This sparkly star in stitches is fun to stitch featuring whole stitches, backstitch, French knots and seed beads. It measures 47 stitches high x 49 stitches wide, with a design area of 14 count aida (28-count evenweave) – 8.5 x 9cm (3¼ x 3½in). This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton and Mill Hill seed beads.

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You will need

  • Zweigart 14-count iridescent aida in blue, measuring 15x15cm (6x6in)
  • Stranded cotton as listed in the key
  • Size 24 tapestry needle
  • Craft Creations square single fold, deckle edge card (DEC6U) in creative smooth white; and backing paper of choice
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Authors

Rhona NorrieCross stitch designer

Rhona Norrie is a prolific and popular cross stitch designer from Scotland who now calls New York home. Her work is regularly featured in magazines including The World of Cross Stitching, Cross Stitch Crazy, and Just Cross Stitch. Rhona is a total cross stitch addict! If she doesn’t have a needle in her hand, then it will be a camera that she’s carrying to capture the wonders of nature and she shares her nature pictures (and cross stitching!) on her Facebook and Instagram accounts.

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