FOR CHRISTMAS! stitch }easy Lis pie iho l em decorations PLUS WIN! £1818 PRIZES |) UP FOR GRABS |txhul Craft Counted cross stitch [xiu] Crafts collection includes famous paintings from both Taiwan and China olor with floss ter The technique “paint with nec fully presents the color and chara of Chinese painting and culture. hear sy ngdis o thréad orgaizer Flocking inscriptions Authorized by the artists Please feel free to contact us if you would Ilke to wholesale the ctoss stitch kit in UK. serviceajeaneo com.tw | www en xiueratts.com Ein Card and eco, LcEditor's Letter stitching than at Christmas. | love taking the chance to make my projects more eye-catching than usual. And from seed beads to iridescent fabrics, and even metalcs, we've got them allthis month. In ‘act, ths issue i full of shimmering projects that'll shine in the festive glow of fairy lights! We've 54 quick-stitch designs for you in your free chart book, all designed for our hand-selected Madeira metallic threads, so you can get cracking straight away. And of course there's so much more festive nm stitching to enjoy inside. Sink your teeth into Joan Elliott's sweet gingerbread house design, with twinkiing beads (p40), or make an Advent calendar to treasure using lueurious, but easy-to-use, pearlescent aida on page 18. And don’t miss Rhona Norrie's ultimate guide to metallic threads (066)~ it's a must-read, and one 'be fling away. ‘or future reference! | cannot resist our cute Tatty Teddy (010)! This, cover star doesn’t need fancy threads or special fabric, he shines enough on his own! So, alin al, we've a dazzling selection of ideas for you. What wil you go for first? Put PSS For a mege-value gift idea, why not to subscribe (p44)? Add it to your present-list or treat a stitching pal. Or, look out fora fantastic deal on one of our sister magazines (p72). Christmas shopping has never been easier! T here's no better time to add sparkle to your « Meetsomeofthismonth's designers AASA Michael Powell Felicity Hall Ursula Michael —_Lisa Reakes Site itae'sechsve Shape upacasie Ferasielrewayo ——Tylisgageais Winey ctage dion Gmasweah witha bingaspleshofiunte —CTrsimas carson page (p32)—itpackss punch conterporayfeel fed yourfesinecestons, 2. Hes ch, enone itvsunirgdeslend — Felctysweleming ty Usueswhinscal —sstches reset With your REE chart Tecmiquesyoullie——gaandongage 58. rereer arts (80, impress your loved oes! kana thease, our christmas coe reall wierped pt Les ont rae vsmverestcng com TheWoridoiCrosssuiching 3Contents » Issue196) The Worldof CrossStitching Contents Webring youall the best projects, advice, news and offers for the month ahead! YOUR FREE GIFTS Christmas chart book and two Madeira metallic threads! Subscribe and save money Phis, choose one of these fantastic aifts, absolutely FREE! an TheWorldorCrosssuitching 1 TATTY TEDDY IN THE SNOW PROJECTS 10 Snowy days Festive wishes from Tatty Teddy! 18 Christmas is coming Stitch this cute calendar for kids 24 Glad tidings You'll love our bright Assisi cards 32 Home for Christmas A Michael Powell snow scene 40 Sugar & spice Visit Joan Ellot’s sweet house! 47 Design Library: In the nursery 30 Christmas playtime motifs 61 Fairy lights A bright and beautiful ABC! 68 A warm welcome Felicity Hall's chic wreath cushion 75 Trim the tree Try our six blackwork decorations 80 Cupcake of the month A seasonal, tasty bake to enjoy 86 Reindeer games ‘Make a fun patchwork hanging! 98 Jen'll fix it Your design dreams fuliled Insideevery issue youllfind... y Atieast70 superbdesigns ¥ Theclearestcolour charts v Yourfavounitedesigners v New waystoenjoystitching v Essential crossstitchadvice v Inspirational readersstories vA BLACKWORK BAUBLE SET 6 CELEBRATE WITH FAIRY LIGHTS! svete teng comm| (-) GINGERBREAD od COTTAGE SCENE ) (~) CUPCAKE FOR CHRISTMAS! 