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MATERIALS

• Three calico squares about 18cm (7in) (embroidery background) • DMC Stranded Embroidery Cotton in White (Blanc), Light Pewter (169), Black (310), Tan (436), Light Beaver Grey (648), Very Light Terracotta (758), Ultra Very Dark Topaz (780), Very Light Apricot (967), Light Yellow Green (3348), Very Dark Sand (3772) and Light Mocha Beige (3864) – see Note • Size 7 embroidery needle • Three timber hoops 12cm (5in) diameter (framing) • One 15cm (6in) embroidery hoop (working) – • Three squares, 15cm (6in) cream felt (back finishing) • Pencil • Lightbox (optional)• General sewing supplies

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