Miniature Motifs are small designs which can be turned into delicate tree ornaments, pin badges, decorations for cards, pincushions, needlebooks and many more. Perfect for quick gifts and ideal for travelling, the possibilities are limited only by your imagination...
Spring Chicken uses cross stitch, French knots and back stitch. Each stitch is explained using clear diagrams and step-by-step instructions.
The ornament pictured was worked on Zweigart 32ct Antique White linen. The pin badge was worked on Zweigart 55ct White linen.
For a quick and easy start, add our materials pack with optional 5-inch hoop, particularly useful if you're buying a pack as a gift and you don't know if your friend has one already! You will be able to stitch at least two Miniature Motifs on the pre-cut piece of 32ct linen or at least four Miniature Motifs on the pre-cut 55ct linen.
Stitch count: 18 x 20
Chart pack contents: Colour pictures of finished piece, chart and stitch diagrams.
Materials pack contents: pre-cut 32ct or 55ct Zweigart Antique White linen, DMC floss, size 26 gold-plated John James needle and 5-inch wooden hoop (optional)
Materials required: Antique White linen and DMC floss.
This adorable chicken is based on the buff variant of the Sussex chicken, a nineteenth-century English breed. Friendly and curious, the Sussex enjoys foraging in the garden and as you can see, is not averse to the occasional floral snack...