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We're well-known for being a nation of animal-lovers, and whether you fill your home with pets or appreciate wildlife from afar, we're incredibly privileged to enjoy such a special relationship with an amazing array of creatures great and small. With this in mind, we're celebrating our furry and feathered friends with an impressive collection of animal-inspired charts that can be turned into super-stylish or adorably cute cards and gifts for all your springtime occasions. We've rounded up a collection of gorgeous charts from some of the UK’s best cross stitch designers. With quick and easy motifs for beginners, more technical makes for stitchers who are looking to grow their skills, as well as advanced projects for those who are after a challenge, you'll find the perfect project for everyone, whatever…

Shopping list Fabric 14-count white aida measuring 40x43cm (15¾x17in) Threads Stranded cotton as listed in the key Needle Size 24 tapestry needle Extras Frame and mount of your choice with a minimum aperture of 23.5x27cm (9¼x10¾in) Stitcher’s guide Our elephant is stitched onto 14-count white aida, using 24 shades of cotton. The cross stitch is worked in two strands of thread and the backstitch in one strand. There are French knots in one strand of thread using four different colours, and this design contains fractionals, too. This design will suit experienced stitchers as well as intermediates who are ready for a challenge. How to stitch the elephant 1 Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in half horizontally and vertically. Follow the arrows on the chart to find…

Shopping list Fabric 14-count white aida measuring 15x15cm (6x6in) for each card and 10x10cm, (4x4in) for each tag Threads Stranded cotton as listed in the key Needle Size 24 tapestry needle Extras Cardstock, backing papers and ribbon of your choice Stitcher’s guide Our springtime bees are stitched on 14-count white aida using just 11 different colours of thread. They contain whole cross stitch and backstitch only, so are ideal for stitchers of all abilities, including complete beginners. How to stitch the bee designs 1 Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in half horizontally and vertically. Follow the arrows on the chart to find its centre and start stitching here, working your way outwards. 2 Work the cross stitch using two strands of cotton. Eleven colours are used…

Shopping list Fabric 14-count white aida measuring a maximum of 15x15cm (6x6in) for most designs and 14-count red and green scallop edge aida band Threads Stranded cotton as listed in the key Needle Size 24 tapestry needle Extras All items either handmade or bought from a local craft shop Stitcher’s guide These super-cute motifs are stitched onto 14-count aida and aida band and you’ll use whole cross stitch, backstitch, fractionals and French knots to bring them all to life. With something for stitchers of every skill level included in this set, we’re confident everyone will find one to make and love! Stitch Tip Choose the design that looks most like your favourite pet, then stitch your faithful friend’s name underneath Pet motifs key ✗ Cross stitch in two strands These…

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Shopping list Fabric 14-count white aida measuring 20x20cm (7¾x7¾in) for each design Threads Stranded cotton as listed in the key Needle Size 24 tapestry needle Extras 4in wooden embroidery hoops, white paint, felt for backing and ribbon of your choice Stitcher’s guide These designs are stitched onto 14-count aida and contain whole cross stitches, fractionals, backstitch and French knots. Intermediate stitchers will find them a breeze, while newbies looking to stretch their skills will enjoy learning fractionals and French knots. How to stitch the baby animals 1 Find the center of your fabric by folding it in half horizontally and vertically. Follow the arrows on the chart to find its centre and start stitching here, in the centre of your fabric, working outwards. 2 Work the cross stitch using two…