Cross Stitch Collection - February 2017

NO.
1 FOR STITCHING PLEASURE

VALENTIINE
February 2017 Issue 271 TREATS
STITCHING FAVOURITES: HEART SAMPLER, LINEN PURSE
Pure Romance
LOVING
TRADITIONAL
STYLE
Create a bird sampler
Capture the chintz look
GIANT
CHART
INCLUDED
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STYLE NEW BABY
In ired new
Inspired Ultimate sampler
accessories for a little one
In this issue…
Designs to stitch
8 Perfectly imperfect – Our Jane 38 Tea & biscuits – Send our pretty
Austen design celebrates love card to a friend that you'd like to
14 Be my Valentine – Show your share a cuppa with
love in style with our bicycle 42 Garden roses – Our beautiful
Valentine's day card design will have you dreaming
16 Garden birds – Stitch our British of rose petals
bird design while watching 48 Through the window – The first
feathered friends in the garden part of our two-part seasonal
22 Dotty purse – Our coin purse landscape design
would make a lovely gift 52 On the tiles – Refresh your
24 Paper doll sampler – Indulge sewing basket with our vibrant
your inner child with our retro needlecraft accessories set
tab doll design by Durene Jones 64 Baby boy love tree – Stitch our
30 Heart sampler – Our sweet beautiful tree sampler to
design is full of country charm celebrate a new baby boy
Stitching Inspiration
4 February Collection – Exciting
news, gorgeous kits, inspiration,
real stitching stories and more
Giveaways & Offers
7 Competition time – We’ve got
prizes worth over £200 to give
away to readers
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34 A window into the past – We 21 Your letters – Win a prize
find out about Witney Antiques' by sharing your cross stitch
collection of historic samplers stories and pictures
63 Next month – Get a peek at our 40 Subscribe – Save 25% on the
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inspired by Monet 62 Break time! – Relax and enjoy
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our crossword. You could win
a kit by Bothy Threads
Collection Essentials
58 Shopping Collection – Seen
something that’s inspired you?
Find out where you can buy it
59 Back issues and binders –
What do you need to complete
your collection?
60 Stitch basics – Our guide will
show you how to get started
on this month’s projects
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Welcome…
When we sit down to plan an issue of Cross Stitch Collection,
we always look at the occasions you might need to stitch for.
As this is our February issue, Valentine’s day is on the calendar.
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Of course it’s lovely to show your other half how much you care
with a card (we do have a fun card on page 14), but it seems
a shame to limit this to just one day with something that won’t
have a permanent place on the mantelpiece.
So we’ve decided on a more enduring celebration of
romance, and who better to turn to for inspiration that Jane
Austen? We hope you like our Austen-inspired cover stars.
As well as a rather luxurious Valentine, we thought this project
would make an unusual wedding gift or even a present for
a couple who are just setting up home together. The quote
suits so many couples – old and new – and comes from
Austen's novel Emma. Come to think of it, if our rather large
household settles down early tonight, we might just watch the
film version – again!
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CHART!
Susan & Martin Penny
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February 2017 3
February Collection
February Collection
Be inspired by new kits, great ideas and more from the vibrant stitching world
Personal stitch
designs are
Lizzy’s passion.
Making it personal
Lizzy Dabczynski-Bean is the talent “One of the very first portrait
behind Stitch People, offering orders I received in 2012 was for
gorgeously unique custom- a lovely couple, their turtle, and
© Stitch People
designed cross stitch portraits and their lizard!” says Lizzy. “This year
patterns. She fell in love with they ordered another portrait to
designing cross stitch portrait celebrate their wedding, in their
patterns after making a few for wedding attire! I recognised them
herself and loved ones. right away – it made me smile that
She was soon addicted to creating they wanted to commemorate this
the quirky portraits.“I love how new phase of their life with another
personalised they can get and how portrait. These are true heirlooms!”
people really see themselves in the Lizzy is now the author of four
portraits due to just the smallest books packed with her Stitch
little tweaks in the patterns,” she People patterns, covering
says. “With just a few small, everything from hobbies to farm
seemingly-inconsequential stitches, animals. Currently, however, she is
you can add jewellery, buttons, and focused on a very different range
all sorts of details to make a pattern of designs. “I’m working on some
truly personal. non-Stitch People cross stitch
Her books aid
The most common portrait designs that I’m VERY excited about you to design
requests are related to special – something fresh!” your own.
occasions, from engagements and Find more about Lizzy and her
weddings to new jobs and births. designs at www.stitchpeople.com.
4 February 2017
February Collection
Meet… Online stitching stars!

I’ve given as gifts. I can look at each one and it
evokes a memory of what was happening in my
Kim McCool shares her WIPs life when I stitched it. Some are happy memories,
and finishes as well as tips and some bittersweet.
advice at her Wisdom with Why did you start your blog?
I started my blog in February 2013 so I could share
Needle and Thread blog. with other like-minded stitchers. It opened an
entire new world for me.
Tell us about yourself
Anything else you’d like to add?
I’ve been retired for eight years after a 30-year
This year I turned 60. I wanted to do something
career with IBM. I’m a wife, mother, grandmother,
special to celebrate. I decided the thing that makes
horsewoman, china painter, doll maker, knitter,
me the happiest is sharing what I’ve made with my
portrait painter, cross stitcher, designer and
own hands with others. Some packages have
published author.
arrived when the recipient has been going through
When did you fall in love with cross stitch? a rough time. The surprise brightened their day
I discovered needlework when I was nine years and made them smile, so I know my efforts have
old. I’m an only child and we lived out in the been worth every minute.
country, so I found things I loved to do to entertain
myself. My passion has never waivered.
What sort of things do you most like to stitch?
I love stitching on 40 count silk gauze the best –
samplers, tiny foot stools, chair cushions, wall
tapestries – you name it. However, give me
a project that speaks to me, no matter the size,
and it can consume me for months. Kim likes to stitch
any project that
What’s been your biggest stitching challenge
speaks to her.
or stitching disaster?
I love to stitch things for my children and
grandchildren. Last year, I resolved to make two
Christmas stockings and have them done by
December. Happily, I managed it in time.
Do you have a piece that you’re most proud of? Find Kim at www.WisdomwithNeedleandThread.
Our home is full of things I’ve stitched and I can’t blogspot.com
even begin to count how many stitched pieces
3 of the best…
Beautiful buttons
STAYING SNUG IN SPRING

