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7/30/2019 Cross Stitch Collection Xmas Roses
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This elegant design by Caroline Palmer gives a
fresh, natural look to a cushion you can make as
a Christmas treat and use all the year round
C
ombining different colours and
techniques, Caroline has created a
magnificent design. Caroline tells us a little
about how the design came about, I liked the
purity and simplicity of the white Christmas rose
for this design, which also allowed me to
concentrate on their lovely elegant shapes and
pretty centres, which Ive made richer and more
luxurious with gold threads and beads. I hopethis will become a classic Christmas favourite to
brighten the home for many winters.
Qualityshines out from every stitch of this design with gold beads in the flowercentres complementing the exquisite botanical flower representations
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Meet the designer...Caroline Palmer
Ive contributed two chapters to a new David
& Charles book. Its in the shops now and its
called Cross Stitch Countryside Collection. My
two designs are Bluebell Woods, which
features an inviting, winding path runningthrough pretty green woods, and Summer
Skies, which shows a cheerful picnic beneath
a sky filled with colourful hot air balloons.
Both designs were inspired by the lovely
Somerset countryside.
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Stitching the designThe fabric size given in the shopping list for the
cushion is enough for the back and front, so first
you need to cut it in half to make two pieces
16x16in (41x41cm). Put one piece aside to use
later for the back and bind the edges of the other
piece to stop them from fraying whilst you are
stitching. You can do this with a machine zigzag
stitch or by folding masking tape around the edges.
The cards and the cushion designs are all
worked in the same way. Fold the fabric in half
both ways to find the centre, as this is the best
place to start stitching. The design is worked in full
cross stitch so although there are several colour
changes of similar shades you will find it grows
quickly. Work all the cross stitch first using two
strands of stranded cotton over two threads ofthe linen fabric.
Adding the detailsWhen you have completed all the cross stitch you
can add the details and embellishments. The
Cross Stitch Collection
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28HPI linen, natural (or
14HPI aida). Cushion:
16x32in (41x81cm).
Each card: 6x6in
(15x15cm)
Stranded cotton as
listed in the keyCushion
Zip 14in (36cm) to
match fabric
Twisted cord 65in
(165cm), green and
gold from Partridge and
Pear Tree
Cushion pad 14x14in
(36x36cm)
Cards
Card aperture ref
AP10M-39, linen gold
from Craft Creations
call % 01992 781900
Shopping list...
Green and goldAnchor Colour
Cross stitch in two strands
002 White (2)212 Dark mint
208 Light mint
926 Light cream
387 Dark cream
259 Very light green
244 Dark green
266 Medium green
264 Light green
877 Medium mint
Backstitch in one strand
218 Very dark green
leaf and stem outlines and details
352 Brown
flower outlines and details
Anchor Metallic 300 Gold
flower centre details
Attach beads with matching cotton
Mill Hill Seed Beads 00557 Gold
flower centres
Stitched on 28HPI linen over two threads
Cushion stitch count 109x106
Design area 7x7in (20x19cm)
Max card stitch count 33x33
Design area 2x2in (6x6cm)
(2) indicates more than one skein required
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Get more from your stitchingwith our extra card projects
to make upThese extra charts make perfect cards for any
occasion, with the beads sparkling beautifully
Make a Christmas rose cardWork the cross stitch using two strands of cotton
over two threads of the linen. Add the backstitch
and beads, then mount using the guide on page 70.
Binding cord tipTwisted cord can unravelquite easily so you must
bind both ends. To do this
wrap matching sewing
thread tightly around the
end and work a few small
stitches through the cord
to secure it.
Get twisted cord fromPartridge and Pear TreeThis luxurious twisted cord comes from Partridge and Pear Tree.
They sell a range of fabrics and Wendy Cushing trimmings,
including the 10mm cord in bottle green and old gold, which
comes from the Vienna Collection, ref 39893-08. Call % 01769
574976 or visit the website at www.partridgeandpeartree.com.
backstitch is all worked in one strand: very dark
green for the leaf and stem outline and details;
brown for the flowers outlines and details and gold
for the flower centre details.
For a wonderful three-dimensional quality to
your design, add beads for the flower centres.
These are gold seed beads and are attached using
matching thread with a half cross stitch on top of
the already worked cross stitch. Refer to the chart
for the exact positions of the beads.
Making up the cushion1. Cut your stitched linen to 15x15in (17x29cm)
with the design placed centrally.
2. Cut the other square of linen you put aside
earlier into two pieces 8x16in (20x41cm)
3. Insert the zip between the two cushion backpieces along the longer edges. Undo the zip a
little way.
4. Place the cushion front and back right sides
together and stitch all the way round.
5. Hand stitch the braid all round the edge using
small neat stitches and binding the ends to stop
them fraying
6. Turn the cushion cover right sides out, press and
insert the cushion pad to finish.
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