7 DESIGN LIBRARY: NOSTALGIC TOYS /| TRY OUR FUN “it ASSISI GREETINGS sees teing com SPREAD SOME REINDEER CHEER! le CALENDAR FUN & ADVICE 6 Meet our guests Say hi to this month’s panel 14 Your letters All your fab stories and photos 30 Best buys Our pick of the latest must-haves 36 Ask the experts We answer your stitchy questions 56 Out & about Cathy hunts for the perfect chart! 58 On the web Top news from the online world 66 The ultimate guide to... stitching with metallic threads! 82 The British Craft Awards We kick off the voting for 2073! 90 Crossword Enter to win Furry Tales prizes 94 Next month A look ahead to issue 197 96 How to stitch Beginners start here Over £1,079 of prizes to be won! TheWortdoicrosssutching 5Reader Panel Beonthepanel! Getasneakpreview v Appear inthemagazine —e retuceuaseaers Siarcrier ba weotara Meet our guests === Suir crc) ici Anme MacGregor Gettoknow thismonth'sreaderpanel,andlook out Mitty cier eon for their favourite projects throughout the issue chaning asst Sarah Heys “tlovetostitch “vibrant designs “stitching unique gitstorbaples!” arethebest presentsisgreat™ motor Arar ms dvring Morag ‘Ad beige oe Brive Galina Krukiert.1s a ‘Andrea Kirby isa Claire Wade is a Warehouse Employee ‘Housewife from Housing Manager_ from The Netherlands Sunderland from Christchurch Marketing Buncutve You in three words? What are ‘When did you start {knsng tyne ce as Unique, funny, loyal you stitching cross stitching? Eimetedieeronncdatccue ete ii lana geet Fight now? Ie been stching fora year nnn Ber stitching buddies? The ‘Blackwork I saw some fab shopping irae rer Nee bbags that had stitched Deputy ebatan: Fe Proven panels. 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The chery alphabet from eee Ihave ust stated teaching Bue 193s perfect for gifts eae my youngest douahter to reat for al the Chretmas Oy ery mn _ er0ss stitch ~ she’s 10, presents naed to start on isue 190 | What's your proudest Bost thing - The Mateos Seng ned fabulous! im | stitching moment? about apes nes rating fora | When eros stitched a stitching? ESSER ean friend's baby _fve-generation famiy tee Making resco ten serategotne RB ocome:o, form porents Ipresented it unique, repens sti cn tothem at Chnsimas~ trey icivcual sean See suteh f loved itso much hey ced. | presents Sn ns 1 omen nese Star in the mag! IMMEDIATE To become a reader panelist, just emeil * MEDIA” readerpanel@cross-stitching.com or write “vith a Fox’ pictured "Pink to the address on page 17. Tell us your rs Tie’ ane Bat Setin i Iuyhuse Aalto name, vihere you're from and include a large —nvw.glseedeuert photograph of yourself. Every panolist gets cout orca ovat 37120 an exclusive preview of th magazine and ay sore a thank you gift worth at least £30! abcBit) -\-) eee a x Aberdeen elmsford at ° Romford r Gateshead ne Sheffield Thanet y Chester Glasgow Iilton Keynes Solihull Ti Basildon Gloucester Newport Southampton Tunbridge Wells Be Greenford jevrton Stafford Warrington Bicester ‘ Northampton Watford Bolton Harlow a 1 Bournemouth, Havant Nottingham Stevenage Woking Bridgemere f Stockport Vvo\verhampton Bristol igh Wiycom Stockton Droitwich Hull Peterborough Caraitt Preston ‘Swindon Edinburgh Leeds Reading, Tamworth ae To find us and to hobbycraft receive our free email newsletter visit oe HOBBYCRAFT bby Seen oo MMI | eS EXPIRES 24/12/12Freethismonth Your tree gifts Stitch cards, gift tags, decorations and more FESTIVE SPARKLE with our chartbook and metallic threads! Your chart book was designed for these fab rao and groom Mackie metals ~ wich wer also ving you fr fre! ISTMAS CHARTS - NBC blackwork.cards, git tags & more! eesesy QUICK & CLEAR bs ‘AIL 54 desians in this collection BSF are specdy-t0-Fnish, and thanks