Goldleaf Needlework have released a new
Genny Haines design showing their cute
Highland duo, especially for springtime. It Wooden cat buttons, Multi-coloured horse Heart buttons, £1.20
£1.85 buttons, from £1.20 A selection of sweet wooden
shows the two friends snuggling up on some
These brightly-painted kitties There’s a hint of folk art about buttons painted with an
hay – we love that the sheep even has a are ideal for adding a feline these pretty patterned assortment of heart motifs
woolly hat on! Spring in Scotland is far from touch to any project you’re horses. The swirls, circles, will be just the thing for all
warm, which means this cosy scene makes stitching for a cat lover. geometrics and stars will your Valentine’s Day stitching
perfect sense. The stitches used include Created by Karen Allan in please anyone with a passion projects. The designs are in
fractionals and backstitch, with the Nottingham, They come for all thing equine, or simply crimson on a biscuit-coloured
background is mostly done in half stitch. in generous sets of 20, in fans of decorative motifs. background, offering a stylish
It’s shown here stitched on 14 count pale a variety of colours and They measure just 29x27mm finish with a charmingly
expressions, and measure (1⅛x1⅛in) each, but you can classic feel. Each pack
blue aida, but you can choose whether to
approx 16x20mm (6x8in) buy them in herds of 10, 20 contains a random mix of ten
buy the kit for £18 or the chart for only £6.50.
each. We love how much or 40 from £1.20. Go for a two-hole buttons, measuring
The collection also includes designs for personality their little painted mixed pack or choose your approx 20cm (8in) in
winter, summer and autumn, each of which faces show! You can buy the favourite designs. You can circumference. Find them
is equally cute! Fnd it, with other Highland set from www.Crafting buy them from www. with other buttons at www.
designs, at www.goldleafneedlework.co.uk. forjoy.etsy.com. Zanycraftsuk.etsy.com. buttonswoon.etsy.com.
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Oh deer!
The few times we’ve glimpsed deer
in woodlands they’ve seemed so camouflaged
they may well have been in plaid! This gorgeous
one resembles a rather fancy roe stag. Designed
by Priscilla for Futska on Etsy, the subtly differing
shades make this a really absorbing stitch.
It’s best stitched on 14, 18, or 22 count aida.
“I love the idea of using a modern clean
silhouette, and filling it with a pattern,” says
Priscilla. “The hipster vibe got us thinking that
a deer would be the perfect subject! And since it
was wintertime, we thought the plaid pattern
would certainly set the mood.”
Get the chart as an instant download for £4.31
from www.futska.etsy.com.
Stitched by heart
We love the idea of making something beautiful for Valentine’s Day while
enjoying a traditional craft. Canadian stitcher Christina Pengelly launched
Little Hungarian Hearts as a nod to her heritage, as her parents are
Hungarian and she grew up watching her mum stitch colourful patterns.
Now living in the UK, Christina sources the kits from embroiderers in
Hungary, who are paid fair wages for their work and are mentoring the
next generation of embroiderers to keep these skills alive. Kits include
thread, needle, padding, lavender sachet, chart and instructions. They cost
from £8 each. Find out more at www.littlehungarianhearts.co.uk.
Wise up to Washi
If you’ve never considered using washi tape before,
now might be the time. It’s a great way to add a little
extra flourish to your stitching projects.
Washi tape is great
for finishing your
This wonderfully quirky design, Bears & Tailor, is
cross stitch cards. illustrated by Japanese company ‘0313 zero san ichi
san’. With their retro dreamy look, they remind us of
vintage Rupert the Bear annuals! There are some
gorgeous motifs, including cotton reels, safety pins
and sewing machines, as well as a cast of characterful
bears. The tape is 15mm wide, semi transparent and
repositionable, making it really practical to use. Buy it
for £3.75 from www.thelovelydesk.co.uk.
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Competition time Over
We’ve got prizes worth over £200 to give away
to readers of Cross Stitch Collection £200
of prizes to
be won!
Engagement Card Kit
Lifetime Samplers have produced a kit to celebrate this
happy occasion. Finished in dusky pinks and greens, with
hearts and horseshoes in silver and gold thread, this card
is a lovely gift for the newly engaged couple. There is space
to add names and a date using the alphabet provided in
silver filament thread. The size on 16 count aida is 10x8cm.
More details of the engagement card (RRP £8.95) can be
found at www.lifetime WORT
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samplers.co.uk.
We have two cards to £80
give away to readers.
Enter by post to the
address below, labelling
your entry Engagement
Bath & West Craft Show
Card CSC271. The South West’s favourite needle and and demonstrations. Tickets can be
hobby craft exhibition returns to the purchased in advance from www.
Bath & West Showground from 6th – craft4crafters.co.uk (Adults £8,
WORTH 8th April 2017. This will be the third concessions £7, under 16’s free).
£17.90
time the show has been held here, We have five pairs of tickets to give
and this year there is a free shuttle away to Collection readers.
bus from the car park, an extended Enter by post to the address below,
layout, a larger selection of traders, labelling your entry Bath & West
workshops, displays, authors, artists Craft Show giveaway CSC271.
Craft4Crafters Westpoint Love Spring

Westpoint Arena Exeter is once again the venue for this This lovely kit designed by Kim
mammoth needlecraft show, with over 170 crafting retailers, Anderson for Bothy Threads features
an extensive workshops, galleries and textile displays, plus a butterfly tree with many coloured
expert talks and advice clinics. The show runs from 16th – butterflies happily fluttering around
18th February 2017, tickets are £9 for adults, concessions a tree adorned with hearts and
£8, with under 16’s free. Go to www.craft4crafters.co.uk flowers. The kit has a rather special
for more details. We have five pairs of tickets to give away. feel with the addition of metallic
Enter by post to the address below, labelling your entry thread, Organdy ribbon, sequins
Craft4Crafters Westpoint giveaway CSC271. and satin flowers as well as the
usual content. Love Spring (XKA10)
is the perfect winter stitch, and one
lucky reader will soon be receiving
their kit in the post.
The finished design on 14 count
white aida measures 23x26cm,
WORTTH and is available from www.bothy

threads.com for RRP £28.49.
£90 Enter by post to the address
below, labelling your entry
Love Spring giveaway CSC271. WORTH
£28.49
How To Enter
Write your name and address on the back of a postcard or stuck-down envelope and send to: Cross Stitch Collection Magazine, PO Box 172,
Northam, EX39 9DY. Competition open 6th January – 2nd February 2016. For competition terms and conditions go to page 59.
Please feel free to enter multiple draws on one postcard.
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Perfectly imperfect
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imperfect
Our Regency design by Shannon
Wasilieff celebrates love that sees past
imperfections to true compatibility
Meet the designer...
Shannon Wasilieff
In order to get inspired for
this pattern, I watched
O ur romantic literary
design inspired by
Emma is sure to thrill all Jane
worn by Mr Knightley – and
of course those elegant long
white gloves.
a few classic Jane Austen Austen fans. We love all the Our gorgeous period design
films and fell in love with details of Regency dress that features full cross stitch, half
the period and the
Shannon has put into this cross stitch, backstitch, French
mannerisms of the time.
design, from the pile of curls knots and beads, so there's
Some of the Regency era's
wrapped in beads on Emma's plenty of stitching details to
traditions have stuck
around for centuries and
head to the beautiful boots enjoy as you work on this. ➤
still remain strong in our
modern day. Women still
swoon at the gestures
of love from their suitors
and the excitement of love
remains timeless.
Jane Austen's work is the
embodiment of romance,
elegance and chivalry, and
I wanted to depict that in
this cross stitch design.
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of romance, elegance and chivalry, and
I wanted to depict that in this design”
Make it yours
You will need...
Zweigart 28 count Cashel vintage sand,
ref: 3281/1079, 51x46cm (20x18in)
Stranded cotton as listed in the key
Size 26 tapestry needle
Frame with a 28x26cm (11x10¼in) aperture
For stockist details see page 58
Stitching the design

FOLD the fabric both ways to find the centre and
start stitching here. Use two strands of stranded
cotton for the cross stitch and half cross stitch, and
one and two strands for the backstitch and one for
the French knots. Refer to the chart for the position
of the beads, which should be sewn onto the
stitching using sewing thread.
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DAINTY
O ur sweet card is sure to be a hit with any bicycle lovers or romantics this February.
You could also change the message to make a greetings card for any occasion.
MAKES You will need… Be my Valentine

DMC Anchor Madeira Colour
Zweigart 28 count Quaker Bantry white, Cross stitch in two strands

ref: 3993/100, 19.5x19.5cm (7¾x7¾in) hh 350 011 213 med coral
Stranded cotton as listed in the key KK 351 010 214 coral
Size 26 tapestry needle 498 1005 511 dk xmas red
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blank as a mount FOLD the fabric in half both ways to find the centre
and frame your
and start stitching at this point. Backstitch in one strand
stitching for a
Valentine's gift. Complete all the cross stitch in two strands before 350 011 213 med coral
words
adding the backstitch detail in one strand, and the
French knots in one strand. 844 1041 1810 dk beaver grey
outlines
How to mount a card

French knots in one strand
1 TRIM your stitching to fit inside your card, with
the design placed centrally behind the aperture.
Attach double-sided tape to the inside of the card
350
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011 213 med coral
around the edge of the aperture. Stitched using DMC threads on 28 count
2 PLACE the stitching on the table right-side up evenweave over two threads of fabric.
then place the card on top. Press down firmly.
Design size: 7.5x9.5cm (3x3¾in)
Check the flap folds over behind stitching, then add Stitch time: 5hrs
double-sided tape and press firmly in place.
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Be my
Valentine
Our striking Valentine's Day card
designed by Maria Diaz shows
your love in style
February 2017 15
Garden birds
Garden
birds
Our pretty design by Amanda Butler
Amanda Butler
will help you identify the birds that like
You know spring has
arrived when you hear
to visit your garden
sweet, melodic bird song
signifying a triumphant end
to winter, their merry song
floats in the air bringing our
gardens to life. A wondrous
new season begins as our
lovely garden birds busy
themselves with finding
a suitable better half to
raise a family of little chicks.
My husband and I often
spend time watching the
goings on in the garden,
either filming or taking
W
photos for our vast nature
library, which is my first
e love sitting in the warmth with a cup of tea,
port of call when designing
watching the birds brave the cold outside.
anything to do with wildlife.
Our pretty British garden birds design is perfect to stitch while
We've set up a bird's
restaurant in the garden so you await visitors to the bird table.
there's usually a few birds. We've made our stitching into a pretty picture that's perfect
We can also often be found for displaying by a window to help you and your family identify
at various RSPB nature the winged guests in the garden. You could also make a pretty
reserves up and down the
cushion for your favourite bird-watching chair.
country, clicking away to
You can find more of Amanda's lovely designs at her
our hearts' content.
new online shop, just go to www.etsy.com/uk/shop/
AmandaJButlerDesigns. ➤
16 February 2017
Stitch our British birds while you
await feathered visitors to the garden
Garden birds
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Make it yours
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You will need...

