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Miniature needle painting embroidery is the reproduction of a painting or illustration in minute form and

includes as much detail as a larger piece of artwork. It is no more difficult to execute than normal

needle painting but it is essential to work under a magnifying glass in order to see the stitches clearly.

Here are a few hints when stitching in miniature:

1) Shorten your stitches slightly to about 0.5cm (0.196inches) - I have given you the exact lengths

of the stitches in the diagram (A1) below which is actual size. Some will be slightly longer.

2) To fit all the colours into a shape work more than one shade across each row, i.e. horizontally

as well as vertically and blend each colour in with the next. Diagram (B2)

3) Because we are using less shades you need to blend each shade in well with the next by

staggering the stitches in each row to avoid hard bands of colour. (Diagram C3)

4) When filling a very small shape with more than one shade - fill the shape completely with the first

shade (a) and go back and add in a few stitches on top of this (b) with the second shade. This avoids

banded rows in a small space. Diagram (D4)

A1 B2 C3 D4

(a) (b)

Miniature needle painting embroidery is the reproduction of a painting or illustration in minute form and

includes as much detail as a larger piece of artwork. It is no more difficult to execute than normal

needle painting but it is essential to work under a magnifying glass in order to see the stitches clearly.

Here are a few hints when stitching in miniature:

1) Shorten your stitches slightly to about 0.5cm (0.196inches) - I have given you the exact lengths

of the stitches in the diagram (A1) below which is actual size. Some will be slightly longer.

2) To fit all the colours into a shape work more than one shade across each row, i.e. horizontally

as well as vertically and blend each colour in with the next. Diagram (B2)

3) Because we are using less shades you need to blend each shade in well with the next by

staggering the stitches in each row to avoid hard bands of colour. (Diagram C3)

4) When filling a very small shape with more than one shade - fill the shape completely with the first

shade (a) and go back and add in a few stitches on top of this (b) with the second shade. This avoids

banded rows in a small space. Diagram (D4)

A1 B2 C3 D4

(a) (b)

Hints�For�Miniature�Embroidery

Approx 25 shades of DMC stranded cotton shades are used in this design, each one carefully chosen to most closely represent the colour in the original picture. Anchor substitutes can be found online.

Use one strand throughout.

Preparation* Iron the fabrics to remove creases.

* Line up fabric and mount into the hoop ensuring it is drum tight.

* Separate one strand of thread and thread into the needle.

* Follow the step by step directions.

DMC Project Threads

DMC Project Threads

154

315

316

370

646

647

727

746

756

834

930

931

932

3012

3021

3051

3078

3371

3726

3746

3753

3756

3787

3802

3865

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Miniature needle painting embroidery is the reproduction of a painting or illustration in minute form and

includes as much detail as a larger piece of artwork. It is no more difficult to execute than normal

needle painting but it is essential to work under a magnifying glass in order to see the stitches clearly.

Here are a few hints when stitching in miniature:

1) Shorten your stitches slightly to about 0.5cm (0.196inches) - I have given you the exact lengths

of the stitches in the diagram (A1) below which is actual size. Some will be slightly longer.

2) To fit all the colours into a shape work more than one shade across each row, i.e. horizontally

as well as vertically and blend each colour in with the next. Diagram (B2)

3) Because we are using less shades you need to blend each shade in well with the next by

staggering the stitches in each row to avoid hard bands of colour. (Diagram C3)

4) When filling a very small shape with more than one shade - fill the shape completely with the first

shade (a) and go back and add in a few stitches on top of this (b) with the second shade. This avoids

banded rows in a small space. Diagram (D4)

A1 B2 C3 D4

(a) (b)

Miniature needle painting embroidery is the reproduction of a painting or illustration in minute form and

includes as much detail as a larger piece of artwork. It is no more difficult to execute than normal

needle painting but it is essential to work under a magnifying glass in order to see the stitches clearly.

Here are a few hints when stitching in miniature:

1) Shorten your stitches slightly to about 0.5cm (0.196inches) - I have given you the exact lengths

of the stitches in the diagram (A1) below which is actual size. Some will be slightly longer.

