Stitch Life Magazine Issue 1

14. With 2 strands of off-white thread use fly stitch
to create the tail feathers, starting from the tip of
the tail and working upwards.
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With 2 strands of dark grey thread, use split stitch
to finish the legs and feet. Then use the same grey
thread to make a little french knot for the eye.
To finish, use the peachy pink thread from the roses
to make a couple of little stitches for a rosy cheek.
Use the mid-grey thread to make tiny seed stitches
scattered around the peacock to create pebbles.
FINISHING
Carefully wash off the pen marks. When the fabric
has dried, gently iron the table runner and napkins.
Lay the table and have a big dinner party and enjoy
all the compliments from your friends about your
beautiful new table linen!
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