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Zweigart 28 count Cashel pale blue, ref: 3281/513,
36x36cm (14x14in)
90
Frame with a 24x24cm (9¼x9¼in) aperture

100
cotton for the cross stitch, blending one strand of
two colours for some areas on the birds, flowers
110
and branches. Most of the backstitch is in one strand,
apart from the lettering which is in two strands.
French knots are also in two strands for the flower
centres and berries.
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February 2017 19
Garden birds Use a bright
frame to set off
DMC Anchor Madeira Colour DMC Anchor Madeira Colour your finished
Cross stitch in two strands Cross Stitch blend using one strands of each wildlife stitching.
304 1006 509 xmas red 3862+3031 blend

307 289 104 lemon 3841+blanc blend
310 403 black black
336 150 1007 navy blue Backstitch in one strand
413 401 1713 dark pewter grey 169 849 1802 grey
wings, details
414 235 1801 dk grey
307 289 104 lemon
415 398 1803 pearl grey
goldfinch wing
437 362 2012 lt tan
310 403 black black
608 332 206 bright orange birds, berries
666 046 210 bright red 334 977 1003 baby blue
738 361 2013 v lt tan flowers (gold finch)
742 303 114 lt tangerine 500 683 921 dk blue green

leaves
760 1022 405 salmon
782 308 2212 burnt orange
761 024 404 lt dusty pink
flowers (blue tit)
762 234 1804 v lt pearl grey
3831 1006 507 dk raspberry
800 159 908 pale delft flowers (chaffinch)
824 143 1010 v dk blue blanc 001 white white
825 142 1011 dk blue wings, beaks
904 258 1413 parrot green

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906 256 1411 med green
500 683 921 dk blue green
907 255 1410 lt parrot green
words
930 1035 1712 antique blue
931 921 1711 dk antique blue French knots in two strands
963 023 608 v lt dusty rose 310 403 black black
3031 360 2003 dk mocha berries
3078 292 102 lt golden yellow 904 258 1413 parrot green
stamens
3328 1024 406 dk salmon
3716 025 606 v lt dusky rose Stitched using DMC threads on 28 count evenweave
3818 211 2704 dk emerald Stitch count:113hx118w
3863 379 1912 med sepia Design size: 20x20cm (8x8in)
Stitch time: 42hrs
ecru 387 ecru ecru
blanc 001 white white
20 February 2017
Your letters
Write to us
Write to Cross Stitch Collection Letters, PO Box 172, Northam, EX39 9DY.
Or email us at CSC@dennis.co.uk with your stitching stories
Star letter Win!

Blackwork kitties
Just loved doing this design from issue
264 for my best friend who loves cats.
The winner of the star letter It was a challenge for me because I’m
will receive an engagement new to blackwork, but I found the chart
card kit from Lifetime and instructions very easy to follow. I was
Samplers. This lovely design really pleased when I completed it and
my friend loves it.
features a wide trellis Yvonne Doolin, Accrington, Lancashire
border in subtle shades Collection says: Well done for challenging
of peach, green and gold yourself to try blackwork, Yvonne!
and is finished with beads
and gold metallic thread –
a lovely personalised gift for the happy couple.
Available online from www.lifetime samplers.co.uk for
£19.95. Well done to Dot Fenwick who will receive her prize
in the post very soon.
Pretty palomino
I stitched Jayne Netley Mayhew’s horse
design from issue 263 for a work
Find it in colleague. Her granddaughter, who
issue 263. lives in Poland, loves horses so I just
couldn’t resist making this for her.
I had some hand-dyed fabric, which
I thought looked perfect for this A cute
design. I really enjoyed stitching the pair of
horse, the different shades of browns kittens.
and yellows brought the design to life.
Dot Fenwick, Glasgow
Collection says: The fabric sets off the
horse perfectly. We’re sure your friend
Send us
your news…
and her granddaughter love it.
Festive biscornu
I loved the designs for the Zweigart Find these We love to get your letters
advent calendar, pin cushion and scissor in issue 268. and photos, so put pen to
keep from the November 2016 issue paper and get writing today.
of Cross Stitch Collection. I wanted to
make something a little different, using Email us at:
the designs so I made the pincushion
design into a little biscornu, finished with
csc@dennis.co.uk
a snowflake button on each side. marking your email Letters Page.
It was so quick and easy to make and
is now winging its way to my friend in
or write to:
America as a Christmas present. Cross Stitch Collection Letters,
Debbie Sewter, Exmouth, Devon PO Box 172, Northam,
Collection says: What a clever way to use EX39 9DY
the designs, Deborah. The snowflake
buttons are the perfect finishing touch! Happy stitching!
We’d love to see any biscornus made
using our tile-inspired designs on page 52 The Collection Team
of this issue.
February 2017 21
Dotty purse
Dotty purse
Our delightful project designed by Zweigart uses French knots,
fly stitch and cross stitch to make a pretty purse
22 February 2017
Dotty purse
French
knots
Fly Stitch
Cross Stitch
© Zweigart
You will need…
Zweigart 32 count petit point linen natural with of the fabric, holding it down with a small stitch
red dots, ref: 3609/5391 for each purse at the bottom, creating a Y shape.
Stranded cotton DMC 321
DMC light effects E168 silver, E3852 gold
3 THE French knots are worked in two strands
of DMC light effects E3852 gold, directly on
each red fabric dot.
Lining fabric for each purse
Purse kit with clasp for each purse How to make a purse

1 ASSEMBLE your purse following the
instructions given with the kit. You will need
to cut the lining fabric using the template provided Using linen
1
with spots on cuts
CUT your petit point linen using the template in your kit, and this will be made up and inserted
down the time
provided with your purse kit. Some kits have inside the purse before the clasp is added. spent counting,
a gusset piece and others just a front and back. Attach the clasp following the directions in your kit. which makes this
simple to stitch.
The illustration provided shows how the stitches
should be worked on the dotted fabric. Use this only
as a guide, adding more or less stitches depending
on the shape of your purse.
More designs from Zweigart
2 WORK the blocks of five cross stitches in DMC

321 red, using two strands of stranded cotton,
with each stitch worked over two fabric threads.
This delightful project comes
from Zweigart's pattern booklet
279, French Dots Embroidery.
This is packed with embroidery
Next work the fly stitches in DMC light effects E168 designs to help you put the
silver. These are positioned under each dot on the finishing touches to your home.
One of a range of chart booklets
fabric, in pairs directly underneath one another. available from Zweigart stockists
To make a fly stitch, create a long stitch on the front priced from £2.99
February 2017 23
Paper doll sampler
Paper
doll
Durene Jones
sampler
I loved designing this paper
tab doll so much as it was
very nostalgic to me. I can
remember spending hours
playing with this type of
doll as a child. Although
with this design I was able
to really spoil my paper
doll. I don’t think my dolls
ever had a little dog, with
his own clothes, nor did
Indulge your inner child with
mine have such an array our old-fashioned tab doll sampler
of splendid outfits for all
occasions, or toys of her
designed by Durene Jones
own. But with this design –
and with so much space to
T
work with – I could add in
whatever took my fancy,
his lucky little girl has a lavish wardrobe of outfits and
which was a treat to my
accessories ready for any occasion – even her white
inner child. When you are
Scottie dog has his own outfits and toys!
stitching this design, make
sure to pay extra attention We think this would look wonderful hanging in a walk-in
when it comes to adding wardrobe or little girl's bedroom. We love the pretty background
the backstitch to her face pattern and border that Durene has designed to complement
and hands, there is a lot of the doll's colourful outfits.
detail in them, and getting If this is a gift for a child, you could make a colour photocopy
them right will really bring
of your finished stitching and print it onto thin cardstock so that
the piece to life.
they can cut out the doll and her clothes to play with as well as
enjoying the stitched tab doll sampler. ➤
24 February 2017
Our playful sampler
recalls the simple joy of a tab doll
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Paper doll sampler
Paper doll sampler
Cross stitch in two strands
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164 240 1209 lt forest green
369 1043 1309 lt green
415 398 1803 pearl grey
420 375 2104 dk hazelnut brown
422 943 2102 lt brown
676 891 2208 med yellow
677 886 2207 lt yellow
729 890 2209 m old gold
762 234 1804 v lt pearl grey
800 159 908 pale delft
809 130 909 delft blue
818 073 502 baby pink
945 881 2313 tawny
961 076 610 dusty rose
989 241 1401 forest green
3716 025 606 v lt dusky rose
3770 1009 978 v lt tawny
3853 1003 311 autumn gold
3854 313 2301 med autumn gold
3855 311 2013 lt autumn gold
Make it yours
Stitch the doll b5200 001 white bright white
and her winter
outfits for a fun
greetings card.
Backstitch in one strand
164 240 1209 lt forest green
scarf, teddy
You will need... 310 403

