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4 Botanical cards 4Garden gnome gift ideas 4ABC sampler
4Stylish seed packets 4British garden birds and much more Hydrangea cushion

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VOL 14 2017

The best-loved garden designs – yours to treasure forever!

 Welcome

Katriel Costello, editor

Welcome…
From the tiniest ladybird to the abundant borders of a
sweeping garden, the best of nature is only as far away
as the back door and we’ve brought an entire bounty
together for you; welcome to Ultimate Cross Stitch Gardens.
There are many different types of garden in our neighbourhoods and,
in this edition, we’ve reflected some of the best picturesque scenes
for you to stitch and frame. So come and take a walk with us down a
88 winding path, taking in the burgeoning borders bursting with colour;
come and gaze through the window at the autumnal view and rest by
the secluded mill house, the perfect stitching retreat.
Bring the best of the outdoors inside and fill your home with
gorgeous blooms from the garden. We especially love the hydrangea
cushion, which has a style that’s both vintage and contemporary, and
the antique seed packets will look beautiful framed on the kitchen wall.
When it comes to gifts for family and friends, we’ve a whole trug full
of ideas for you to pick and stitch from our Kitchen Garden section. Or
how about a fun garden gnome design? Plus we have card designs
to stitch and send to every type of gardener, from vegetable plots for
the allotment holder, sheds for dads who love pottering about in their
wooden havens, and cute miniature kitchen garden samplers too.
Inside this issue there are designs for every type of garden lover, from
those who dream of owning a vast garden of their own, to those who’d
like nothing more than to spend a day potting plants and arranging
flowers with Fizzy Moon, and those who love to hear stories of playful
pixie helpers flying around hard at work at the bottom of the garden…
You’ll be as inspired by our captivating photography as you would
your own garden, so let us motivate and help you stitch by stitch,
whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned expert. Happy stitching!

Ultimate Gardens 3
 The best designers…

Contents
Volume 14, Gardens 4Amanda Gregory 4Lucie Heaton 4Susan Bates

6 For garden lovers

6 Fizzy florals
Arrange flowers with the fabulous Fizzy Moon
10 Floral fancy
Capture the delicate beauty of the hydrangea
with each stitch of this pretty cushion
16 Dotty blooms
Stitch this bright bouquet for your home
21 Cute as a kitten
Send your love and best wishes with this
sweet kitty – she’s a flowerpot cutie
23 Ladybird ABC
Make personalised gifts with our fun alphabet
26 Country garden
Dream of walking through a glorious garden
32 Nature’s harvest
Indulge in the best bits of autumn from our
room with a view. Sit and admire it for hours

21 32 37 Flowers for mum

Make mum smile with these stitched blooms
42 The mill house
Quiet, still and beautiful, this secluded mill
house provides the perfect stitching retreat
48 Wisteria window
Enjoy a pretty ledge, framed by fragrant petals

For gardeners
16 53 Gardening gifts
Delight a plant-loving friend with a sweet gift

26 58 Victorian sampler
Celebrate the wonderful art of gardening
64 Perfect plants
Pretty outdoor scenes for keen gardeners
68 In the potting shed
Stitch pretty garden outbuildings
72 Gardener’s sampler
A lively sampler and glossary of garden terms
76 Treasure trove
Delve into this delightful garden chest
82 Home comforts
87 48 Stitch a sampler card full of garden goodness

4 Ultimate Gardens
4 Joan Elliott 4 Jane Henderson 4 Rhona Norrie 4 Maria Diaz 4 Durene Jones 4 Lesley Teare 4 Shannon Wasilieff 4 Kate Knight
Vegetable patch
87 Growing veggies
Love gardening as much as you love
stitching? This vibrant ABC of vegetable
motifs is sure to grow on you
91 Kitchen garden
Bring the best of the allotment home
with this abundant collection of 41 motifs
98 Stitch & sow
Scatter your love around with gorgeous
vintage-style seed packet cards – they’re
full of nature’s goodness
102 Fragrant herbs
Decorate your kitchen with a delightful
herb sampler, it’s both pretty and practical
106 Seeds of joy
Stitch a triptych of vintage seed packets
and frame it for your kitchen wall
110 Grow your own
Delight digging dads with a gardening
card – it’ll brighten up his garden shed
Garden visitors
116 Seasonal cuties
You’re sure to love our puppy and kitten
pals all year round – they’re adorable!
122 Garden helpers
These playful pixies will work their magic
in your garden so you can put your feet up
126 Robin redbreast
Catch this popular bird in cross stitch
in a classic wintertime scene
130 At the bird table
It’s feeding time for these garden visitors,
who are happily enjoying the sunshine
135 Butterfly beauties
Delight in this lovely collection of fabulous
fluttering fancies – with 41 charts to enjoy
there are loads of gift ideas here
142 Gnome gifts
Stitch fabulously fun gifts for everyone
in this collection of busy garden gnomes.
They’re quick and easy to stitch too
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Editor Katriel Costello
Art Editor Scott Purnell
Technical Editor
Fiona Baker
Special Projects Coordinator
Abi Barker
Charting Assistant
Heather Nugent
Designers Susan Bates, Joan Elliott,
Amanda Gregory, Jane Henderson,
Lucie Heaton, Durene Jones, Carol
Thornton, Lesley Teare, Debra Page,
Maria Diaz, Lee Holland, Rhona Norrie,
Shannon Wasilieff, Kate Knight
Managing Director Andy Marshall
Publishing Director Catherine Potter
Associate Publisher Charlotte
Morgan
Head of Direct Marketing
Jacky Perales-Morris
Direct Sales Manager
Kevin Slaughter
Production Director Sarah Powell
Production Manager
Emma McGuinness
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 Stitch a
special
picture

© 2017 Paper Island Ltd.

Fizzy Moon © Paper Island Ltd
Produced under licence.

Fizzy
f lorals
Fizzy Moon is tending to his favourite
potted plants and arranging a pretty
bouquet in this delightful design

F
izzy Moon is enjoying make the perfect birthday
the joys of summer gift for a Fizzy Moon fan, or a
and the wonderful green-fingered friend. We’ve
variety of vibrant flowers used a wooden frame in soft
and pretty plants that bloom pine to complement this
during this special time of design, but a pink or purple
year. And, if you stitch this frame would look just as
design and frame it as a gift, lovely. With its single lines of
someone you love will be able backstitch to recreate Fizzy’s
to appreciate these fantastic fluffy fur, you’ll need extra
florals all year round. The patience but the results will
much-loved cuddly bear will be worth it. Happy stitching!
Stitching
Factbox
You will need Stitching time:
Threads: Stranded cotton, as listed in the key Approx 35 hours
Needle: Size 24 tapestry needle Type of stitches:
Cross stitch, fractionals,
Fabric: 14-count white aida measuring 35x40cm (14x18in) backstitch, French knots
Extras: Frame of your choice with a minimum aperture Level: Intermediate
of 20x23cm (8x9in)

6 Ultimate Gardens
Fizzy Moon is keeping busy
with a collection of potted
plants and a vase of flowers

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“It’s impossible to resist the charms of Fizzy Moon. He’s a

captivating stitch and he’ll make a gorgeous gift for Fizzy fans.”
Katriel Costello, editor
8 Ultimate Gardens
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Stitching idea
Work the backstitch after completing all of the cross
stitch to make sure it stands out from the design.
 For your
home

Garden
delight
Captured in close up, the delicate beauty of the hydrangea
comes to life with each stitch of this pretty design

Designed by Amanda Gregory

W
ith clusters of
tiny blooms
creating a big,
bold pom-pom, this plant is
a favourite among gardeners
and nature lovers, so there’ll
be no shortage of admirers
when you stitch our stunning
cushion. Amanda Gregory
has combined subtle shades
of purple, blue and cream
to create the flower and leaf
shaping, but these are easier
to stitch on evenweave, Stitching
and you’ll probably surprise Factbox
yourself with the speed at Stitching time:
Approx 70 hours
which you work through
Type of stitches:
them. With its fresh colours, Cross stitch, fractionals,
this is the perfect project for backstitch
you to get your needle into Level: Intermediate/
advanced
and you’ll love creating this
beautiful yet practical cushion
for your home, just turn the
page for instructions.

You will need “From spring to autumn,

Threads: Stranded cotton,
as listed in the key
these flowers are a fixture
Needle: Size 26 tapestry needle
in my garden, and I
Fabric: 28-count white absolutely love drawing
evenweave measuring 40x40cm them.With a large design
(15¾x15¾in)
like this, you can really
Extras: Backing fabric and
bias binding of your choice.
do justice to the beautiful
Iron-on interfacing and cushion detail and varied colours.”
pad to fit Amanda Gregory, designer

10 Ultimate Gardens
Brighten up a reading nook or crafty
corner with this floral cushion,
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“I really love the shading in this piece.The colours are balanced beautifully,
bringing out the realistic effect of the hydrangea’s bright green leaves
against the delicate flowers. It’s simply gorgeous!”
Fiona Baker, technical editor
14 Ultimate Gardens
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How to make a piped Oxford border cushion Hydrangeas key

1 Trim finished stitched piece to

measure 32x32cm (12½x12½in)
and back with iron-on interfacing.
of fabric (which will form the front
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lime green
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of your stitched design and press.
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measuring 43x43cm (17x17cm)
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light violet blue
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1cm (¼in) hem along one long edge – by sewing through all the layers ––––– 934 862 1506 dark green
of each of the back pieces. you’ll make the Oxford style borders. STITCH COUNT 160 high x 165 wide
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave)

4 With right sides facing, pin these

back panels over the large piece
Press with a steam iron and insert the
cushion pad to finish.
– 29x30cm (11½x11¾in)
This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton
on 28-count evenweave over two threads of the fabric

Tip
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g
frame, as this will
help
you to achieve an
even
tension and neater
stitching

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 Make a
cushion

Dotty
blooms
Bursting with colour and detail, this bright bouquet is
the perfect way to add a ray of sunshine to your home

Designed by Kate Knight

W
e’re thrilled
to bring you
this funky
display of beautiful blooms,
displayed in a pink polka
dot watering can. The
bold colours clash and
complement each other for
maximum visual impact. The
striking level of realism is
achieved by using different
tones of the same colour to
add depth and shading, and
also in the stitching itself, Stitching
with both fractionals and Factbox
backstitch to give definition. Stitching time:
Approx 60 hours
You’ll really want to take your
Type of stitches:
time creating these pretty Cross stitch, fractionals,
petals and it’ll also help if you backstitch, French
use a sharper needle to work knots
Level: Intermediate
your backstitch. Not only
will it pierce the aida blocks
more easily, it’ll help with the
accuracy of your stitches too.

