Fans of British wildlife will adore this trio of heart hangers, featuring a fabulous fox, handsome hares and beautiful birds
You don’t have to make these designs into hangers – they would be perfect for cards or even placed together to make a mini picture
Designed by: Cheryl McKinnon Stitch count: 54 high x 56 wide (each)
Design size: 10x10.5cm (3⅞x4⅛in) Stitch time: 6 hours (each)
These designs were stitched on 14 count aida fabric.
Make a…hanging heart decoration
Step 1
WORK the cross stitch in two strands of stranded cotton, and the backstitch in one strand.
Step 2
HOLD the heart template and the stitching up against a window, and pin the template to the back of the stitching. Pin the backing fabric right-sides together on the stitching.
Step 3
FOLD a length of baker’s twine in half and knot the ends together. Place the twine between the stitching and the backing fabric, so that the folded end is inside the layers, and the knots are outside the stitching line on the outer edge. Tack the layers together, catching the twine in place.
Step 4
KEEP the template in position, and sew around the edge of the heart template, leaving a gap on one side for turning through. Take care at the point and at the top of the heart as you stitch over the twine ends.
Step 5
REMOVE the template and cut around the heart, leaving a seam allowance of 1cm (3/8in) on all edges. Clip the seam allowance on the curves and into the points and corners, making sure you make a cut
