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  • Love Embroidery

    Tropical paradise

    Apr 21, 2021 5 minutes
    Designed by Jenny Blair

    MATERIALS

    ⏺ Cotton fabric: 40x40cm, natural

    ⏺ Stranded cotton: see Notes

    ⏺ Embroidery hoop: 20cm diameter

    ⏺ Dowel rod: 1cm diameter, 20cm long x2

    ⏺ Acrylic paint: light pink (for the rods)

    ⏺ Basic embroidery kit

    STITCHES USED

    Backstitch, Chain Stitch, French Knot, Long and Short Stitch, Satin Stitch, Straight Stitch

    Jenny’s love of the natural world shines brightly in this gorgeous tropical scene. From the vibrant pinks of the striking flamingo to the luscious botanical foliage, this project is filled with feel-good shades that will keep you dreaming of summer days and far-flung adventures. Jenny shows you how to work the needlepainting technique for this project, blending shades to achieve a realistic finish. For extra tips on perfecting your individual stitches, turn to p67.

    01 Transfer the design onto your fabric using your preferred

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