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Mexican Folk Art Animal

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Mexican Folk Art Animal
Mexican Folk Art Animal

Mexican Folk Art Animal - Full Color Pattern

© Cheryl C. Fall, Licensed to About.com

Stitch a stylized animal in bright colors for Cinco de Mayo. This pattern was inspired by Mexican folk embroidery on a vintage costume.

This project is a perfect scrap-buster due to the infiniate number of color combinations that can be used. Use the pattern as a guide, and then raid your stash for the perfect colors.

Work the pattern in continental stitch or satin stitch.

Finished Size: Approximately 7 x 7 inches

Mesh Size: Zweigart 13-count mono or interlock canvas

Size of Canvas Needed: 12x12 inches

DMC Tapestry Wool: black, off-white and assorted bright colors.

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