Transferring your design [5]
You will need:
- Your warped up frame with cardboard strip at base
- Design template (downloadable pdf below)
- Thick tip felt-tip pen
- Sticky tape (eg.sellotape) & scissors to cut tape
You will need:
Another one to add to the collection of freebie cross-stitch patterns and colour charts. An Easter or Spring project for more accomplished stitchers. An older child might manage with the assistance of an adult. Download the pattern and chart from the link below. For youngsters, you might like to download the Easter and Spring design…
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