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The backstitch detail in this design adds to its realistic look and nostalgie appeal. Add the backstitch after you have worked all the cross stitches, and follow the chart carefully, as some of the backstitch lines Split the aida blocks.

IVOR THE ENGINE KEY

★ Cross stitch in two strands
	DMC	Anchor	Madeira
r\	blanc	2	2402	white
■	347	1025	407	dark red
V	414	235	1714	grey
\	415	398	1802	light grey
*	666	46	210	red
★	720	326	309	dark orange
e	722	323	307	orange
c	813	140	910	blue
b	841	1082	1911	light brown
V	912	209	1213	green
a	943	188	1203	dark green
ff	948	892	306	peach
K	954	203	1207	light green
☆	3078	292	102	light yellow
O	3733	75	506	pink
\	3743	869	2611	light lilac
-6-	3822	295	2511	yellow
<L	3841	9159	1001	light blue
<y>	3856	368	2309	light orange
U	3863	379	1912	brown
	3864	376	1910	light brown
*	3866	926	2101	cream
★ Half cross stitch in two strands
	DMC	Anchor	Madeira
0	3743	869	2611	light lilac
★ Backstitch in one strand
	DMC	Anchor	Madeira
—	310	403	2400	black
★ Backstitch in two strands
	DMC	Anchor	Madeira
	3822	295	2511	yellow
★ French knots in one strand
	DMC	Anchor	Madeira
•	310	403	2400	black

★    STITCH COUNT 82 high x 112 wide

★    DESIGN AREA

14 HPI (28-count evenweave) - 14.5 X 20cm (5³/4X8in) J~his design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton

Iuor the Engine CROSS STITCH CHARTS O

SHOPPING LIST

FABRIC

A piece of 14-count cream aida measuring 25x30cm (10x12in)

THREADS

Stranded cotton as listed in the key NEEDLES

Size 24 tapestry needle FRAME

Of your choice with a minimum aperture of 16x20cm (6’/4x8in)

TOTAL COST

£16 (excluding frame)

Annę, Senior Technical Editor

^ This exclusive ^ Ivor the Engine design has timeless appeal and is fun to stitch. Send us a photo when it's finished!

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GREAT DAYS OUT THIS SUMMER!

MEET A LOCOMOTWE LEGEND

Would you like the opportunity to come face to face with one of the best loved characters in the history of children's TV? Weil here’s your chance, because lvor the Engine will be visiting railway stations across Britain throughout the summer. The 'All Aboard with lvor' tour kicked off at Cholsey and Wallingford Railway in Oxfordshire at Easter and will take in seven stations before the grand finale at South Devon Railway on 20 Oct. For details contact Severnside on ^ 01594 845 875 www.crossstitching.com THE WORLD OF CROSS STITCHING 23