You will need

Threads: Stranded cotton, as listed in the key
Needle: Size 24 tapestry needle
Fabric: 14-count white aida measuring 36x36cm (14x14in)
Extras: Backing fabric of your choice; cushion pad to fit

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 Worked in sunny yellows, pinks and
purples, capture the vibrant beauty of
nature in this eye-catching design

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Make yourself a th
read
sorter by punching
Bottom right
holes in a piece of
cardboard, writing
the
thread shade or sy
mbol
next to each hole,
How to make a cushion then threading th
em

1 Trim your finished

stitched piece to measure
34x34cm (13½x13½in).
4 Cut two back panels
measuring 25x43cm
(10x17in). Sew a 2cm (¾in)
through

2 Cut two panels of backing

fabric measuring 34x9cm
(13½x3½in) and pin to the
sides of the stitching, right
sides together. Stitch with a
2cm (¾in) seam allowance
and press open the seams.
hem along one long edge of
each piece. With right sides
facing, place these panels over
the front, so the hemmed
edges of the panels overlap
in the middle, to create an
envelope opening.

3 Cut two more panels

measuring 43x9cm
(17x3½in) and place at the top
and bottom of stitching. Pin
and stitch. Press seams open.
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5 Carefully pin and sew all
around the edges. Turn
your cushion cover through
and press, then insert a
cushion pad to finish.
 Stitch a
card in a
couple of
evenings

This flowerpot cutie is sure

to get a warm reception
from your loved ones

Cute as a kitten
Send your love and best wishes in cross
stitch with this sweet feline friend Stitching
Factbox
You will need Stitching time:
Threads: Stranded cotton, as listed in the key Approx 10-12 hours
Type of stitches:
Needle: Size 24 tapestry needle
Cross stitch, fractionals,
Fabric: 14-count white aida measuring 20x15cm (8x6in) backstitch, French
knots
Cards: Craft Creations oblong aperture card (AP48U) in pale Designed by
Level: Intermediate
blue (26) from www.craftcreations.com. Ribbon of your choice Lee Holland

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key STITCH COUNT 66 high x 52 wide
Check the
fu ll y to see into a gift tag aperture DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave)
care – 12x9.5cm (4¾x3¾in)
which colo
u r to to go with this adorable
use for e th This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton

backstitch cross stitch pressie.”

Abi Barker, special projects
coordinator

Stitching
close-up
Notice how the
dark pink outline
gives a soft edge
to the butterfly
wings, contrasting
beautifully with the
elegant backstitch
for the antennae
and body.

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 Stitch a
letter in an Stitch a bright red ladybird
evening onto these leaf green
letters – they’re so easy!

Little ladybirds
A set of ladybirds adorns our alphabet and
they’re just perfect for making bespoke Stitching
gifts and fab home accessories Factbox
Stitching time:
You will need Approx 2 hours each
Threads: Stranded cotton, as listed in the key Type of stitches:
Cross stitch, backstitch
Needle: Size 24 tapestry needle Level: Beginner
Fabric: 14-count white aida measuring 10cm (4in) x required length Designed by
Extras: Backing board, fabric and ribbon of your choice
Lucie Heaton

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For Garden Lovers
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 For Garden Lovers
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pvv ppvvvv DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave)
pvv pvvvv
vvv
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pvv pvv ppvv
pvvv pvv pvv ppvv
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Heather Nugent,
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charting assistant
Ultimate Gardens 25
 Stitch your
perfect
garden

Country
garden
Follow the winding path through this glorious
summer garden, which boasts vibrant flowers
in full bloom, to reach a charming country cottage

Designed by Susan Bates

W
e all love to
inspect other
people’s
gardens while we’re out
on a walk, taking in their
planting styles, how well
manicured their lawns are
and what trees they might
have. We might feel envious
at some of the more gorgeous
gardens, the ones that are
full of large leafed plants and
an abundance of brightly
coloured flowers… And it’s Stitching
one such garden that gave Factbox
Susan the inspiration for Stitching time:
Approx 60-70 hours
this design. She’s filled the
Type of stitches:
foreground with alliums Cross stitch, backstitch
and poppies for their bright Level: Intermediate
colours and bold shapes.
Stitch this beautiful scene
flower by flower, foliage by
foliage and you’ll find it the
most relaxing stitch.

You will need

Threads: Stranded cotton, as listed in the key
Needle: Size 26 tapestry needle
Fabric: 28-count white evenweave measuring 41x28cm (16x11in)
Extras: Frame of your choice with a minimum aperture measuring 30x18cm (11¾x7in)

26 Ultimate Gardens
 Beautifully planted borders
bloom with colour and style
in Susan’s picturesque scene

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eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Garden path key
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How to manage Cross stitch in two strands
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threads Z 2 blanc 2402 white
;;;;;;;;;e There are lots of similar greens b 95 211 801 light lilac
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;;;;;;e in Susan’s country cottage i 97 553 708 lilac
;;;;; garden – to keep track of
;;;; I 100 3834 805 dark lilac
;;; them, it’s worth taking the
;; ; 158 747 1101 light blue
; time to pre-cut your lengths
; 7 203 954 1210 mint green
of thread and arrange them
on a labelled thread sorter, A 211 561 1204 pine green
before you begin. You can 8 234 168 1708 light grey
make your own by cutting a p 243 988 1402 green
length of card, punching holes 4 254 907 1301 light lime green
H
k
down one side and writing g 255 704 1308 lime green
HH the colour codes next to each
kH G 258 904 1413 parrot green
kkH hole. To make sure you can
HHH 2 259 772 1604 very light green
XkkH distinguish between them a 276 3770 2314 peach
kkHH
kHHH as you stitch, it’s also a good
kkkHH y 291 444 106 yellow
kHHHH idea to stitch in natural light
99999 z 293 727 110 light yellow
9999 whenever you can.
hhXk q 304 741 202 orange
hhhX
hhXX [ 305 725 2509 saffron yellow
hXkk
hhXk Q 332 946 207 dark orange
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blue
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shapes of the plants. E 977 334 1003 dark blue
hhXk2;27e;2e2ee;7;; m 1042 369 1511 light sea green
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It was a challenge H 1086 839 1913 dark brown
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k2;2e;e7;7eee;e7eee
to convey so many W 1088 838 1904 very dark brown
k;e;7e;ee;e7;7;77e; Backstitch in one strand
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different flowers ––––– 2 blanc 2402 white
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227e7yyy727yyzyy777 without having ––––– 13 817 407 red
e2eE27272222yyy7272 ––––– 102 550 714 purple
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to resort to lots of ––––– 211 561 1204 pine green
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fractional stitches, but –––––
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258
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904
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parrot green
bottle green
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I hope you’ll agree it ––––– 1088 838 1904 dark brown
7m7zzzzz777yzqzyp77
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was worth it.” STITCH COUNT 164 high x 98 wide
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave)
mp7yqyqpp77m7yq7m7m
zm7p7p7p77pmmp7m7m7 Susan Bates, designer – 30x18cm (11¾x7in)
z7m777777p77mm7mmm7
777m7pIiIiIp7mpmp7m This design was stitched using Anchor stranded cotton
zm7pIiibbiiiIpm7mm7 on 28-count evenweave over two threads of the fabric
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AiIiibibIibibiIImE7 Tip
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IiIIibiiIibIibII7E7 If you’re in a hurry,
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IIIiIibiIIbiIii7E7m stitch this design on
bIIIiiiiibIbiiIEmE7
ibIIIIiIiiiiII7mm7m 14-count aida. The
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iIiGg7Ggg7mE7m7m7E7 size, but stitching on
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gGGAP4gggGPAgg4GgGg4gGGg4gggPPPAPg4ggg4gG4gg44XhahXXggGG4GgGggGAGAAP7mmppApppp7
GAAAP4ggGGAAAAg44g44GgGGg4gggPAPg444g44gggg4XXhhhhbiGGAAGgGgAGAAAAPPP7mmAAAApAp
gGAAA44gGGGAGGAg444GggGgG44gPAGAg4g4g4gggGg44XhhhXbbiAibAGg4GAAP77777p77mmmmAAA
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80 GgggGGAGggGAggGggAGGAg44g4gPAAGGGAGAAPPgPggg4XXXggbbiPPPAGgGAmm7ppppppAAApA7ppp
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IiIbiIbIbiIIiIIggggg bright flowers that get smaller and paler the further up the garden path you go. She
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GAIIiIIIiIPgGGGGGGP that she could emphasise the way that the path winds up to the house.
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30 Ultimate Gardens
 Stitch a
stunning
view

Nature’s
harvest
Indulge in the best bits of autumn from
our room with a view. You’ll want to sit
and admire it for hours on end

Designed by Susan Bates

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his seasonal window
design features a
bright fresh day
when someone has been busy
in the garden, picking apples
and pumpkins, and raking up
the first of the fallen leaves.
This savvy gardener is making
the most of the longer days
before the clocks go back.
As you create Susan’s design,
you can plan out the jobs
you’ll need to do in your own
garden. This realistic scene
uses a broad colour palette,
but only two types of stitches.
Whole cross stitches create
the main motifs of the picture
and backstitch in five different
colours finishes the piece
perfectly. It’s the regular colour
changes that give the design a
true-to-life appeal, without the
need for fractional stitches.

You will need Stitching

Threads: Stranded cotton, as listed in the key Factbox
Stitching time:
Needle: Size 26 tapestry needle
Approx 120 hours
Fabric: 28-count white evenweave measuring 36x43cm Type of stitches:
(14x17in) Cross stitch, backstitch
Level: Advanced
Extras: Frame of your choice with a minimum aperture
of 27x36cm (10½x14in)

32 Ultimate Gardens
 Stitch this inviting garden for a green-
fingered pal or for your own home – either
way it’ll be a perennial favourite

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Garden window key
Cross stitch in two strands
How to lace stitch for framing Anchor DMC Madeira

1 First, cut a piece of white

mountboard to size, to fit inside
your frame. Mark the centre points
4 Once you get to the other side,
go back to the start and pull
each thread tight, one at a time. Sew
Z
T
s
2
60
92
blanc
3689
553
2402
606
712
white
pink
mauve
S 96 209 709 light mauve
on the top and bottom edges. the end in securely. Fold in the side
2 103 153 801 light lilac
Position your stitching centrally on flaps, insert pins along the edges,
L 203 993 1210 mint green
the board, then insert one pin on and repeat the process. k 235 414 1707 grey
each outside edge of the board.

2 Measure the gap around the

design – it should be the same
5 If using glass, place it in your
frame. Add your stitching next,
followed by another piece of board.
9
{
4
241
244
253
954
987
472
1603
1403
1414
green
dark green
lettuce green
[ 278 165 1610 lime green
at the top and sides, and slightly Push a panel pin into the centre of
p 280 733 1611 dark lime green
bigger at the bottom. Insert a row each side of the frame, to secure all
Y 303 742 201 orange
of pins along the top edge, and the layers. Turn the frame over to u 305 725 2509 yellow
then stretch the fabric down. the right side. } 358 801 1913 brown
7
Repeat along the bottom edge.

