1. Contents of the kit
   
   A kit contains:
   
   *  a printed canves,
   *  an ample assortiment of tapestry wool,
   *  a suitable needle,
   *  a guarantee slip,
   *  clear working instructions in English.
   
   
   
    

2. Sort out the yarn
   
   On the edge of the canvas you will find a number of small coloured squares that represent the different colours used.  Sort out the threads and compare them to the assorted colours.  Cut off an inch or so of the thread and tie it into the corresponding square in order to prevent confusion afterwards.  Note: The thread colours may vary slightly from those of the canvas.
   
     
    

3. Tighten the canvas
   
   Attach the canvas to an embroidery frame or a self-made frame in order to avoid that the canvas pulls out of true.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
    

4. Half cross stitches
   
   Always work per motif and/or colored area.  Always start at the left bottom corner of a colored area and embroider half cross stitches as indicated on diagram 1.  The second row of the colored area must be embroidered from the right to the left (see diagram 2), the third row again from the left to the right, like the firt row (see diagram 3) etc. 
   
   
    

5. Tuck in the threads
   
   The back shows vertical stitches (see diagram 5).  In order to avoid unnecessary use of yarn, please do not make long crossings at the back (tuck in the thread every time).  Do not pull the thread too strong.
   
      
    

6. Guarantee Certificate
   
   If you follow the instructions carefully, you will have sufficient material to finish the canvas.  Should you run out of threads anyway, please return our guarantee slip duly filled in, together with a sample of the thread you need.  We can then send you the thread you require.

          

VERVACO wishes you great success!