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Editor’s Letter
Welcome
he million-dollar question we’ve been debating here
10 Pick
of the
month
T in the office lately is just how many projects do we

all have on the go? With all the stitchy inspiration
here at our – and your – fingertips, we wouldn’t be
surprised if those lists of must-make designs will
be growing even more, this issue!
Added to my bookmarked pile, is this curious kitty.
For her design debut in the mag, Claire Comerford’s fab
feline is one I’d love to make for a cat-loving pal. Turn to
page 10 to see how easy it’ll be to stitch, too!
More faves to highlight include the feminine florals
– magnolias are stunning at this time of year, and will be
super quick-stitch gifts (p30). Plus, cute Tom Mouse from
the Country Companions, on page 76, is as sweet as ever.
26 76
What are your faves?
Do tell us about your recent
finishes… email to letters@
cross-stitching.com, then
pick something new
for your must-make list!
Editor
The World of Cross Stitching
30
PS If you’ve got a stitchy problem, or a design that you
need us to track down – don’t forget you can ask us
anything! See page 35 for our top expert advice.
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to the mag, Claire, place again! Diane’s all things magical with On Twitter? To catch all of Cross stitch gets digital!
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In Your Issue
Contents We bring you all the best projects, advice,

news and offers for the month ahead!
YOUR Turn to
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and save Capture this cute kitten in stitches
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26 Scent with love
Stitch this delightful teddy
30 Say it with flowers
Love this magnolia gifts set
40 Pet of the Month
Our new series, featuring your pets
47 Design Library: Celtic
Enjoy these intricate designs
56 Moroccan magic
84 CHARMING CAROUSEL
HORSES CARDS
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In Your Issue
96
NEW
DESIGNS
65 CANDY-HUED
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40 STITCH YOUR
BELOVED PET Fun & advice
6 Meet our guests
Say hello to this month’s panel
16 Your letters
Stitchy gossip & photos from you
24 Best buys
The latest products, kits & offers
35 Ask the experts
Our pros solve your queries
42
43
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89 Out & about
Stitching events, clubs & causes
90 Stockists
Suppliers of everything in the mag
94 Next month
Sneak a look inside issue 228
96 How to stitch
Beginners start here
98 Ruth’s stitching world
Catch up with our editor!
71 MAKE BOOKMARKS
FOR EVERYONE
Reader Panel Be on
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Get to know this month’s reader panel, and look out for their favourite projects throughout the issue
Cathryn Dorota Kasia

Etches Pietrzyk Krzyzyk
is a teaching is a food factory is a business
assistant from worker from analyst from
South Wales Evesham Dublin
How long have you stitched? First cross stitch project? How long have you been a
I have been cross stitching since I was A small bird made on printed canvas. stitcher and how did you start?
19. A lovely lady taught me how to It was so bad and so messy! I started stitching over two years ago
stitch because I wanted What is your idea of cross when I was pregnant.
to make a gift for my stitch heaven? What’s been your favourite
cousin’s new born baby. Quiet room with a fireplace, cat on your recent design?
What are you lap and tons of cross stitch goodies! 'Cool as ice' from
working on? Who do you like to stitch for? issue 222. I love
I am currently stitching My family. I love giving them my the blackboard
names onto place cards projects as gifts. It is like I am giving effect.
for my wedding day. them a piece of Proudest
Who’s your my time, heart stitching
favourite cross and joy. moment?
stitch designer? Favourite Any time I finish
I love the quirky designs by Bothy design from a a design, I feel
Threads, they are so colourful, so I'd recent issue? really proud!
have to say they‘re my fave. 'Delightful If you could have a stitching
Favourite recent design? Dreamcatcher' session with anyone who
'Fancy a Cuppa?' from issue 225. My from issue 224! would you invite and why?
partner and I both adore coffee and I can’t wait to It would have to be my granny. My
it would look fantastic in our kitchen. start this project. mum always tells me I am like her.
“I love how I can “It is excellent “Cross stitching

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GIFT Inside your kit...
1 To help you sort your threads, here

is a list of the colours and number
of lengths inside your free kit:
White x 2
Dark shell grey x 2
Shell grey x 3
Dark pink x 2
Cream x 3
Charcoal grey x 1
Light shell grey x 3 Total: 18 lengths
Pink x 2
Stitch in
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Stitching Time
Approx. 5 hours
Type of Stitches
Cross stitch, fractionals,
backstitch
Ease of Stitching
Beginner
Bebunni key
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20 Cross stitch in two strands
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lGGGGlllGGllllll2 222V XV
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Z2V X99 X2Z22
STITCH COUNT 41 high x 36 wide
Z222V X9222222 DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count
2
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Meet the designer

Sort out your threads SHANNON
WASILIEFF
Head over to Cross Stitch TV for tips
“I am a huge fan of books and
Cute Bebunni’s soft fur is shaded reading... that is when I am
with several close colours for not cross stitching! So I was
delighted to combine two
a realistic effect, so watch our
of my loves and create
Editor, Ruth, give you tips on this pretty cross stitched
sorting out your threads before bookmark chart of colourful
starting to stitch. Find the video roses. Great as a gift idea,
at www.cross-stitching.com in I would stitch up a few to
the ‘How to’ section. keep in the house, too!”

Project Playtime Kitten
DESIGN BY CLAIRE COMERFORD
Chasing
butterflies
With so much to explore and discover, this mischievous
sweetie just loves to play outdoors in the spring sunshine!
or a kitten, even the smallest Great
F garden is exciting new territory

to explore. With fragrant flowers
to sniff, leaves to nose about in and
insect life in abundance to chase,
Factb�
Stitching Time
Approx. 45 hours
shading
and detail
taking in your surroundings has never Type of Stitches

been so much fun, especially when Cross stitch, fractionals,
you’re testing out those quick reflexes backstitch, French knots
Ease of Stitching
our feline friends are famous for!
Advanced beginner
Catching his eye among the
gorgeous geraniums, this pretty
butterfly is in our kitty’s sights, but must-stitch. Its realistic finish is
fear not, we’re sure that with a flutter achieved by using a variety of thread
of its wings it’ll have an easy getaway tones for depth of colour, and also
from this little one’s limited reach! several techniques, making this
Whether this cute character pattern full of interest from your first
reminds you of your ‘purrfect’ pet, stitch to the last. Start today, and
or you know someone who’s crazy you’ll have this playful pal in your life
for cats, this charming scene is a sooner than you think!
Meet the designer

Claire Comerford
“Anyone with a cat knows that watching
them prowl round the garden is like having a
real-life nature documentary at home! I could
spend hours watching them, so what better
subject for my first design for the mag?”

Playtime Kitten Project
FUN
FELINE
PROJECT
Poised and ready to

spring, this tiny kitty
is just calling to be
captured in stitches
by you!

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Playtime Kitten key

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TOemPbroTideIryPhoop
Cross stitch in two strands
Zweigart* 14-count white aida measuring
DMC Anchor Madeira
28x33cm (11x13in)
Use an n even Z blanc 2 2402 white
Stranded cotton as listed in the key to keep a
Size 24 tapestry needle or frame n your fabric, W 310 403 2400 black
tension o u neater
Frame of your choice with a minimum giving yo es J 317 400 1714 dark grey
aperture measuring 21.5x24cm (8 x9 in) stitch
4 318 399 1801 grey
P 319 1044 1313 very dark green
Thread & fabric cost
Approximately £30 q 350 11 213 red
t 351 10 214 coral
V 352 9 303 light coral
X 415 398 1802 light grey
b 761 1021 404 pink
3 762 234 1804 very light grey
L 772 259 1604 light grass green
T 817 13 210 dark red
h 839 1050 1913 brown
g 840 1084 1912 light brown
c 950 4146 2309 peach
9 987 244 1403 green
[ 989 241 1401 light green
x 3024 900 1814 ash grey
n 3348 264 1409 grass green
m 3774 778 306 light peach
k 3799 236 1713 very dark grey
; 3823 386 2512 cream
E 3839 175 902 dark blue
f 3840 130 907 blue
Cross stitch in one strand
M 3033 391 1908 light stone grey
l 3782 899 1911 stone grey
Cathryn READER PANEL Backstitch in one strand
I adore cats and have one of my own ––––– blanc 2 2402 white
called Teddy. This design reminds me of when ––––– 844 1041 1809 warm grey
Teddy kept trying to catch our mechanical ––––– 986 246 1404 dark green
butterfly in the garden. I think this would look
––––– 3024 900 1814 ash grey
beautiful framed on our wall.
Backstitch in two strands
––––– 772 259 1604 light grass green
French knot in two strands
How to... add backstitch

to your design
O blanc 2 2402
white
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) –

