Big Book of Magnets

by Annie's

Overview

Over 30 designs, all made using 7-count plastic canvas and worsted-weight or plastic canvas yarn. Sizes range from 4 5/8"W x 4 1/2"H to 5 1/2"W x 5"H. Veggies, animals and holiday are included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781640250437
Publisher:	Annie's
Publication date:	10/01/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	34
File size:	22 MB
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About the Author

Annie's is part of the third-generation Muselman family business, founded in 1925 and long known for original craft designs including crochet, knitting, card making, paper crafts, beading, sewing, quilting, and needlework. Annie's books are sold through independent retailers and major chain stores worldwide. They are headquartered in Berne, Indiana.

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CHAPTER 1

Dolphins

Skill Level

Beginner

Finished Measurements

45/8 inches W × 4½ inches H (11.8cm × 11.4cm)

Materials

• ¼ sheet clear 7-count plastic canvas
• Needloft plastic canvas yarn as listed in color key
• DMC #5 pearl cotton as listed in color key
• #16 tapestry needle
• Adhesive-backed magnet strip

Cutting & Stitching

1. Cut one dolphins motif from plastic canvas according to graph.

2. Work Continental Stitches and Overcast edges according to graph.

3. When background stitches are complete, add embroidery stitches, referring to General Instructions on page 1. Using black and silver yarns, Straight Stitch mouths and fins.

4. Using black #5 pearl cotton, work Backstitches and Straight Stitches according to graph. Work French Knot eyes, wrapping pearl cotton around needle three times.

5. Using 1 ply separated from a strand of white yarn throughout, refer to step 4 of General Instructions to work eye highlights through French Knots; Backstitch and Straight Stitch highlights on water using 1 ply white yarn.

6. Adhere magnet strip to back of stitched plastic canvas.

CHAPTER 2

Lobster

Skill Level

Beginner

Finished Measurements

45/8 inches W × 43/8 inches H (11.8cm × 11.1cm)

Materials

• ¼ sheet clear 7-count plastic canvas
• Needloft plastic canvas yarn as listed in color key
• DMC #5 pearl cotton as listed in color key
• #16 tapestry needle
• Thick white craft glue
• Adhesive-backed magnet strip

Cutting & Stitching

1. Cut one lobster from plastic canvas according to graph.

2. Work Continental Stitches and Overcast edges according to graph. Note: When working black yarn stitches for each eye, work one stitch for the upper stitch, and work over stitch twice for the lower stitch.

3. When background stitches are complete, Straight Stitch legs using beige yarn. Using 1 ply separated from a strand of white yarn, Backstitch highlights on tail, and work highlights on eyes, splitting black stitches as you take needle back down.

4. For antennae, draw a strand of black #5 pearl cotton through plastic canvas from front to back at one antenna placement point. Leaving a 3-inch tail on front, secure pearl cotton with a Backstitch on back, then draw through other antenna placement point from back to front. Using your fingertips, stiffen both antennae by working dabs of glue into them. Shape antennae so that they curve to the outside; let dry. Trim ends even. If desired, secure completed antennae to plastic canvas with tiny dabs of glue.

5. Adhere magnet strip to back of stitched plastic canvas.

CHAPTER 3

Orca

Skill Level

Beginner

Finished Measurements

3¼ inches W × 4½ inches H (8.2cm × 11.4cm)

Materials

• ¼ sheet clear 7-count plastic canvas
• Needloft plastic canvas yarn as listed in color key
• DMC #5 pearl cotton as listed in color key
• Tapestry needles: #16 and #18
• Adhesive-backed magnet strip

Cutting & Stitching

1. Cut one orca from plastic canvas according to graph.

2. Work Continental Stitches and Overcast edges according to graph.

3. When background stitches are complete, add embroidery stitches, referring to General Instructions on page 1. Using black #5 pearl cotton, Backstitch and Straight Stitch mouth and tail; work French Knot for eye, wrapping pearl cotton around needle three times.

