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Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Happy Birthday - Solid Color

Design © 2006 Connie G. Barwick, licensed to About.com, Inc.

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Design © 2006 Connie G. Barwick, licensed to About.com, Inc.

Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Happy Birthday - Solid Color

Design © 2006 Connie G. Barwick, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Stitch this design with the floss colors of your choice.

Stitches Used Include:
Cross Stitch
Back Stitch
French Knot
Lazy Daisy Stitch
Design Size: 46w by 55h
Stitching Level Required: Beginner to Intermediate
Finished Design Size:
For commonly used fabric counts (in inches):
  • 11-count, 4 1/8w by 5h
  • 14-count, 3-1/4w by 3-7/8h
  • 18-count, 2-1/2w by 3h
Stitching Tips: Beginning stitchers may want to use half stitches instead of lazy daisy stitches.

Use one-two strands of floss for back stitch, lazy daisy stitches, and french knots and two-three strands of floss for cross stitch. For higher count fabric, use additional strands of floss as needed.

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