1. Hobbies & Games

Figures - Fairytale Prince and Princess

From , former About.com Guide

1 of 3

Fairytale Prince and Princess Figures
Figures - Fairytale Prince and Princess

Fairytale Prince and Princess Nutcracker Figures

© Cheryl C. Fall, Licensed to About.com

The handsome fairytale prince needlepoint pattern, along with his beautiful princesswork up quickly and each figure can be completed in 7 hours or less. Because of the small size, these are perfect projects for stitchers on the go.

Work the figures in continental stitch on 10-count canvas.

Each pattern is worked in 10-15 colors, and are perfect "scrap basket" project as a full skein of tapestry wool is only necessary for the background color.

You may also want to stitch their companions, Stanley Soldier and Betty Bouffant the Ballerina, Belinda Baker and Corey Candlestick Maker, the Count and Countess, the Fairytale Couple or the Pilgrim Couple figures.

Finished Size: Approximately 3.5 x 7.5 inches

Mesh Size: 10-count

Size of Canvas Needed: 5 x 11 inches

You can easily personalize your ornament by changing the colors used, or by adding beads, decorative threads and trims.

For best results, finish them as stand-up figures.

Patterns follow on the next 2 pages.

  1. About.com
  2. Hobbies & Games
  3. Needlepoint
  4. Free Needlepoint Patterns
  5. Alphabetical A-F
  6. Prince and Princess Needlepoint Patterns - Nutcracker Needlepoint Patterns

©2013 About.com. All rights reserved.