3 Turn the board over and, using

strong thread, lace the top and
6 Check the stitching is perfectly
positioned before you insert
more panel pins, 5-8cm (2-3in) apart,
h
G
366
368
374
739
437
420
1908
1909
2105
light tan
tan
light brown
z 386 746 2511 light yellow
bottom edges together. Space the ensuring there’s one close to each
5 398 415 1802 light grey
stitches 5-7mm (¼in) apart, tying in corner. Use wide strips of gummed v 876 163 1703 pine green
any new lengths of thread with an acid-free tape around the outside < 878 501 1704 dark pine green
overhand knot, so that you have one and add the back of the frame, P 924 730 1607 olive green
continuous thread. before hanging. x 926 ecru 2404 cream
8 1037 3756 1804 blue
X 1042 369 1511 v light pine green
g 1048 3776 2302 ginger
“I’m a keen gardener Tip Backstitch in one strand
and stitcher, so Try not to run thre
ads
––––– 101 327 805 dark mauve
across the back of ––––– 269 936 1507 moss green
nothing excites me stitching. Instead,
yo ur
finish ––––– 381 938 2003 dark brown
each length off be
more than a design moving to anothe
fore ––––– 400 317 1714 dark grey
r point ––––– 878 501 1704 dark pine green
like this one. I’ll be in the design
STITCH COUNT 136 high x 175 wide
stitching this picture to DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave)
– 24.5x32cm (9¾x12½in)
hang in my living room.” These designs were stitched using Anchor stranded cotton
on 28-count evenweave over two threads of the fabric
Fiona Baker, technical editor
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 Fresh spring colours make these floral
cards all the prettier – and they look
gorgeous stitched as a set too

Great
for
beginners

Flowers for mum

Make your mum smile with a heartfelt greeting
and a hand-stitched array of beautiful blooms

You will need

Threads: Stranded cotton, as listed in the key
Stitching
Factbox
Needle: Size 24 tapestry needle Stitching time:
Fabric: 14-count white aida measuring 15x15cm (6x6in) Approx 6-8 hours each
Type of stitches:
for each design
Cross stitch, backstitch
Cards: Craft Creations single fold cards (SF02U) in bright yellow Designed by Level: Beginner
(03), purple (05) and pink (16) from www.craftcreations.com Rhona Norrie

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“Stitch these pretty floral designs

and mount them in a pine frame
to make the perfect gift.”
Katriel Costello, editor

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Stitching close-up
To make these cards quick to stitch, Rhona has
used whole cross stitch and backstitch only.
Without the use of fractionals, some of the whole
stitches spill out over the backstitch lines. Don’t
worry about this as you stitch, the overall effect
is quite subtle and still very neat.

Stitching ideas
Why not stitch the coloured square behind each
bundle of flowers – or the flowers themselves –
using variegated cotton? This will create a different
effect and a really gorgeous background to help to
make your card totally unique and special.

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Stitching ideas
To make a gift that mum can use every day, stitch one
of these delightful designs onto aida as normal, but
leave off the backstitch lettering. Fray the edges to
make a patch, and attach your stitched piece to the
front of a floral tote to create a stylish shopping bag.

Flower cards key

Cross stitch in two strands
DMC Anchor Madeira
Z B5200 1 2401 white
e 157 120 907 light blue
j 168 1096 1708 light grey
J 169 1040 1707 grey
S 209 98 803 lilac
s 211 342 801 light lilac
P 703 238 1307 green
Y 725 305 113 yellow
E 793 176 906 blue
t 818 23 502 light pink
y 3078 292 102 light yellow
T 3716 25 503 pink
Backstitch in one strand
––––– 209 98 803 lilac
––––– 413 236 1713 dark grey
––––– 725 305 113 yellow
––––– 3716 25 503 pink
MAXIMUM STITCH COUNT 50 high x 36 wide
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) –
9x6.5cm (3½x2½in)
These designs were stitched using DMC stranded cotton

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 Stitch a
summer
scene

The mill
house
Quiet, still and beautiful, this secluded mill
house provides the perfect stitching retreat

Designed by Carol Thornton

C
arol took her you to see the weeds waving
inspiration for in the current, and the fish
this beautiful mill swimming gracefully by.
house from Norfolk, a place This design was inspired by
she visits regularly. When she’s memories of one such sunny
there, she goes out walking walk through the fields, when
and normally comes across a Carol chanced upon this
few of the stunning, peaceful wonderful mill. She enjoyed
water mills that are scattered adding the shading to the
around the area. The rivers trees and flowers, which
that flow by always seem to contrast so well with the blue
be particularly clear, allowing door of this warm home.
Stitching
Factbox
You will need Stitching time:
Threads: Stranded cotton, as listed in the key Approx 80-90 hours
Needle: Size 26 tapestry needle Type of stitches:
Cross stitch, fractionals,
Fabric: 28-count white evenweave measuring 36x41cm backstitch, French
(14x16in) knots
Extras: Frame of your choice with a minimum aperture Level: Advanced

of 30.5x34.5cm (12x13½in)

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 Tip
Washing your
stitching will remov
e
any dirt and bright
en
up the threads

You’ll feel a warm glow

as you stitch this richly
coloured scene

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Bottom right

Mill garden key

“Carol’s serene scene Tip Cross stitch in two strands
would look lovely To keep the back DMC Anchor Madeira
of your work neat Z blanc 2 2402 white
made up as a cushion. finish your thread
,
by S 208 99 804 dark lilac
passing it through
You could add a existing stitches of
` 210 108 802 lilac
the same colour m 225 271 814 shell pink
pretty fabric border y 307 289 104 lemon yellow
T
to finish it off.” t
315
316
1019
1017
810
809
plum
light plum
Heather Nugent, charting assistant J 414 235 1714 grey
H 420 374 2104 hazelnut brown
h 437 362 2012 tan
[
How to choose the right frame 471 266 1501 green
It’s important that your frame complements your stitching p 522 860 1512 sage green
perfectly, so spend some time choosing the right one. This design L 524 858 1511 light sage green
is densely stitched with lots of glorious colours packed closely 7 612 832 2108 beige
together. To let the design ‘breathe’ we opted for a white wooden ; 739 366 2014 cream
frame, and left a border of evenweave around the edge of the i 743 302 113 yellow
stitching. Remember that our work shouldn’t be overshadowed V 760 1022 405 light pink
by the frame, and the room where your finished piece will hang < 783 306 2509 gold
should also play a part in your choice of colour and style. E 798 131 912 dark blue
f 799 145 910 blue
q 892 35 412 dark pink
{ 3363 262 1602 dark green
Q 3607 87 708 magenta
M 3609 85 710 light magenta
c 3687 68 604 raspberry pink
b 3712 1023 406 pink
k 3799 236 1713 dark grey
F 3816 876 1703 pine green
9 3817 875 1702 light pine green
8 3841 9159 1001 light blue
Backstitch in one strand
––––– 3799 236 1713 dark grey
French knots in one strand
O 225 271 814 shell pink
O 783 306 2509 gold
STITCH COUNT 140 high x 160 wide
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave)
– 25.5x29cm (10x11½in)
This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton
on 28-count evenweave over two threads of the fabric

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 Create
pictures,
cards & tags

Wisteria
window
Welcome spring with a songbird’s tune and a pretty
window ledge, framed by fragrant purple petals

Designed by Carol Thornton

T
he new season
brings us many
reasons to smile –
the birds singing in the trees,
the flowers springing up in
their beds, and the arrival of
all creatures great and small as
they come out of their winter
hiding, to name a few. When
it’s done well, a cross stitch
picture, just like a painting,
can evoke all the senses to
bring these wonderful sights,
scents and sounds to life. Stitching
That’s exactly what Carol has Factbox
done here with her stunning Stitching time:
Approx 60 hours
set of matching designs, for the set
worked in brilliant shades of Type of stitches:
orange, turquoise, purple, and Cross stitch, fractionals,
raspberry pink. These pieces backstitch, French
knots
are an explosion of colour,
Level: Intermediate
especially the main picture,
which focuses on a cottage
window and a box of blooms.

You will need

Threads: Stranded cotton, as listed in the key
Needle: Size 24 tapestry needle
Fabric: 14-count white aida measuring 30x28cm (12x11in) for the main design, 15x15cm
(6x6in) for the card and 10x10cm (4x4in) for the tags
Extras: Frame of your choice with a minimum aperture of 20x18cm (8x7¼in). Craft
Creations square aperture card (AP10U) in purple (05) from www.craftcreations.com.
Purple and violet card and narrow ribbon of your choice from local craft stores.

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 Large or small, these pretty
designs are a wonderful
way to invite a bit of spring
sunshine into your home

Tip
For professional
results, mount
your fabric in an
embroidery hoop
, it
will keep fabric ta
ut
and stitches neat

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Wisteria window key

Cross stitch in two strands
DMC Anchor Madeira
Z blanc 2 2402 white
L 156 939 2702 light purple
y 165 278 1414 lime green
s 210 108 802 lilac
E 322 131 1004 dark blue
S 333 119 903 purple
X 402 1047 2307 copper
; 524 858 1511 sage green
u 553 98 712 mauve
8 598 1062 1111 turquoise
J 646 8581 1812 grey
j 648 900 1814 light grey
i 725 305 113 yellow
Y 834 874 2510 khaki
h 841 1082 1911 light brown
} 844 1041 1713 dark grey
{ 977 1002 2302 ginger
g 3046 887 2206 straw
4 3047 852 2205 light straw
Q 3364 260 1603 green
t 3688 66 605 raspberry pink
b 3689 49 607 lt raspberry pink
T 3731 76 506 dark pink
“Carol’s design l
P
3782
3816
899
876
2002
1703
beige
pine green
speaks to me because f 3833 1023 609 geranium pink
U 3834 101 2609 dark mauve
purple is one of my e 3840 130 907 blue
favourite colours. Backstitch in one strand
––––– blanc 2 2402 white
I always plant lots ––––– 156 939 2702 light purple

of purple flowers in ––––– 844

––––– 3731
1041
76
1713
506
dark grey
dark pink
my garden – they French knots in one strand
O 844 1041 1713 dark grey
look so bright and MAXIMUM STITCH COUNT 110 high x 100 wide
uplifting.” DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave)
– 20x18cm (7¾x7¼in)
Abi Barker, special These designs were stitched using DMC stranded cotton
projects coordinator

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How to make a simple gift tag
1 Cut your stitching to size,
leaving a border of three aida
blocks all the way around the edge.
Stitch a backstitch border like we
have done (optional), then fray the
edges by carefully pulling out the
threads with a pair of tweezers.
2 Cut a piece of white paper to
a size that is slightly smaller
than your stitched piece, then use
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Tip
Carol uses a French
knot for the little bi
rds’
eyes. If you find th
ese
tricky, work a dark
grey
fractional in the co
rner
of the square inste
ad
double sided tape to stick it to the
back of the stitching.
3 Cut a piece of contrasting card
for the tag, at least 1cm bigger
than your stitched piece all the way
around. Shape the top section as
we’ve done here (optional). Punch a
hole and thread ribbon through.
4 To finish, position your stitching
on the tag and stick in place.
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ideas

Stitch a pretty gift for the

gardener in your family to
show how much you care

Gardening gifts Tip

Stitch your m
onto natural
evenweave or
otifs

Perk up a garden or delight a plant-loving friend to give them

linen
a more
with a stitched gift from this gorgeous collection rustic finish

Designed by Jane Henderson

Stitching
Factbox
Stitching time:
You will need Approx 2-4 hours each
Threads: Stranded cotton, as listed in the key Type of stitches:
Cross stitch, fractionals,
Needle: Size 24 tapestry needle backstitch, French
Fabric: 14-count rustic aida measuring a maximum of 15x15cm (6x6in) for most designs knots
Level: Advanced
Extras: Wooden box and gardening gloves from local high street stores. Backing paper, tag,
beginner
ribbon, card and cord from local craft stores.