eyes, teddy face
black black
Zweigart 28 count Cashel vintage sand, 413 401 1713 dark pewter grey
main outlines
ref: 3281/1079, 51x46cm (20x18in)
Stranded cotton as listed in the key 498 1005 511 dk xmas red
roses
Frame with a 38x29cm (15x11½in) aperture 809 130 909 delft blue
dress, pyjamas
869 944 2105 dk hazelnut brown
Stitching the design doll outline
FOLD the fabric both ways to find the centre and

cotton for the cross stitch, and one for the backstitch 869 944 2105 dk hazelnut brown
border, buttons
and French knots.
3716 025 606 v lt dusky rose
flower centres
Tip… Personalise your paper doll
Stitched using DMC threads on 28 count evenweave
If you are stitching your doll for a little girl, you chould over two threads of fabric.
change the colour of the doll's hair to match the hair Stitch count: 180hx120w
Design size: 32x21.5cm (12½x8½in)
of the recipient. You could also use the alphabet from Stitch time: 69hrs
our fold-out chart to add her name to your stitching.
28 February 2017
Heart sampler
Heart
sampler
Stitch our sweet project designed by
Shannon Wasilieff for a pretty picture that will
add a hint of rustic charm wherever it hangs
O ur delightful mini heart sampler is inspired by vintage

patchwork quilts covered in blousey roses. We think
it would look just the thing displayed above a spare room bed,
piled high with flowery cushions and quilts.
We've added interest and texture to the design by making
the central heart out of pearly shirt buttons in different sizes –
the perfect chance to raid your button tin! ➤
30 February 2017
Raid your button tin
to complete our romantic design
Heart sampler
Make your
heart sampler for
a friend who loves
cottage style.
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KK
ref: 3281/233, 51x43cm (20x17in)
SS 3819 278 2703 lt moss green
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Shirt buttons – a selection
Frame with a 28x28cm (11x11in) aperture
For stockist details see page 58 309 039 507 dk rose
decoration
Stitching the design 828 975 1101 v lt blue

heart outline
cotton for the cross stitch, one strand for the
backstitch and one for the French knots. b5200 001 white bright white
decoration
Adding the detail Stitched using DMC threads on 28 count evenweave

WORK the centre heart in backstitch using one over two threads of fabric.
strand of stranded cotton. Stitch small buttons inside Design size: 10.5x10.5cm (4¼x4¼in)
the backstitch heart, varying the size of the buttons Stitch time: 18hrs
to create a rough heart shape.
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Collection makes...
WITH LOVE Stitch your favourite heart as
a sweet and simple greetings card – it would look
lovely sewn to the front of a plain card blank.
SWEET DREAMS Work the hearts in a row

on crisp white linen and use to make a pillowcase
for rustic charm in the bedroom.
BIRTHDAY GIRL Arrange the hearts

horizontally on a band of linen and use to make
a girly cake band for a special day.
LOVE READING Stitch three cross stitch

hearts vertically on evenweave, and then back
with felt to make a pretty book mark.
February 2017 33
Joy and Stephen
founded and run
Witney Antiques.
A window
into the past
An impressive collection of samplers at Witney Antiques in Oxfordshire offers
insights into the lives of the people who stitched them. Judy Darley finds out more
T heir passion for antique

textiles led Joy Jarrett and
her husband Stephen to
establish Witney Antiques more than
fifty years ago. The pair have worked
enthusiasm we’ve acquired, which is
why I enjoy talking to the groups of
enthusiasts who visit our gallery in
Oxfordshire from all over the world.”
Antique samplers have been an
A relative named Harriet Brown
completed it.”
Joy was filled with intrigue:
“I wanted to know all about her –
who she was, where she lived and
surrounded by beautiful furnishings, important part of the business from what she did. I think from that
ornaments and fabrics ever since. the start. “My first recollection of moment my imagination was fired.
Before falling for antiques, Joy seeing a sampler and realising what Our daughter Rebecca, who is a
trained as a teacher, followed by it was must have been when I was partner at Witney Antiques, now has
a year at Brighton Art School. six years old,” Joy says. “My parents that sampler hanging in her home.
“My training in art and teaching had one hanging in the hallway of If [Harriet] could only have known
experience has proved most useful,” our house in York. It was quite what her efforts would lead to!”
she says. “I believe part of our work a plain but beautifully stitched Joy delights in opening up this
is to pass on the knowledge and sampler, dating from around 1840. window into the past for others to
34 February 2017
Kate Durling.1882.
Bristol Orphanage.
Kate Durling and her
younger sister Ada
Maria were taken in
by the orphanage at
age 4 and 6 in 1874.
All images © Witney Antiques
Above: Elizabeth enjoy as well. As she points out, at from the mid 17th century to the Samplers became shorter in length
(Betty) Broom.
a time when free schooling wasn’t late 19th century, and reveal Joy’s and lines of moralistic verses were
October 1759.
available, samplers formed a vital fascination with the variety of introduced, often with an ornate
Below: Maria Ingram, part of the education of young girls, sampler styles. surrounding border.”
1827, Marholm,
Northamptonshire. “not only teaching them different “As well as the samplers, you can During this period, samplers
Maria was ten years stitches and the techniques see examples of 17th-century raised inscribed with the Ten
old when she
necessary for marking household work and 18th-century pastoral Commandments or The Creed
worked her sampler.
Maria’s birth is linen and altering clothes, but also embroidery,” she says. “Samplers became popular. “Dating from
recorded on 22nd instilling the mind with the moral dating from the 17th century around 1720, these were clearly
October 1816, to
parents James and traits of diligence, industry and virtue generally fall into three groups – influenced by Decalogue Boards
Mary Ingram. which were expected from females spot motif samplers, polychrome found in churches,” says Joy.
through childhood and adult life.” band samplers and white work “Again, as time progressed the
Witney Antiques has around 200 samplers. The polychrome samplers sampler became more decorative
samplers in its collection for sale at survive in the greatest numbers.” and served as a show piece for
any one time. These samplers date The original purpose of these young girls receiving a private and
samplers, Joy explains, was to record expensive education. It also acted
stitches and as a CV for young
patterns, “so “It acted as a CV females seeking
acting as
a tool for the for young females employment in
domestic service!”
embroiderer. seeking employment” For Joy, the most
As time exciting samplers
progressed and we arrive at the are those “which step out of the
beginning of the 18th Century, norm. Unusual subjects, the
changing attitudes to education recording of historical events and
were reflected by samplers samplers bearing very personal
produced by children of both the messages or details” all catch her
rich and poor. As literacy became eye. Others that pique her interest
more important, many began to are samplers embroidered in very
include some form of inscription. specific settings, “in missionary ➤
February 2017 35
Behind the scenes
Right: Julia Raven, schools abroad, in UK Sunday