to our clear charts in full colour, they're a breeze to stitch t00 TOP TIPS é Don't start stitching just yet! E feead our lieate guide to metallcs on page 66, fist ‘ I's ful of essential advice! : 8 TheWondoicrosssutching smvetese > Character Profile The blue-nosed bear frst appeared on aCarte B Blanche greetings cardin 1995, andsince then Bay) _has enjoyed huge popularity, appearing on more cards, homewares, as soft toysandin ‘rossstitch. Thestory goes that his nose turned ir blue after he was trapped outsidein the snow, but luckily he was found by acering young gi, who scooped him upandlooked after him 10 Teviontorcmsssitenine mvs ting commwhite Christmas this frolicaround in! dy ishopins itwillbea 29 a > Tatty Ted Sy year, sothere willbe plenty of snow to ‘TreWordofcresssitching 11Tatty Teddy 20 EBIEIBIETE ZialaqaoRcoar! Sarai Parca cir Macasaoaialr| eiridagor asi] erly ote bol [atic Pingo sia) 3: aoasarnodeocoa0| iain, fia al al a aaidele! ‘Sosldlclo| goal SS Soel = o.l0 ‘aaa iseclcrt Isso logaarrarics, Ie Foe aailaliaia dae ar] ig fea jadia! apiaiaraial iecjaaiaiaiciocig a | ipojooololiololoiolals! iololol iolo) pioloiojoiooik | = 1aidieloia| ieiaist sleie ii or) (o> d1oldlcl=\cle| sjaaiglolel | 210) Fun ways to finish your Tatty design Why not create a huggable cushion fom ths cute and cuddly design? Before you stor, Cut your aida fabric soi is square, measuring 23423cm (939i. Finish the stiching with complementary fabic we tink pink and grey polka-dot would cok gorgeous. 42. Teviontorcrosssitehine Tatty would make acute Chistmas hangng fora chir's bedroom, oto welcome quests ‘at the front door as they come in ‘rom the snow! Choose a vibvant red fabric for the back, to pick Up ‘on the red bertes, then hang your piece for a wooden dowel rc. H you're a confident sewer, ty turning this design intoa hot water bottle ‘over. Wiapped up in a snuggly Tatty & sure to keep you wart! Iron interfacing tothe back fof the design for strength, and use fleece forthe back of the cover wsmveeseteing commPee > Cross stitch in two strands [Anchor Tl] 2 | white © | 6 | 0 | 48 | lohtpink & | 73 _| pink = | 128 | ble 3 | 203_| taht aren i [208 | oreen im | 235 | dakgey S| 397_| very ight grey [398 [ taht grey s_| 39 [ore © | 1038 | turqucise Cross stitch in two strands of each 2 | white © | 032 | peat Half cross stitch in two strands of each | TOT | fattdattbive 032 | peat** 2 Backstitch in one strand, —| 399 | orey | 400" | charecel orey [401 | dark charcoal arey X<+French knots in one strand 2] 2 | wie e | aor | dark charcoal grey STITCH COUNT 65 high x52 wide DESIGN AREA 14 HPI(28-count ‘everreave) ~ 1239, 5cm (44x334in) “French knots none stand but wap arcane self teres *steinkcBlondng Fibrent Ts cesgn was sitehed using Anche sanded cotton ard Krenik Blending ilsrent bor YOU WILL NEED 8 list x Anchor 14-count white aida ‘measuring 23x20cm (9x8in) % Anchor stranded cotton and Kreinik Blending Fiament as listed in the key x Size 24 tapestry needle > Frame of your choice with a minimum aperture of 13,5x11.5em (5%4x47sin) ‘Thread & fabric cost ‘Approximately £22 sees teing com >| Smo If you like a bit of Tatty Teddy at Christmasti \ visit warwecoatscrafts.co.uk or call ® 01484 681881 love these snowy-sweet kits from Anchor... | (Onvistmas Coat! (1726), £10.80 ) Where to buy To find your nearest Anchor stockist, ime, then you'll ~ ‘Christmas Day" (TT17), £10.80, "Christmas Presents (TT16), £13.60, Thanks to this bluenosed bear's lovely pink jumper, there isnt as much ‘fur’ ba’ design as there Teddy pictures - stitch n this msome Tatty 1e finished >iece will come together quite quickly" Anne, Senior Technical Editor ‘Thewordorcrosssitchine 13.Overto You We love tosee what you'vebeen stitching and hear your news 30 sendin your