PEACOCK LADY KEY

• Cross stitch in two strands

Backstitch In one strand DMC Llght Effects

—    L825    blue sapphire j

£3852    dark gold

French knots in two strands

DMC Anchor Madelra

•    3799    236    1713 dark grey

French knots in two strands

i This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton. DMC Ligiit Effects and Miii hhi seed beads

192Os q\amour ąueen CROSS STITCH CHARTS

£ I love the ® coloursin this design • they are so rich and vibrant! The details are exquisite and it would definitely become a talkmg point of any room! I am certainly going to pul it on my stitch list! •

Nadia

Chrlstopher

SHOPPING LIST

FABRIC

A piece of Zwelgart 28*count pale aqua Brlttney evenweave. 3270/615. measuring 36x28cm (I4x11ln)

THREADS

Stranded cotton and metallic thread as Il5ted In the key

BEADS

Seed beads as listed In the key NEEDLES

Size 26 tapestry needle; beadlng needle FRAME

Of your cholce wlth a minimum aperture of 28x20cm (11x8ln)

TOTAL COST

Approximately £24 (excludlng tramę)

SPECIAL FRAME OFFER

j The stunnng scene that this : gtacefu! desqn depicts is enhanced by the c1ever use ot metallic threacs and beads. Appty tne beads using two strands of matetwig thread.

Position the bead with thefirst halt ol the cross stitch and then secure w«h the completed stitch.

You can frame your finished design llke we have by sending a chegue or postał order for £I7. madę payable to Genesis Frames, to: The World of Cross Stitchlng. 1920s Lady offer, PO Box 2145. Gloucester North GL4 5X0 by 10 January 2009. Please allow 28 days for delivery. You can also order at www.genesisframes.co.uk* •Orders Dy post awiUWe lor UK rpMtonts oniy

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[ COMING NEXT MONTH...

We ve gol mere sumptuous designs coming your way next month - and this one takes its cue from one of the most beautifui sights of the natural world. Sue Page s exquisite Outterfly sampler would make a wonderful spring stitch and a stunning addition to any room. Look out tor it in issue 135 of The World of Cross Stitching.