Christmas Cards—Set of 4General InformationCarefully read the instructions before starting your needlework. Fold the fabric in half and then in half again. Where the two creases intersect is your starting point. Locate the center point of the design. Compare a symbol at the center of the chart to the key and choose which floss color to stitch first. Cut the floss into 15" lengths and separate all six strands. Refer to the Color and Symbol Chart for the number of strands to be used for each stitch. Recombine the proper number of strands for the stitches Thread them into a blunt-tip needle.

To Secure Thread at the Beginning The most common way to secure the beginning tail of the thread is to hold it under the first four or five stitches.

To Secure Thread at the EndTo finish, slip the threaded needle under previously stitched threads on the wrong side of the fabric for four or five stitches, weaving the thread back and forth a few times. Clip the thread.

FinishingIron finished needlework on the wrong side using a dry pressing cloth and medium temperature setting; do not steam. Center the design inside the opening. Trim the aida to fit inside the card. Affix in place with double-sided tape.

Washing Instructions (without cards)1. Wash in lukewarm water

using mild dishwashing liquid. Do not use cold water fabric soap intended for hand washables, which may cause floss to bleed. Roll in a clean towel to squeeze out water, then unroll and lay on a flat surface to air dry.

2. If needed, press carefully, laying the needlework on a clean towel and using a pressing cloth. Press lightly at a moderate setting and do not use steam.

Customer ServiceIf you have any questions or need assistance, please call Customer Care at 1-877-731-1227.

To order, visit: www.herrschners.com

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Shopping ListCraftways® 14-ct. Aida

Fabric—WhiteHerrschners Item #:

ID126596-1000

Craftways® Embroidery FlossHerrschners Item #:

ID703961P

Tri-Fold Cards—LimeHerrschners Item #:

ID320016

NeedleHerrschners Item #:

ID321630P

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Full Cross-Stitches (2 strands):Craftways DMC Color 318 g 797 Royal Blue 324 * 826 Medium Blue 327 X 824 Very Dark Blue 460 9 907 Light Parrot Green 462 Z 905 Dark Parrot Green 618 S 3371 Black Brown 630 . 200 White 932 W 666 Bright Christmas Red 933 – 321 Christmas Red 978 ê 742 Light Tangerine 985 j 700 Bright Christmas Green 997 0 3024 Very Light Brown Gray

Backstitches (1 strand):Craftways DMC Color 318 797 Royal Blue 618 3371 Black Brown 932 666 Bright Christmas Red 933 321 Christmas Red 978 742 Light Tangerine 985 700 Bright Christmas Green

French Knots (1 strand):Craftways DMC Color 618 O 3371 Black Brown: all other French knots 932 O 666 Bright Christmas Red: “i”s

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Backstitches (1 strand):Craftways DMC Color 318 797 Royal Blue 618 3371 Black Brown 932 666 Bright Christmas Red 933 321 Christmas Red 978 742 Light Tangerine 985 700 Bright Christmas Green

French Knots (1 strand):Craftways DMC Color 618 O 3371 Black Brown: all other French knots 932 O 666 Bright Christmas Red: “i”s

on stocking card, and berries on snowman’s hat

933 O 321 Christmas Red: “i” on wreath card

Christmas Cards—Set of 4

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1 23 45 67 8

Backstitches define and outline the shapes of a design. For most projects, backstitches require only one strand of floss.

Bring the threaded needle through the fabric and wrap the floss around the needle as shown. Tighten the twists and return the needle through the fabric at the same place. The floss will slide through the wrapped thread to make the knot.

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