You’ll go cuckoo for our clever clock project! Our traditional European design can be used as a working clock
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
The pendulum and weights are stitched on plastic aida. Take care when trimming to leave one aida square all around!
Make sure you use a contrasting colour for the clock hands to the clock face, so that they are easy to see and read – our black and red hands work perfectly
Materials
• Zweigart Antique White 14 count aida; ref: 3706/101; 30.5x30.5cm (12x12in)
• 14 count plastic aida; 12x7.5cm (4¾x3in)
• Stranded cotton as listed in the key
• Size 24 tapestry needle
• Wooden embroidery hoop; 18cm (7in) diameter x 2
• Plastic clock movement
• Wooden coffee stirrers x 3
• Cardboard circles; 18cm (7in) diameter x 2
Materials available from www.willowfabrics.com
Designed by: Cheryl McKinnon Stitch time: 32 hours
Stitch count: 78 high x 74 wide clock; 26 high x 18 wide max. pendulum and weights
Design size: 14.5x13.5cm (5¾x5¼in); 5x3.5cm (2x1¼in) max.
This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric and 14 count plastic aida.
Use this design of a stitched clock face if you'd prefer to make a picture rather than a working clock
How to…make a clock
Step 1
STITCH the clock in the centre of the aida fabric, and the pendulum and weights on the plastic aida. You can either stitch the clock face with the hands using the smaller chart, or stitch without and use a plastic clock movement to make the clock work.
Step 2
USE strong glue to stick the two smaller hoops together and the two outside hoops together by placing them on top of one another with glue between them. You may have to hold them with clips until they dry. On the outer rings make sure the screw tighteners are in the same place.
Step 3
MOUNT the stitching using the double-stacked hoops. If