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Jazz up a tool belt

or apron pocket
with a row of
delightfully dotty
ladybirds

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Gardening gifts key

Cross stitch in two strands
DMC Anchor Madeira
Z B5200 1 2401 white
[ 318 399 1801 light grey
U 321 9046 510 dark red
k 413 236 1713 dark grey
{ 414 235 1714 grey
S 434 310 2009 brown
s 435 1046 2010 light brown
4 437 362 2012 tan
J 553 98 712 mauve
j 554 90 711 light mauve
T 666 46 210 red
Y 726 295 109 yellow
p 905 257 1412 dark green
Stitch any of the 9 906 256 1410 green
designs using just 2 907 255 1308 light green
whole stitches on y 3078 292 102 light yellow
plastic canvas and m 3325 129 907 powder blue
make into a
5 3346 267 1407 grass green
plant poke
3 3755 140 1013 baby blue
t 3801 1098 411 light red
E 3844 410 1102 dark turquoise
7 3845 1089 1103 turquoise
e 3846 1090 1105 light turquoise
Backstitch in one strand
––––– B5200 1 2401 white
––––– 413 236 1713 dark grey
––––– 414 235 1714 grey
––––– 3346 267 1407 grass green
French knots in one strand
O 413 236 1713 dark grey

These designs were stitched using DMC stranded cotton

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For a lovely last-

minute present,
stitch a small motif
as a gift tag and
attach to a bunch
of flowers

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“Most of the designs use just whole stitches and

backstitch, so are great for whipping up into
quick-stitch cards, personalised tags and last-
minute gifts for your green-fingered friends.”
Heather Nugent, charting assistant

Stitch a garden-
themed sampler by
plotting out designs
on graph paper and
adding a phrase or
name in
backstitch

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 Stitch a
vintage
garden

Victorian
sampler
Stitch this beautifully detailed sampler to celebrate
the wonderful art of gardening, and give it to a
friend who takes pride in their horticulture

Designed by Maria Diaz

W
hether it’s a
sweet smelling
flower, a
fragrant herb or a juicy
vegetable, watching
something grow from a seed
into a plant is a wonderfully
satisfying feeling. And
seeing this sampler grow
from a blank canvas will be
just as rewarding. The word
jardiniere is French for female
gardener and Maria wanted
her sampler to be feminine
and beautiful; she wanted Stitching
to recreate the fresh colours Factbox
and clean composition that Stitching time:
Approx 30 hours
you often see in French
Type of stitches:
cross stitch designs. Despite Cross stitch, fractionals,
the sophisticated style, it’s backstitch, French
actually very simple to stitch knots, half cross stitch
Level: Intermediate/
with only a few French knots.
advanced
And seeing your motifs
develop quickly should
spur you on to finish this
engrossing design in no time.

You will need

Threads: Stranded cotton, as listed in the key
Needle: Size 26 tapestry needle
Fabric: 28-count white evenweave measuring 36x41cm (14x16in)
Extras: Frame of your choice with a minimum aperture of 25.5x32cm (10x12½in)

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 Tip
Make sure your sti
tches
all face in the sam
e
direction by work
ing
rows of half stitch
es
before working th
e
top arms

Finish this gorgeous picture in a

gold-coloured moulded frame to
enhance its vintage look

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Top left

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Top right

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Bottom left

Bottom right

How to stitch the sampler

1 Find the centre of your fabric

by folding it in half both
strands of cotton. For each tiny
symbol you see on the chart, work
threads of the fabric using either
one or two strands of cotton.
horizontally and vertically. Follow
the ‘P’ gridlines on the chart to
a fractional stitch.

3 Work the half cross stitch over 5 Add the French knots using
two strands of cotton.
find its centre. Start stitching from
here, working your way outwards.
two threads of the fabric using
two strands of cotton. 6 Check over your finished
stitching and prepare for

2 Work the cross stitch over two

threads of the fabric using two 4 Carefully work the backstitch
on the design over two
making up.

Stitching close-up Stitcher’s guide

Following on from the theme of classic French cross stitch designs, Maria chose This beautiful sampler
the beautiful scrolling text, pictured below, for the main lettering on the sampler. is stitched on 28-count
It’s elegantly vintage and gives the sampler a timeless quality. Maria has made the evenweave over two
other wording classic and elegant too, to emphasise the femininity of the design. threads of the fabric
using 36 different shades
of stranded cotton. The
design uses cross stitch in
two strands of thread, plus
a few fractional stitches.
Backstitch, worked in
both one strand and two
strands of thread, defines
the design while French
knots, worked in two
strands, add detail.

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Jardiniere key
Cross stitch in two strands
Tip DMC Anchor Madeira
Choose your { 316 1017 809 antique mauve
of
favourite part F 319 224 1313 very dark green
er de sign
this sampl P 320 215 1311 dark green
itch it as a
and rest
ure or a ca rd H 340 118 902 purple
pict
h 341 117 901 violet blue
x 351 10 214 coral
b 352 9 303 light coral
X 368 214 1310 green
p 369 1043 1309 light green
J 407 914 2312 beige
k 420 374 2104 tan
j 422 943 2102 light tan
9 642 903 1905 stone grey
L 644 830 1901 light stone grey
; 648 900 1814 ash grey
7 677 886 2207 sand
v 722 323 307 copper
V 738 367 2013 cream
y 742 303 113 tangerine
8 744 301 112 light yellow
l 762 234 1804 pale grey
Q 793 176 906 blue
n 822 390 1908 pearl
E 840 1084 1912 mink brown
e 841 1082 1911 light mink brown
Y 921 884 311 dark copper
m 950 4146 2309 peach
How to stitch the design on aida t 963 73 502 dusty rose pink
This design is worked on evenweave fabric, but if you are not
W 3021 905 1904 smoke grey
experienced at using evenweave, you might prefer to use aida fabric
instead. The design is worked mainly in whole cross stitch and half T 3328 1024 406 salmon pink
cross stitch, both of which work just as well on aida as evenweave. G 3346 267 1407 dark grass green
The only areas of the design that might be tricky are the ivy leaves, g 3347 265 1408 grass green
which involve a few fractional stitches. You will need to pierce the 2 3348 264 1409 light grass green
centre of the aida block to make the fractional stitches, so it is best s 3354 36 2610 pink
to use a crewel needle, which is sharper than the tapestry needles S 3802 1019 2608 d antique mauve
usually used for cross stitch and will lead to greater accuracy. Half cross stitch in two strands
N 3782 899 1902 mocha brown
Backstitch in one strand
––––– 319 224 1313 very dark green
“I love how Maria ––––– 3021 905 1904 smoke grey
Backstitch in two strands
has captured the ––––– 3802 1019 2608 d antique mauve
French cross O
French knots in two strands
3021 905 1904 smoke grey
stitch style in her STITCH COUNT 137 high x 166 wide
sampler to create DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave)
– 25x30cm (9¾x11¾in)
an elegant and This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton
on 28-count evenweave over two threads of the fabric

chic design.”
Katriel Costello,
editor

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Great for
beginners

Perfect plants
Keen gardeners will love these outdoor
scenes, they’re ideal for adding a fabulous
floral flourish to any space Wellies, pots & tools key
Cross stitch in two strands
DMC Anchor Madeira
Z B5200 1 2401 white
3 159 343 1710 light flax blue
j 160 939 906 flax blue
k 161 122 910 dark flax blue
Designed by Rhona Norrie 8 162 9159 1101 delft blue
5 168 1096 1708 pewter grey
< 169 1040 1707 dark pewter grey
s 209 98 803 lilac

A
fter being kept these delightful designs
J 317 400 1714 grey
indoors by the featuring four fun motifs to
T 321 9046 510 dark red
winter weather, make gardeners smile. Each
S 552 99 713 mauve
the arrival of spring means design is worked in whole { 701 227 1305 dark green
we can finally get out cross stitches and backstitch 9 703 238 1307 green
into the garden and start only, using just a few thread [ 704 255 1308 light green
planning for the year ahead. shades, meaning that it y 725 305 113 yellow
q 962 75 609 pink
And, there’s no better way to won’t take you long to finish
b 963 73 502 light pink
spruce up the conservatory stitching this quartet of
H 975 355 2303 dark ginger
or potting shed than with pretty pictures. g 976 1001 2010 light ginger
z 3078 292 102 light yellow
t 3801 1098 411 red
You will need 7 3826 1048 2306 ginger
Threads: Stranded cotton, as listed in the key Backstitch in one strand
Needle: Size 24 tapestry needle ––––– 703 238 1307 green
––––– 3799 236 1713 dark grey
Fabric: 14-count white aida measuring 20x25cm (8x10in)
STITCH COUNT 55 high x 77 wide
for each design DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave)
Extras: Frames of your choice with a minimum aperture – 10x14cm (4x5½in)
These designs were stitched using DMC stranded cotton
of 13x18cm (5x7in)

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 Tip
To give a 3D
appearance to your
stitching, add seed
beads to the centre of
the flowers

Enjoy the great outdoors all year

round with these charming charts

Stitching “I think these designs will

Factbox look lovely stitched and framed
Stitching time:
Approx 8-10 and hung in the potting shed
hours each
Type of stitches:
or in the greenhouse – choose
Cross stitch, your favourite and start
backstitch
Level: Beginners
stitching today!”
Rhona Norrie, designer

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Try fun
3D makes

In the
potting shed
These pretty garden outbuildings are sure
to be the envy of your neighbours this year

by Shannon Wasilieff

A
s the weather
warms up and
we head out
into the garden more, who
wouldn’t want a lovely,
tidy shed to enjoy? Worked
on 28-count cashel linen
evenweave for that rustic
look, and then made into
delightful 3D hanging
decorations, you’ll be proud
to let visitors see these
sheds. They use a perfect
colour palette of 13 skeins
for just the right amount of Stitching
shading, and we’ve chosen Factbox
fabric in matching colourful Stitching time:
Approx 8-10 hours each
stripes to make ‘roofs’ for
Type of stitches:
the hangings, plus lace trim Cross stitch, fractionals,
as a pretty accent. All in backstitch, French
all, they have a fabulously knots
Level: Intermediate
coordinated finished look.
Surprisingly easy to make,
turn the page for our step-
by-step guide to making
these decorations.