2) To fit all the colours into a shape work more than one shade across each row, i.e. horizontally

as well as vertically and blend each colour in with the next. Diagram (B2)

3) Because we are using less shades you need to blend each shade in well with the next by

staggering the stitches in each row to avoid hard bands of colour. (Diagram C3)

4) When filling a very small shape with more than one shade - fill the shape completely with the first

shade (a) and go back and add in a few stitches on top of this (b) with the second shade. This avoids

banded rows in a small space. Diagram (D4)

A1 B2 C3 D4

(a) (b)

Hints�For�Miniature�Embroidery

Approx 25 shades of DMC stranded cotton shades are used in this design, each one carefully chosen to most closely represent the colour in the original picture. Anchor substitutes can be found online.

Use one strand throughout.

Preparation* Iron the fabrics to remove creases.

* Line up fabric and mount into the hoop ensuring it is drum tight.

* Separate one strand of thread and thread into the needle.

* Follow the step by step directions.

DMC Project Threads

DMC Project Threads

154

315

316

370

646

647

727

746

756

834

930

931

932

3012

3021

3051

3078

3371

3726

3746

3753

3756

3787

3802

3865

Thread�Diagram

Wing6479329319303021lines3021

Top Of Wing647932931930

Tail9319303021

All leaves + Sepals 30123051

Bud316315

Petal3865746647

Petal7463078834

Petal3802154

Petal31637263802

Petal31637263802

Petal7463078727 Petals

7463078727834

Petal7463078727834Centre316315154

Petal7463078727Centre932930154

Bud37463078

Claws 3787

Beak3756Outline3371

Breast8347273078834370

Eye3371Outline33713756Highlight647

Head9319323753

Cheek 37563865Neck6463021

Under wing64764637873021lines3021line under wing3371

Triangle centres30123051

3078Outline

Outline Actual Size

Materials�For�This�Project

You will need the following:

One piece of southern belle cotton muslin approx 28 x 28cm

Needles size 11 sharps

Threads as per list

Supergrip hoop size 6"

Thread�Diagram

Wing6479329319303021lines3021

Top Of Wing647932931930

Tail9319303021

All leaves + Sepals 30123051

Bud316315

Petal3865746647

Petal7463078834

Petal3802154

Petal31637263802

Petal31637263802

Petal7463078727 Petals

7463078727834

Petal7463078727834Centre316315154

Petal7463078727Centre932930154

Bud37463078

Claws 3787

Beak3756Outline3371

Breast8347273078834370

Eye3371Outline33713756Highlight647

Head9319323753

Cheek 37563865Neck6463021

Under wing64764637873021lines3021line under wing3371

Triangle centres30123051

3078Outline

Outline Actual Size

Materials�For�This�Project

You will need the following:

One piece of southern belle cotton muslin approx 28 x 28cm

Needles size 11 sharps

Threads as per list

Supergrip hoop size 6"

Directions

Start with the back wing left. Fill with long & short stitch from the tip

down towards the body. When all the stitching is complete go

back and add straight lines at the tips as shown.

Directions

Fill the right wing next. Start with the underneath of the wing and

fill with long & short stitch from the outside edge in towards the

body in line with the direction lines. Add lines along the feathers

as shown. Next fill the top of the wing with long & short stitch from

the tip down towards the base. When all the stitching is complete go

back and add a line under the wing tip.

1 2

Wing6579329319303021lines3021

Top Of Wing647932931930

Under wing64764637873021lines3021line under wing3371

Wings Wings

Directions

Start with the back wing left. Fill with long & short stitch from the tip

down towards the body. When all the stitching is complete go

back and add straight lines at the tips as shown.

Directions

Fill the right wing next. Start with the underneath of the wing and

fill with long & short stitch from the outside edge in towards the

body in line with the direction lines. Add lines along the feathers

as shown. Next fill the top of the wing with long & short stitch from

the tip down towards the base. When all the stitching is complete go

back and add a line under the wing tip.

1 2

Wing6579329319303021lines3021

Top Of Wing647932931930

Under wing64764637873021lines3021line under wing3371

Wings Wings

3 4

Directions

Outline the eye and beak with split stitch. Fill the pupil with satin

stitch in 3371. Add a few straight stitches in 3756 around this. Add

a highlight on top of the pupil (one tiny stitch) in 647. Fill the beak

with satin stitch in 3756. Fill the neck in long & short stitches from

the outside in towards the cheek in 646 & 3021. Continue up into

the cheek in 3756 & 3865.

