Cross Stitch Tractor Birthday Card

Hi guys!

My boyfriend (James) is a farmer and it was his birthday earlier in the week, so I thought I'd make him a tractor card. 


I started off by drawing out the pattern.


Of course, I did a time lapse of this progress because, as you know, I love a time lapse!


This is the final pattern, et voila! 



So, I decided to start with the seat of the tractor and then begin to work the green part.



I did 3/4 stitches in some parts of the roof to add a slanted effect.



3/4 stitches also played a part in the front grey section.



If you would like a tutorial on how to do 3/4, 1/2 and 1/4 stitches, then leave a comment on this post!



I didn't have enough white thread, so I had to leave the window until I bought some more!



I backstitched the outline with black thread - this is when it really came to life!



I was very pleased with how it was looking at this stage, and was excited to get the white thread so I could finish off the window.



Pictured above is all I could do without the white thread!



Finally - the window is finished!



I could then complete the outline and add the wheel! Now, there's one last step...



I stuck it to the card! I backed it as well so the back of the piece couldn't be seen.

Keep crafting x

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