4. Using 1 ply separated from a strand of white yarn, Straight Stitch line on tail, and work eye highlight through French Knot eye.

5. Adhere magnet strip to back of stitched plastic canvas.

CHAPTER 4

Starfish

Skill Level

Beginner

Finished Measurements

4½ inches W × 33/8 inches H (11.4cm × 8.6cm)

Materials

• ¼ sheet clear 7-count plastic canvas
• Needloft plastic canvas yarn as listed in color key
• #16 tapestry needle
• Adhesive-backed magnet strip

Cutting & Stitching

1. Cut one starfish from plastic canvas according to graph.

2. Work Continental Stitches and Overcast edges according to graph.

3. When background stitches are complete, use 1 ply separated from a strand of white yarn to work French Knots, wrapping yarn around needle once.

4. Adhere magnet strip to back of stitched plastic canvas.

CHAPTER 5

Katie Kangaroo

Skill Level

Easy

Finished Measurements

5¼ inches W × 6 inches H (13.3cm × 15.2cm)

Materials

• ¼ sheet 7-count plastic canvas
• Coats & Clark Red Heart Classic worsted weight yarn Art. E267 as listed in color key
• #16 tapestry needle
• Magnetic tape
• Self-adhesive felt (optional)

Cutting & Stitching

1. Cut plastic canvas according to graphs. Note: If you plan to back with felt, trace shape on felt before stitching.

2. Stitch pieces following graphs, working uncoded areas with mid brown Continental Stitches.

3. Overcast as indicated on graphs. Work black Cross Stitch over edge for nose.

4. With Backstitch and 1 ply black yarn, work outline on leg and neck as indicated on graph.

5. Attach arm at dots as indicated on graph. Place Joey in (behind) pouch and secure with 1 ply warm brown yarn in several places.

6. If using felt, trim slightly smaller and apply. Attach strip of magnetic tape to back.

CHAPTER 6

Kevin the Koala

Skill Level

Easy

Finished Measurements

3¼ inches W × 4¾ inches H (8.3cm × 12.1cm)

Materials

• ¼ sheet 7-count plastic canvas
• Coats & Clark Red Heart Classic worsted weight yarn Art. E267 as listed in color key
• #16 tapestry needle
• Magnetic tape
• Self-adhesive felt (optional)

Cutting & Stitching

1. Cut plastic canvas according to graph. Note: If you plan to back with felt, trace shape on felt before stitching.

2. Stitch piece following graph, working uncoded areas with silver Continental Stitches. Work black Cross Stitch for eyes and nose. With 1 ply black, Backstitch details last over background.

3. Overcast edges of tree in mid brown and koala in silver, except where green is indicated on graph.

4. If using felt, trim slightly smaller and apply. Attach strip of magnetic tape to back.

CHAPTER 7

Mickey Macaw

Skill Level

Easy

Finished Measurements

3 inches W × 57/8 inches H (7.6cm × 15cm)

Materials

• ¼ sheet 7-count plastic canvas
• Coats & Clark Red Heart Classic worsted weight yarn Art. E267 as listed in color key
• #16 tapestry needle
• Magnetic tape
• Self-adhesive felt (optional)

Cutting & Stitching

1. Cut plastic canvas according to graph. Note: If you plan to back with felt, trace shape on felt before stitching.

2. Stitch piece following graph. Stitch black French Knot for eye and feet over the stitched branch (with leaf), last.

3. Overcast edges as indicated on graph.

4. If using felt, trim slightly smaller and apply. Attach strip of magnetic tape to back.

CHAPTER 8

Chester the Chimpanzee

Skill Level

Easy

Finished Measurements

5 inches W × 4 inches H (12.7cm × 10.2cm)

Materials

• ¼ sheet 7-count plastic canvas
• Coats & Clark Red Heart Classic worsted weight yarn Art. E267 as listed in color key
• #16 tapestry needle
• Magnetic tape
• Self-adhesive felt (optional)
• Short artificial stem with leaves for branch

Cutting & Stitching

1. Cut plastic canvas according to graph. Note: If you plan to back with felt, trace shape on felt before stitching.

2. Stitch piece following graph, working uncoded areas with white Continental Stitches. Note: There are two stitches in one hole of hand that holds the branch.