photos, letters se Family matters This & my niece, Katie, with her latest completed project. It's ‘the Bothy Threads ‘Celebration Cup Cakes’ kit, which I won in one of your Friday Freebies, ‘on your Facebook page I gave itto Katie who completed itin about a month, and my dad framed it for her. So it wes a real family achievement! lisa Close, Redcar Ruth: | wish I had an aunt as generous as you, giving away your prize like that — what a lovely thing to do! It looks like Katie enjoyed stitching it, and the finished piece is fabulous. Star Letter win by iia the prio Fer dghed nec, ate Win prizes Stat ters win a PURELite Lamp (CFP01) and Dimension ‘Heart ‘And Soul’ kit (035189), together worth £52531 More Fer soci, nail Calts@stockstenquites, ‘auk or cal 01433 883581 Usaccetrted her Fett birthdays! When you decide to make a start on your Christmas card, you'll love the Asssi-style Birthday bonanza {thought you might lke o see a couple of rinday cards that Ihave done in the last couple of weeks. Between August Bank Holey end the middle of September, hae 3 spare of family bsthdays to make Cards fo. and as ove, The World of ross stitching has cometo my a6! The Fst cord the cupcake design ~s fam isue 193, The second, fromissue 191, san adapted version of ore Ofte Father's Day cards My niece's husband is Greek, sal added the Greek for Ho00y Birthday’ on the greeting Besides these, Ihave also adapted another patten from The Word of Cross Sttching for my brotherly, used sue 190% All Our Yesterday rete for my friend, and now need to fend someting fr my dze! But vere doubt that you ard your mmanello.s mag wil came to my rescue again! Thanks fore great magazine ful af nsang Sess. Sally Chinery, Flintshire Set Wow that fal of ‘Sal's bean raking good tie steurcartabagre forte temietay Writetous at: Letters, The World of Cross Stitching, Immediate Media Co, Tower House, Fairfax St, Bristol BS1 3BN 14 Meviontorcrosssitenine svete teng commOverto You ‘greetings on page 24- thoy/re perfect for al ages. Ponade Table of the Elerarta Here's a picture of a project that | exshed recently, aca git for ‘a good friend who is moving ‘away. | found the ‘Periache Table ofthe Elements’ pattern Made eel on wwrmetsy.com ang, 252 San scientist | ust couldn't resst! | hope that my friend gets as ‘much pleasure from looking at itas [do from sttcrng it, resttereinte, Thanks for sucha great Maia toes magazine Herein Canaca we reaching for my needle and don't have very many good thread-whatafentesticideat! see a photo of Fizzy Moon made stitching publications, so realy Ym sureyaur friend wil adore it. into @ Christmas tre omament appreciate my subscrintion to I stitched him onto plestic canvas The World of Cross Sitching. ‘ and incorporated some metalic Keep up the good work! blending filament o the stockra, ‘Maria Trainer, Ottawa, Canada I'm probably rot he frstone to giving ita touch of festive sparkle t ew! Ruth: ove science too, Maria, finish ths foe gift from issue 194, also stitched on some we fur Halfway up a 1,200-metre {and this design has got me but thought you might lke to material, plus a ribbon loop anc wak seemed lke a good backed it with felt to fins i oft. time and place to take a 1m so pleased with the end break with my favourite result that | trought would share | magazine! These medieval it with you. really hope you tke ‘walls used to protect this \what have done with Fe2y Mcon | European city ~ they folow =lenjoyed stitching this seasonal |e sheer cif, which stands ‘siveeti very much, ‘ver the town. The path Aileen Allardyce, Aberdeen isrocky and very steep in yah: How cute does Fizzy places, with 1,350 staps to look with furry trim? He is the top. Unfortunately we {going to lack great on your dev t make it all the way, Christmas