18x23cm (7x9in)
It’s best to work backstitch when all This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton
your cross stitches are done. Check the 3
key carefully for how many strands to 1
use – usually it’s one, but occasionally 2
two for a more defined outline.
Following the backstitch line on the
chart, make your stitches as shown.
Bring your needle up at 1, down at 2,
then up at 3, stitching in a two-steps-
forward, one-step-back motion.
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Your letters
We love to see what you’ve been stitching and hear
your news, so send in your photos, letters and tips RUTH
RACHEL
Star Letter SUE
FIONA
FOREVER TEDDY
E ver since I can
remember,
my godmother
bought me Forever
Birds of a feather
Friends teddies for
any special occasion
and I have been in
I ’ve never written in before
but wanted to share with
you one of my proudest
hint that there was one more
to come, so she made sure to
keep a wall space free.
love with these little achievements so far. I’ve just Thank you so much for
bears ever since. I’ve finished stitching the last printing such wonderful
been busy working in the series of four of the charts, I’ve stitched so many
on the Forever Friends garden birds from issue 212. things since being a subscriber
piece in issue 225 and I’ve stitched each one for my for a few years now. I’ll have
finished stitching them mum, starting with the blue to hunt for a new series to
today. I have framed tit first for last year’s Mother’s stitch next!
them in a lovely pale Day gift, then the next for her Claire Davidson,
blue frame. birthday and then Christmas. Derbyshire
Bernice I’ve just finished the chaffinch Fiona: Glad you and your
Woodhouse, via ready to give to her this mum like the charts Claire, it’s
email Mother’s Day. lovely to see them all together.
She loves her birds and has Check out our vintage sports
Ruth: Glad you like Forever Teddy
A lifelong fan of Forever Friends bears,
been thrilled with each one in idea on page 20, the first in a
the design Bernice, we
Bernice loved this design when she saw it! the series, so hope she’ll like new series that a man in your
love these bears too!
the last one. I did give her a life will be sure to love!
Win!
The writer of our Star
letter wins both of these
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MORE:
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way through this bird collection
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Over to You
Perfect
P�esent
Wild wolf
T his is a photo of me with
my latest project, called
'The Guardian', from the
Dimensions Gold Collection. Wild wolf
With over 62,000 stitches it Joan proudly displays her
is my largest project so far, largest finish to date
although being on 18-count
aida, it actually measures
a little less than previous
pictures I’ve done. It makes
LOVING FEELING
a companion for the white
wolves I stitched on black aida H ere’s the very cute Valentine’s Day card from issue 225
I’ve just finished stitching. These designs are versatile,
they can be made into Easter, birthday and even Mother’s
Christmas miracle
Sisters Amy and Hannah
worked hard on this design to
in 2005.
Day cards just by changing the words. Thanks for these fab finish it in time for Christmas
The black fabric was a
struggle until I hit on the idea and beautiful designs.
of covering a piece of A4
cardboard with kitchen foil
Peggy Thomas, Thornbury
CHRISTMAS
Rachel: If you are looking for all-occasion cards Peggy,
and having that on my lap. A
floor-standing lamp over my
then check out our carousel horses cards on page 84. MIRACLE
shoulder was essential, and
the foil reflected through the
W hen my sister
Hannah (age 15)
and I saw 'The Snowman
holes perfectly.
and The Snowdog' design
I enjoy your magazine
in issue 222, we knew it
immensely – it’s consistently
was the perfect Christmas
inspiring, so many ‘to-do’
present for our mum. I
projects, particularly cards.
started the project early
Joan Aschmeyer, Suffolk
November but, despite
Sue: Your projects look fab choosing not to stitch
Joan. Thanks for the great the background to save
tip for stitching on black aida Loving feeling time and trying to juggle
too – we’ve tried using a white Peggy loves how versatile this card schoolwork and revision
set is, and is stitching them all!
towel, but this is one to try! (I’m 12), Christmas Eve
soon crept upon us
both. But we were both
101
Chemistry Chemistry 101 determined to get it
finished, no matter how
long it took us.
Anna found the
perfect cross
stitch for her
field of work
A s a chemist, I’ve always wanted to stitch
something close to my field, but there
aren’t many scientific cross stitch patterns. So
We both woke up at
3:45am on Christmas Day
and took it in turns to
when I saw this design by Bent Creek – 'The stitch different sections of
Secret Lair', I knew I had to stitch it! the piece. By 7:45am we
Of course I don’t drink in my lab as the were finished at last! Our
chemist in the picture is doing. But during long mum was thrilled and it
hours working, when I don’t have to focus too now takes pride of place in
much on my experiments and can run them our living room.
on machines, I think a lot about cross stitching Amy and Hannah,
and plan what I’d like to stitch. Plymouth
Anna Szwedzinska, Poland
Ruth: We are so glad all
Fiona: Here at The World of Cross your work paid off and
Stitching HQ, we daydream about our your mum loved the gift.
projects too Anna – but not about
science makes, like your fun boffin design!
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Over to You
For you Stitching therapy

T his is my latest finished
project. I made the chart
myself using software, printed
H ere’s the chart I had made after taking this picture of my
son, Thom, and best friend, Jean. Just six hours after taking
this picture, my son collapsed in his dorm room at college and was
it out and stitched it. It was
never able to be revived. I knew when this happened that I would
a bunch of fun, but was
need to turn to my beloved cross stitching and that working
very tedious and time
on this would be therapeutic and help me through the painful
consuming without
months ahead. Now my Thom hangs on the wall next to me as I
following a
stitch every day, and I just know his spirit is right there with me!
finished charted Stitching therapy
Susan Dean, via email
pattern. It was This project from a photo of Susan’s
all worth it in Ruth: It’s a fitting tribute to your son and craft Susan. late son and friend is very special
the end and
I mounted it
in a card and
left it hanging
Purrfect
in grandma’s
Christmas card T his is my ocelot portrait
by Jayne Netley Mayhew
from issue 147, which I
For you holder.
Joey created the chart Joey Arnell, finished in time for my
for this cute design via email daughter’s birthday, and
she loves. It looks great in
Sue: We are her bedroom with her other
impressed with your finished African-themed pictures.
design Joey, especially since Tracey Evan,
you charted the pattern New Zealand
yourself. I am sure your
grandma really loved it. Sue: This is a gorgeous,
realistic design Tracey, and
sounds perfect for your
Never Reach for the stars
Denise made this for her
Learn your ABC
Barbara used alphabets featured in the
daughter’s bedroom!
too late! son who loved the design mag to make these blankets for her nieces
W hen I saw the chart for

the dreamcatcher in
REACH FOR THE STARS
issue 224, I just had to stitch
it. I’ve been cross stitching
for over 25 years but never
M y three-year-old boy Harrison struggles with his
speech, and I was looking through issue 225 and
he spotted the glow in the dark project and said, “Wow
stitched on evenweave. I mummy, rocket” as clear as day. We were so amazed I
thought it was time I took the ordered all the stuff so I could make it for him as a reminder
plunge and I’m so glad I did. of his accomplishment on his sentence. The day I finished he
The result is so good I wish I’d was in nursery but when he came home and saw it waiting
tried it years ago. on the table he got really excited saying, “My rocket, mine!”
Sue Moden, Cambridge Denise Williamson, Blackpool
Purrfect
Rachel: Glad to hear you Fiona: What a great project for such a lovely boy Denise! Tracey’s daughter loves this ocelot
tried something new Sue! project her mum stitched for her
Each month we randomly
Su�Stars select three subscribers to

win a prize as a thank you
This month’s winners are:

Janice De-Giovanni, Surrey
`
To
subscribe
turn to
page 44
Mrs Jean R Strange, Bracknell
`
Mrs H Briggs, West Yorkshire
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These three lucky winners will each receive two beautiful
Somebunny to Love kits by DMC worth over £31 per set.
Never too late 'At the Beach', measures 13x18cm (5x7in) and 'Kite Flying',
Sue tried stitching on evenweave measures 18x13cm (7x5in) when stitched on 14-count aida.
for the first time and loves the
finished results
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V-Day fun
I ’ve just started subscribing
to The World of Cross
Stitching and have completed
my first project from the
magazine. This is the card
I’ve finished for my husband
for Valentine’s Day, using the
design published in issue 225.
I hope he’ll like it and that you
do too. Thanks for the great
ideas – am really pleased I
took out a subscription. Can’t
wait to do more projects!
Jo Jones, Swindon Dearest diary...
Ruth: Your husband will love Mary has stitched up these
designs from previous diaries
this thoughtful card Jo. that came with the mag
DEAREST DIARY...
H ere are photos of a couple of designs
I stitched from previous years’ diaries
– the Halloween mouse was stitched as part
little pony for a little girl who owns one. The
pony likes to go up on her hind legs, and I
took this pattern from a Joan Elliott design in
of a group entry in a Scottish Women’s Rural 2013’s 'Fantasy Collection' diary.
V-Day fun Institute competition and was taken from the Mary MacDonald, Scotland
New subscriber Jo has stitched her Margaret Sherry collection in the 2012 diary. Sue: These look great Mary, we love
first project from the mag The unicorn was adapted to become a Margaret Sherry and Joan Elliott designs too.
Fine finish SEND US YOUR

