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Lavender Bouquet Humbug COUNTED CROSS STITCH CHART BY FABY REILLY DESIGNS Isn't this the cutest lavender sachet? The humbug shape is interesting and makes a change from the regular square ones. The size is ideal for stuffing with dried lavender. The real beauty of this project however is the exquisite stitching of the lavender flowers and stems, a clever combination of cross stitch, back stitch and French knots. No fewer than 13 colors are used to convey the delicate shadings of the flowers. All stitches are carefully explained and the charts are easy to follow. The pattern includes a great number of French knots. If you are not familiar with them, or have found them tricky in the past, follow Faby Reilly's helpful advice: "Use your left thumb to keep the cotton near the knot nice and flat against the fabric while you thread your needle and the cotton through the knot". You can download a free Humbug tutorial from our stitcher resource page. If you enjoy making humbugs, check out Faby Reilly's delightful Xmas ornaments with many more humbug shapes for you to make. This pattern is part of the Lavender Bouquet series that includes a humbug, a biscornu, a pouch, a needlebook and an ortbag. A cross stitch pattern designed by Faby Reilly - La Fée Rie. >> visit Faby Reilly's store. Number of stitches: 100 x 50 (wide x high) >> View size in my choice of fabric - Click here (fabric calculator) Stitches: Cross stitch (no fractional stitches), Backstitch, French knots Chart: Black and White chart AND Color chart Threads: DMC Embroidery floss, Number of colors: 13 Themes: Lavender, flower, bouquet, ribbon, humbug, lavender sachet, scented >> see the complete "Lavender Bouquet" series by Faby Reilly >> see all Biscornu and Humbug patterns (all designers) All patterns on Creative Poppy's website are printable and available for instant download. Price in £, €: to view price in POUNDS / EUROS…, select a currency in top right section of this page.
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