1828, London
Research has led us
Schools or even prison. To find these
to Julia Raven of rare and unique samplers is all part
Shoreditch, London,
of the thrilling hunt, giving a huge
who worked her
charming sampler at sense of satisfaction.”
the age of thirteen. The ability to restore a treasured
Julia was born on the
21rd July 1815 and
family heirloom is particularly
baptised on the 23rd rewarding. “It’s a pleasure for me
August 1815 at St
when a client brings along a family
Mary’s Church,
Shoreditch, London. sampler looking in very sad state
and we’re able, through our skilled
conservators, to bring it back to life
and restore it to being worthy of
a place of honour in their home.
We remove each sampler from its
frame and send it to the conservator
to be cleaned and remounted using
museum quality materials.”
If the frame it arrives in is modern,
Joy will seek out a more appropriate
frame from the period in which it
was stitched. “We cut the frame
down to size before refitting using
UV protective filtered glass,” she
says. “If the frame is original, it’s
cleaned, re-glued and finally wax
polished before the sampler is fitted
back in, taking care that the sampler
doesn’t come into direct contact with
either the glass or wooden frame.”
As most of these skilfully stitched
artefacts are named and dated, they
act as a link to the maker as well as
a guide to general thinking of the
period. “The changing styles of the
sampler through four centuries
reflect attitudes to education Many of the samplers in Witney we can see from the inscription
and the aspirations of the society Antiques’ collection have a story warning any would be thief:
in which they were created, hidden in the stitches, Joy says ‘My Name I Leave For to Betray Who/
encompassing a whole history of For example, she shows us a piece Shall my Sampler steal a way Steal
women’s education,” says Joy. stitched by Elizabeth, aka Betty, not/ this Sampler For Fear of Shame
“The internet Broom, in 1759. For und/erneath Hear (sic) is my
has proved an “To find these rare (See page 35) Name Betty Broom/ October 24
amazing tool in
researching the
samplers is all part “While we haven’t
been able to trace
anno Dom 1759’.”
Another sampler, completed in
genealogy of the of the thrilling hunt” Betty Broom, we 1882, led Joy to turn detective and
sampler maker can surmise from unravel the story of two orphans.
and often throws up fascinating the naive images and writing on this “Thanks to meticulous records kept
family details, including place, sampler that she would have been at Muller House, Bristol, we can
circumstance, date of birth and around six years old when it was follow the life of typical orphans in
marriage records. It brings the completed,” says Joy. “She was the latter part of the 19th Century,”
sampler and its maker to life.” obviously very proud of her work as she says. “Kate Durling and her
36 February 2017
Samplers by Sarah
Chorlton (left) and
Ann Parkinson.
younger sister Ada Maria were both Union Workhouse, Dartford.“

admitted to the infant department Records at Muller House show that
of The New Orphan House, Ashley both girls eventually went into
Down, Bristol, on the 14th May 1874, domestic service in Bristol.
aged four and six years.” “Historic needlework, particularly
The daughters of Frederick and samplers, allows us to look into the
Grace Durling, Kate and Ada were legacy left behind by long-forgotten
left destitute when their father schoolgirls and their gifted teachers,”
became ill following the death of Joy says. “These exquisite pieces of
their mother. “The family became childhood needlework come from all
dependant upon his parents who levels of society, from the affluent to
Above: Band Sampler. Maker Unknown. Circa mid 17th Century.
were themselves in failing health and the disadvantaged poor and the
Records on 17th-century band samplers are very patchy – they were
poor,” says Joy. “Frederick finally institutionalised orphan.” often undated and unsigned making it impossible to trace a maker.
had to resort to parish relief after To find out more of the secrets
Above left: Eliza Manley. 1808. Portland. Maine. USA.
selling off his furniture and few stitched into historic samplers, visit Eliza married George M Gilliard of Eastport, Maine on 2nd September
possessions, dying aged 38 in the www.witneyantiques.com. 1816 and died July 23 1820, mother of two children.
February 2017 37
Tea & biscuits Send our pretty card designed by Durene Jones
to a friend that you'd like to share a cuppa with
38 February 2017
N othing beats sharing all your latest news with a good friend over a cup of tea and a few
biscuits. Sometimes it's not possible though, so our pretty card is the next best thing.
You will need… STITCH

Zweigart 27 count Linda antique white,
FOLD the fabric in half both ways to find the centre
and start stitching at this point.
& SEND
ref: 1236/101, 20x15cm (8x6in) Complete all the cross stitch in two strands before
Stranded cotton as listed in the key adding the backstitch detail in one strand.
Card blank pink, with a 14.5x9.5cm (5¾x3¾in) How to mount a card
rectangular aperture
For stockist details see page 58 1 TRIM the stitched evenweave to fit inside your
card, with the design placed centrally behind the
card's aperture.
2 ATTACH double-sided tape to the inside of the

card around the edge of the aperture. Place the
Tea & biscuits stitching on the table right-side up, and then place
the card on top, pressing down firmly. Check which
Frame this
sweet design and
DMC Anchor Madeira Colour display next to your
Cross stitch in two strands flap will fold over on to the back of the stitching, then favourite place to
add double-sided tape and press firmly in place. drink a cup of tea.
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February 2017 39
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Garden roses
Garden
roses
Our beautiful design by Lesley Teare
will have you dreaming of rose blooms
while the garden hibernates outside
W e love a classic rose design and our four-panel

study designed by Lesley Teare is the perfect thing
to work on during these cold winter months. The gorgeous
scroll border is an elegant finishing touch.
The muted colour palette, completed entirely in cross stitch,
will look right at home in a traditional living room or bedroom
– or you could stitch it on bright white Cashel instead of ivory
for a brighter look. Either way, we think you'll really enjoy
stitching this lovely design. ➤
42 February 2017
Our classic four-panel
rose study is worked
entirely in cross stitch
Garden roses
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Garden roses
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Collection
makes...
TOP TABLE Work the
border in your favourite
shades of green around the
edge of a prefinished table
cloth for an elegant design.
FOUR SQUARE Stitch

each rose on a separate
piece of evenweave and
frame individually. You can
then hang all four together
for a fun picture display.
COASTING ALONG
Make fabric coasters by
stitching each rose on its
own, then backing it in layers
of insulating wadding and
a layer of co-ordinating felt.
February 2017 45
Garden roses
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Blooming roses
To make your cushion
plumper, pick an insert
Use the simple
border as a leafy
finishing touch for
other projects.
Make it yours that's a little larger than
your finished cushion
measurements.
You will need...
Zweigart 28 count Cashel antique ivory,
ref: 3281/233, 38x38cm (15x15in) Garden roses
Stranded cotton as listed in the key DMC Anchor Madeira Colour
Size 26 tapestry needle Cross stitch in two strands
Backing fabric 38x38cm (15x15in) 471 265 1501 lt avacado
Cushion pad 35.5x35.5cm (14x14in)
815 043 513 m garnet
819 271 501 lt baby pink
Stitching the design 899 052 505 med rose
FOLD the fabric both ways to find the centre and 963 023 608 v lt dusty rose (2)
start stitching here. Use two strands of stranded 3326 036 504 dk dusty pink (2)
cotton for the cross stitch. 3345 268 1406 hunter green
3347 266 1408 green
Make a cushion 3348 264 1409 yellow green (2)
1 WITH the stitching right-side up, place the baking

fabric on top. Pin the cushion front and back
together, then machine stitch all around using
3831 1006
3832 028
507
506
dk raspberry
raspberry
a 1.25cm (½in) seam allowance, but leaving a gap Stitched using DMC threads on 28 count evenweave
at the bottom for turning. over two threads of fabric.
2 TURN to the right side. Insert the cushion pad,

and then sew up the gap by hand with small,
neat stitches.
Design size: 24.5x24.5cm (9¾x9¾in)
Stitch time: 67hrs
46 February 2017
Garden roses
Stitch our
roses for a friend
© Lesley Teare who spends the
winter dreaming
of their garden.
February 2017 47
Through the window
AL PICT
SEA SON U
RES
Part One
SEA
S
RE
SO
NAL PICTU
Our series of mini pictures

shows the best of each season
48 February 2017
Through the window
Through
the
window
The first of our two-part seasonal landscapes design
by Maria Diaz highlights the beautiful sights that
autumn and winter have to offer
W e all have our favourite time of

year, but there is something
special to cherish in every season. Our series
Make it yours
of mini pictures shows the best of each season, You will need…
viewed through a pretty window.
Zweigart 28 count Cashel cream, ref: 3281/222,
In the next few pages, you will find the
35.5x35.5cm (14x14in)
designs for for autumn and winter. You will find Stranded cotton as listed in the key
the spring and summer designs in our March Size 26 tapestry needle
edition, issue 272. The measurements, stitch Frame with a 26.5x26.5cm (10½x10½in) aperture
count, design size, time and materials are for
the complete design. You can either wait for Stitching the design
the second part to be published and then start FOLD the fabric both ways to find the centre and
in the centre of the design, or you can
cotton for the cross stitch. The backstitch is in one
complete this chart entirely before moving strand, and is worked around part of the window
onto the spring and summer chart. frames and to add detail to each scene. ➤
February 2017 49
Through the window
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design separately
Autumn and winter
and swap them DMC Anchor Madeira Colour DMC Anchor Madeira Colour
out as the year Cross stitch in two strands Cross stitch in two strands
goes by.
223 895 812 lt shell pink 747 158 1104 lt sky blue
301 1049 2306 mahogany 772 259 1604 lt yellow green
367 217 1312 dk green 792 177 905 dk cornflower blue
422 943 2102 lt brown 793 939 906 m cornflower blue
433 371 2008 dk brown 809 130 909 delft blue
500 683 921 dk blue green 833 907 2203 lt golden olive
606 335 209 orange red 841 1082 1911 lt beige brown
712 926 2101 cream 842 1080 1910 v lt beige brown
727 293 102 v lt topaz 976 1001 2302 m golden brown
739 366 2014 v lt tan 989 241 1401 forest green
742 303 114 lt tangerine 3031 360 2003 dk mocha
743 030 2294 yellow 3046 887 2206 lt sandy yellow
50 February 2017
Through the window
Tip… Send the