W NEWS
hen I received issue
225 I opened it up
right away to look through
it. The finishing idea to use a
canvas for the coffee project Don’t forget to send all your
letters and photos in to us!
on page 26 was perfect!
I finished my piece on Email us at:
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the wonderful idea. Stitching sisters Tower House, Fairfax Street,
Zsuzsanna and Anita Bristol BS1 3BN
Lynn Blanchard,
display the stitching
California, USA Get in touch on Facebook, too!
Rachel: Find more great
finishing ideas this month Lynn. STITCHING SISTERS
H ere is a picture of the 'Sitcher’s Sanctuary' from issue
220, which I gave to my sister, Anita, as a gift. She is
working as a seamstress, so it’s an ideal gift that I made. She
was very happy with the finished design, and she is going to
choose a frame for it.
She also likes cross stitching, and I’ve learnt a lot from
her. I really like the magazine, there is a lot of good ideas in
Each letter printed only
it. I am looking forward to the spring designs! in The World of Cross
Zsuzsanna Komáromi, Hungary Stitching and not in any
Fiona: Love it! For spring ideas, see our magnolias set on other cross stitching
page 30 Zsuzsanna, or page 76 for Country Companions’ magazines will win
Fine finish a crafty mystery prize!
Lynn found the perfect way to finish Tom Mouse and on page 26, we’ve a pretty spring teddy!
off a project for a special friend
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Project Grand Prix poster
DESIGN BY JANE HENDERSON
Race to
the finish
Spoil the man in your life with this vintage-style stitch,
echoing the classic posters from Formula One’s heyday
otor racing has always held Ideal
M a thrill for many, and there’s

no better racecourse to
celebrate than luxurious Monaco.
This beautiful country on the French
Factb�
Stitching Time
Approx. 40 hours
masculine
stitch
Riviera is renowned for its glamorous Type of Stitches

way of life, and whether you’re a fan Cross stitch, fractionals,
backstitch
of Formula One or not, we’re sure
Ease of Stitching
you wouldn’t mind reclining with a
Advanced beginner
cocktail, watching the cars wind their
way round these beautiful streets!
This stylish poster really captures over a couple of weeks.
the essence of early Grands Prix, Finish in a simple wooden frame
with its 1950’s racing car set against like ours and we think it’d be a great
the backdrop of Monaco’s beautiful gift for anyone – a motorsports fan
beaches. Worked mainly in whole or otherwise! However you choose to
stitches, with a few fractionals and display it, this elegant yet masculine
some backstitch to add detail, you’re design is a great way to add a touch
sure to enjoy recreating this retro feel of old-school charm to any home.
Meet the designer

Jane Henderson
“The vintage posters that inspired this design
never go out of fashion, but seem to be more
popular than ever at the moment. Whether
you’re stitching for a teenage boy or a
granddad, it’s sure to be a hit!”

Grand Prix poster Project
FULL OF
FANTASTIC
COLOUR
Create an on-trend
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no time for that
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man in your life!

Project Grand Prix poster
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Grand Prix poster Project
Grand Prix poster key

DMC Anchor Madeira
How to... wash your
stitching
Z B5200 1 2401 white
It’s always a good idea to wash your
p 166 279 1611 light green
finished piece. Immerse the stitching
T 304 19 511 dark red
in a bowl of warm water with a little
W 413 236 1713 dark grey
detergent and swill it around. Rinse
k 414 235 1714 grey
in cold water – but don’t wring it
j 415 398 1802 light grey
out. Iron your damp stitching face
2 437 362 2012 brown down on a fluffy towel, pushing the
P 581 280 1609 green point of the iron into the back of the
c 642 903 1905 dark stone stitches to make them stand out.
z 644 830 1814 stone
G 666 46 210 red
y 744 301 112 yellow
[ 745 300 111 light yellow
m 747 158 1104 light turquoise
E 995 410 1102 dark blue
e 996 433 1103 blue
8 3045 888 2103 tan
t 3801 1098 411 light red
Backstitch in one strand
––––– 413 236 1713 dark grey
20.5x13.5cm (8x5 in)
This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton
Evenweave
or aida?
On a design with a densely stitched TOstePr fiT IPtch
background like this, we often choose nish, sti
For a fa ht blue
n onto lig
to work it on aida as it makes it the desig way, you won’t
at
much faster and easier to complete. aida – th titch the blue
nee d to s
y
The regular, rigid grid of aida is a lot of the sk
more forgiving – it’ll allow you to be
a little more relaxed when it comes to
keeping an even tension, and makes
counting much easier too.
However, it does mean that
fractional stitches are a little more
Shopping list Dorota
tricky, as you’ll need to pierce the Zweigart* 14-count white aida measuring READER PANEL
30x23cm (12x9in) This is really a
centre of the aida block for each Stranded cotton as listed in the key great project for all
one. If you need to, we suggest you Size 24 tapestry needle car lovers out there!
change to a crewel embroidery needle Frame of your choice with a minimum I would love to stitch
for your fractionals, as it has a sharper aperture measuring 20.5x13.5cm (8x5 in) it as a gift for my
point than a tapestry needle so it’ll sister’s husband, who is really passionate
help you place the stitches more Thread & fabric cost about cars. I think it will look beautiful
Approximately £20 framed and displayed on their sideboard
accurately. Turn to page 97 for our in their new house! He will absolutely
beginner’s guide if you need more *For stockists see page 90 love it, I am sure!
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Project Springtime Teddy
DESIGN BY LESLEY TEARE
Scent
with love
Full of charm, this delightful project featuring a sweet
teddy is an ideal present for a special friend
he best way to brighten Finish
T up someone’s day is with a

heartwarming smile and a
fabulous floral gift. So, we asked
designer Lesley Teare, to come up
Factb�
Stitching Time
Approx. 30 hours
in a
fortnight
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sure to be loved by anyone lucky Cross stitch, fractionals,
enough to receive it. backstitch, French knots
In her pretty pink dress and Ease of Stitching
Advanced beginner
darling bow, this fluffy little lady
comes ‘bearing’ a beautiful tub of
lilacs, chosen with love to show just you might need to take your time over
how much she cares. Give to a green- is the French knots on those flowers.
fingered friend or family member But, practise makes perfect, so turn
to bring some fresh spring sunshine the page to see our stitching tips,
into their lives, or stitch it for a child then give them a go on scrap aida –
who adores teddy bears. soon you’ll have them mastered. And
Worked mainly in whole cross in no time, this teddy with her lilacs
stitches and backstitch, the only part will bloom before your eyes.
Meet the designer

Lesley Teare
“As an avid gardener, it was lovely to come
up with this pretty project. I’d definitely
be thrilled if someone stitched it for my
home, so hopefully whoever you make it
for will be just as pleased!”

Springtime Teddy Project
MAKE AS
A SPECIAL
GIFT
Stitch this lovable bear

today for any occasion,
be it a birthday,
anniversary or simply
to say thank you

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For a closer look, watch our STITCH COUNT 93 high x 63 wide
handy video… see our site at
www.cross-stitching.com and 17x11.5cm (6 x4 in)
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Kasia READER PANEL Zweigart* 14-count white aida measuring
How cute is this 28x23cm (11x9in)
bear? I love the card Stranded cotton as listed in the key
that says ‘For you’ in Size 24 tapestry needle
the design. Patterns Frame of your choice with a minimum
like this are always aperture measuring 20x15cm (8x6in)
great as gifts. This
one would be a Thread & fabric cost
perfect present for Approximately £14
my little goddaughter. She loves pink
dresses and cute bears. *For stockists see page 90
Project Magnif cent Magnolias
DESIGNS BY AMANDA GREGORY
Say it with
flowers
Bursting with beauty, this set of magnolia-themed designs
will make the perfect gift to be treasured
ith Mother’s Day coming Lifelike

W up soon, many of us will
be getting our needles and
threads ready to stitch a heartfelt
thank you, be it for your mum, your
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Approx. 25 hours
shading
grandma or even an extra-special Type of Stitches

aunty. So, we’ve brought you these Cross stitch, fractionals,
backstitch
four gorgeous charts inspired by the
Ease of Stitching
stunning magnolia bloom, designed
Beginner/ intermediate
by the talented Amanda Gregory.
Whether you’re looking for a classic
card design, a quick-stitch present or few pinks and greens you’ll create real
a sweet gift set that’ll look stunning depth, giving each piece a lifelike feel
together in her bedroom, there’s your recipient will love.
something for everyone. Be inspired by our ideas for
With their soft pastel shades, these finishing, or try something different.
feminine flowers work beautifully in In fact, these designs are so versatile,
cross stitch. And, they’re perfect for you’ll find yourself stitching them over
stitchers of all abilities. Using just a and over again!
Meet the designer

Amanda Gregory
“I adore creating floral designs, and really
enjoy every stage of the process, from
sketching out my ideas to painting them and
finally converting them to cross stitch. I hope
you love stitching them just as much!”

Magnif cent Magnolias Project
MAKE A
BEAUTIFUL
BEDROOM
SET
Capture the beauty

of nature with this
chic collection of floral
designs, guaranteed
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Magnif cent Magnolias key Shopping list

DMC Anchor Madeira 20x20cm (8x8in) for the hoop; 15x15cm
p 472 253 1414 lettuce green (6x6in) for the card; 13x10cm (5x4in) for
{ 732 281 1612 dark olive green the sachet and 23x10cm (9x4in) for the
dressing table mat
9 733 280 1611 olive green
Stranded cotton as listed in the key
b 818 23 502 light pink Size 24 tapestry needle
m 819 271 501 very light pink Fabric of choice. Ours is Tilda fabric
8 828 975 1101 blue '110 Leaf Garland pink' available from
Panduro Hobby*
7 840 1084 1912 brown
Craft Creations* square aperture card
h 842 1080 1910 light brown (AP53U) in creative smooth white
t 963 73 608 pink Wooden embroidery hoop measuring
v 964 185 1112 emerald 15cm (6in), painted blue
c 3716 25 503 dark pink
Z 3865 2 2403 natural white Thread & fabric cost
Approximately £18
Cross stitch in one strand
[ 964 185 1112 emerald *For stockists see page 90
––––– 839 1050 1913 dark brown
––––– 936 269 1507 green
––––– 961 76 610 very dark pink
MAXIMUM STITCH COUNT 97 high x 69 wide
17.5x12.5cm (7x5in)
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sides out, hand sew up the gap with slip stitch and press flat.