You will need

Threads: Stranded cotton, as listed in the key
Needle: Size 26 tapestry needle
Fabric: 28-count cashel linen evenweave measuring 20x20cm (7¾x7¾in) for each
design
Extras: Backing fabric, lace trim, ribbon and wadding from local craft stores

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 Tip
If you always stitch
on aida, why not try
evenweave for a change?
If you normally work on
evenweave, try a
design on linen, like
this project

The garden shed will be the

place to be this summer with
these delightful designs

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How to make a shed hanging Garden sheds key

Cross stitch in two strands

1 When you have finished, gently

wash and press your stitching.
Trim away excess fabric, leaving a
them together right sides facing.

7 Neatly sew around the

edges with a 1cm (½in) seam
Z
DMC Anchor Madeira
B5200 1 2401 white
s 155 1030 902 purple
2cm (¾in) border all around. allowance, and leave a 2cm (¾in) 2 159 343 1710 lavender blue

2 Cut out a triangle of coordinating

cotton fabric, which measures
14 x11cm (5½x4¼in).
opening for turning.

8 Turn through and stuff with

wadding, or you can fill your
7
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t
420
602
604
374
57
55
2104
702
614
brown
dark pink
pink
{ 701 227 1305 dark green

3 With right sides facing, pin the

top edge of your stitched shed
design with the bottom edge of the
hanging with lavender or another
scented filling. Slip stitch the gap
closed for a neat finish.
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For Gardeners

Enjoy the
garden in
stitches

Gardener’s
sampler
With its glossary of garden terms, this
lively alphabet sampler makes a lovely
gift for any gardening friend

Designed by Maria Diaz

S
ome people love not stitch them this fantastic
nothing more than sampler to acknowledge all
getting their hands their hard work? Maria’s super
dirty in the flower beds and design takes us on a little stroll
vegetable patch. From digging through the alphabet as well
and weeding to planting and as the garden, as she brings us
pruning, a gardener’s work is an entire A-Z of horticultural
never done – there’s always highlights. Plants and
another little job lurking vegetables, tools and wildlife,
around the corner. If you know all combine to make a busy
someone who loves to toil and interesting stitch that’ll
in the soil, day after day, why make your evenings fly by. Stitching
Factbox
You will need Stitching time:
Approx 60 hours
Threads: Stranded cotton, as listed in the key
Type of stitches:
Needle: Size 26 tapestry needle Cross stitch, fractionals,
backstitch, French
Fabric: 28-count white evenweave measuring 33x38cm
knots
(13x15in) Level: Intermediate/
Extras: Frame of your choice with a minimum aperture advanced
of 27x33cm (10½x13in)

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 Tip
Try stitching the
motifs individually
to make cards
or small gifts for
gardening pals

There’s no watering required in this

garden – just stitch each small area
and watch how fast it grows

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For Gardeners

“I think my sampler will be warmly received by any gardener, whether

male or female, thanks to its lovely neutral colours.” Maria Diaz, designer
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Garden sampler key

Cross stitch in two strands
DMC Anchor Madeira
8 155 1030 902 purple
t 350 11 213 red
J 413 236 1713 dark grey
j 414 235 1714 grey
3 415 398 1802 light grey
H 436 1045 2011 dark tan
h 437 362 2012 tan
P 469 268 1503 dark green
{ 470 267 1502 green
9 597 1064 1110 turquoise
5 644 830 1814 stone
7 676 891 2208 sand
4 739 366 2014 light tan
Y 741 304 202 orange
; 743 302 113 dark yellow
y 744 301 112 yellow
2 762 234 1804 very light grey
E 792 177 905 dark blue
6 793 176 906 blue
b 818 23 502 light pink
T 956 40 506 dark pink
u 957 50 504 pink
p 3348 264 1409 light green
s 3863 379 1912 brown
Backstitch in one strand
––––– 413 236 1713 dark grey
––––– 729 890 2209 dark sand
––––– 739 366 2014 light tan
––––– 801 359 2007 dark brown
––––– 3346 269 1407 very dark green
––––– 3803 69 2609 very dark pink
––––– 3809 1066 2507 dark turquoise
French knots in one strand
O 413 236 1713 dark grey
O 414 235 1714 grey
O 970 925 205 dark orange
O 3809 1066 2507 dark turquoise
STITCH COUNT 130 high x 160 wide
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave)
– 23.5x29cm (9¼x11½in)
This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton
on 28-count evenweave over two threads of the fabric

Tip
Make a doo
r plaque
for the gard
en
shed with le
tters
that spell ou
t your
gardener’s n
ame

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 Treasure
trove
Delve into the drawers of this delightful
gardener’s chest and discover all you need to
help make the most of your summer garden

Designed by Durene Jones

C
ornflower blue is an
excellent colour for
outdoor furniture,
and it makes a gorgeous
colour for this potting shed
chest too. For this design,
Durene drew on her own
experiences of gardening to
decide what else to feature
in the piece. She wanted to
create a design that is fun to
stitch, as well as lovely to look
at, so she used bright colours
for the flowers, vegetables and
patterns on the chest drawers,
and added an inquisitive cat
to finish it off. Many gardeners
seem to have cats and this
design makes a great picture
to hang in a kitchen to inspire
someone with green fingers
who is happiest outdoors. This
is a great design to try as your
first large project.

You will need

Threads: Stranded cotton, as listed in the key
Needle: Size 26 tapestry needle
Fabric: 28-count white evenweave measuring 35x30cm
(14x12in)
Extras: Frame and mount of your choice with a minimum
aperture of 26.5x20.5cm (10½x8in)

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 Tip
Save time by
threading your
needles and
‘parking’ them at
the side of your
fabric

Potting shed drawers

are as pretty as can be

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Top left

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Garden chest key

Cross stitch in two strands
DMC Anchor Madeira
Z blanc 2 2402 white
z ecru 387 2404 cream
i 155 109 902 light purple
b 156 939 906 violet
9 168 1096 1708 grey
p 320 215 1311 green
T 350 11 213 red
t 352 9 303 light red
c 368 214 1310 light green
2 369 1043 1309 very light green
H 434 310 2009 dark tan
h 435 1046 2010 tan
8 437 362 2012 light tan
P 505 210 1312 dark green
g 605 1094 613 pink
; 712 926 2101 light cream
Q 741 304 202 orange
F 798 137 912 dark blue
f 799 145 910 blue
S 3031 360 2003 dark brown
G 3607 87 708 dark pink
I 3746 1030 2702 purple
q 3776 1048 2306 copper
s 3864 376 1910 brown
Backstitch in one strand
––––– 434 310 2009 dark tan
––––– 505 210 1312 dark green
––––– 3031 360 2003 dark brown
STITCH COUNT 140 high x 112 wide
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave)
– 25.5x20.5cm (10x8in)
This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton
on 28-count evenweave over two threads of the fabric

How to stitch the chest

1 Find the centre
of your fabric
by folding it in half
2 Work the cross stitch
over two threads
of the fabric using two
both horizontally and strands of cotton.
vertically. Follow the ‘P’
gridlines on the chart to
find its centre and start
3 Work the backstitch
on the design using
one strand of cotton in
stitching on the chart to three different shades.
find its centre and start
stitching from here,
working
4 Finally, check over
your finished
stitching and
outwards prepare for
from the making up
middle. or framing.
Top right

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Bottom left

Staying motivated
This medium-sized design may seem
daunting if you’re tackling a larger picture
for the first time. Instead, look at the chart
as being made up of different parts – each
drawer, plant, trug, cat etc – and feel a sense
of satisfaction as you complete each element.

Bottom right

“I love all of the different elements of

Durene’s design, from the potted ivy
plant up top to the trug of vegetables on
the floor, it’s the sign of a busy gardener.”
Katriel Costello, editor
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For Gardeners

Stitch a
card in a
couple of
evenings

Home
comforts
For the perfect way to make a friend’s day,
stitch a sampler card that’s brimming with
all that’s good from the garden

Designed by Susan Bates

T
hese charming
country kitchen
cards are a recipe
for success when it comes
to cheering up your friends.
Contained within pretty
borders, motifs including
succulent strawberries, cute
chicks and buzzy bees are
arranged in a patchwork
style, while heartwarming
greetings complete the list of
ingredients. Susan’s designs
have been brought to life in
bold sunshine colours, and
promise to lift your loved
ones’ spirits just as they are –
however, you could also have
a go at mixing and matching
the motifs and greetings to suit
your occasion and the person
you are stitching it for.

Stitching
You will need Factbox
Threads: Stranded cotton, as listed in the key Stitching time:
Needle: Size 24 tapestry needle Approx 4-6 hours each
Type of stitches:
Fabric: 14-count white aida measuring 15x15cm (6x6in) Cross stitch, fractionals,
for each design backstitch, French
knots
Cards: Craft Creations square aperture (AP04U), small square
Level: Intermediate
aperture (AP53U), single fold deckled edge (DEC3U & DEC4U) all
in bright red (17), www.craftcreations.com. Ribbon of your choice.

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 Tip
Packed full of delicious
motifs, these sampler
cards are a feast for
the eyes

Enjoy the great outdoors all year

round with these charming charts

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b
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“I wanted these cards

Tip
to be versatile enough Use a sha
rp
to send to gardeners to work th needle
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knots on nch
the
and non-gardeners alike, strawberr
ies
hence the country theme
everyone will enjoy.”
Susan Bates, designer

Stitching close-up
The motifs Susan has chosen for her
sampler cards work perfectly with the
country kitchen theme, from fresh eggs
to a jug of flowers. In traditional samplers
every motif was selected for the deeper
meaning that it was said to represent. For
example, roses signified love, fruit stood
for wealth and bees represented hope.

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 Stitch
a letter
in an
evening

Make sure you stitch your

5-a-day with these tasty
alphabet letters!

Growing veggies
If you love gardening as much as you love stitching, then
these vibrant vegetable motifs are sure to grow on you
Designed by Lesley Teare

Stitching
Factbox
Stitching time:
You will need Approx 3-4 hours each
Threads: Stranded cotton, as listed in the key Type of stitches:
Cross stitch, fractionals,
Needle: Size 24 tapestry needle
backstitch
Fabric: 8cm (3in) wide 14-count white aida band with white trim, cut to desired length Level: Advanced
beginner/intermediate
Extras: Garden Roses Wooden Produce Tray from www.dotcomgiftshop.com

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90 Ultimate Gardens
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allotment
motifs Tip
Get creative w
ith these
motifs – they
can
used in a num be
ber of
ways. Why not
m
a few ready to ake
use for
future occasi
ons?

Prepare yourself for the

new stitching season with
these lovely designs

Kitchen garden
Bring the allotment home with
this abundant garden collection
Designed by Lesley Teare
Stitching
You will need Factbox
Stitching time:
Threads: Stranded cotton, as listed in the key Approx 2-10 hours each
Needle: Size 24 tapestry needle Type of stitches:
Cross stitch, fractionals,
Fabric: 14-count white aida backstitch, French
Extras: Craft Creations square aperture card (AP55U) in pale blue (26); single fold deckled edge knots
card (DEC4U) in white (30) from www.craftcreations.com; 4 inch Ivy and Scroll wire hanger Level:
Advanced beginner
(AW88900) from The Craft Department, tel 01539 823199; card, felt and ribbon of your choice

Ultimate Gardens 91
The Vegetable Patch

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92 Ultimate Gardens
 The Vegetable Patch

Allotment gifts key

Cross stitch in two strands
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S 154 873 2607 dark violet
W W 9 164 240 1209 green
W W J 169 1040 1707 grey
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Stitch Vintage-
style cards

& sow
Scatter your love around with your vintage-style
seed packet cards – they’re full of garden goodness!

