Get set for a rewarding challenge with our bookshelves featuring a curled-up cat, using a variety of techniques
Our cosy bookshelves design is perfect for stitchers who want to tackle a larger, detailed design. The chart features intricate backstitching and half-stitched areas that add depth and texture to the finished piece. The soft mocha mottled aida fabric provides a brilliantly subtle background to work on too – there’s no better project to work on through the winter weeks!
Designed by: Maria Diaz
Stitch count: 154 high x 135 wide
Design size: 28x25cm (11x9¾in)
Stitch time: 53 hours
This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric.
How to…frame a picture
Step 1
CUT a piece of white mount board to fit inside your frame. Place your design centrally over the mount board and pin the fabric around the board to secure, starting at the centre of each side and working outwards.
Step 2
PIN around the entire perimeter and check you are happy with the positioning of your design, then turn over to the reverse. Use double-sided tape to secure the fabric excess around all four sides.
Step 3
SECURE the fabric edges with masking tape and remove the pins. Position your stitching in the frame and back with a second piece of mount board. Seal the edges with more masking tape to finish off.
Materials
• Zweigart Vintage Country Mocha 14 count aida, ref: 3706/3009; 50x46cm (19x18in)
• Stranded cotton as listed in the key
• Size 24 tapestry needle
• Frame with a 33.5x26cm (13¼x10¼in) aperture
• Mount board to fit frame
Materials available from www.willowfabrics.com
If this is your first larger project, divide the design into smaller sections and then tackle them one at a time Mark the direction of your half stitches on your chart to keep track as you stitch
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