3. With 1 ply of coffee and Backstitches, work mouth and nose last over the tan stitches.

4. Overcast edges as indicated on graph.

5. If using felt, trim slightly smaller and apply. Attach strip of magnetic tape to back. Glue branch to back of hand as shown in photo.

CHAPTER 9

Ellie Elephant

Skill Level

Easy

Finished Measurements

4¾ inches W × 51/8 inches H (12.1cm × 13cm)

Materials

• ¼ sheet 7-count plastic canvas
• Coats & Clark Red Heart Classic worsted weight yarn Art. E267 as listed in color key
• #16 tapestry needle
• Magnetic tape
• Self-adhesive felt (optional)

Cutting & Stitching

1. Cut plastic canvas according to graph. Note: If you plan to back with felt, trace shape, except tusk, on felt before stitching.

2. Stitch piece following graph, working uncoded areas with silver Continental Stitches except for black Cross Stitch.

3. With 2 plies of yarn, work black Cross Stitch and nickel Backstitches for ears and leg creases last.

4. Overcast white tusk and all remaining edges as indicated on graph.

5. For 2-inch tail, cut a 10-inch length of 6 plies nickel. Thread through hole indicated and fold in half. Braid for about 1 inch; knot and trim to size, leaving yarn ends as shown in photo.

6. If using felt, trim slightly smaller and apply. Attach strip of magnetic tape to back.

CHAPTER 10

Rudy Rooster

Skill Level

Easy

Finished Measurements

5 inches W × 5 inches H (12.5cm × 12.7cm)

Materials

• ¼ sheet 7-count plastic canvas
• Coats & Clark Red Heart Classic worsted weight yarn Art. E267 as listed in color key
• #16 tapestry needle
• Magnetic tape
• Self-adhesive felt (optional)

Cutting & Stitching

1. Cut plastic canvas according to graph. Note: If you plan to back with felt, trace shape on felt before stitching.

2. Stitch piece following graph, overcasting edges while stitching. Do not Overcast tail edges. Overcast beak and feet in orange.

3. Cut three 8-inch lengths of white yarn, four of tan and three of silver. Separate each into 2 plies.

4. For tail fringe, fold each 2-ply length in half, insert loop through hole and slip ends through loop. Note: Place colors randomly. Trim fringe as shown in photo.

5. If using felt, trim slightly smaller and apply. Attach strip of magnetic tape behind both tail and body.

CHAPTER 11

Moo - LindaCow

Skill Level

Easy

Finished Measurements

5½ inches W × 4 inches H (12.7cm × 10.2cm)

Materials

• ¼ sheet 7-count plastic canvas
• Coats & Clark Red Heart Classic worsted weight yarn Art. E267 as listed in color key
• #16 tapestry needle
• 2 (3mm) pearl beads
• 16mm cow bell (optional)
• Sewing needle and black thread
• 8 inches (1/8-inch) red satin ribbon
• Magnetic tape
• Self-adhesive felt (optional)

Cutting & Stitching

1. Cut plastic canvas according to graphs. Note: If you plan to back with felt, trace body on felt before stitching.

2. Work pieces following graphs, overcasting the outer edges as you stitch each color section.

3. With 1 ply black, Backstitch leg details and add French Knot nostrils. Sew pearl bead eyes as indicated.

4. Place head on body with eyes even with neck edge of back. Rotate head slightly to the right and join with 1 ply of white yarn with the three stitches indicated in center of face.

