The World of Cross Stitching issue 231, out today in the UK, contains an exclusive blackwork and cross stitch project titled “Blackwork Hummingbird”, designed by Valentina Sardu for Ajisai Press.
Our little hummingbird is also featured on the front cover of the magazine.
In addition, on page 76 you will find a wonderful interview to our designer, Valentina Sardu.
Don’t miss it!
UPDATE – March 2016
The design is now available as a single chart here: Hummingbird
…Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year…
LITTLE TREASURES
A cross stitch design by Valentina Sardu
Recommended fabric
25 count ivory evenweave fabric, stitched over 2 threads
Recommended threads
Cross stitch in 2 strands: terracotta (DMC 356 / Anchor 5975) and dark red (DMC 498 / Anchor 1005)
Backstitch in 1 strand: terracotta (DMC 356 / Anchor 5975)
The repeatable cross stitch pattern is from the model book “Burato. Libro de recami” by Alex Paganino.
This alphabet is used for personalizing the top of the jewelry box, but it would also work as an alphabet sampler:
____________
Alex Paganino
Burato. Libro de Recami
ISBN 9788875473310
EURO 24.OO
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