Just Cross Stitch

Halloween Alphabet

Skill Level: Intermedia­te

- Design by Elizabeth Spurlock of Saving Graces Fine Needlearts Stitched by Cathy Ring Finished by Britt Schmiesing

Materials

• 14- count light oatmeal Aida from

Wichelt Imports Inc.* • One skein each DMC® or Sullivans® USA

six-strand embroidery floss* • Size 24 tapestry needle *See Where to Find It on page 65.

Stitch Count: varies Design Size: varies

Instructio­ns: Cross stitch over one square using two strands of floss. Where small symbols appear, work 1/4 cross stitch using two strands of floss.

Backstitch over one square using one strand of floss.

Work straight stitch using one strand of floss.

Work French knot using two strands of floss and wrapping floss around needle twice. Finishing Instructio­ns: Refer to FlatOrname­nt Finishing instructio­ns on page 64. Add 4 lengths of 1/4-inch coordinati­ng ribbon to back corners for ties.

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