5. For tail, separate 8 inches white yarn into 4 plies. Thread 3 plies into hole shown. Fold yarn in half, making 6 plies and braid about 1 inch. Knot and trim ends.

6. If desired, hang cow bell on ribbon. Tie ribbon in bow around head and trim.

7. If using felt, trim slightly smaller and apply. Attach strip of magnetic tape to back.

Note: Head will rotate slightly to express Moo-Linda's personality.

CHAPTER 12

Viceroy Butterfly

Skill Level

Intermediate

Finished Measurements

5 inches W × 3 inches H (12.7cm × 7.6cm)

Materials

• ¼ sheet clear 7-count plastic canvas
• Needloft plastic canvas yarn as listed in color key
• DMC #3 pearl cotton as listed in color key
• DMC #5 pearl cotton as listed in color key
• #16 tapestry needle
• Thick white craft glue
• Adhesive-backed magnet strip

Cutting & Stitching

1. Cut plastic canvas according to graph.

2. Stitch and Overcast as shown.

3. Using 1 strand black #5 pearl cotton, work Straight Stitches over brown Continental Stitches at bottom of body. Using 1 strand or 2 strands black #5 pearl cotton as indicated, work black Backstitches and Straight Stitches on wings.

4. Using 1 strand or 2 strands white #3 pearl cotton as indicated, work white Backstitches at tops of wings. Using 1 strand white #3 pearl cotton, work Pin Stitches around edges of wings: Bring pearl cotton up in hole indicated; go down through adjacent black stitch, splitting stitch, then back through same hole in which stitch originated.

5. Using black yarn, Straight Stitch body, working longest, center stitch last. Using 1 strand black #5 pearl cotton, work horizontal Straight Stitches across body as indicated.

6. Antennae: Draw 1 strand black #5 pearl cotton through Overcast edge at top of head, leaving tail; secure with a Backstitch on back of butterfly and draw pearl cotton out again, leaving a second tail. Stiffen antennae by drawing them through fingertips moistened with a dab of glue. Let dry; trim antennae to 1–11/8 inches.

7. Affix magnet to back.

CHAPTER 13

Red-spotted Purple Butterfly

Skill Level

Intermediate

Finished Measurements

4½ inches W × 4 inches H (11.4cm × 10.2cm)

Materials

• ¼ sheet clear 7-count plastic canvas
• Needloft plastic canvas yarn as listed in color key
• DMC #3 pearl cotton as listed in color key
• DMC #5 pearl cotton as listed in color key
• #16 tapestry needle
• Thick white craft glue
• Adhesive-backed magnet strip

Cutting & Stitching

1. Cut plastic canvas according to graph.

2. Stitch and Overcast as shown.

3. Using 1 strand black #5 pearl cotton, work Straight Stitches over purple Continental Stitches adjacent to body and on wings. Using 1 strand or 2 strands black #5 pearl cotton as indicated, work black Backstitches and Straight Stitches on wings.

4. Using pumpkin and bright blue yarn and 1 strand white #3 pearl cotton as indicated, work Backstitches near edges of wings. Using black yarn, Backstitch head and Straight Stitch body, working longest, center stitch last. Using 1 strand black #5 pearl cotton, work Straight Stitches across body as indicated.

5. Antennae: Draw 1 strand black #5 pearl cotton through Overcast edge at top of head, leaving tail; secure with a Backstitch on back of butterfly and draw pearl cotton out again, leaving a second tail. Stiffen antennae by drawing them through fingertips moistened with a dab of glue. Let dry; trim antennae to 1–11/8 inches.

