Needle clever

YOU WILL NEED ■ Pattern cotton fabric: 60x40cm ■ Optional safety pin ■ Small piece of string or ribbon NOTES ■ Seam allowance is 1cm, unless otherwise stated. CUTTING OUT Step one From the main fabric

Designed by: Cheryl McKinnon Stitch count: 74 high x 37 wide (each side) Design size: 14x7cm (5½x2¾in) Stitch time: 10 hours (each side) This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric. • DMC Sparkly

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