tree! I can’t wait to ‘swe were wearing flip fons! see what you come up with Charlotte Hingston, next, Aileen perhaps youll be Leicestershire inspite by our free chart book? hs Wow, that isan impressive climb, Charlotte. Ihave always wanted to visit this Mediterranean estination ~ it sounds so beautiful, and looks it too! Uevefalenn orth ‘he orale ay Non Seal us picture of yourself vith | recently went ona trio to Dalkeith, near Edinburgh, with my oe husband. never go anywhere without my cross stitch, and had Prato he my hubby take a snap of mie enjoying 2 rte day of sunshine while ccaressecbeow. eae al stitching my WIP a Margaret Sherry design for Christmas. 11ked the if youre featured, irony of stitching a winter theme on a gorgeous sunny dey! yout win a fab a | decoveted stitching a year ago and i's gen me ack the ‘phe Clayton kit! a purpose and joy in my life which Ilost when | became disabled and ‘More: for more > had te ge up work. My Fusband despars though, as | now have a Mrs B Chesworth, Crewe » Ms Jayne Lyons, Walsall > Ms Sally Matin, Hull turnto } Prizes every month! \ pat This’ Subs Stars uieachreceve one of hesepret fox ON Asesinas ies wthstash, worth oe £20. Toke intith a harezofwinngnextmonty alyouhavet dois scsi 16 ThevionterCrosssitchine Halloween this year. Janny Stewart, Dundes el: tm thrilled that you liked ‘this cupeake, Jenny —I'm sure you'll get it made up in ne time atall, and kids wil love it come [31 October Find this month's ‘sweet treat on page 80 Jer cate to show off is spoly "Btchathlloser! femucrseetetng commany of my cupeakes on ‘one project. And what a cracking motto, t20 it’s ‘one could live by! Speedy stitch {just wanted to show you the tee cad fem seve 194 that frished within @ coupie of rights, whichis gcd going for mel Talia tos 2 really big thank you, a5 thiscute design got ime started on my Christmas cates Ws the fst of many that stich for my finds an family this year Kay Tomes, Lincolnshire ‘what ty itd ft ‘Neth spite wit bot abn kth Keep calm. Overto You ‘threads should come in very handy! Hopping mad! Here's a messege fom my very happy ranats "This isa picture of us in our rand new home, We Toveit 30 much, we got cour mummy eisty Nash to make a thank you card forthe lovely man who bultitesoedaly fr us tur found the perfect chart of our fiend in sve 136 of The Work of Cross ‘Sbiching, and stitched ton a Hopping mat Tore ar eure ‘moverytapey aed tte —buriesindeed | thought a share my latest Project with you | completed this for my good friend Joanne’s birthday in August. [started it when the Cupcake cof the Month series first began — knowing had about fve months Unti her birthday, 1sat down and planned on paper whet it would look tke, with two cakes either side of tie wording. Heve i the finished project, which Joanne and | are both relly pleased with Sue: We're just glad to help, Kay. If you want to crack on ‘wit some more quick cards, then your free Christmas chart book and metallic Cloudy fabric. We hope you lice? We'd love to see ourselves in your ‘mag and be the erwy of allcur bunny pal. Thanks! Toffee & Liquorice Kirsty Hash, Rhyl Ruths don't recall us ever having received any letters ‘from bunnies before! !m very spend site| eee. Haynes esl ot fon qth she sche Write to us! a nepeairaetts ree enor sere Peotne "Nadia Hassan, Blackburn Sabai Fry Mom ‘Mel: It's fantasticto see so v A wore from Margaret The fundraising frenzy. ue “Being part of av taternational organisation, fundraising is always = top paring. (an. constant arte by te er fagonuity of oar mensbers. They strive throughout the year entice more matheds of auaesing roe tmcants of eash to dictributt to different charities. eins tinue for our annual Anction of Promises tole organised. You num be awave of such