four seasons
10 20 30
t 40 50 If you have a friend
or relative who
loves nature but
isn't able to get out
and about as
10
much as they used
to, these seasonal
pictures would
20 make a great
series of gifts.
Stitch and frame
each one, then
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t
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a time in the post
as the seasons
change, to let them
40
know you are
thinking of them.
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60
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© Maria Diaz
DMC Anchor Madeira Colour DMC Anchor Madeira Colour

Cross stitch in two strands Backstitch in one strand
3348 264 1409 yellow green 792 177 905 dk cornflower blue
rooftops
3726 1018 810 antique mauve
3756 1037 886 lt baby blue 844 1041 1810 dk beaver grey
outlines
3761 928 1014 lt sky blue
3031 360 2003 dk mocha
3776 1048 310 lt mahogany tree
3802 1019 810 dk antique mauve
Stitched using DMC threads on 28 count evenweave
3817 875 1111 lt celadon green over two threads of fabric.
3841 159 1001 pale baby blue Stitch count:130hx128w
Design size: 23x22.5cm (9x8¾in)
3862 358 1913 dk mocha beige Stitch time: 45hrs
blanc 001 white white
February 2017 51
Weekend workbox
Find a bright
button to finish off
your spool roll –
then make your
own buttonhole
loop to fit it.
On the tiles
Give your sewing basket a fresh look for the new year with
our needlecraft accessories designed by Anniina Wallius
O ur bright scissor keeper, needlecase

and spool roll are inspired by
geometric tiles. Our step-by-step guide eases
you through making the pincushion scissor
keeper, needlecase and a rather interesting
little spool roll for wrapping around a pair
Make an eclectic
set of bright
stitching tools
of scissors. Each of the tiles is different, so this
is a fun make from start to finish. The fresh
colour palette repeats across the different tiles
and tools, so you end up with a set of stitching
accessories that look cohesive, yet eclectic.
52 February 2017
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makes…
NEWBIE GIFT Make
the spool roll and give
it to a new stitcher – you
could add your favourite
scissors, needles and pins
to make it really special.
TILE TOWEL If your

bathroom is plain white
and you dream of vibrant
multicoloured tiles, you
could stitch a row of tiles
along a hand towel with
an aida panel for a dash
of interest.
GREETINGS CARD
For a cheerful greeting
card, pick your favourite
tile design and pop it in
a brightly-coloured card
with a square aperture.
February 2017 53
start stitching here. Use two strands for the cross
stitch, and one for the backstitch.
Assembling the needlecase

1 JOIN the needlecase back to the left side of the
stitched needlcase front with a 1.25cm (½in)
seam allowance. Reduce the seam allowance and
press flat. Place the assembled needlecase front and
back, right-sides together. Place the wadding on top.
2 CUT two 12cm (5in) lengths of ribbon and place

one length in the middle of each short side of
the needlecase, with the cut end up against the edge
of the fabric. Sew around the edge, with a 1.25cm
(½in) seam allowance, leaving a gap for turning.
Trim the seam allowance, then turn to the right side.
Press flat and then sew up the gap.
3 CUT the felt to fit inside the needlecase. Using all

six strands of stranded cotton, make a row of
running stitching down the middle of the felt, along
Make the
whole set or pick
your favourite
design for your
How to stitch the spine of the needlecase.
Assembling the spool roll

1
sewing kit.
PLACE the stitched front and backing material
right-sides facing. On top of this place the
You will need… wadding. Sew around the edge of the spool roll with
a 1.25cm (½in) seam allowance. Trim the seam
Zweigart 14 count aida antique white, ref: allowance, turn to the right-side, and sew up the
3706/101; 8.5x8.5cm (3¼x3¼in) scissor keeper; gap. Roll up the fabric and make a mark where the
13.5x13.5cm (5¼x5¼in) needlecase; 9x30.5cm button will need to be positioned. Sew on the
(3½x12in) spool roll button. On the outer edge, make a buttonhole loop
Cotton backing fabric 8.5x8.5cm (3¼x3¼in) scissor to correspond with the button (see image below and
keeper; 13.5x13.5cm (5¼x5¼in) needlecase back; instructions on next page).
13.5x24cm (5¼x9½in) needlecase inside; 9x30.5cm
(3½x12in) spool roll
Felt 10x20.5cm (4x8in)
Button 15mm (⅝in)
Ribbon 5mm x 61cm (¼in x 24in)
Wadding 13.5x24cm (5¼x9½in) needlecase;
9x30.5cm (3½x12in) spool roll
Toy stuffing
54 February 2017
Weekend workbox
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February 2017 55
Weekend workbox
Assembling the scissor keeper Make a buttonhole loop

1 PLACE the stitched design and the backing fabric
right-sides together. Cut a length of ribbon 30cm
(15in) long. Fold in half, bringing the ends together.
1 THREAD your needle with all six stands of
stranded cotton and then anchor your thread
end between the layers of fabric in the centre of
Place the ribbon between the fabric layers with the the short side of your spool roll. Bring the thread
cut ends against the seam. Sew around the edge of through at the point where you want the buttonhole
the fabric with a 1.25cm (½in) seam allowance, loop to begin.
leaving one side open.
2 REDUCE the seam allowance and clip the

corners before turning to the right side. Fill with
2 LOOP the thread so that it is big enough to slip
your button through. Use trial and error to judge
the correct loop size, but it is important to get it right
toy stuffing and then sew up the gap with small, at this stage of the stitching.
neat stitches.
3 TAKE the needle back into the fabric where you
want the buttonhole to end, then between the
fabric layers and out through at the starting point
again. Repeat this step a couple more times to make
your loop sturdy and strong.
4 WITH the spool roll held in your left hand, push

the needle through the loop from the back to
the front, leaving a thread loop at the back.
5 TAKE the needle over the buttonhole loop and

through the loop at the back.
6 PULL the thread tightly, sliding the stitch along

until it is up against the fabric. This is your first
buttonhole stitch. Repeat until the whole loop has
been snugly covered. Fasten your thread between
the fabric layers. Roll up the spool roll and slip the
button through the buttonhole loop.
Tip… Pin-sharpening stuffing

Make your scissor keeper even more
useful by adding a layer of steel wool on
top of the stuffing to sharpen your pins.
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On the tiles
RR 503 875 1702 med blue green
OO 676 891 2208 med yellow
TT 775 1031 1001 lt baby blue
mm 3768 779 1712 dk grey green
HH 3771 006 303 peach
dd 3772 1007 2311 dk desert sand
DD 3813 875 1111 lt blue green
KK 3828 373 2104 hazelnut brown
ff ecru 387 ecru ecru

503 875 1702 med blue green
outlines, details
3768 779 1712 dk grey green

outlines, details
3772 1007 2311 dk desert sand

outlines, details
3828 373 2104 hazelnut brown

outlines, details
Stitched using DMC threads on 14 count aida fabric.