Directions

Fill the head with long & short stitch from the outside edge in towards the beak

and eye.

Fill the tail with long & short stitch from the outside in towards the breast.Beak3756Outline3371

Eye3371Outline33713756Highlight647

Head9319323753

Cheek 37563865

Neck6463021

Tail9319303021

Eye,�Beak,�Cheek�&�Neck Head

3 4

Directions

Outline the eye and beak with split stitch. Fill the pupil with satin

stitch in 3371. Add a few straight stitches in 3756 around this. Add

a highlight on top of the pupil (one tiny stitch) in 647. Fill the beak

with satin stitch in 3756. Fill the neck in long & short stitches from

the outside in towards the cheek in 646 & 3021. Continue up into

the cheek in 3756 & 3865.

Directions

Fill the head with long & short stitch from the outside edge in towards the beak

and eye.

Fill the tail with long & short stitch from the outside in towards the breast.Beak3756Outline3371

Eye3371Outline33713756Highlight647

Head9319323753

Cheek 37563865

Neck6463021

Tail9319303021

Eye,�Beak,�Cheek�&�Neck Head

5 6

Directions

Fill the breast with long & short stitch from

the chest down towards the claws.

Make two small bullion knots next to each

other for the claws.

Breast 834 727 3078 834 370

Claws 3787

Breast Pansies

All leaves + Sepals 30123051

Bud316315

Petal3865746647

Petal7463078834

Petal3802154

Petal31637263802

Petal31637263802

Petal7463078727 Petals

7463078727834

Petal7463078727834Centre316315154

Petal7463078727Centre932930154

Use the thread diagram below for placement of colours.

5 6

Directions

Fill the breast with long & short stitch from

the chest down towards the claws.

Make two small bullion knots next to each

other for the claws.

Breast 834 727 3078 834 370

Claws 3787

Breast Pansies

All leaves + Sepals 30123051

Bud316315

Petal3865746647

Petal7463078834

Petal3802154

Petal31637263802

Petal31637263802

Petal7463078727 Petals

7463078727834

Petal7463078727834Centre316315154

Petal7463078727Centre932930154

Use the thread diagram below for placement of colours.

7 8Pansy�One Pansy�Two

Directions

Outline each petal/bud with split stitch in

one strand of thread before filling. Fill each

petal/bud with long & short stitch from the

outer edge in towards the centre. When all

stitching is complete add the centre shades on

top. Fill the small triangle centre in satin stitch.

Use the enlarged photos for placement of colours.

7 8Pansy�One Pansy�Two

Directions

Outline each petal/bud with split stitch in

one strand of thread before filling. Fill each

petal/bud with long & short stitch from the

outer edge in towards the centre. When all

stitching is complete add the centre shades on

top. Fill the small triangle centre in satin stitch.

Use the enlarged photos for placement of colours.

Leaves

Outline leaves with split stitch. Fill the leaves with long & short stitch in 3012 and 3051.

1 2

Completion

If necessary wash your work in tepid water using a mild soap powder. Rinse

thoroughly in cold water and wrap in a fluffy towel to remove excess moisture. Place face

down on a fluffy towel and iron on back of work till 95% dry. Leave to dry.

Stitch�Glossary

French Knots

Bullion Knots

Turkish stitch

Long & Short Stitch

Securing stitch

(to start & end off)

Split stitch

Satin stitch

Completion9

Leaves

Outline leaves with split stitch. Fill the leaves with long & short stitch in 3012 and 3051.

1 2

Completion

If necessary wash your work in tepid water using a mild soap powder. Rinse

thoroughly in cold water and wrap in a fluffy towel to remove excess moisture. Place face

down on a fluffy towel and iron on back of work till 95% dry. Leave to dry.

Stitch�Glossary

French Knots

Bullion Knots

Turkish stitch

Long & Short Stitch

Securing stitch

(to start & end off)

Split stitch

Satin stitch

Completion9