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Cross stitch pin cushion

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A pretty cross-stitch pin cushion makes the perfect birthday gift and is a great project to get beginners stitching.

MATERIALS

Small amount linen or Aida cloth (approx 14cm x 14cm) DMC stranded cotton in colours indicated on key

Method

Work the design in cross-stitch using 2 strands of cotton, except where indicated otherwise. Click here for pattern

COLOUR KEY

MAIN DESIGN

988 Forest Green – Medium

986 Forest Green – Very dark

211 Lavender – Light

340 Blue Violet – Medium

522 Violet – Medium

550 Violet – Very dark

BACKSTITCHING

Backstitch using 1 strand of

939 Navy Blue – Very dark

FRENCH KNOTS

French knots using 2 strands of

722 Orange Spice – Light

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