Stitch count: 25hx25w scissor keeper; 51hx51w
needlecase; 25hx150w spool roll
Design size: various
Stitch time: various
80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150

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February 2017 57
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However making a single copy for the purposes of personal use is allowed.
✦ Find winter pincushions ✦ Stitch a stunning cocker
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✦ Make personalised gift ✦ Make a lucky black cat
tags for all the family sewing tool set
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Collection essentials
Stitch basics
Discover all you need to know to start cross stitching and lots of helpful
hints to make you an expert. We will help you make those first stitches…
Getting started Try these three ways to get going, then choose the one that suits you best
Select your needle
Fabric Count Needle

Aida 11-14 Tapestry 24
Aida 16-20 Tapestry 26
Hardanger 22 Tapestry 26
Evenweave 22-32 Tapestry 26
Evenweave 36 and over Tapestry 28
Loop start When stitching Loose end start Waste knot start
TIP To attach beads, use a beading with two threads When stitching with any When stitching with any
needle or a size 28 tapestry needle. Cut a single thread that’s number of threads number of threads
twice as long as you need, Bring your needle up through Knot the end of the thread
and thread both ends the fabric, and be sure to and take the needle down
through your needle. leave a little piece of thread through the fabric on the
Come up through the fabric at the back. Hold this thread right side, a little away from
and make a half stitch, then underneath the area to your first stitch. As you stitch
pass the needle through the be stitched so that you will towards the knot, you will
loop that’s formed at the secure it with your first few secure the thread at the back,
back to secure it. cross stitches. then you can cut off the knot.
Learn the basic techniques

Cross stitch made easy and you’re ready for the projects!
1
2
3 4
1 3
Backstitch, used for outlines

or details, is shown as coloured
lines on the chart and is done
Cross stitch on aida Half cross stitch Cross stitch on evenweave after the cross stitch. Bring the
Aida has groups of threads This is simply half of an Evenweave and linen fabrics needle up at 1, down at 2, up at
woven together to form ordinary cross stitch. Bring the are woven in single threads. 3, down at 2, up at 4 and so on,
distinct blocks – perfect for needle up at 1, down at 2, up at Usually you will stitch over two working over one block of aida
beginners. Cross stitches are 3 and so on. Half cross stitches threads, as you can see in the or two threads of evenweave.
made over one block of fabric. are often used to create a paler example shown above. As a Long stitch is worked the
A quick way to work a line of area of stitching, for example result of this, a design stitched same way, but over more than
stitches is to use half cross for the sky or a background, on 28 count evenweave will be one block of aida or more than
stitches going one way, then which can give the impression the same size as one stitched two threads of evenweave.
double back on yourself. of distance in a design. on 14 count aida.
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Collection essentials
h
h
A B C D
Fractional stitches same square, make the less shown are on aida where the TIP Fractionals are easier
A small symbol in the corner prominent colour a tiny centre block has to be pierced to work on evenweave as there
of a square (A) indicates quarter stitch (C) then work to make the quarter stitch (you is no block to be pierced.
a three-quarter stitch (B). If two a three-quarter stitch in the may want to use a sharper
different symbols occupy the other colour (D). The examples needle for this).
The final details Reading charts and keys

Many designs feature beads or French knots. The charts are easy to follow when you know how
These are easy to do, but practise on scrap fabric first ■ Each chart symbol represents Daisy key
one stitch on the fabric. DMC Anchor Madeira Colour
Beads Cross stitch in two strands
Attach each bead with a half ■ The key shows the thread
white 002 2402 white
cross stitch. Bring the needle colour that the symbols 210 108 0802 light purple
up at one bottom corner of the represent, for all stitches. 550 101 0714 dark purple
square, thread the bead on to Check how many strands 553 098 0712 med purple
the needle and complete the of thread you need for each. 3866 926 2001 off white
stitch. Use a beading needle or ■ The thread codes in the key

Half cross stitch in two strands
a needle with a small eye, and are for DMC, Anchor and
550 101 0714 dark purple
sewing cotton that matches the Madeira colours. We list the
fabric or stitching. Attach more threads used to stitch our Cross stitch in one strand of each colour
firmly with a whole cross stitch. model first (therefore the 211 342 0801 lilac
design may look slightly DMC Light Effects E5200
different if stitched using

French knots another brand).
550 101 0714 dark purple
1 Bring the needle up through
■ The arrows on the chart point all outlines and details
the fabric. With thumb and

to the centre of the chart.
forefinger, hold the thread French knots in two strands
On most designs, you start
a few inches away from 743 305 0113 yellow
stitching here to ensure the daisy centre details
where it came up. Keeping the
design is central. To find the
thread taut, twist the needle Mill Hill seed beads
centre of your fabric, fold it in
twice around the thread. 02002 yellow creme
half both ways; the crease in daisy centre details
the middle corresponds to Stitched using DMC threads on 14 count aida

the chart centre where you’ll Stitch count 44x42
Design area 8x8cm (3¼x3in)
make your first stitch.
2 Still holding the thread, push
0 10 20 30 40
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out, then pull the needle
through gently to form
a knot. Don’t pull too hard.
TIP Vary the number of twists 10
or strands to make larger or
smaller French knots.
20
t
When finished… 30
b
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Taking care of your stitching

Wash your work to refresh the fabric and threads – good quality
threads won’t run. Use warm water and rinse until the water 40
runs clear. To iron, place your damp stitching on fluffy towels,
with a clean white cloth over the top, and press with a warm
t
iron until it is almost dry.
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Break time!
Relax and take a break with this month’s prize
crossword for a chance to win a cross stitch kit
Across
1 Giving out much light (6) Your prize
4 Hand-clapping (8) One lucky winner will receive this beautiful Mermaid Cove kit
9 Series of actions in religious ceremony (6) for Bothy Threads (£31.99). Worked on 14 count hand-dyed
10 Place behind second (5) aida, the design is stitched in full cross stitch using silver
11 (see 21 across) metallic, sequins, and shells. Mermaid Cove is available from
13 Jewellery worn on fingers (5) www.bothythreads.com.
15 Body part for listening with (3)
16 Paid out (5)
18 Tools inspired by this on page 52 (4)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
21 and 11 Author of the book featured on
page 8 (4, 6)
22 Opposite of old (5)
25 Move faster than a walk (3)
26 Flowers featured on page 42 (5) 9 10
27 Season of rebirth pictured on page 48 (6)
30 Musical instrument, usually with 88
keys (5)
31 Opinion about what to do (6) 11 12 13
32 The most adorable (8)
33 Offered thoughts to god (6) 14 15
Down
16 17 18
1 British types of this on page 16 (4)
2 Broke in upon something (8)
3 Mini sampler shape on page 30 (5) 19 20
5 Dimensions (11)
6 Exactly and not figuratively (9) 21 22
7 Organised groups of workers (6)
8 The most aged (6) 23 24 25
12 Country we also call Holland (11)
14 Debris from a bonfire (3) 26 27 28
17 Move something over a distance (9)
19 Amount (8)
29
20 Time of existence (3)
23 Fruit most used to make wine (6)
30 31
24 Land with a property (6)
28 Person on a horse or bike (5)
29 Take in writing (4)
32 33
Prize crossword 270

Across: 1 muffler; 5 sweeter; 9 cards; 10 Christmas; 11 exit;
12 glass; 13 solo; 16 admired; 17 houses; 21 winter; 22
slipper; 25 nuts; 27 puppy; 28 star; 31 landscape; 32 acres;
How to enter
33 seesaws; 34 slender Once you’ve completed the crossword, the shaded boxes will form a special type of stranded cotton.
Write your winning word and Crossword 271 on the back of a postcard or stuck-down envelope,
Down: 1 Mickey; 2 forbidden; 3 last; 4 recalled; 5 stress;
adding your name and address, and post it to: Cross Stitch Collection Magazine, PO Box 172,
6 easy; 7 tempo; 8 response; 14 rider; 15 loops; 18 sheltered;
19 twinkles; 20 clappers; 23 humans; 24 eraser; 26 tinge; Northam, EX39 9DY. Competition open 6th January – 2nd February 2017.
29 Asia; 30 bake For competition terms and conditions go to page 59.
Winning word: BLENDING
Competition rules To enter this competition, entries must be received between 6th January – 2nd February 2017. The winners will be selected at random from all entries. Entries must be
submitted by an individual (not via any agency or similar) and, unless otherwise stated, are limited to one per household. By entering a Competition you give permission to use your name,
likeness and personal information in connection with the Competition and for promotional purposes. You warrant that the Competition entry is entirely your own work and not copied or
adapted. If you are a winner, you may have to provide additional information. Details of winners will be available on request within three months of the closing date. You acknowledge and agree
that neither the Company nor any associated third parties shall have any liability to you in connection with your use and/or possession of your prize. Further rules can be read in full on page 59.
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Baby Boy Love Tree
Baby Boy
Love Tree
Our free giant chart this month is a beautiful tree by
Shannon Wasilieff festooned with cute baby boy paraphernalia
I f there's a new baby boy arriving in the family in 2017, then

