitch
Stitch Count: 49w x 36h
Finished Size: 8.89 cm x 6.53 cm (14 ct./inch)
Cloth: Aida
Cloth’s Color: White
Number of colours: 5
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