Designed by Joan Elliott

T
hese vintage seed
packets conjure
up images of an
afternoon spent sowing
seeds in the shed, while the
colourful, retro pictures will
be fun to create with needle
and thread. Joan has picked
three fresh veggies and
three choice blooms for her
designs, framing them in
bright green and tangerine
aperture cards for a fresh,
summery finish. What really
makes these designs stand Stitching
out though, is the black Factbox
and yellow border and the Stitching time:
Approx 15 hours each
coordinating black disc in
Type of stitches:
the background. Coupled Cross stitch, backstitch,
with the backstitch lettering French knots
in two strands of white Level:
Advanced beginner/
thread, this detail creates a
intermediate
strong, stylised look that we
just love. They’re perfect for
birthdays and thanks yous,
or to celebrate a retirement.

You will need

Threads: Stranded cotton, as listed in the key
Needle: Size 24 tapestry needle
Fabric: 14-count white aida measuring 20x15cm (8x6in) for each design
Cards: Cards of your choice from local craft stores

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Create a stunning
kitchen sampler by
stitching all six designs
on one piece of fabric.
Use a portrait shape of
two designs across and
three down

Turn your stitching hands into

green fingers to create one of
these lovely home-grown cards

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Seed packet cards key

Cross stitch in two strands
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W 310 403 2400 black
T 321 9046 510 dark red
t 350 11 213 red
[ 352 9 303 light red
8 676 891 2208 sand
{ 720 326 309 copper
Y 740 316 204 orange
y 742 303 114 dark yellow
i 743 302 113 yellow
5 744 301 112 light yellow
E 798 131 912 dark blue
e 799 145 910 blue
; 809 130 909 light blue
P 905 257 1412 dark green
p 906 256 1410 green
9 907 255 1308 lime green
H 947 330 205 dark orange
s 962 75 609 dark pink
V 963 73 502 light pink
J 986 246 1404 forest green
X 3716 25 503 pink
Backstitch in one strand
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Backstitch in two strands
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French knots in two strands
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STITCH COUNT 70 high x 50 wide
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) –
13x9cm (5x3½in)
These designs were stitched using DMC stranded cotton

“I do a spot Tip
of gardening Swap wh
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fabric for aida
now and linen to g
a rustic
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seed pac e your
then, and more of
kets even
a vintage
I still have flavour

lots of old
seed packets lying
around from years ago.
Their bright colours and
oblong shapes makes them
great for cards.”
Joan Elliott, designer
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Grow this pretty herb
hanging with stitches

Fragrant Tip
Use real buttons
in the top corners
to give your design

herbs
a 3D finish

Get set for sunny days with this delightful herb

sampler. Keen gardeners and cooks will love it

Designed by Lesley Teare

W
ith a new
season
on the
horizon, make sure to
get in the mood for the
months ahead with this
fresh sampler. Perfect for
bringing the outside in,
this hanging is just the
thing for brightening up a
keen gardener’s kitchen.
Decorated with a variety
of tasty herbs, this design
will also delight all you Stitching
cooks out there – simply Factbox
hang it on a kitchen Stitching time:
Approx 55 hours
wall for instant recipe
Type of stitches:
inspiration. We love the Cross stitch, fractionals,
handy pockets on this wall backstitch, French
hanging, they’re perfect knots
Level: Intermediate
for keeping shopping lists
as well as recipe cards in.
For instructions on how to
make it, just turn the page.

You will need

Threads: Stranded cotton, as listed in the key
Needle: Size 24 tapestry needle
Fabric: 14-count white aida measuring 28x33cm (11x13in)
Extras: 12 inch Pansy dowel wire hanger (AW69377) from www.craftdepartment.com.
Backing fabric and buttons of your choice from local craft stores.

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How to make the wall hanging

1 Cut all around your finished stitched

design, leaving a 2cm (¾in) border.
sides together. Sew in place using a 1cm
(½in) seam and press open.
edges of both pockets and press with a
steam iron. Stitch the top hem and then

2 Cut two 19.5x4.5cm (7¾x1¾in) strips

of fabric. With right sides together, pin
the panels to the sides of your stitching.
Machine-stitch in place using a 1cm (½in)
seam and press open.
4 Cut a 16x29cm (6¼x11½in) fabric
panel. With right sides together,
pin the pockets to the hanging. Sew the
bottom and sides to the fabric.
pin the panel along the bottom of your
stitching. Stitch in place using a 1cm (½in)
seam and press open.
6 Cut a piece of fabric the same size as
the front section. Place the two pieces
together, with right sides facing, pin

3 Cut a piece of fabric measuring

5x29cm (2x11½in). Place the panel
along the top of your stitching, with right
5 Cut two squares of fabric measuring
12x12cm (4¾x4¾in) for the pockets.
Fold under a 1cm (½in) hem on all four
together and machine-stitch all around
using a 1cm (½in) seam, leaving a 5cm
(2in) gap. Turn your hanging through to
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the right side and slip stitch shut.

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fabric in half lengthways, with right
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summer

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and secure in place with buttons.
Thread tabs onto the dowel to finish.
gifts
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 Three great
designs in
one

Seeds
of joy
Classic and classy, stitch this triptych of
charming vintage seed packets to create
a beautiful addition to your home

Designed by Susan Bates

D
esigner Susan Bates
has captured the
nostalgic feel of a
bygone era with these vintage-
style seed packets. Beautifully
presented as a triptych, with
this picture you’ll get the wow-
factor you want from a stitch.
As the design is so simple yet
charming, it would look great
in any room of your house,
bringing a touch of class to
a bedroom or living room wall.
Of course you can choose to
stitch the designs separately
too, they would make great
cards for garden-loving friends
and family. Whoever you
stitch this picture for, it will be
treasured for years to come.

You will need Stitching

Factbox
Threads: Stranded cotton, as listed in the key
Stitching time:
Needle: Size 24 tapestry needle Approx 30 hours for the set
Type of stitches:
Fabric: 14-count white aida measuring 35x30cm (13¾x11¾in)
Cross stitch, fractionals,
for each design, or 35x65cm (13¾x25½in) for the whole triptych backstitch, French knots
Extras: Triple aperture frame of your choice with each Level: Advanced beginner/
intermediate
aperture measuring a minimum of 18x13cm (7x5in).
We used RIBBA (400.783.32) from IKEA.

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“I love being outdoors and working in the
garden when the weather is nice, so I was
excited to design this set for you.These are
all the seeds I remember planting as a child,
plus some I would like to have now!”
Susan Bates, designer

Showcasing nostalgic charm with a stylish

finish, this picture trio is sure to impress

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“I used to love pottering around my DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave)
– 12.5x7.5cm (5x3in)
grandad’s garden and vegetable patch with These designs were stitched using DMC stranded cotton
him when I was little and helping him with
planting and weeding.These seed packets
are a happy reminder of those times.”
Katriel Costello, editor Mount your designs
as a triptych
First, find a frame – triptych
frames often include the mount
too. We found this inexpensive
one at IKEA. Choose a single
piece of fabric that’s the right size
for the whole frame. Before you
stitch, mark the centre of each
of the apertures on your fabric
using a vanishing marker. Add
lines of tacking stitches to make
it easy to count as you stitch each
design in its correct position,
then frame it as usual.

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card for

Grow dad

your own
Delight digging dads with one of these gardening cards
– they’re the perfect way to brighten up his garden shed

Designed by Maria Diaz

W
ith Father’s
Day coming
round again
and seedlings springing up
in vegetable patches across
the country, it’s a great time
to stitch these bountiful
allotment cards. Whether
your nearest and dearest
tends a full-sized allotment
or just a teeny-tiny veg patch,
our garden greetings are the
perfect way to give them
a taste of the bounties of Stitching
the great outdoors. They’ll Factbox
make thoughtful cards for Stitching time:
Approx 12-15 hours
dads who like to grow their
each
own, either for Father’s Day,
Type of stitches:
birthdays, or just as a note Cross stitch, backstitch,
to show you’re thinking of French knots
them. And these allotment- Level: Advanced
beginner/intermediate
themed designs are not just
for the boys – stitch them for
green-fingered girls as well.

You will need

Threads: Stranded cotton, as listed in the key
Needle: Size 24 tapestry needle
Fabric: 14-count white aida measuring 20x15cm (8x6in) for each design
Cards: Craft Creations oblong aperture cards (AP48U) in bright yellow (03)
and bright red (17) from www.craftcreations.com

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bumper crop with these
six bountiful designs
Tip
Change the shed an
d
the fence colours
to
match the shed ow
ned
by the gardener wh
o
you are stitching th
ese
cards for

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30
Stitching close-up
These cards are densely stitched, which
can lead to tangles at the back and lumps
and bumps when mounting in a card.
20 Always use the loop method to start your
thread when using two strands, and try
not to carry your threads across the back
of the stitching if possible.
10

10

20

Stitching idea
Work the cross stitches for the spade in
metallic thread, for a realistic, shiny finish.
30

Tip
These designs
will also work well
“We love stitched with just
backstitch on a ru
the attention aida fabric
stic

to detail in
Maria’s cards,
the spider hanging from its
cobweb and the bag of half-
used compost are all clever
touches to create the inside of
a garden shed.”
Heather Nugent, charting assistant

Stitching know-how
If you want to make the allotment cards faster
to stitch, work the backgrounds using half
cross stitch in two strands of thread.

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Allotment cards key

Cross stitch in two strands
DMC Anchor Madeira
s 209 98 803 lilac
W 310 403 2400 black
[ 320 215 1311 almond green
T 349 1098 212 red
q 350 11 213 light red
t 351 10 214 coral
P 367 217 1312 dk almond green
9 368 214 1310 lt almond green
J 413 236 1713 dark grey
j 414 235 1714 grey
5 415 398 1802 light grey
H 433 357 2602 dark tan
g 435 1046 2010 tan
7 437 362 2012 light tan
S 553 99 712 mauve
l 676 891 2208 sand
; 677 886 2207 light sand
u 722 323 307 peach
y 726 295 109 yellow
Y 742 303 114 tangerine
6 775 1031 1001 blue
G 898 360 2006 brown
} 938 380 2005 dark brown
{ 3345 268 1406 dark green
20 10 10 20 p 3347 265 1408 green
L 3348 264 1409 light green
h 3828 373 2103 dark sand
Backstitch in one strand
––––– 349 1098 212 red
20 ––––– 3371 382 2004 very dark brown
French knots in one strand
O 3371 382 2004 very dark brown
MAXIMUM STITCH COUNT 60 high x 50 wide
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave)
10 – 11x9cm (4¼x3½in)
These designs were stitched using DMC stranded cotton

“If your dad or

granddad loves nothing
more than pottering
10
about up his allotment
or down the garden
shed, these delightful
20
designs make the
perfect stitch for him.”
Maria Diaz, designer
30

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How to make up the cards

20
1 First, check over
your stitching for
any errors and then
mark your place.

