Garden Buddies

Designs by Ursula Michael

Gentle garden creatures alight inside these acrylic coasters—

they’re a year-round reminder of a beautiful summer.

Materials
• White 14-count Aida: Coaster Stitch Count Instructions
4 (7 x 7-inch) pieces 34 wide x 34 high 1. Center and stitch design, using three
• 4 square acrylic coasters with 3-inch strands floss for Cross-Stitch and one strand
openings for needlework Approximate Design Size floss for Backstitch.
“Garden Buddies” coasters were stitched on white 14-count Aida by
Zweigart using DMC floss.
11-count 3" x 3"
14-count 23/8" x 23/8" Finishing
Skill Level 16-count 2" x 2" 1. Insert in acrylic coaster form following
**Average 18-count 17/8"x 17/8" manufacturer’s instructions. ❖
22-count 11/2" x 11/2"

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