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Our panel of professionals are here to help you with CONTENTS
your cross stitch dilemmas – however large or small 36 IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Clare Agar, from Siesta
Frames on roller frames
37 WISHES GRANTED
Jenny’s created a bride
& groom on a motorbike!
38 FRIENDLY ADVICE
Help from fellow stitchers
on making stitchy cards
38 TECHNIQUE FOCUS
Ruth Southorn Anne MacGregor Jenny Barton Fiona Smith Katriel Costello Advice on making up
stitching into placemats
Ruth, our Editor, has Anne can answer Design pro, Jenny has With her ears to the Stitching guru Katriel
even the most difficult 39 DESIGN ROUND-UP
been a cross stitcher been creating projects ground for the hottest has worked in the
since she was tiny technical questions for us for years and is stitching merchandise, industry for years, so Find charts & kits in our
and is ready to share with her encyclopedic ready to take on your Fiona’s all set to search has ample knowledge Easter design collection
everything she knows knowledge and skills design challenges out the stash you need to answer any queries
Celestial stitch for your little boy’s room, Lisa

– I found this complementary
Anyone know of a
Q pattern showing the sun
pair of designs by Spotted
Skink*, which I think will be
setting and moon perfect stitched and mounted
rising please? My son together, either in the same
and I say a little frame or in matching ones.
rhyme at bedtime, I also like that the style and
“Night night, sleep bright colours won’t date too
tight, see you in the quickly as he grows up either!
morning light” so I’d Find 'Moonlight and Sunlight'
like to stitch something as a set of two black-and-
with a sun and moon white charts, for each
perhaps. Thank you. finished design to measure
Lisa Jackson, 7.5x7.5cm (3x3in) when
Celestial stitch via Facebook stitched on 14-count aida.
Sweet dreams will be assured Katriel says: This Order them for $9.29
with these colourful charts A will be a sweet make (approx £6.09).
Scatter free! Scatter free!

Keep beads from running away with
Q Ihave
use a lot of beads on my cross stitch designs. I constantly
a battle stopping them spilling all over the place when I
a special mat, in a choice of colours
am trying to use them though. I do have a bead nabber, but I’m

sure I have read about a tray, with a mat inside for keeping the
beads safe and making it easy to pick them up. Unfortunately, I
can’t remember where I read about it. Can you help me find one?
Margaret Booth, via email
Ruth says: I’ve come across beading mats like the one you
A describe – it’s a felt-like or velour-style fabric mat which you
can use on a tabletop or rest it inside a regular tray. It’s called a
Bead Mat and you can order one measuring 22.5x30cm (9x12in) for
just 70p at Beads Direct*. Another idea though is a spare hand
towel, or terry tea towel, which works in the same way – I find the
towel fibres keep my beads from “running” around my table. I just
empty a few onto the towel and they don’t scatter any more.
When I’m done, I roll the towel up and keep it in my sewing basket.

In the spotlight
CLARE AGAR, SIESTA FRAMES Roll my way
Many different roller frames – sew-
on-tape type, slate frames or even
no-sew clip-on options – allow for a
Roll my way they’re used with
the fabric being
huge number of possiblities. From £7.
I use scroll frames and always roll the
Q fabric inwardly so the “wrong” side is
rolled outwards, but we’re
aware that many stitchers roll
exposed to handling. I’ve seen that often in theirs the other way. I personally
the magazine, fabric is rolled to expose the recommend rolling it inwardly,
stitched side. Is there a right way? as you have been doing. It’ll
Sallie Silver, USA protect the stitching you’ve
Clare says: Using a scroll frame is a already done and keep it clean.
A great way to keep your project easier There are many different
to handle and more manageable to work. It scroll frames available with
reduces distortion of your fabric, for a various ways of attaching your
neater finish. At Siesta Frames* we make fabric. The traditional way of sewing
and sell a large number of roller frames, of your fabric on to the rollers is still
different sizes and types, and we show in popular and there are now clip on
our product photography (as seen here) that rollers and other no-sew options too.
Great lengths Converted!

Thread requirements vary greatly I have got a chart for a sampler project but the threads
from stitcher to stitcher Q listed are not a brand I know. Usually I use DMC, but
these are listed as Weeks Dye. Where can I get these?
Marcia van Druis, via email
Anne says: I think the threads used are in fact by a US-
A based company called Weeks Dye Works*, Marcia. They’re
hand-dyed, for soft, variegated effects. The sampler is probably
created with this variegation in mind, so there is not an exact
conversion to account for this, but if you’d like to substitute DMC
threads, then I am sure it will be possible. Contact Weeks Dye
Works for local stockist info so you can match up DMC alternatives,
or maybe they can offer suggestions of the best matches.
Diving to the depths

My friend would like HMS Spartan, and it includes
Q me to do a cross stitch the Dolphins insignia. I’d
of her husband’s Royal Navy recommend contacting Avid
Submariners badge. Do you Stitch to see if they can help
know where I could find a you with a design of the
Great lengths chart or get one made? particular submarine which
I’ve been given a few charts that were once part of kits Christine Marshall, your friend’s husband served
Q and I’m wondering if I can work out how much thread is via Facebook on. The kit for 'HMS/M
needed for these projects. Can you help? Fiona says: What a Spartan + Submariner badge'
Sheila Marsters, via email A great way to honour his (X1684) for £21.95 contains
service. Avid Stitch* produces everything you need, including
Ruth says: It isn’t common for kit manufacturers (nor
A for us here) to list specific thread amounts needed, except several military badge kits, 14-count black aida.
to say that when The World of Cross Stitching projects use however, the specific badge
more than one full skein, then we always list this in the key. for submariners, known as
Thread quantities needed for our free kits, for example, are the Dolphins and showing
usually worked out by experience of how much was actually two dolphins facing with a
used by the test stitchers making that design. crown above, is not among
It’d be tricky to work out requirements from a chart as every them. In the range is a
stitcher is different. Also, it depends on the type of the design. submarine badge kit,
One with blocks of colour can be worked more “efficiently” specifically for the submarine
than a confetti-style one with individual stitches scattered
around. For non-confetti projects, you should get 35-40 stitches Diving to the depths
This whole-stitch-only design is
from a recommended 38cm (15in) length, using two strands. great for submariners

Wishes granted
Request a design and our resident design
expert, Jenny, might just chart it for you…
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has Becki. I hope you like the STITCH COUNT 21 high x 30 wide
design I came up with of this Speeding bride and groom! DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) –
Jenny has designed this 'need for 4x5.5cm (1 x2 in)
couple zooming off to get
speed' couple just for Becki
married on their big day! This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton
Please note: Jenny can only fit in fairly small designs and for copyright reasons she is unable to chart logos, or characters from films and TV.
Delicious STITCHING
Q My daughter is 30 in
June. She loves baking
and I’m looking for a chart
HELP!
with a baking theme. Any Don’t forget to send all
ideas please? Thanks. your stitchy questions and
Carol Ann Burton, design requests in to us!
via Facebook
Email us at:
Ruth says: 'The experts@cross-stitching.com
A Bakery' (ccn-1009) is a
chart design by Country Write to:
Cottage Needleworks and Ask the Experts,
available to buy at The The World of Cross Stitching,
Getting the right fit
Patchwork Rabbit*. It’ll be a For a small motif, just add 5-7.5cm (2-3in) to Immediate Media Co Origin,
each dimension for mounting/finishing Tower House, Fairfax Street,
fun stitch too, since it uses
Bristol BS1 3BN
hand-dyed threads from
Crescent Colours but, if you
prefer, DMC shades are Getting the right fit Send in queries via Facebook too:
also listed. Order for £6.40.

I’m new to cross stitch you the size in inches of the
Q and would like to stitch motif. So for a motif of stitch
the patterns from your Design count 25 high x 37 wide, it’ll
Library, but I don’t know how measure 4.5x6.5cm (1 x2 in)
to figure out how much aida I when finished on 14-count
will need for each motif. Help? aida. Now to gauge the size of
Catherine Milne, fabric you’ll need, it’s
via Facebook important of course not to
forget the extra fabric to allow We will try and answer your
Anne says: To work
A out how much fabric you for mounting/finishing. In our questions as soon as we can, but
if you’re working to a specific
need for a project, just divide example, cut a piece of
deadline then do let us know!
the stitch count by the count 14-count measuring around
of your fabric, and this gives 10x12cm (4x4 in).

