Here's another quick stitch kit — and my 4th giraffe of the year.

This little guy is part of a series of animal mini banners by NeedleMagic, each with a little bee buzzy around its head. I only plan on stitching this one.

I'm not sure what kind of fiber this kit contained. It's a single strand of floss, but I don't think it's cotton. It has a slight stretch to it and is about the weight of perle cotton #8. It was very easy to stitch with.

The finishing directions in the kit had you simply trim the edges and pull out two lines of aida to make the fringe. I decided to stitch a nun's stitch around three edges of the banner and fringe up to it.

Then the directions said, "Cut a piece of masking tape 1/2" x 2-1/4". Tape the folded edge of fabric to back of worked fabric." Tape!!! Well, that just won't do for me! So I sewed the flap around the hanger with a running stitch using some thread that matches the ground cloth.

I'm such a darn purist any more!   ;D

I added the gold bow so this piece will blend in with my other finished giraffes.

For more information on how to do the Nun's Stitch, look on this page in Needlework 101.

Stitched March 14 - March 17, 2005

Pattern name:	Busy Bee Giraffe #3827
Designer:	nmi / NeedleMagic Inc
Stitch Count:	28 x 36
Fabric:	14ct ecru aida
Floss:	unknown
Original Cost:	$1.50 US

NeedleMagic, Inc.
Richland, PA  17087
USA

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