Never lose your needles again with this vibrant stitching accessory. Faby’s stunning peacock designs feature suitably show-stopping colours and plenty of bling! These peacock cross stitch designs really are gorgeous and they make fantastic gifts for stitchy friends, too.
Perfect for stitchers who want a bit of a challenge, these motifs feature intricate backstitch details and include sparkling sequins and seed beads. They are stitched on a sky blue 28-count evenweave which gives them an extra-special finish.
Once you've finished stitching, don’t feel daunted by the making-up - follow our step-by-step guide on how to make a Biscornu, and you'll have a beautiful pin cushion in no time.
This peacock cross stitch was created by Faby Reilly, originally published in The World of Cross Stitching issue 267. The full set includes a scissor holder, a needle case and a scissor fob. Pick up a digital copy and complete your set!
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Peacock cross stitch fact box:
- Stitching Time - Approx 8 hours
- Type of Stitches - Cross stitch, backstitch, round eyelet stitch, beads, sequins
- Ease of Stitching - Intermediate/advanced
What you'll need:
- Zweigart* 28-count Trento sky evenweave (3453/5072) measuring 18x18cm (7x7in) for each side of the biscornu
- Stranded cotton as listed in the key
- Seed beads as listed in the key
- Sequins as listed in the key
- Size 26 tapestry needle
- Ribbon, stuffing and felt of your choice
Free peacock pattern
Download the free peacock cross stitch pattern.
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