QUICK
Friendly advice
We asked our Facebook fans what their tips were for
stitching and decorating cards? – here’s what they said…
Q&A
’m trying to find
I dance-related designs
Carole Towner: By the aperture. It gives a lovely Julie that might fit circular
changing the count of the “cushioned“ effect, and Cothran: coasters – help please?
fabric (increasing its size from makes the design stand out. I like to use clear double- Rita Wood,
say 14- to 25-count) you can sided tape to attach my via Facebook
stitch more intricate designs Aleksandra work to a blank card, then I Fiona says: We hope
which will still fit in the Ëanuszewska: I use double- use embellishments, such as this pretty ballerina bear
aperture you have. sided tape for mounting, and ribbon, brads and buttons to might suit, Rita? ‘Little
stick a piece of white paper enhance the overall project. ballerina’ (JBDC1056) is
Kimberly Sloan between the stitching and easy to customise with
Jarrett: I get creative with the back of the aperture if Cara Clarke: I buy fancy different colour tutus for
each card, sometimes adding the card is dark. shaped buttons to decorate a coaster set, and if you
embellishments. I love to inside the card. A surprise stitch her on 14-count
use pinking shears to trim Rhiannon Richters: when it’s opened! aida without the border
the designs. I use stickers for the inside and wording, she’ll fit into
greeting as it makes the card Find us on Facebook a 81mm (3 in) diameter
Lisa Towell: I mount look more professional. and join in with the coaster from Framecraft*.
stitching on pretty card and chat. If you’re lucky,
fray the edges. Em Day: I use double- your tip might appear
sided tape and prefer here! Just log on to
Lynn Alana Cawley: I patching my design onto www.facebook.com/The
always back my design with a blank card with a pretty WorldofCrossStitching
wadding, cut to the size of backing paper. and hit ‘like’!
TECHNIQUE FOCUS KNOW

HOW Coasting along
Top table Get this JB Cross Stitch* PDF
chart for just £1.49
I have a design that would look great as
Q a placemat. I can find plenty of blank ’m looking for a plain
coasters, but am having no luck sourcing a
I tablecloth to cross
blank placemat. Do you know of any? stitch my own design onto.
Lucy Dunsmore, via email Can you help?
Linda Keating,
Anne says: I’m sorry to say we think
A there is no such thing as an acrylic place
via email
mat for mounting cross stitch. Placemats are Katriel says: Sadly
usually made up as fabric-backed items, so pre-made tablecloths for
they can be washed if there are any spills. cross stitch are few and far
For tips on making one, I’d choose a between. Your best option
crafting-weight cotton to coordinate with will be to buy evenweave
your design – a typical size for a dinner- Top table fabric off the roll – it’ll be
setting placemat would be 30x38cm Make unique placemats better than aida as it is less
(12x15in). Either make one from two pieces to display your stitching stiff and drapes nicely. Try
of the fabric with your stitching added as a Zweigart* 22-count Fein-
patch. Pin the patch centrally onto the front Ariosa, 25-count Lugana,
of one fabric piece and stitch in place, either placemat – like the one seen here, which we 28-count Brittany Lugana
by hand or machine. Now pin the two fabric made as a tablemat centrepiece. First sew or Trento, all machine
pieces with right sides together, machine top and bottom strips to your trimmed washable. You’ll also be
sew and leave a gap for turning through, stitching, then side strips onto this. Press all able to design your project
turn through, slipstitching the gap closed. the seams flat. Now cut a back panel the exactly as you’d like, rather
The second option is to incorporate your same size and pin them together and sew to than to fit pre-made aida
stitched piece into the front piece of the repeat the assembly process as before. inset panels.

Design round-up Pretty

Easter
designs
We’ve hand-picked a selection of kits and charts so
you can stitch in some Easter joy and excitement
QUICK AND EASY TRY HAND DYED THREADS
CHICK AND EASTER HARE £6.00

DAFFODIL
his design, by Permin,
T might be petite but it’s
packing a mighty vibrant
punch. Stitch this cute chick
walking among the spring
blooms, sheltering from the
April showers under a
daffodil umbrella! This kit
has everything you need for
this whole-stitch-only finish,
plus a wood-effect n a Folk art style, with no backstitches and blocks
Flexihoop so you have a I of colour, this cheery chap in a chart by Twisted
framing idea included in this Threads and available from The Patchwork Rabbit* is
good-value kit (13-8165), to just the thing for Easter. It even boasts a seasonal carrot
order from Stitcher*. button embellishment (not included). Great if you’re
Stitch count – 44 high x 43 looking to progress onto a slightly larger design!
wide, finished size 6.5x6.5cm Stitch count - 77 high x 96 wide, 14x17cm (5 x6 in) on
(2 x2 in) on 16-count white
aida
£5.10 28-count evenweave
D FINISH MAKES A BROOCH
SPRING BISCORNU HOPPIN’ BUNNY

S tylised Easter motifs decorate this quirkily-shaped
idea by Barbara Anna Designs, which uses light B eadwork and
perforated paper
green fabric. The comprehensive chart is sold as a give this cutie by Mill Hill,
download from Creative Poppy* – three separate charts to buy from Sew and So*,
show the design, the border and the backstitch, plus a unique flavour. The kit
there are step-by-step instructions and photos on how (112785) includes shiny
to sew up your squares of stitched fabric into a biscornu. seed beads and a simple
Stitch count – 70 treasure of a single
high x 70 wide, fuchsia heart to make
12.5x12.5cm embellishments. This tiny
(5x5in) on 28-count
evenweave
kit is packed with quality £6.29
materials – a clear
black-and-white chart,
stranded cottons and
several beading needles,
plus thorough stitching
instructions.
Stitch count – 31 high x 34
wide, 5.5x6cm (2 x2 in)
on 14-count white
perforated paper
£3.98

Project Pet of the Month
Pet of the month

We know you’re huge fans of pets, so why not have us design a cross stitch of a beloved animal?
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my pet!
Could you design
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black and white Border
collie? It'll make a cute decoration for the
house, as we have a collie at home.
Katrina Walt, via email
Durene says: I know several
A people who own Border collies, and
they are lovely dogs. The breed is highly
intelligent, infact they are considered to
be the most intelligent dog breed, and all
their energy ensures owners are never
short of exercise.
I designed this pattern to have a
green background to look like grass,
but you could easily change the colour
to suit your needs. I also gave the dog
brown eyes, but as eye colour varies in
this breed, from blue to brown and even
sometimes differing eye colours, you
can adapt the shades to match your
beloved pooch!
Once stitched, patch the design onto
a card blank, we chose white to make the
design stand out, and decorate with
ribbon in a coordinating colour like ours.
If you want to ensure longevity of your
design, you can easily frame it, just make
sure you add extra fabric onto the
measurements to allow for mounting.
Shopping list
15x15cm (6x6in)
Fun facts about Border collies Size 24 tapestry needle

Craft Creations* single-fold card (SF06U) in
creative smooth white
• They get their name from its early car window (11.34 seconds). Ribbon of choice
ancestors, dogs developed and bred • They are very intelligent dogs;
in the border lands between England proof of Border collie intelligence
and Scotland. is Rico, a Border collie study subject
• A Border collie holds the Guinness who could recognise more than 250 Approximately £10
Book of World Records for opening a objects by name! *For stockists see page 90

Pet of the Month Project
More pet ideas

Chow down
'Chow Dog' stitch kit (R1216)
by Riolis really captures the
recognisable fluffiness of this
gorgeous dog’s coat! It‘s £22.25
from Past
Impressions*,
for a finished
design of
26x28cm
(10x11in)
when
worked with
the wool/ acrylic threads on the
10-count black aida provided.
Feathered friends
'Cockatiel' cross stitch chart is
worked in whole stitches only,
so it‘s perfect for stitchers of all
abilities. It has
Uses a stitch count
hardly any
Factb� fractionals
of 45x59 so
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14-count
Ease of Stitching
Beginner aida. It‘s
$3.25 (approx. £2.17) for a PDF
download from 5PrickedFinger5*.
Border collie key
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STITCH COUNT 45 high x 45 wide Durene will try get to everyone’s requests
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) – in turn, but if you’re working to a specific
8x8cm (3 x3 in) deadline then do let us know!

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Celtic treasures
STITCH FOR ANYONE! GET CREATIVE
WITH INTRICATE KNOT LIKE PATTERNS
VERSATILE
IDEAS
Stitch Scottish, Irish, Manx & Cornish inspiration

with gorgeous Celtic designs by Rhona Norrie
44 quick-and-easy motifs Rhona Norrie’s design inspiration Stitches for every skill level
Helpful tips and advice Unique present ideas for the special people in your life

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WRITTEN IN STITCHES TAG IT!

Fill in any initial you require in this pretty frame motif (11). This purple, green and gold motif (2) is perfect to add
Patch onto a single fold card (SF04U) in pale green, from some glitz to a gift. Patch onto a homemade gift tag
Craft Creations* and decorate with patterned paper. made with patterned paper of your choice.
SAFE AND SOUND IN A KNOT

Stitch this motif (6) to decorate a purse for a fabulous Save your spot with this gorgeous bookmark (16). Add
gift idea. Ours is patched onto an Artemio grey felt bag iron-on interfacing to your stitching, cut to shape and
(FE5317), available from The Craft Department*. patch on to felt – see page 75 for a step-by-step guide!

