Dragon Dreams,

Balance!

Skill Level: Easy

Fabric: 1 sheet antique brown perforated paper (Gingerbread Man, Dragon, Heart, Star) and 1 sheet white perforated paper (“Balance!,” Present) from Mill Hill

Stitch Count

“Balance!”: 10H x 39W Dragon: 33H x 23W Gingerbread Man: 12H x 11W Gift: 9H x 10W Heart: 5H x 5W Star: 10H x 9W Design Size: 5"x 4"

Instructions: Cross stitch over one square using two strands of floss or very fine braid # 4. Backstitch over one square using one strand of floss. Work French knot using two strands of floss and wrapping floss around needle twice.

Finishing Instructions: Trim pieces to at least one square beyond edges.

Referring to photo throughout and using 310/45053 for Present and 0311 for Gingerbread Man, attach Present and Gingerbread Man to bottom edge of Dragon with two strands of floss, allowing pieces to dangle as desired. Tie ends of 0311 in a simple bow on Dragon's tail.

Cut two 18" strands of 0311; center floss behind Dragon and bring ends up from back to front at paws. Thread floss ends through holes at bottom of “Balance!” seven or eight holes from end; attach Star to one end and Heart to the other, allowing pieces to dangle as desired. Secure each floss end with a single stitch, then run the floss up under stitching to top of “Balance!” panel, coming out at top corners. Knot ends of floss tails together to form hanger.

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*DMC® alternative is not a one-to- one equivalent to the floss suggested by the designer. To achieve results pictured, use floss listed in the first column.