events, here grent fen Leto bead by alls My vole wn *0 count che bile and vote whe nad won. each ikon — what Teapowaitility| Our auctionerr was the mensber with the loudest voice eee andte et et amen ne igen by ie oddtion age Marder myseng Evening It. counde tiling hanihers ares conte and no cut pai here dae napless guest is brutally killed. | hope tne victim aac his or her untinuely nd after tre wonderfil dinnerthavs promised, though! Pa ee ea eee ed eet a cheietmaae gathering at muy hone —nuuck to the dog's cmtervaticns Tis evees vill necessitate a trip tothe sees teing com able to help your mum stitch 3 Fitting thank youcard! 3 Pennetta ithe Christ a tare foure Omount of mince eM CORiNg of wit day im Chester and aferts © Llandudno, shoppi, "rmoon teas a ae a innhenetaeiaricon ); ‘TreWondofcrosssiticnine 47Capture all the joy and hope of the festive season, as you stitch this oh-so sweet Advent calendar! [Tm eroneknowsthe = viondertulverses of Was Boe tronightBetore chnstmas ~butwith hsfabuious Advent ® calendar design, Gail Bussihas puta Approx. 70 hours lttletwist onthefirsttwolines. Her -% Type of Stitches added question markendthesweet Coss stitch, fractional, rowot picturesshow that these backstitch, French knots, mice certany arestsing— tac, seed beads theyre getting ready for afestve Ease of Stitching celebration of ther own! Intermediate Whieane litle mouseharos uphasstocking andputs presents Underthe tree, anotherisgazing _ waiting for youtoaddiitletreats. hopefully through thewindowtor We'veadded redrrings, and tied aghmeseofFatherChristmascn his delicious Christmas sweetsonto seigh Meanwhile inthecentrests them fora colourfuldispay, picture-perfect winter cottage, Ifyou already have acelendar where althehumsninhabitants are or yousimolyfeelikesttching dutfullycosying down, ready fora sornething abitsmaler, you could (good night'ssleep! create the top panelonitsown asa Beneath the tiptychot Christmas festivepicute. Or, useeach of the scenes, the December datesare ——threemotifsforcutecards. > > Designer inspiration Gail Bussi “For me, the countdown to Christmasis just as ‘exctingas the day itself. Though | do sometimes wonder if ligetit al donein time. Ths Advent lender will keep meon track—Illonly reward rmyseff with a trestif 'vedone enough stitching!” 18 Teviontoromsssiteninea Sekego [Mn 6 i the ng oS ad Designsby | LisaReakes ti d | Make this festive season merry andbright, with our colourful collection of Assisi-style cards! akingachange fom taatoratiooeng PACED Cesta cards, ese qstingsarebols,cortemperary ‘Stitching Time andamuststch forthe season! Approx. 12 hours each Lisa's designs areworkedinan Assisi. Type of Stitches style, where the backgroundis Cross stitch, half cross densely stitched and the main motif stitch, fractionals, is lft clear, with ustabackstite backstitch, French knots outline fordefiniion Thispunchot x _Ease of Stitching colour makes fora eye-catching Advanced beginner card that’s suretostandout from thecrowd on anyone'smantelpiece! should findthesecardssimoleand Adassicsprigo‘ holly, afriendy —funto work Follow thekey carefully robin or abevy ofbaubles-there'sa and youl see that thebacksttch designfor everyonein the amity, not definition for the ‘negative’ motifsof tomention your friends, Reach for thesedesignsis addedin twostrands thebrightesttireadsinyourstash, forextie pon! thenthrowin some parklymetallics Once youhave finished stitching, toaccentthedesigns.You'lluse fray theedgesof the aida pecesto factonak on eachcard, pus a make patches. Then stick them onto few French knotsonthedeerand plain whitecards to really show off cracker greetings, but moststitchers thelr rch, jewe-tike colours. » > Designer profile Lisa Reakes Lisalovesto experiment with diferent stitching ‘techniques, and these Assisi cards really inspired her creativity this Christmas. She'smade sure that her ddesgns are bright and modern, while varying the motifs so that they'tIstill be suitable for al tastes. » This cheerfulrobinmakesasweet greeting for kids vsmveeseteng comm|, ieee gO OE: s + Theybe umping rey when they open tsspecalcard + Caeratethebeaty of winer wtheomefesetora — om, \ Yau > Girly gts wrilladoreourbaubie designin vibrant pink! f + SendamessagethatsfullofChristmastunandcheet | eoveesetching com TheWorldarCrosssuiching 2526 Tevontorcrosssirchine i app crt cht at Hares coo ye dart) wsmveeseteing commAssisi Cards INA NPUHDUNNS NS ave colle char ht sae rang Chitra et vsnerestcing com ‘Thewortarcrosssutchine 27eeteos Cross stitch in two strands DIMC | Anchor [Madeira SW [208 [98 | 80a | darkilac & [209 | 98 | 803 | flac iw | 665 | 46 | 210 | rea S| ma] 301 | 12 | yelow [905 [257 [tata dark areen | 905) 256 | 1410 | ore im | 907 | 255 | 1308 | light green x | 3607| #7 | 708 | pine n | 3608] 86 [709 [igre [ams [35 [410 | ohtred e@ | 3es7[ | 713_| mane w@ | 3ea8| 107 | 1108 | seageeen v | 3849) 1070 | 1109. | light sea green X Cross stitch in two strands DMC Light Effects & | Be Tight goid Half cross stitch in two strands | 665[ 45 | 210 | ved = | 382o] tom [1108 | ligntsea green 2X Backstitch in two strands. —T[_21 | 9046 | 510 | darkred [az tor [805 | dark mawe [90s [257 [1412 | dark green [er [a8 | 706 _| ak prk —[aear ies” [1204 | ark sea green 2 Backstitch in two strands DMC Light Effects — | 63821 light gold French knots in one strand 37 | ot | 805 | dakmane 2. French knots in one strand DMC LightEffects © [e221] Tight aoe STITCH COUNT S0high x 50 wide DESIGN AREA 14 HA (28-count everweave) ~ 9x8cmn (S4x3%4in) These designs were stitched using DAC strand cotton and DMC ught effects » ‘YOU WILL NEED x Zweigart 14-count white aida measuring 15x15cm (6x6in) for each design x Stranded cotton and metalic thread as listed in the key % Size 24 tapestry needle % Craft Creations single fold, deckle edge cards (DECEU) in creative smooth white BLACKSHEEPWOOLS.COM ee ‘The Warehouse Studios. Glaziers Lane Conse aterm CPa Col SS tee ore femucrseetetng comAdvertisement Feature Your Christmas Wish List out our fabulous s eve 3 on your festive stitch car x Stitch Crafts Kelly's Crass Stitch Have mac cur Christmas designs on ine or give ws & Kelly’s Cross Stitch offers easy call on 01322 613005 | We do free P&P tothe UX. distinctively designed, printable : Christmas Cross Stitch Patterns. 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Waiting’ chart for £2.75. just £3 = start it today! 30 TheWorldorcrosssixching svete teng commThe two cheeky robins in these greetings cards look like they are having a great time ~ and you'll have lust as much fun stitching them. Perfect for friends and fami of all ages, these card kits are part of a set of four, created by The World of Cross Stitching - designer, Maria Diaz. Each kit includes the aperture card, chart, threads and a needle Buy at wena azdesigrs.com MERRY STITCHMAS Celebrate the coming season wth this sampler from Little Dove Designs. Fullof snowflakes, snowmen, reindeer and ‘more, there ist an inch of ths ‘Merry Christmas’ design that wort make you smile! Available as 0 chart only for £7, or as a kit with either 16- or 44-count aida for £18, the finished desion is fone you'l treasure for years to come. You could ‘also stitch the motifs separately, as tags, cards, cake bands and more! Buyat www dovedesions.co.uk smeresestcing com SILENT NIGHT Created on 16-count dove-grey aida, this country cottage is picture parfect. 