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YOU’VE BEEN SERVED TREASURE BOX

Decorate napkins with flair (17)! Stitch onto 2.5cm (1in) Decorate boxes with this stunning knot design (10) –
wide white 16-count aida band with a green trim. Hand perfect for keeping bits and bobs tidy! Patch onto a
stitch the ends together to make a loop like ours. wooden box, available from The Wooden Box Mill*.
HANGING AROUND CELTIC GREETINGS

Stitch personalised initial hangings and sachets (18)! This striking design (1) is perfect for greeting cards!
Make them for everyone, with backing fabric, wadding Mount in a square aperture card (AP77U) in purple,
and ribbon of your choice (see page 54 for instructions). from Craft Creations* and decorate with ribbon.
*For stockists, see page 90

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My inspiration
I have Scottish roots, so I really enjoyed
researching Celtic traditions and symbolism
for this set. I’ll definitely be stitching some
of these ideas, especially as they’ll be useful
for both masculine and feminine makes,
and are easy to adapt the colours!
RHONA NORRIE, DESIGNER
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Celtic key
DMC Anchor Madeira
b 223 895 812 pink
{ 367 217 1312 green
p 368 214 1310 light green
u 729 890 2209 straw
F 796 134 914 dark blue
E 798 131 912 blue
6 813 140 910 light blue
8 3325 129 907 very light blue
f 3760 161 1107 turquoise
3 l 3829 901 2210 dark straw
S 3835 98 712 mauve
t 3836 90 2713 light mauve
I 3842 164 1010 dark turquoise
Cross stitch in two strands DMC Light Effects
i E3821 light gold
––––– 310 403 2400 black
Backstitch in one strand DMC Light Effects
6 ––––– E3821 light gold
French knots in one strand
O 310 403 2400 black
French knots in one strand DMC Light Effects
O E3821 light gold
These designs were stitched using DMC stranded cotton and

DMC Light Effects
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Cathryn READER PANEL

I love these Celtic designs. My uncle is in an
Irish band and I would love to stitch him one
of these motifs. I think I would make it into a
badge for him. Then he could pin it onto his
guitar strap for good luck when performing.

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How to... make your

hanging sachet
1 Cut out your stitched piece, making sure
that you leave a 2cm ( in) seam allowance all
around the design. 18
2 Cut out the backing fabric, using your cut-out
stitched piece as a template. Hand or machine-
stitch around both pieces to prevent fraying.
3 Fold the ribbon in half to form a loop.
Pin the ends at the top of the stitched
piece, on the right side, making sure
the loop lies downwards.
4 Pin together the front and back
pieces, right sides facing and the loop
tucked inside the ‘sandwich’ so it will be
on the outside when you turn through.
With a 1cm ( in) seam allowance, sew
all around, leaving a small gap at the
bottom. Turn through and press flat.
5 Fill your decoration firmly with
wadding. Pin the gap and slip stitch
closed for a neat finish.
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Project Band Sampler
DESIGN BY LISA REAKES
Moroccan
magic
Create this stunning band sampler using decorative
stitches and beads for a project that is sure to wow
oroccan culture has Learn
M influenced design around

the world for years, and
this project is no different! With its
intricate patterns and earthy tones,
Factb�
Stitching Time
Approx. 50 hours
impressive
stitches
this North African-inspired design is Type of Stitches

a delight to stitch. Cross stitch, fractionals,
Enjoy developing your skills as backstitch, modified Rhodes
stitch, lazy daisy stitch, beads
several different stitch techniques
Ease of Stitching
are used to create this project. A
Advanced
variation of Rhodes stitch and lazy
daisy stitches are worked into the
design, with beads adding texture or whole bands for a variety of cards,
and interest. Don’t worry if you’re bookmarks and gift ideas, or work
unfamiliar with these techniques, turn the whole design for a piece of
to page 62 for our step-by-step guide. artwork you can display proudly
Simply practice on some spare fabric in your home. So get started and
and you’ll soon find them a breeze. learn some new skills to create this
You can stitch individual motifs gorgeous and unique sampler!
Meet the designer

Lisa Reakes
“I love any chances I get to travel, and take
inspiration for my designs from patterns
and traditional artwork from around the
world. I hope you enjoy this design
as much as I did creating it for you!”

Band Sampler Project
STITCHER’S
CHALLENGE
Stitch this modern

take on a band
sampler, done in
gorgeous earthy tones,
for a unique artwork

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The World of Cross Stitching 59

Band Sampler Project
Band Sampler key

DMC Anchor Madeira
How to... make a
hanging
e 160 939 906 lavender blue 1 Back your finished stitching with iron-
; 165 278 1414 lime green on interfacing. Now trim to size, leaving
< 581 280 1609 green a 3cm (1 in) seam allowance at each side
E 797 139 913 blue and at the bottom and 5cm (2in) at the top.
X 807 168 1108 turquoise 2 Cut a piece of lightweight backing
G 920 1004 312 dark ginger fabric the same size as the stitched piece.
Y 922 1003 2306 ginger Place them right sides together and pin.
5 996 433 1103 electric blue 3 Stitch either by hand or machine, and
H 3011 845 1607 field green using a 2cm ( in) seam allowance, taking
h 3364 260 1603 sage green your time to get straight seams. Start at one
8 3820 306 2509 yellow top corner and work down the long edge,
y 3822 295 2510 light yellow finishing around 8cm (3in) away from where
Backstitch in one strand you started, so that a small gap is left at the
––––– 311 164 1006 dark blue top for turning through.
––––– 772 259 1604 very light green 4 Turn through and press the seams
Lazy daisy stitch in two strands flat for a neat finish. (Try using a pin to
––––– 311 164 1006 dark blue ‘tease’ the seams out neatly.) Use slip
––––– 772 259 1604 very light green stitch to close the gap invisibly.
Modified Rhodes stitch in two strands 5 Press then pin a 2cm ( in) hem towards the wrong
––––– 165 278 1414 lime green side, to make your cord casing. Machine stitch with a row of
––––– 581 280 1609 green top stitching 1cm ( in) down from the top edge .
––––– 3011 845 1607 field green 6 Cut a length of cord for hanging, or make one to
––––– 3364 260 1603 sage green match – like ours, using a Kreinik* Custom Corder. Thread
Mill Hill seed beads it through the casing and tie a knot to form a loop.
O 02047 soft willow
25.5x15.5cm (10x6in)
This design was stitched using DMC stranded
cotton and Mill Hill seed beads on 28-count
evenweave over two threads of the fabric
TOP TIP
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incorporate
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for showing ful
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on page 62!
Shopping list
Zweigart* 28-count ecru evenweave
measuring 36x30cm (14x12in)
Mill Hill* seed beads as listed in the key
Size 26 tapestry needle; beading needle
Iron-on interfacing, backing fabric and
Dorota READER PANEL
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Stitching Masterclass
Decorative stitches
Learn how to work the decorative effects
in Lisa’s sampler. Follow our simple MODIFIED
step-by-step guides to master each RHODES STITCH
of these techniques
T he Rhodes stitch is a
textural square-shaped
stitch – it can be made over
different numbers of threads
for larger square areas, and
worked either in a clockwise or
anticlockwise direction. Usually
a Rhodes stitch is densely made, using every thread
of the evenweave fabric, however, in this design Lisa
has created a modified Rhodes which only uses a
stitch every other thread of the fabric, for a more
star-like finish, which is less dense. It is stitched over
a total of 10 threads of the evenweave fabric, both in
height and width, and works anticlockwise beginning
towards the top left of the square.
1. Since the final

1
component stitch of
your modified Rhodes
stitch is the one worked
from bottom right to
top left corners, then
we’ll start with the one
anticlockwise from this.
Bring the needle up two
threads down from the top left corner, along the left
edge of the square. Go down two threads up from
the bottom right (on the opposite side of the square).
Count two more fabric threads down from the start
of this first stitch, to begin your next stitch – come
up, then take the needle down two threads up from
the first one, so you’re now working on a slight
diagonal, rotating anticlockwise.
2. Continue working
2 the long stitches
(backstitch, but over a
longer distance) round
the square, moving the
start and end of each
stitch along by two
threads of the fabric. Do
this in rotation for every
stitch you make to achieve the star-like finish in the
sampler in anticlockwise movements.

Stitching Masterclass
LAZY DAISY STITCH SEED BEADS

his teardrop-shaped stitch is he huge range of colours
T sometimes called detached
chain stitch. Whereas chain
T and finishes of seed beads
makes them an invaluable
stitch has each stitch linking addition in many cross stitch
on from the previous one, lazy designs – the Mill Hill*
daisies are usually made in collection makes them ideal
isolation and often in a radiating to add sparkle and texture to
pattern, like petals of a flower. Lisa’s cleverly used projects. Also we find they’re great for details like
a similar effect here, emphasising it by layering animals’ eyes or flower centres, especially if you don’t
lazy daisy stitches over other coloured whole cross want to use French knots.
stitches for contrast. In this sampler design, Lisa’s chosen a stunning
The lazy daisy is another stitch which can be rich gold-green shade for the beadwork accents,
worked over different number of fabric threads, to perfectly coordinating with the cross stitch palette.
form stitches of different sizes. Here, the lazy daisies Attach seed beads with two strands of stranded
in Lisa’s design are worked over six threads of the cotton, and using a beading needle rather than a
evenweave fabric (over three cross stitches). tapestry needle can be helpful, since it is much finer.
If you struggle to thread a beading needle, then a
1. For clarity, the smaller size of tapestry needle – a size 26 or even 28
1 method for working will be better for threading through small beads.
a single lazy daisy is
shown without the cross 1. Add beads last
1
stitch layer beneath. after all your other
Bring your needle up at stitching is complete,
the base of the teardrop even if the bead is to be
shape – the pointy end. added in an unworked
In the case of Lisa’s area of your project,
sampler, this is the centre of the radiating ‘flower’ direct on to the fabric.
shape. Take the needle back down into the fabric This will avoid any
very close to the start point, just one thread of the threads catching around
fabric across, but don’t pull the thread too tight as the beads as you continue to stitch the design.
you’ll need to leave a loop. Securely attach each bead with a cross stitch in two
2. Now bring the strands of thread. Bring the needle up at the bead
2 needle up again at position on the chart, thread on your bead, then go
the far point which back down to complete the first arm of the cross
corresponds to the height stitch. As you work the second arm of the stitch,
of the lazy daisy stitch separate the two strands either side of the bead.
– so in the case of this 2. When choosing a
2
sampler, it’s over the thread colour, take care
three cross stitches you to match to the surface
will have already worked, you’re attaching the
and in this step-by-step illustration we show it over beads to. So, if stitching
six threads, so this corresponds to the same finished beads direct to a white
size. Don’t pull the thread tight yet, so you’ll still have fabric, use white thread.
the loop made in step 1, and you can bring your Or if stitching beads to an
thread up inside the loop as you pull it. Take care not area of cross stitching – as
to pull so tightly that the loop disappears into a line, in this sampler – use a colour to match those surface
but just lies flat on the fabric in a rounded teardrop stitches. Compare the pair seen on the left – using
shape. Then secure the lazy daisy with a tiny straight matching threads, with those on the right, both of
stitch over the top of the loop. which use white, which is more obtrusive. Another
3. Continue making all the lazy daisies, rotating tip is to use invisible thread (sold at sewing stores) to
around the central point until each ‘flower’ is done. avoid changing thread colours so often.

