needle up onto the front side of the fabric, leaving a small amount of thread on the back. Hold this thread against the back of the fabric in the dire...
You can find these materials at department stores, craft shops and haberdasheries. Preparation Separate your thread - Embroidery thread is made up of six strands that are twisted together and easy to separate. Like most cross stitch patterns, our pattern is stitched on 14-count aida and only requires two strands, so you will need to separate your thread. Prepare your fabric - To know where to begin a cross stitch design, it is helpful to find the centre of your aida. Fold your aida in half and then in half again, where the two folds cross is the middle point. Following the pattern The squares on the pattern correspond to the squares on the fabric. Every square on the pattern that requires a stitch will contain a symbol. It is easiest to start stitching from the centre of the design. Stitch for Syria Start stitching by pulling the threaded needle up onto the front side of the fabric, leaving a small amount of thread on the back. Hold this thread against the back of the fabric in the direction you plan to stitch and work the first four or five stitches over it to secure it into place. Stitch an entire row going one way, and then return completing the crosses. To end a thread, run your threaded needle under the last few stitches on the back of the aida, then cut off the end of the thread. Cross stitch is usually worked in horizontal rows from left to right. Take your time, count carefully and enjoy!
Start stitching We’d love to add your creation to a wall hanging we’ll be creating out of all the squares we receive. The finished wall hanging will be taken to the training centre in Lebanon to spread your message of hope and friendship to the refugees from Syria. To make sure we know whose creations are whose, please fill in the below form and return it with your square. Title: First name: Surname: Address:
Postcode: Email address: Telephone number: How did you hear about Concern Worldwide / Stitch for Syria?
Please tick this box if you would not like to receive updates from Concern Worldwide on Stitch for Syria and other aspects of our work we think you might find interesting: via email via SMS via post Post to: Stitch for Syria Concern Worldwide 13&14 Calico House Clove Hitch Quay London SW11 3TN If you would like to make a donation to Concern Worldwide’s Syria appeal donate online here, or download our postal donation form. We are unable to pay for postage so please make sure you pay for the correct weight - Royal Mail have a price guide here http://www.royalmail.com/price-finder . We are unable to return squares sent to us at the end of the campaign.
