How to make a cross-stitch Scandi bird hoop

Tutor: Nicola Hulks, cross-stitch tutor

Join Nicola from Mindful Stitching Company as she introduces the Virtual Village Hall to the world of cross-stitch. Nicola demonstrates a simple decorative cross-stitch project for beginners to try at home. Why not use some of the basic techniques learned to try some more ambitious projects.

Prep: prepare your materials and clear a space to work

Video time: 30 minutes

 

Materials and equipment you'll need to take part:

  • Cross-stitch fabric (aida, 14 count ideally)
  • A small wooden or plastic embroidery hoop
  • Embroidery scissors
  • Embroidery needle
  • 4 thread colours
  • Project pattern
  • A plastic tray with sides e.g. a scrapbook storage tray

Download instruction sheet

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Cross stitch and pattern

 

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