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Quick
& fun to
Factb� stitch
Stitching Time
Approx. 2 hours
My niece and nephew love Easter as they get
each letter
to go Easter-egg hunting, which is always cause
Type of Stitches
for great excitement. I think I will stitch each
Cross stitch, fractionals, of their names to go on baskets so there are
backstitch, French knots no fights over who found which egg!
Ease of Stitching
Advanced beginner SUE, ART EDITOR

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Brilliant Bookmarks Project
TRY ING
TH
SOME WITH
NEW
DESIGNS BY DIANE MACHIN
Shopping list
23x10cm (9x4in) for each design Book
your spot!
Size 24 tapestry needle
Backing felt of choice and tassels, either
handmade or shop bought

Approximately £18
You won’t be able to resist reading with these colourful
bookmarks – there’s a design for everyone in the family!

Project Brilliant Bookmarks
Butterflies chart
'Keep Calm' chart

Brilliant Bookmarks key

DMC Anchor Madeira
E 322 131 1004 blue
J 413 236 1713 grey
[ 472 253 1414 lettuce green
s 553 98 712 mauve
2 554 90 711 light mauve
c 603 55 505 pink
b 604 26 614 light pink
y 727 293 112 light yellow
X 741 304 202 orange
u 743 302 113 yellow
9 907 255 1308 green
{ 958 187 1114 dark emerald
p 964 185 1112 emerald
v 966 206 1209 mint green
I 972 298 107 tangerine
q 3607 87 708 magenta
V 3608 86 709 light magenta
––––– 322 131 1004 blue
––––– 413 236 1713 grey
18x5cm (7 x2in)
These designs were stitched using DMC stranded cotton
Kasia READER PANEL

I am planning to make one
of these for my daughter. She is
starting school in September and
she is already very excited about
getting a schoolbag and all the
books. A bookmark will be the
icing on the cake for her.
Cupcakes chart

Project Brilliant Bookmarks
Stitch
in a
weekend
Factb�
Stitching Time
Approx. 4-6 hours each
Type of Stitches
Cross stitch, fractionals,
backstitch
Ease of Stitching
Beginner
Robot chart

How to... make a felt

bookmark
1 Trim your stitched piece
leaving a 1cm ( in) border all round.
Take some tweezers and carefully
fray your aida to create a fringe one
block wide. Add iron-on interfacing
to the back for a hardwearing finish.
2 Take some felt in a coordinating
(and suitably funky) colour, and cut a
piece to 23x7.5cm (9x3in).
3 Place your stitching towards
the top of the felt backing, and pin
in place when you are happy with
the positioning.
4 Hand sew your stitching in place
as a patch, using simple running stitch
in either white or try a complimentary
colour. Take care to stitch through the
aida holes for a neat finish.
5 Finish by rounding the felt corners
and tapering the point at the bottom,
using sharp fabric scissors. Make a hole
with a hand-held punch and add a tassel.
Being a huge fan

of reading, I just love
these bookmarks.
I will definitely be
stitching several of
these and giving
TOP TIP
them to family and Stitch one
o
fun bookm f these
friends who I know arks and
wrap it up
will really appreciate along wit
your favo h
them too! urite book
for a grea
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Rainbow Writing chart

Project Country Companions
DESIGN BY ANCHOR
Fun in the
garden
With a beaming smile and a wheelbarrow full of beautiful
flowers, Tom Mouse is the perfect way to celebrate spring!
hether you love putting Packed
W those green fingers to use

planting bedding plants and
more, or simply can’t resist the scent
of a freshly-cut bloom, this feel-good
Factb�
Stitching Time
Approx. 40 hours
with cute
detail
scene is a must stitch! Spring is well Type of Stitches

and truly here and Tom Mouse is Cross stitch, half cross stitch,
making the most of it. backstitch, French knots
Ease of Stitching
With the sun’s rays shining down
Advanced beginner/
on his sweet little face, a wheelbarrow
intermediate
full of fabulous florals and his tools,
plus three super-cute ladybird friends
to help out, Tom can’t wait to get project. With background shading in
stuck in. And, you’re sure to think half cross stitch, French knot detailing
exactly the same about starting this on the flowers and ladybirds and the
pretty picture. backstitch bringing it all to life, make
Worked on 16-count aida, there’s sure to take your time and you’ll be
room for plenty of detail, so you can thrilled with the results. You could
show off your stitchy skills in this almost say it’s just like gardening!
Meet the character

Country Companions
Part of the Country Companions family, Tom
Mouse is full of charm, and we love him
captured in cross stitch. With his fuzzy
brown fur, big ears and cheery expression,
he makes the sweetest subject! © Hallmark Cards PLC. Country Companions
is a trademark of Hallmark Cards PLC.

Country Companions Project
PERFECT
SPRING
STITCH
Bring the joy of the

great outdoors into
your home with this
adorable Country
Companions design,
exclusively for you!

Project Country Companions
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Project Carousel Horses Cards
DESIGNS BY SHANNON WASILIEFF
Fun at
the fair
Take a carousel ride with the prettiest horses around –
stitch and send them to everyone!
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these are the loveliest ones
we’ve found in a long time… Using
14-count vintage cream aida with
Factb�
Stitching Time
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shimmery
metallics
metallic accents for a shabby-chic each

feel, they’re much more special than Type of Stitches
anything you’d find in a shop! Cross stitch, fractionals,
backstitch, French knots
Featuring six gorgeous carousel
Ease of Stitching
horses, they’ll make any lucky
Advanced beginner/
recipient happy, no matter their age. intermediate
And they are perfect to send for so
many occasions – including Mother’s
Day coming up on 15 March! Stitch right spacing and enough room.
one for your mum, or to say thank No matter whom you stitch them
you, ‘just because’ or send birthday for, these stunning cards will be
greetings to a loved one. You could sure to go down well, so come on,
even add a message in backstitch to and make a start on creating these
personalise it. Plot it out on graph charming designs that are sure to
paper first to ensure you have the make you smile!
Meet the designer

Shannon Wasilie�
“My favourite fairground ride was always the
carousel. I loved the pretty, galloping horses,
so it was a real treat to design these cards. I
imagined the horses I’d loved seeing at the
fair, and hope you like them too!”

