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Sea Snail

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Sea Snail Needlepoint Chart
Sea Snail

Sea Snail Pattern - Full Color Needlepoint Chart

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Stitch a pretty Sea Snail using natural-colored shades of tapestry wool for a unique summer accent. It can easily be made into a pillow for the veranda, or used as an applique on a beach tote!

This pattern is best worked in continental stitch with the background in a textured stitch such as Nobuko stitch or the Rice Stitch.

Finished Size: Approximately 6 x 6 inches

Mesh Size: Zweigart 12-count mono or interlock canvas

Size of Canvas Needed: 12x12 inches

DMC Tapestry Wool: off-white, medium purple, pale lilac, slate gray, rust red, orange-rust, light brown, medium brown and red-brown.

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