3 Turn the card over

and stick double-
prepare your finished sided tape around the
piece by washing it in edge of the aperture.
warm water and mild Using the pins as
10 detergent. Lie it flat a guide, place the
on a clean fluffy towel card back over your
to dry. When it’s dry, stitching and stick the
place a dry towel over it fabric in place.
before ironing.

2 Place the card

aperture over the
4 Place a piece of
white paper or
wadding behind the
10 finished stitching. stitching for a neat or
When you are raised finish. Add a
completely happy with piece of double-sided
the positioning of the tape to the extra card
20 card and the design, flap and carefully stick
place pins carefully to the back of the card
around the aperture to aperture.

30

20 10 10 20
30
Tip
of
Add a strand to
lam en t
blending fi th e
ches fo r
the stit 20
m e ak
windows, to
them shine

10

Stitching close-up
Maria’s little ladybird doesn’t look like
he’s munching on this seedling – he’s
just having a rest. Give him his spots by
stitching two French knots or add a few
more if you’d like to.

10

20

30

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“Card apertures in primary

colours work well for these
20
designs, with bright red
and yellow really lifting the
stitching within the card.”
10
Fiona Baker, technical editor

10

20

20 10 10 20

20

10

Stitching idea 10
Stitch all six designs and attach them as
pockets on a hanging, to help a gardener
organise their shed or their tools. It would
make a great gift for somebody just
starting out on an allotment. You could fill 20
each pocket with useful gifts such gloves,
seeds, hand tools and gardening twine.
Don’t forget the hand cream too, if you are
stitching as a gift for a keen gardener.
30

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Stitch the
seasons

Seasonal
cuties
Our adorable puppy and kitten pals are
sure to light up your home all year round

by Rhona Norrie

R
hona has
created a
beautiful level of
detail in each mini seasonal
scene that makes this a
sheer joy to stitch, from the
bumblebees that the kitten
is chasing to the tiny robins
and blue tits. Being stitched
on evenweave gives the
picture a lovely delicate
feeling, and also allows you
to get a great depth of the
backstitch detailing that
makes up the puppy and
kitten’s fur. We’ve framed Stitching
our picture in a round Factbox
aperture with a cream Stitching time:
Approx 70-80 hours
mount, giving it a neutral
Type of stitches:
background against which Cross stitch,
the stitching really shines. fractionals, half cross
It would also work well as a stitch, backstitch,
French knots
round cushion, backed with
Level: Intermediate/
pretty floral fabric, or framed advanced
in a quilter’s 35cm (14in)
hoop to enhance the shape
of the design. These pet pals
are a great stitch for friends.

You will need

Threads: Stranded cotton, as listed in the key
Needle: Size 26 tapestry needle
Fabric: 28-count white evenweave measuring 40x40cm (16x16in)
Extras: Frame of your choice and mount with circle aperture measuring
32x32cm (12½x12½in)

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The backstitch is what
brings the characters to
life, so take your time
and keep a neat (but
not too tight) tension to
achieve a crisp finish

Celebrate both the beauty of the passing

seasons and enduring friendship with
these cute little characters

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Bottom right

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Tip Seasons key

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ull out on
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pull more
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be engrossing to stitch j
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415
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398
212
1802
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light grey
and to look at once it is 7 435 1046 2010 tan
v 437 362 2012 light tan
hanging on the wall. Enjoy every stitch!” 9 470 267 1502 moss green
Abi Barker, special projects coordinator [ 471 266 1501 light moss green
M 704 255 1308 leaf green
y 725 305 113 yellow
z 727 293 112 light yellow
; 739 366 2014 cream
c 761 1021 404 pink
3 762 234 1804 very light grey
f 813 140 910 blue
E 826 146 906 dark blue
6 827 160 1013 light blue
{ 905 257 1412 green
p 906 256 1410 light green
t 3713 1020 502 light pink
k 3799 236 1713 very dark grey
Half cross stitch in two strands
h 435 1046 2010 tan
X 470 267 1502 moss green
n 905 257 1412 green
Backstitch in one strand
––––– 704 255 1308 leaf green
––––– 813 140 910 blue
––––– 826 146 906 dark blue
––––– 3799 236 1713 very dark grey
French knots in one strand
O B5200 1 2401 white
O 727 293 112 light yellow
O 826 146 906 dark blue
Neat backstitch O 3799 236 1713 very dark grey
Work the backstitch after completing all of the cross stitch to
make sure these defining lines stand out against the stitches that STITCH COUNT 164 high x 164 wide
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave)
are already there. When working backstitch, use short lengths of – 30x30cm (11¾x11¾in)
thread then let your needle dangle down regularly to allow the SKEINS NEEDED 2xB5200 (white), 4x827 (light
thread to untwist for really neat stitches. blue)
This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton on
28-count evenweave over two threads of the fabric

“Who can resist cute puppies and kittens?

Certainly not me! It was lovely to work
on this design as I adore sweet animals. It
has been added to my ‘must-stitch’ pile.”
Rhona Norrie, designer

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Stitch a
fun pixie
picture!

Garden
helpers
These playful pixies will work their magic
in your garden so you can put your feet up!

Designed by Joan Elliott

T
his whimsical
design is bursting
with the brightest
colours for an altogether
uplifting picture. It’s nicely
divided into nine squares,
each featuring its own
little scene. Though it’s a
medium-sized design, a
project like this is really
simple to digest, as you
can treat each square as an
individual project. It’s easy
to stay motivated with this
approach. Joan has used
fractional stitches, French Stitching
knots and a little metallic Factbox
thread accent highlighting Stitching time:
Approx 50 hours
the pixies’ wings, to add
Type of stitches:
detail to her design, so Cross stitch, fractionals,
intermediate stitchers will backstitch, French
knots
enjoy the challenge. If
Level: Intermediate
you’re a confident beginner
looking to advance your
skills, give this fun picture
a try with our how-to guide
for fractionals and French
knots on page 147.

Tip
Keep your frame, and
You will need your mount if you’re
using one, neutral to
Threads: Stranded cotton, as listed in the key
let the colours of this
Needle: Size 24 tapestry needle design take centre
stage
Fabric: 14-count white aida measuring 33x28cm (13x11in)
Extras: Frame of your choice with a minimum aperture of 25.5x21.5cm (10x8½in)

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Relax with your stitching and let
these four green-fingered pixies
lighten your gardening load

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Pixie garden key

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o
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separate sign
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as q
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y gifts
G 318 399 1801 dark grey
b 415 398 1802 grey
T 666 46 210 dark red
Y 742 303 114 tangerine
y 743 302 113 yellow
E 798 131 912 dark blue
e 799 145 910 blue
p 809 130 909 light blue
X 869 375 2105 dark tan
S 905 257 1412 dark green
s 906 256 1410 green
6 907 255 1308 light green
m 951 1010 2308 peach
f 961 76 610 pink
t 962 75 609 light pink
u 3705 35 410 red
x 3706 33 409 light red
[ 3829 901 2210 tan
Backstitch in one strand
––––– 310 403 2400 black
“Wouldn’t it be handy ––––– 905 257 1412 dark green
to have some help in Backstitch in one strand Anchor Reflecta
––––– 300 gold
the garden? Someone French knots in two strands
O
to help with all of the 310 403 2400 black
STITCH COUNT 120 high x 100 wide
planting and pulling up DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave)
– 22x18cm (8½x7¼in)
weeds? We think Joan’s This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton and
Anchor Reflecta
lively pixies are the ideal
candidates for the job!”
Katriel Costello, editor

Stitching a
French knot
Bring your needle up
through the fabric and,
holding the thread taut in
one hand, wrap the needle
around the thread twice.
With thread taut, push the
needle back down into the
fabric, close to where it
came out. Pull gently until
a knot forms.

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Stitch a
classic

Robin
redbreast
One of the great treats in the bird calendar
is catching sight of a bright robin – and now
you can catch him in stitches!

Designed by Amanda Gregory

A
manda Gregory’s
inquisitive robin
is perched
on a spade – perhaps
the gardener is taking a
moment to enjoy a well-
deserved cup of tea? With
the walled garden and
door covered in ivy in the
background, this design
makes a picturesque
English scene. Stitched in Stitching
39 different shades, but
Factbox
Stitching time:
with a petite size, this Approx 25 hours
is a great project for Type of stitches:
experienced stitchers. It Cross stitch, fractionals,
backstitch, French
certainly is an irresistible
knots
stitch and the finished piece
Level: Intermediate
would look amazing in
pride of place in your home.

You will need

Threads: Stranded cotton, as listed in the key
Needle: Size 24 tapestry needle
Fabric: 14-count white aida measuring 33x28cm (13x11in)
Extras: Frame of your choice with a minimum aperture of 20x15cm (8x6in)

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 Tip
Add a little more
brightness to the holly
berries by working the
backstitch on them in
a shimmering metallic
red thread

This inquisitive little robin rests,

momentarily, on a spade – stitch
him quickly, before he flies off!

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Robin & spade key

Cross stitch in two strands
DMC Anchor Madeira
Z B5200 1 2401 bright white
x ecru 926 2404 cream
5 415 398 1802 grey
H 433 357 2602 brown
h 434 310 2009 dark tan
g 436 1045 2011 tan
7 437 362 2012 light tan
L 472 253 1414 lettuce green
l 642 903 1905 stone grey
X 644 830 1814 light stone grey
P 699 923 1303 dark green
p 702 226 1306 green
[ 704 255 1307 light green
Y 721 324 308 copper
; 738 367 2013 very light tan
3 762 234 1804 light grey
8 775 1031 1001 very light blue
T 815 44 513 dark red
Q 817 13 210 red
v 822 390 1908 pearl
G 898 360 2006 dark brown
{ 904 258 1413 dk parrot green
9 906 256 1410 parrot green
Evenweave or aida? n 907 754 1308 lt parrot green
On a design with a densely stitched background like this, we often < 946 332 207 orange
choose to work it on aida as it makes it much faster and easier to i 3033 391 1901 beige
complete. This is because you don’t need to stitch over the central 6 3325 129 907 blue
hole as you would on evenweave, and the regular, rigid grid of aida is e 3755 140 1013 powder blue
a lot more forgiving – this allows you to be a little more relaxed when J 3787 273 1811 smoke grey
it comes to keep a constant tension. It does mean that fractional k 3799 236 1713 dark grey
stitches are a little more tricky, as you will need to pierce the centre of
4 3841 9159 1002 light blue
the aida block for each one. You could change to a crewel embroidery
needle for your fractionals, as its sharp point will help you place the V 3861 378 1912 shell grey
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u 3864 376 1910 dark beige
z 3865 2 2403 natural white
Backstitch in one strand
––––– 472 253 1414 lettuce green
––––– 699 923 1303 dark green
“I am always inspired Tip ––––– 779 936 1914 dark shell
Get organised ––––– 930 1035 1712 delft blue
by nature, and I often you start stit
before
ching, and ––––– 3371 382 2004 chocolate brown
line up seve
give in to the allure threaded wit
ral needles
h different
French knots in one strand
O B5200 1 2401 bright white
shades to m
of painting robins. ake colour
changes easy STITCH COUNT 95 high x 66 wide
These beautiful birds DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave)
– 17.5x12cm (6¾x4¾in)
have so much character This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton

and personality – I hope that

comes across in this design.”
Amanda Gregory, designer

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 Stitch your
favourite
bird

At the
bird table
It’s feeding time for these garden visitors, who
are happily making the most of the sunshine

