EMBROIDERED FESTIVE HAND TOWEL
Greet your holiday guests with a special towel that celebrates the season.
Excerpted with permission from 100 Mini Cross Stitch Designs by Rosemary Drysdale.
Step 1
MATERIALS: • Velour towel measuring 12 x 19.5in (30.5 x 49.5cm) with 14-count Aida inset • Basting thread • Tapestry needle, no. 24 • Scissors
THREADS: • DMC six-strand embroidery thread, one skein: 321 Red
PATTERN: • To use the pattern for this towel, zoom in on the step 1 image and right click to download and print.
Step 2
Following the chart and color key above (in step one), begin stitching at the center over one square of Aida band using two strands of thread. Stitching area: 59 x 25 sts, 4¼ x 1¾in (10.5 x 7cm).
Step 3
FINISHING:
Remove the basting threads. Press lightly from the wrong side on a padded surface.
Step 4
TIP:
Try changing the snowflake color to match your decor.
Step 5
