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Angel Ornaments
By Laure Fontaine Annie's
Copyright © 2015 Annie's
All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-59012-306-5
CHAPTER 1
Angel Ornaments
Designs by Laure Fontaine
Skill Level: Beginner
Materials
• Four 10" x 10" pieces 14-count white Aida from Wichelt Imports Inc.
• One skein each DMC® or Presencia® USA six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 24 tapestry needle
DMC® Presencia®
• blanc 1000 white
( 3865 3000 winter white
o 727 1094 topaz, vy. lt.
@ 3820 1040 straw, dk.
* 301 7740 mahogany, med.
[??] 3733 2232 dusty rose
B 157 3387 cornflower blue, vy. lt.
[??] 950 7936 desert sand, lt.
bs 300 7962 mahogany, vy. dk.
Stitch Count:
Harp Angel: 52H x 55W
Dove Angel: 49H x 39W
Praying Angel: 51H x 37W
Trumpet Angel: 50H x 54W
Design Size:
Harp Angel: 3 ¾" x 4"
Dove Angel: 3 ½" x 2 7/8"
Praying Angel: 3 2/3" x 2 2/3"
Trumpet Angel: 3 5/8" x 3 7/8"
Instructions: Cross stitch over one square using three strands of floss. Work ¾ cross stitch where small symbols appear using three strands of floss.
Backstitch (bs) over one square using one strand 301/7740.
Work French knot (Fk) where • appears using two strands 300/7962 and wrapping floss around needle once.
Finishing Instructions:
Four 5" wooden embroidery hoops
Four 10" lengths ¼"-wide white grosgrain ribbon
Scissors
White craft glue
Center one design in one embroidery hoop; tighten screw at top to secure hoop. Trim excess fabric along back of hoop. Carefully run a small bead of glue along trimmed fabric edge and smooth with finger; allow to dry completely. Thread one ribbon through top; knot. Repeat for remaining three hoops, designs and ribbons.
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