Designed by Debra Page

I
t’s rare that you catch a features and shapes just right,
glimpse of beautiful birdlife and Debra has made use of the
up close, so Debra has linen fabric with lots of fractional
created a design that brings stitches. The scent of garden
together some of the prettiest roses is always welcome, and they
birds in one place. They look are in full bloom here. The rich
watchful as they survey the pink shades sit beautifully against
garden below, looking for their the blue background, but if you’re
next meal. This scene is very an experienced stitcher then you
detailed in order to get the may wish to change their colour.
Stitching
Factbox
You will need Stitching time:
Threads: Stranded cotton, as listed in the key Approx 80-90 hours
Needle: Size 26 tapestry needle Type of stitches:
Cross stitch, fractionals,
Fabric: 28-count pastel blue cashel linen measuring 46x33cm backstitch, French
(18x13in) knots
Level: Advanced
Extras: Frame of your choice with a minimum aperture of 34x22cm
(13½x8½in)

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 The blue tit, bullfinch and
robin are just some of the
birds enjoying the feed table

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more movement.
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finish with the

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STITCH COUNT 170 high x 100 wide

red
tan
pink
grey

blue
black

white
white

green

peach
cream
yellow
orange

recreate the scenes we’d like to see with

that’s the beauty of cross stitch – we can
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave)
light tan
dark tan

This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton

magenta
pale grey
light pink
light grey

light blue
dark grey

dark grey
dark pink

dark blue

on 28-count evenweave over two threads of the fabric

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light green
olive green

light peach
light cream
dark cream
light yellow
light brown

moss green

different birds together on a bird table but

light orange

very dark grey

very dark grey
light moss green
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new stitching season with
these beautiful butterflies

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butterfly
charts

Tip
These butterflies not
only make gorgeous
gifts, they’re handy
for using up leftover
threads as they’ll look
lovely in any colour

Butterf ly beauties
Fly away with this colourful combination
of fabulous fluttering fancies in stitches
Designed by Amanda Gregory

Stitching
You will need Factbox
Threads: Stranded cotton, as listed in the key and Mill Hill seed beads Stitching time:
Needle: Size 24 tapestry needle and beading needle Approx 3-5 hours each
Type of stitches:
Fabric: 14-count white aida measuring a maximum of 15x15cm (6x6in) for most designs Cross stitch, fractionals,
Extras: Craft Creations single fold deckled edge card (DEC7U) in pale blue (26) and single fold backstitch, French
knots, beads
deckled edge card (DEC4U) in white (30) from www.craftcreations.com. Frame with an aperture
Level: Advanced
of 10x10cm (4x4in); 10cm (4in) wooden embroidery hoop; gift box, backing paper and ribbon beginner/intermediate
of your choice from local craft stores.

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 Tip
When stitchin
g a lot
of small motifs
, use
one bigger p
iece
of aida and tr
im to
27 size afterwar
ds, as
charts this uses less
overall
fabric

These jolly garden gnomes make

such fun designs to stitch and send

Gnome gifts
Whether they’re busy in the garden or enjoying
a spot of fishing these gnomes do it in style
Designed by Lucie Heaton
Stitching
Factbox
Stitching time:
You will need Approx 5-6 hours each
Threads: Stranded cotton, as listed in the key Type of stitches:
Cross stitch, backstitch,
Needle: Size 24 tapestry needle
French knots
Fabric: 14-count white aida measuring a maximum of 15x15cm (6x6in) for most designs Level: Advanced
beginner
Extras: Card, backing paper, notepad and wooden box of your choice from local stores

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How to…
All the guidance you need for cross stitch success!
With technical editor,
Fiona Baker

Quick-start
cross stitch
Choose your project…
Make sure you choose the right level for you – you’ll find this
information in the Factbox on each of our projects. Absolute
beginners should choose a design without fractional stitches.

Buy your materials…

The You Will Need list on each project will tell you what size
and type of fabric you need, and also which needle to use
(see the table below for more information on needle sizes).
You’ll find details of the threads you need in the key.

Your materials
With just a few essentials, you’ll be
all set to stitch straightaway…
Fabrics
You’ll need either aida or evenweave for your design:
Aida Threads
Great for: Beginners, as it has regular woven blocks and Stranded cotton
obvious holes. Aida is stiffer than evenweave so keeps This coloured thread comes in 8m skeins
its shape better. 14-count is the most common. and can be divided into six strands.
Bad for: Fractional stitches. If you stitch a design with Usually, you use two strands together for
fractional stitches on aida, you’ll have to make an extra cross stitch, and one strand on its own for
hole in the fabric, using a sharp needle. backstitch. There are three main brands
of stranded cotton – DMC, Anchor and
Evenweave Madeira – all of which are smooth and easy
to stitch with, and also colourfast to 95°C.
Great for: Fractional stitches and a neat finish. This fabric
is softer than aida, with a finer weave and more threads Cheaper brands are available, but these will
per inch – 28-count is the most common. On evenweave, be less durable and may not be colourfast.
you work a cross stitch over two threads of the fabric, so
you have a central hole spare for your fractional stitches.
Bad for: Beginners. It’s best to start on aida and work up Tapestry needle Aida Evenweave
to evenweave when you’re confident. 6-count
8-count
11-count 22, 25 & 27-count
14-count 28-count
Aida (left) is stiffer than
evenweave (below), and 16-count 32-count*
has more obvious holes
18-count 36 & 55-count
Get ready…
We recommend always starting from the middle of the
design. Follow the two heavy ‘0’ gridlines on the chart and
find a symbol near the centre. Look for this symbol on the key
for the colour of thread you need, plus the number of strands.
Thread your needle with this colour.
Get set…
Fold your fabric in half horizontally and vertically to find
the centre of that as well. The folds will make a cross, which
corresponds to the cross at the centre of your chart.
Get stitching!
Make your first stitch. Leave a thread tail of 4cm (2in) on the
back of the fabric, and catch it under your stitches to secure
it. We recommend finishing all the cross stitch in your design
before you work the backstitch or add any French knots. Have
a look at the diagrams opposite to see how to tackle all of
these stitches.
Needles
Tapestry needles are blunt-ended
so that they can pass easily
between the threads of the aida
and evenweave. They come in
various thicknesses, which are
suitable for certain fabrics. Refer
to the chart on the right to work
out which needle to choose.
When stitching fractionals on
aida (see far right), a sharp-ended
embroidery needle can be used
to split the fabric blocks.

18 20 22 24 26 28 *Also includes 22-count Hardanger

 Fractional
stitches
Fractionals allow you
to create round edges
Quarter
10 10 W The chart shows which corner the

How to stitch 10 999 9 999vvv9 99p999

9p
99
p99;;vvv9pp9pp
9pp;;v ;vvvv99999p
fractional stitch occupies. Bring the
needle up in that corner and take it down in the
centre of the square, halfway across the diagonal

with our charts p

pp
9
999 ; ;vv;vvvv9 9p9p9
9 ;vv; v;vvvv9p999
;;v;;v;vvvv9p
; ;v;;;v;vvvvv 99
9

;;v v;v vH HHv v;vvvv9p9

(diagram 1).

1 2

v v
;; ; HHH ; v vvvv v9
Our charts make it easy to see the ;
vv; ;vHHH;v;vv99p9
;;; v H v v;vvv999p
v H H

different stitches in our designs… 9

p9p
;v;vvvv;vvvpp99
;v;;vv;;vvv9p99
999p9;;;v;v;;vvv99p
222 99p v v;;;v;;v;vvv999
222 Cross stitch ttt Backstitch 9 ;;;;vvvv;;vvvvp99
222 tt
t ;
;;;;vvv9p9pp9
222 Bring your needle tUse to add detail p;vv99p9999
up at the bottom left to a design. Bring your 9 p9p;;v99p99p9
99p99999;;vp999p99p
corner and down in the needle up at (1), down 10 Three-quarters
top right. Then bring it at (2), up at (3), back W Following on from the quarter
up in the bottom right down at (1) and so on, stitch, make a half stitch across
corner and down in the following the line of tt the other diagonal of the square, from corner
top left. backstitch on the chart. tttt French knots to corner (diagram 2). Take care because
tttt
ttttBring the needle up three-quarter stitches can face in any direction.
through the fabric. Holding
3 the thread taut in one hand,

2 11 3 2
wrap the needle around the
; Two symbols
thread twice. Still keeping the W When two symbols share a square,
4 2 thread taut, push the needle work a fractional in each colour –
back down into the fabric, a three-quarter stitch in the main colour and
close to where it came out. a quarter stitch in the background colour
1 3
Pull gently until a knot forms. (diagram 3).

3 4

How to read our keys

Large symbols and clear information Number of strands
These rows tell you what
make our keys easy to use… stitch you need to work
; Back-to-back
and in how many strands. W If you want to draw a strong
The symbols
outline, work a three-quarter
Starting at the centre
of your chart, find Birdhouse key stitch in each colour and stitch them
back-to-back. Make sure that the two half
an area marked Cross stitch in two strands
Thread brands stitches lie neatly parallel to each other.
with a particular These are the three main
symbol. Next, find DMC Anchor Madeira thread manufacturers.
the corresponding H The columns below the
434 310 2009 dark brown
headings list the thread
Aida Tip
symbol on the key.
Move across the v 435 1046 2010 brown codes you’ll need to You’ll need a sharp needle to pierce
the fabric block when stitching
columns to the right ; 436 1045 2011 light brown stitch your design. For fractionals on aida
of the symbol, to find best results, stick to one
9 702 226 1306 green
out which thread manufacturer for the
you need to stitch p 703 238 1307 light green whole of a design.
this area. Backstitch in one strand
––––– 801 359 2007 very dark brown
French knots in one strand
Backstitch and O 604 55 614 pink Stitch count
French knots The stitch count tells you
Backstitch and French STITCH COUNT 20 high x 20 wide how big your finished
knots are listed under DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) design will be in stitches.
the cross stitch. The – 3.5x3.5cm (1½x1½in)
amount of thread This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton
you need to work Design area
these often varies, so This tells you what
make sure you check size your design will be
how many strands of on a particular fabric.
thread are specified in HPI stands for ‘holes
the key. per inch’.

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