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Bird of Paradise - Instructions for the Bird of Paradise

Bird of Paradise Full-Color Needlepoint Pattern

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A single Bird of Paradise Flower framed by a lattice window evokes a tropical paradise. Let your mind escape to a faraway island as you stitch - even if you're stitching in your winter woolies.

Worked in 13 shades of tapestry wool on 14 holes-per-inch canvas.

Finished Size:

Approximately 10 x 9 inches.

Materials Needed:

One 10 meter skein each of the following DMC Tapestry Wool skeins:
7861 medium turquoise blue, 7771 light green, 7042 medium green, 7385 dark green, 7568 light lilac, 7019 dark lilac, 7922 deep burnt orange, 7052 medium tangerine, 7050 light orange, and 7055 medium yellow

Two 10 meter skeins each of the following DMC Tapestry Wool skeins:
Blanc(white), 7596 deep turquoise blue, 7599 light turquoise blue

Zweigart mono or interlock canvas: one 15 x 14 inch piece, 14 count

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