'm conwinced ‘every moment spent stitching itwill be wonderful — from the expert shading in the landscape, 10 the flury of snow that falls ‘over the rooftops. "Winter's Hush’ measures 25xa0cm (93%x15%in) when complete, Buy at: Dimensions stockists, emal craftsOstocustanquires co.uk oF cal ® 01453 89358! to find one rear you ‘As alte something to fish offyour seasonal cards, ty these red star buttons, pricad st 30p each from Tray Buttons Visit wwvwttaly butions com or call 01403 754533, ‘Add a robin button ~ £4.95 for fie (99p each) ~to a snowy scene ora simple stitched message. Buy from mwa crafdepariment, com ot call 01573 054448, Handmade hee inthe UK, one of these gorgeous buttons ~ around £1.60 each — wil make any aid or gift ext special Buy rom wow. stockneleeramcs. eo a f % couk or cab 201579 351035. = s 3. 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Youcan realy imagine Advanced beginner he famiy side thishouse, having awhale of atimeonChistmastve. giving the piece avibrancy and Theyereclearypartytypes—with texture that any titcher wll adore those bigcolourfullights draped Easy whole stitches make up zoundthegarden-andthewarm _mostofths project-someblended gloworetght:har’spauringcut _withtwothraadcoloursfor aunique ofthewindonssuageststhat they effec. Then, smplebackstich gives aehevingaverycosydoindeed! definition andcreetes the moon's Aswith mostofhiscreations, rays. Final, adda single French knot Mcheelorainalydesignedthis _togivethefrontdoorahandle, and piece nwatercolour Thepart __-you'redone! Agentle handwash Colourshaveteen swapped for 16 —_willbringthe snowy sttchesup rice shadesofbright stranded cotton, andtrght,eadyfortraming > For great tipsior" reelsatcnerson how! ameyourfinished piece, ‘pantopade 39 > Designer inspiration Michael Powell "ladore architecture andthe way tseemstoffitinto the landscape. This little cottage is based on one such ‘example that Ispotted in the Welsh Valleys it looks lkeit couldhavebeen there forever! Ard itlooks ‘especially cosy in the snow, don't you think?” GROSS-STITCH ART mcs ting connY Y (Gort amini (ecTanatsl scape to a winter swonaerianda with ld finish itinten hot hours! cottage design - you.cow! - festive ‘TheWortorcrosssunching 33. with Michael Powells _Winter Cottage Enjoy more of Michael Powell's fun and vibrant cross | stitch designs this Christmas with these kits. “mini Christmas Street’ (193), £16.99 ' (0074), £16.99 “Christmas Lights ' (x18), £34.99» ) Where to buy Visit www.michaelpowellart.co.uk ‘call ® 02920 496000 to order 34 Thevordorcrasssixching Mose cro > Cross stitch in two strands ‘Anchor] DMC [Madeira 1 [5200 | 2401 | white o7_ | 553 | 708 | mawe 1a8_| 964 [112 _| light turquoise 233 | 451 | 1808 | srallgrey 267 | 469_| 1503 | oreen 27s_| 746 [101 | cream 290 | 973 | 104 _| lemon 303 | 742 | 201_| tangerne 3ii_| 3855 | 2513 _| apreot 313_ | 3854 | 2307_| light tangerine 403_|310_| 2400 _[ black 410_| 995 | 102 | electicbue 903 _| 640 | 1905_| stone orey 939 | 156 | 906 | lightviolet tos [3776 | 307 | copper rose [350 [208 [red Cross stitch in one strand of each colour 1 [65200 | 2401 | white 27s | 746 | 101_| cream 1 [Bs200 [2001 | white © | 939 | 156 | 906 _| tight violet 311 | 3855 | 2513 | eprcot B | 313_| 3854 | 2307 | light tangerine ‘903 | 640 | 1905 | stone grey roa | 3776 | 307 | copper | o|=| |r|) =|o\e) 6]: le 2] > 1 [5200 | 2401 | white [ms _[ 746 [101 | cream —T403 [a0 [2400 [black oc French knots in one strand © | 403 [310 | 2400 [black STITCH COUNT 45 high x45 wide DESIGN AREA. 14 HP (28-count everwreave) — BxBom Bain) ‘This design wa siched using Anchor stranded cotton »< J ‘YOU WILL NEED x Zweigart 14-count white aida measuring 18x18cm (7x7in) 2 Stranded cotton as listed in the key Size 24 tapestry needle » Backing board measuring &.Scm (¥Ain) square on mount board meesuring 13cm (Bin) square ‘Thread &fabric cost Approximately £20 svete teng comm