our Baby Boy Love Tree in pretty shades of blue and yellow
is just the thing to stitch. Our cute sampler has some lovely
Make it yours
motifs like a car, boat and romper suit, as well as teddies,
building blocks, and bunting. We've included an alphabet to
You will need...
help you personalise this very special design for a project that is Zweigart 28 count Cashel mushroom
sure to be treasured for a lifetime. ref: 3281/309, 45.5x38cm (18x15in)
If you missed last month's Baby Girl Love Tree, you can turn
to page 58 to find out how to get a back issue of the magazine. Beads as listed in the key
You could stitch the pair to welcome a set of boy and girl twins! Frame with a 30.5x25.5cm (12x10in) aperture
OUR cute Baby Boy Love Tree comes with an

alphabet and numbers so that you can personalise
the design. The first design in the series, the baby girl
tree, was published in issue 270, January 2017.
The measurements, stitch count, design size and
time are given on the chart. Stranded cotton is used
for both the cross stitch and backstitch, with the
addition of beads. This design contains many small
elements which sit on and around the tree branches,
including fractionals, which add shape and detail to
the bibs, leaves, cars and animals. Careful counting
is the key to finishing this design easily. Although not
large, it is easy to stitch things in the wrong position,
so it may be best to stitch the tree first and then add
the motifs after. There is one backstitch colour used
in this design, but the tree does not have any ➤
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Baby Boy Love Tree
backstitch. Three colours are used for the French cross stitch between each number as dots.
knots, which are spread around, to add eyes to the There is plenty of space to add more detail to the
animals and teddies, rompers, flower centres and design – you could add the place and time of birth,
dummy. The beads are added individually to look the baby's weight, or his siblings' names.
like a continuous string wrapped around the tree THE DETAIL
branches. This design is best worked on evenweave Work the motifs one at a time, then finish the thread
because of the fractionals, and in a mid-range colour. for each before moving on. Do not trail thread
across the back of the stitching. The motifs are
Stitching the design all backstitched in one strand of the same colour,
FOLD the fabric both ways to find the centre and before adding the French knots, also worked in one
start stitching at this point. The cross stitch is worked strand, using three different colours. The beads are
in two strands of stranded cotton, the backstitch and added to look like strings falling from the branches.
French knots are in one strand. The beads are added
after the stitching is complete using matching sewing
thread. Please refer to the key for placement.
All in the detail

USE a frame when working this design, as a hoop
may rest on the stitches and distort them. Work the
backstitch with a sharp needle, as this will help you
position the stitches correctly.
THE TREE ADDING BEADS
The tree should be stitched first in whole stitches It is important to securely attach the beads as they
without backstitch, as this will form the framework need to look like they are hanging in a string on the
for the rest of your stitching. Count carefully, starting tree branches. You can either stitch once through the
in the centre and following the trail of each branch. hole, or do a double stitch to make sure they are held
Our design is THE LETTERING firmly. Bring your threaded needle up through a hole
full of cute motifs Plan your lettering on graph paper before you start in the evenweave, at the bottom left of the square
you could use to
make matching
stitching. Work the letters and numbers in backstitch marked on your chart. Pass the needle through the
nursery items. using one strand of stranded cotton, adding a single bead and take it down through the fabric again at the
top right, as shown above. This is the usual method
for attaching beads. If you want a firmer hold,
bring the needle up again at the bottom right, twist
the bead slightly so that you can push the needle
through the centre hole again, and then take the
needle back down in the top right hole of the fabric.
YOUR FREE FOLD-OUT

CHART NEXT ISSUE
Next month we have
a collection of dolls
in national costumes,
stitched to look like
shelves in a cabinet.
Sixteen different dolls
from nations including
Japan, Switzerland and
India fill the shelves.
Each cute doll is
stitched in amazing
detail from their
feathered hats and
headdresses to their
pretty clogs and shoes.
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FREE!
STITCH OUR BABY LOVE TREE BY
SHANNON WASILIEFF TO WELCOME
A BABY BOY INTO THE WORLD
February 2017 Issue 271
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Stitch your tree

You will need...
Zweigart 28 count Cashel mushroom, stranded cotton, and the beads should be added
ref: 3281/309, 45.5x38cm (18x15in) using matching sewing thread. Please refer to the
Stranded cotton as listed in the key key for placement. An alphabet and numbers are
Size 26 tapestry needle provided to add your own detail to the design.
Beads as listed in the key Designed by: Shannon Wasilieff
Frame with a 30.5x25.5cm (12x10in) aperture

FOLD the fabric both ways to find the centre and Tip… Colour swap
start stitching
In this design, and in last month's girl tree, it's easy
at this point. The cross stitch is worked in two
to replace the main blue (or pink) shades with your own
strands of stranded cotton – it is important not to
trail thread across the back of your fabric as you choice. Just be careful to choose a colour that blends
move between the different areas of the design. well with the rest of the design. You could also lighten
The backstitch and French knots are in one strand of the look with a pale pastel fabric.
Baby Boy Love Tree
DMC Anchor Madeira Colour DMC Anchor Madeira Colour
Cross stitch in two strands Cross stitch in two strands
dd 318 399 1802 lt steel grey nn 3823 386 2512 pale yellow
oo 414 235 1801 dk grey mm 3829 901 2210 dk old gold
%% 415 398 1803 pearl grey ii b5200 001 white bright white
rr 518 1039 1106 wedgewood
519 1038 1105 sky blue Backstitch in one strand
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676 891 2208 med yellow 414 235 1801 dk grey
BB outlines, details
88 729 890 2209 m old gold
KK 743 030 2294 yellow French knots in one strand

DD 745 300 111 v pale yellow 414 235 1801 dk grey
SS 762 234 1804 v lt pearl grey eyes
EE 775 1031 1001 lt baby blue 743 030 2294 yellow

flower centres
tt 799 136 910 med delft
800 159 908 pale delft b5200 001 white bright white
:: decoration
PP 809 130 909 delft blue
>> 912 209 1213 lt emerald green Mill Hill seed beads
YY 951 1010 2308 lt tawny 0479 white
955 206 1210 nile green decoration
FF
HH 3023 899 1902 lt khaki Stitched using DMC threads on 28 count evenweave
Our design is xx 3756 1037 886 lt baby blue
full of cute motifs 3761 928 1014 lt sky blue Design size: 25x19cm (10x7½in)
you could use to
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Stitch time: 34hrs
make matching QQ 3770 1009 978 v lt tawny
nursery items.
© Shannon Wasilief
Next Month
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STITCHING FAVOURITES: HEART SAMPLER, LINEN PURSE

Capture the chintz look

Make sure you catch every

Meet… Online stitching stars!

STAYING SNUG IN SPRING

Craft4Crafters Westpoint Love Spring

WORTTH and is available from www.bothy

Meet the designer...

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“Jane Austen's work is the embodiment

Stitching the design

Sort your Perfectly imperfect

ss 502 876 1703 blue green Backstitch in one strand

EE 648 900 1814 beaver grey

TT 822 390 2001 dk ecru Mill Hill seed beads

nn 945 881 2313 tawny 02011 gold

MAKES You will need… Be my Valentine

Zweigart 28 count Quaker Bantry white, Cross stitch in two strands

How to mount a card

You will need...

Stitching the design

304 1006 509 xmas red 3862+3031 blend

742 303 114 lt tangerine 500 683 921 dk blue green

904 258 1413 parrot green

Star letter Win!

Stitching the design

2 WORK the blocks of five cross stitches in DMC

You will need... 310 403

FOLD the fabric both ways to ﬁnd the centre and

O ur delightful mini heart sampler is inspired by vintage

nn 818 073 502 baby pink

00 828 975 1101 v lt blue

DD 906 256 1411 med green

Stitching the design 828 975 1101 v lt blue

Adding the detail Stitched using DMC threads on 28 count evenweave

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SWEET DREAMS Work the hearts in a row

BIRTHDAY GIRL Arrange the hearts

LOVE READING Stitch three cross stitch

T heir passion for antique

All images © Witney Antiques

Right: Julia Raven, schools abroad, in UK Sunday

younger sister Ada Maria were both Union Workhouse, Dartford.“

You will need… STITCH

2 ATTACH double-sided tape to the inside of the

mm 436 1045 2011 lt brown

DD 437 362 2012 tan

KK 728 305 108 topaz 10 20 30 40

oo 816 1005 512 garnet H%Qg

hh 817 013 211 dk coral H%Qg gg g

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ii blanc 001 white white H% %

Print Only Package

Print +Digital Package

W e love a classic rose design and our four-panel

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FOUR SQUARE Stitch

Stitching the design 899 052 505 med rose