Aurora Princess full figure - Kit

by
NeniDesign
© NeniDesign

This kit was designed and created on StitchCraft software.

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 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CROSS STITCH

1. Always begin stitching from the centre of 5. To begin stitching, first thread your needle
your design and work outwards. with 2 (or sometimes 3) strands of cotton.
2. First find the centre of your fabric by 6. When making your first few stitches
folding it in half lengthwise and remember to leave a 2 cm ‘tail’ at the
crosswise. Mark the centre point where back of your work. Hold this ‘tail’ so that
the two fold lines meet with a pin. The your first few stitches are worked over it.
arrows on your chart correspond to the This secures your thread evenly. Never tie
fold lines on your fabric. a knot in your thread. Follow the cross
3. Now find the centre square at the centre of stitch instructions.
your chart. The position of the centre 7. Cross stitch is worked in rows of even,
square corresponds to the position of your slanted stitches, usually from left to right
pin. Begin stitching from the centre point. laying down half the crosses, then back
4. When you look closely at your fabric you from right to left to complete them. Note
can see it is made up of small squares. the top stitch must always be slanted the
Each square on your fabric represents a same way. When stitching try to keep the
square on your chart. You will stitch one tension of your thread even and do not
cross stitch over each square on your pull too tight. It is often easier to sew your
fabric. The different symbols show you design using an embroidery hoop to hold
the correct colour to use in each square. the material.

CROSS STITCH - INDIVIDUAL

An individual cross stitch is worked in the same sequence as a
row of cross stitch. Bring the needle out at 1 and insert at 2,
completing half the cross stitch. Then, bring it out at 3, directly
below 2 and insert the needle at 4, above 1. Your individual cross
stitch is complete.

CROSS STITCH - ROW

Bring the needle out at 1, insert at 2 and out again at 3. Continue
this process until the desired number of stitches is completed for
that row.
At the end of the row, work back, bringing the needle out at 4,
inserting at 5 and out again at 6.

FINISHING OFF
To finish off your thread run the needle through the back of four,
or five stitches and trim the thread close to the cloth.

Should work become soiled, hand wash in cold water with mild
soap. Rinse well and dry flat in shade. Do not wring. Press from
the back with a warm iron.

Diagram shows back

of the material
 Key
Colour Symbol Cat. No. Brand Type Stitches Skeins

349 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 875 0.9

817 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 2600 2.7
3801 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 1105 1.2
666 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 1366 1.4
321 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 798 0.9
816 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 367 0.4
891 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 438 0.5
956 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 888 1.0
962 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 1966 2.1
961 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 1179 1.3
819 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 1663 1.8
818 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 1833 1.9
3354 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 848 0.9
3350 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 501 0.6
3689 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 3450 3.6
3688 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 1413 1.5
3687 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 804 0.9
225 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 612 0.7
778 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 538 0.6
605 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 456 0.5
604 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 3212 3.3
603 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 3469 3.6
602 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 5190 5.4
601 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 1177 1.3
600 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 840 0.9
554 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 450 0.5
823 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 456 0.5
3753 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 550 0.6
747 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 413 0.5
928 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 570 0.6
927 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 684 0.7
926 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 720 0.8
924 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 728 0.8
783 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 834 0.9
444 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 430 0.5
727 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 386 0.4
726 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 395 0.5
972 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 593 0.7
921 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 833 0.9
920 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 517 0.6
919 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 2200 2.3
918 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 1085 1.2
 Key
Colour Symbol Cat. No. Brand Type Stitches Skeins

300 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 517 0.6

976 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 461 0.5
950 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 564 0.6
712 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 572 0.6
938 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 375 0.4
B5200 D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 36585 37.5
Blanc D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 4733 4.9
Ecru D.M.C. Pearl Cotton 634 0.7
 Overview
Fabric: Generic Aida White
Sewing Count: 87/100mm or 22.0/inch
Chart Size: 249 x 377 Stitches
Finished Size: 288 x 435 mm or 11.3 x 17.1 inch
Fabric Size: 438 x 585 mm or 17.2 x 23.0 inch
Stitch Style: Cross stitch

Below is a plan showing how the chart pages fit together.

The page number is shown at the top left of each chart page.

A:1 B:1 C:1 D:1

A:2 B:2 C:2 D:2

A:3 B:3 C:3 D:3

A:4 B:4 C:4 D:4

A:5 B:5 C:5 D:5

Page 1 of 20 Position A:1
Page 2 of 20 Position B:1
Page 3 of 20 Position C:1
Page 4 of 20 Position D:1
Page 5 of 20 Position A:2
Page 6 of 20 Position B:2
Page 7 of 20 Position C:2
Page 8 of 20 Position D:2
Page 9 of 20 Position A:3
Page 10 of 20 Position B:3
Page 11 of 20 Position C:3
Page 12 of 20 Position D:3
Page 13 of 20 Position A:4
Page 14 of 20 Position B:4
Page 15 of 20 Position C:4
Page 16 of 20 Position D:4
Page 17 of 20 Position A:5
Page 18 of 20 Position B:5
Page 19 of 20 Position C:5
Page 20 of 20 Position D:5
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