Carousel Horses Cards Project
STITCH
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of Aremania) come the Museum of East Anglian Life in
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Issue 228 is bursting with fresh designs. Enjoy Joan Elliott’s
sweet gardening bunny, a magical pixie house, a gorgeous
flower clock and get set for a Royal baby celebration. Plus 3D
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Beginners' Guide
How to...
Your beginner’s guide to instant stitching success with Anne!
Stitching’s a breeze!
Let Senior Technical Editor
Anne show you how it’s
done, in this guide
CHOOSE YOUR
ESSENTIALS…
Start with these must-have items
. FABRICS
Begin with either aida or evenweave.
Aida is best for beginners, with regular
woven blocks and obvious holes. It’s stiffer
than evenweave, but will soften slightly
as you work. 14-count aida is the most
common. It’s harder to work fractional
stitches on aida, as you’ll need to make
an extra hole in the fabric, in the centre of
the aida block.
Evenweave is a lovely fabric to work on
when you have a little more experience. START CROSS
The fibres aren’t woven in blocks as with
aida, so it’s softer and the fine weave
STITCHING…
has more threads-per-inch – the most Make sure you hit the mark first
commonly used is 28-count. One stitch time, every time with our top tips!
is usually worked over two threads of the
fabric so it has an equivalent design size Choose your project… With our
of 14-count aida. Cross stitching fractional to stitch with, and are colourfast to 95°C. Factbox guide in every one of our projects,
Cheaper brands are available, but they’re you can make sure you choose the right level
stitches is easier on evenweave, as there’s
for you. Absolute beginners should aim for a
a central hole spare so you don’t need to less durable and may not be colourfast.
design without fractional stitches.
split a block as for aida.
. NEEDLES Buy your materials… To make sure
To cross stitch, use a tapestry needle, your design looks great, use our Shopping
which has a blunt tip and larger eye than List for each project, which specifies
everything needed, like size of fabric and
a regular sewing needle. It easily passes
finishing materials. Using another fabric with
through the fibres of aida and evenweave. different HPI, will give a different finished size
Different needle sizes are available, with of design. Calculate your fabric requirements
varying lengths and widths, so choose the like this: Stitch count divided by HPI of ‘new’
best for your fabric – see our handy guide. fabric choice = new size in inches. Add at
Other needles are useful too… try a fine least 10cm (4in) on each dimension to allow
beading needle for adding bead accents. for mounting, or less for cards.
You may also prefer a sharp-tipped
Fabric choices: Aida (left) Get ready… We always recommend
embroidery (or crewel) needle to split aida
with obvious holes is better for starting in the centre of a design and
beginners. Evenweave (right) blocks when stitching fractional stitches. working outwards. Our charts are marked
has a finer weave: see our video Tapestry needle Aida Evenweave with two centre arrows so find a symbol
at www.cross-stitching.com close to the centre and begin there.
6-count
8-count Get set… Find the corresponding
. THREADS 11-count 22, 25 & 27-count centre of your fabric by folding in half and
You’ll need stranded cotton – this 14-count 28-count half again. The point where the folds cross
coloured thread comes in 8m skeins and corresponds to the centre so this is where
16-count 32-count*
is made up of six strands. The count of your central stitch should go.
18-count 36 & 55-count
your fabric will determine the number of
Get stitching… Begin your stitches in
strands you use in your needle. Typically
two strands of thread with a loop start for
for 14-count aida you’ll use two strands the neatest way to get going. It uses one
for cross stitch and just one strand for double-length (80cm) strand with both ends
backstitch. This is indicated in the key or threaded together. See our diagrams for how
instructions for your project. There are to stitch. Finish threads by weaving the left-
three main brands – DMC, Anchor and over ‘tail’ under a few stitches at the back.
Madeira – which are all smooth and easy 18 20 22 24 26 28 *Also includes 22-count Hardanger

Beginners' Guide
How to stitch Loop start With

Tackle the basic
stitches in our charts…
Cross stitch Bring your
FRACTIONAL
STITCHES
Fractionals let you
create rounded edges
Quarter
both ends of a strand needle up at the bottom
2 W The chart shows
threaded, bring your left corner (1) & down in which corner has
1 needle up (1), leaving a the top right (2) for the the fractional. Bring the
loop at the back. Work first ‘arm’ of your stitch. needle up in that corner
the first arm of your 4 2 Work the second arm, and down in the centre of
stitch (2) & secure it by coming up in the bottom the square, halfway across
the diagonal (diagram 1).
passing your needle right (3) & going down in
through the loop. 1 3 the top left (4).
Backstitch Add detail French knots Easy with

and definition. Bring practice – come up in 1 2
3 1 your needle up at (1) & the fabric (1), keep the
Three-
down at (2), come up thread taut & wrap twice quarters
W
2 again at (3), then back around the needle. Push Work a quarter
down at (1) & so on, to the needle down, close stitch, then, a half stitch
direct each stitch ‘back’ 2 by, but not in the same across the other diagonal
towards the line of the 1 hole (2). Split the aida arm of the square as in
growing backstitch. block for a neat knot. diagram 2. Like quarters,
three-quarter stitches can
face any direction.
How to read our keys

Two symbols
Teddy Bear key ; When two
W
Cross stitch in two strands symbols share a
square, work a fractional
Clear symbols, colours, & all the info you need! DMC Anchor Madeira
in each colour. Decide on
W 310 403 2400 black
the quarter stitch for the
7 434 310 2009 dark tan
7 hh
7;h7 7h77h ;7
h hh
Thread brands background colour, then
7
77hhh777 The thread shades are listed h 435 1046 2010 tan a three-quarters stitch for
7hhhhh7
77h; W;h h7 in separate columns for t 666 46 210 red the main one (diagram 3).
7
7;;;77
7tt; ;;t t7
77ttttt7h
the different manufacturer ; 739 366 2014 light tan
777tt;tt77h
77;;t;t;;7h h
brands of thread. For best Backstitch in one strand
7h;;t;t;;h7
h
h;;t t; ;;t t; ;77 results, you should stick to ––––– 310 403 2400 black
7 ;;;;; 7
one manufacturer for the
; ;
77;;;77
777 77h
whole of a design.
French knots in one strand 3 4
h hh7 7hhh
h777 77hh O 310 403 2400 black
777 77h
Back-to-back
7 7
10 Backstitch & French STITCH COUNT 18 high x 11 wide ;

W For a stronger
knot shades DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) outline, work
Symbols The shades used for these – 3.5x2cm (1¼x¾in)
a three-quarter stitch in
Look for a symbol close to the chart centre are listed under the cross This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton each colour, stitching them
– the arrows on our charts easily show the stitch symbols. The number back-to-back (diagram 4).
centre so you won’t need to count! Find of strands needed for these Make sure that the two
this symbol in the key. The codes in that can vary, so make sure you Stitch count & Design area
half stitch arms lie neatly
row show which thread shades to use for check how many to use, as The finished size of your design – in stitches and on
parallel to each other.
cross stitching blocks with this symbol. specified in the key. a particular fabric. HPI stands for ‘holes per inch’.
Jargon buster! Use our A-Z of cross stitch to know what’s what…
Afghan – a woollen Beading needle – a quarter or three-quarters working a design fabric which won’t fray an evenweave fabric
blanket with areas inset longer, finer needle than of a cross stitch, these Longstitch – long when cut Variegated thread –
for cross stitching, often a tapestry needle, used allow you to create backstitches, crossing Skein – an 8m length of specific type of stranded
used for baby designs for adding seed beads ‘rounded’ edges. See larger fabric distances stranded cotton, divisible cotton, in which the
Aida band – a narrow to a design how to make these in our Metallic threads into six separate strands colour changes along the
strip of aida, available Counted stitches diagrams above! – similar to stranded Soluble aida – length of the thread for a
in varying widths, – embroidery stitches Half stitch – made cottons, these have a temporary fabric which, shaded effect
and finished with a worked on counted, or up of only one half (one metallic finish for shine like waste canvas, is used Waste canvas –
decorative edge evenly woven, fabrics like ‘arm’) of a cross stitch, it and sparkle to add cross stitching to loosely woven fabric,
Aperture – a hole aida & evenweave. Cross gives less dense coverage Perforated paper – non-counted fabrics, & held together with
through which a design stitch is the most basic so an overall lighter toughened paper with a then dissolved away in soluble glue. Used to
is seen in cards & frames counted stitch effect in the design tiny grid of holes, which water afterwards add designs to clothing
Backstitch – used to Floss – USA term for Hoop – a wooden or can be used for stitching Stitching over two & other non-counted
add detail & definition. stranded cotton spring-mounted plastic instead of fabric – term used to describe fabrics before being
See how to stitch it in our Fractional stitches circular frame that holds Plastic canvas – stitching over two moistened & the fibres
diagram above! – made from either a your fabric taut while plastic alternative to threads of the weave of withdrawn with tweezers

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STITCHING WORLD
For a place to put your feet up and find some fun & stitchy chat, look no further…
olour! Who doesn’t feel a bit of
C a thrill to see all the neat racks of

threads in their stitching shop, or
a workbox of tidy bobbins, ordered in
a spectrum of shades?! But it’s not too
My Pinterest Picks
Have you got the Pinterest bug yet? Here are
three hot ideas I’ve spotted and pinned to our
often that I think about fabric colour. boards… Find these and lots more, when you
visit us: www.pinterest.com/worldofxs
I usually stick to pale neutrals of
white and ivory, sometimes pastels too
Black magic: Bold and
(like pale blue, for sky-backgrounded bright florals stand out,
projects), maybe a festive red. Even stitched on black fabric
though, there are so many more ideas
beyond these! Lately, I read a stitcher’s
Living in colour:
blog… she’d been planning her next Time to experiment
project with her compulsory “floss toss”. with new fabrics
Have you come across this phrase? I’ve
heard it many times, but I’m a snap-decision stitcher, so I don’t tend to
consider different fabric options before plumping for the one I want.
A “floss toss” is when you gather the thread skeins for a project and
simply arrange them – toss them – on fabric samples, to get an idea
of the colour combinations of how that pattern will look. Even online
variants of the floss toss are offered by some fabric sellers, showing
digitally how a project might look on different fabrics. So now, I’ll be
getting creative and just as soon as my
I’ve never been one to current project is done, I’m going to try
‘floss toss’ before now, something beyond the usual. I’m sure
but I’ll give it a go! the results won’t disappoint!
Sudoku Fill the grid so each row, column &

3x3 box has numbers one to nine
WHAT’S Show-stopper on
HOT black: Now that’s

what we call vibrant!
1 5 7
Wanting to
5 8 4 stock up and
order lots of
8
9 4 2 new coloured
7 4 3 6 1 fabrics…
2 6 5 3 WHAT’S
1 8 2 NOT
6 9 5 …now I’ll
2 8 4 9 have to find Classy contrast: A
space to romantic-themed stitch is
given a whole new look
7 6 4 1 keep this new
fabric stash!

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