CrossStitcher

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PART 1 If you would like to stitch Lazy Days, we have a materials pack with everything you need to get you stitching right away, and have it delivered straight to your door! Your materials pack contains: • Sampedro 14 count aida in Cream• Skeins of D

CrossStitcher

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Designed by: Cheryl McKinnon Stitch count: 44 high x 60 wide Design size: 8x11cm (3.x4.in) Stitch time: 6 hours This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric. For the card • Zweigart Light Blue 14 count aida, ref: 3706/503; 15x20cm (6x8in)• Strand

CrossStitcher

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Designed by: Faye Walsh Stitch count: 50 high x 39 wide Design size: 9.5x7cm (3¾x2¾in) Stitch time: 6 hours each These designs were stitched on 14 count aida fabric. WORK using two strands of stranded cotton for the cross stitch and one strand for th

CrossStitcher

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Designed by: Susan Penny Stitch count: 36 high x 36 wide (each) Design size: 6.5x6.5cm (2½x2½in) Stitch time: 3 hours (each) This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric. USE two 10x10cm (4x4in) pieces of white aida to stitch your coasters, start

Simply Crochet

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The gently zigzagging lines in Fran Morgan’s bright blanket are a mesmerising addition to any bed or sofa • Scheepjes Colour Crafter (100% premium acrylic, 100g/300), 2 balls of each: Delft (1117), Drachten (1827), Den Bosch (1241), Alphen (1722), E

Simply Crochet

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For entire CAL (Blanket or Jumper) ■ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) 3 balls of each: Yarn A Black (1002) Yarn C Fiesta (1257) 2 balls of each: Yarn B Jaffa (1256) Yarn D Kelly Green (1826) Yarn E Mustard (1823) Yarn F Aster (1

Simply Knitting

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Are you looking for a new, exciting stitch pattern to try? The double moss stitch and reverse stocking stitch triangles included in this pattern make the stocking stitch zigzags pop off the surface of this yarn swatch, creating a satsfying textured f

Australian Homespun

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These charming little satchels mix fabric, felt and subtle stitching for a warming, homely feel with a dash of retro sweetness. Check out the tutorial at weallsew.com/ cozy-pincushion-gift-holiday Who could resist this little floral parcel of good

Simply Crochet

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1 Read patterns all the way through before starting the piece. It will help you see how all the sections and parts come together. 2 Do a tension square. I repeat: do a tension square! To get the perfect fit you need to make sure your work will measur

Simply Knitting

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Pair the joy of having your windows flung open, welcoming in sunshine, with this gorgeous stitch pattern that’s perfect for a spring cardigan. The lace pattern winds and twists vertically up the fabric, all without the need of a cable needle. Our cho

Love of Quilting

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1. Center 1 fabric polygon atop 1 muslin foundation square. Cut 1 strip longer than the side of polygon as shown in Photo A. 2. Place strip atop polygon, right sides facing. Stitch through all layers (Photo B). Open strip; press. 3. Fold muslin fou

CrossStitcher

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If you would like to stitch Grow Your Own, we have a materials pack with everything you need to get you stitching right away, and have it delivered straight to your door! • Zweigart 14 count aida in Rustico Oatmeal (15% linen)• Skeins of DMC stranded

Creative Knitting

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Design by Patons 11 balls 50gm Patons Jet 12ply in Burgundy 821 6 balls 50gm Patons Jet 12ply in Topaz 845 6 balls 50gm Patons Jet 12ply in Charcoal 101 6 balls 50gm Patons Jet 12ply in Navy 508 5 balls 50gm Patons Jet 12ply in Moss 844 6.50mm croch

CrossStitcher

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If you would like to stitch Anchors Aweigh, we have a materials pack with everything you need to get you stitching right away, and have it delivered straight to your door! Your materials pack contains: • 14 count aida ‘On the Ocean’ printed panel• Sk

Australian Homespun

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The linen fabrics I used for the background of my project are heavier than most cotton craft fabrics, so I didn’t use a stabiliser. However, if you choose cotton fabrics, you may find it beneficial to fuse a stabiliser behind the background before st

Simply Crochet

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1 Work to the point where you want to change colour and on the last stitch in the first colour, work the final yrh using the second colour. 2 Work a stitch using the second colour, but hold the working end of the first colour on top of the stitche

Simply Knitting

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Lace patterns can be tricky to keep track of, especially if you’re new to the tecnnique! When working a garment with a long section of lace, place markers at the row ends of every pattern repeat. This way you’ll know exactly which row to start with w

Classic Bike Guide

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The writer of this month’s Star Letter wins a Weise Michigan Jacket worth £169.99. Subtle, classy retro design cues mark the Michigan out from the crowd. Quilted shoulder stitching and upper-arm stripes round off a high-quality textile outer shell. F

The Classic MotorCycle

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The writer of this month’s Star Letter wins a Weise Michigan Jacket worth £169.99. Subtle, classy retro design cues mark the Michigan out from the crowd. Quilted shoulder stitching and upper-arm stripes round off a high-quality textile outer shell. F

Today's Quilter

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Janet has written four self-published books, each encapsulating a theme she has explored in her textile work. As well as her delightful drawings and descriptions of her inspirations, they also feature a range of needlecraft projects, including quilts

SEW NEWS

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Scissors are the most important tool for trimming, grading, clipping or notching. Follow these guidelines for perfect results: • Use small 4"- to 5"-long trimming scissors with sharp points that are aligned to cut all the way to the tips for the most

Simply Knitting

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There’s nothing quite like a fantastic yarn giveaway, especially when you can use it to knit all the fab patterns in this booklet! With this exclusive giveaway you can indulge in 22 squishy balls of supremely soft West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep Pure

Simply Crochet

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Easy peasy ■ DK in 5 shades ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ Stitch markers Using Yarn A, ch4, ss to first ch to join into a ring. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 15tr into ring, ss to top of beg ch-3. [16 sts] Fasten off. Join Yarn B in any st.

Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

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This month's Star Letter wins a Weise Michigan Jacket worth £169.99. Subtle, classy retro design cues mark the Michigan out from the crowd. Quilted shoulder stitching and upper-arm stripes round off a high-quality textile outer shell. Find out more a

Today's Quilter

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It’s easy to get the orange and yellow fabrics mixed up so, to ensure your blocks are consistent, it’s wise to pin swatches of your orange and yellow fabrics to the FPP templates to act as a reminder of the fabric positions (Fig 9). If you prefer to

Today's Quilter

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The squares on-point border can be achieved by stitching 1⅞in wide strips into a strip set with cream fabric in the middle, and then subcut into 1⅞in wide units. If you do this be careful of repetition of fabrics when laying out the borders. ■

Classic Bike Guide

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The writer of this month's Star Letter wins a Weise Michigan jacket worth £169.99. Subtle, classy retro design cues mark the Michigan out from the crowd. Quilted shoulder stitching and upper-arm stripes round off a high-quality textile outer shell. F

Fast Car

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Plain leather is nice, but why not opt for perforated centres and some contrasting coloured double stitching to really set things off? Or ditch the leather completely and go for some new old stock fabric from the ’80s or ’90s? Diamond centres were al

Simply Knitting

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Technical editor, designer and writer Meet Rosee, the technical brain behind many of your favourite knitting patterns Up early or slow to rise? Early! I like the quiet time before everyone else is up. First job of the day? Check my calendar. As we

Simply Crochet

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A bit tricky ■ 4ply in 16 shades ■ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook puff (Yrh, insert hook in st, yrh and pull up loop up to height of current row) 4 times, yrh and draw through all loops on hook chain st Thread yarn onto darning needle, insert needle t