6. Affix magnet to back.

CHAPTER 14

Birdie Magnets

Skill Level

Beginner

Finished Measurements

Flying Birdie: 5½ inches W × 3 inches H (14cm × 7.6cm)

Nesting Birdie: 4¾ inches W × 4 inches H (12.1xm × 10.2cm)

Singing Birdie: 33/8 inches W × 5¾ inches H (8.6cm × 14.6cm)

Materials

• ½ sheet 7-count plastic canvas
• Needloft plastic canvas yarn as listed in color key
• DMC #5 pearl cotton as listed in color key
• #16 tapestry needle
• Powdered cosmetic blush
• Cotton-tip swab
• 3 button magnets
• Thick white glue

Cutting & Stitching

1. Cut plastic canvas according to graphs.

2. Stitch birdies and Overcast according to graphs.

3. Using full strands of yarn, work yellow Straight Stitches on beaks, cinnamon Straight Stitches on nest, forest Straight Stitches on leaf, and black Straight Stitches on Flying and Singing birdies' eyes.

4. Using 1 ply separated from a strand of white yarn, work Pin Stitch eye highlights on Singing Birdie: Bring yarn up in hole indicated; go down through adjacent black stitch, splitting stitch.

5. Work remaining Backstitches and Straight Stitches using black #5 pearl cotton, passing over eyes of Nesting Birdie twice.

6. Topknots: Referring to diagram for Head Knot, form knot at placement point on each birdie using bright blue yarn. Trim yarn ends to ½ inch (1.3cm); fluff ends with needle.

7. Apply cosmetic blusher to birdies' cheeks using cotton-tip swab. Glue magnet to back of each birdie.

CHAPTER 15

Quilt Blocks

Skill Level

Beginner

Finished Measurements

23/8 inches W × 23/8 inches H (6cm × 6cm)

Materials

• Scraps of clear 7-count plastic canvas
• Worsted weight yarn as listed in color key
• 6-strand cotton embroidery floss as listed in color key
• #18 tapestry needle
• Hot-glue gun

Cutting & Stitching

1. Cut design blocks and block backings from clear plastic canvas according to graphs.

2. Stitch blocks and block backings according to graphs, leaving centers of block backings unstitched and filling in uncoded areas on design blocks with black Continental Stitches.

3. Overcast edges of design blocks with black yarn. Overcast edges of house block backing with dark aqua, churn block backing with orchid, and star block backing with lime green.

4. Straight Stitch design blocks with black floss and lime green yarn according to graphs.

5. Center and hot-glue each design block to its block backing.

CHAPTER 16

Garden Fridgies

Skill Level

Beginner

Finished Measurements

Individual stitched motifs vary from approximately 1¾ inches W × 3 inches H (4.4cm × 7.6cm) to 3 inches W × 3 inches H (7.6cm × 7.6cm)

Materials One Set

• ½ sheet 7-count plastic canvas
• Needloft plastic canvas yarn as listed in color keys
• 5 (½-inch/1.3cm) magnet strips
• #16 tapestry needle
• Hot-glue gun

Cutting & Stitching

1. Cut plastic canvas according to graphs.

2. Stitch plastic canvas according to graphs, filling in uncoded areas with Continental Stitches of the following colors: strawberry — red; broccoli — fern; watermelon — watermelon; corn — lemon; carrot — bright orange. Overcast according to graphs.

3. When background stitching is complete, work embroidery stitches:

Strawberry — Straight Stitch mouth and nose with white; Straight Stitch seeds with bright green; Backstitch eyes with black.

(Continues…)

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Table of Contents

Pattern Services & Revisions,
General Instructions,
Dolphins,
Lobster,
Orca,
Starfish,
Katie Kangaroo,
Kevin the Koala,
Mickey Macaw,
Chester the Chimpanzee,
Ellie Elephant,
Rudy Rooster,
Moo-Linda Cow,
Viceroy Butterfly,
Red-spotted Purple Butterfly,
Birdie Magnets,
Quilt Blocks,
Garden Fridgies,
Corn on the Cob,
Peas in a Pod,
Watermelon Seed Packet,
Bell Pepper Seed Packet,
Bugs,
Easter Basket,
Easter Egg,
Halloween,
Christmas,
Getting Started,