Yarn/Thread1 skein of Anchor Stranded Cotton in each colour

Additional RequirementsMilward: embroidery needle, sewing scissors, pinking shearsIn addition: 12 x 12 cm white evenweave fabric (112 threads/10 cm, 28 count); 1 small wooden embroidery hoop 7 cm in diameter; 12 x 12 cm FreeSpirit fabric to match embroi-dery thread; 20 cm light green spotted ribbon 1 cm wide and 20 cm light green organza ribbon (Rayher); glue stick

Embroidered Gift Tag

Skill level - Easy

By Danièle Pruvot makeitcoats.com

Technique: Embroidery

Brand: Anchor Stranded Cotton

Crafting time: Evening

Embroidered Gift Tag

Copyright © 2013 Coats PLC

Instructions:Size 7 x 7 cm

Sew around the edges of the fabric with a zigzag stitch. Following the chart, work the embroidery in cross stitch, using 3 strands of Anchor Stranded Cotton. Work the lines in stem stitch.Stretch the Free Spirit fabric in the wooden hoop, trim the fabric to about 1 cm, turn it to the inside and secure with glue. Using the pinking shears, trim the embroidered fabric to a circle 6 cm in diameter and glue on centrally. Tie the spotted ribbon into a bow and fasten on. Attach the organza ribbon for the hanging loop.

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