~ 9 PACKED WITH FREEBIES; OFFERS & TIPS! pursing? Lig f N= Stitching js Lost eS 2 elaDonate to pets in need this Christmas... DUAR Olas ianle Pm UNU lao elma oa loved pets will come through our een assassin ee Reda ieutsy Lic rohan nmol AAA aa San Care ole Maem Corso Please text ‘pet’ to 70800 to CC JaTe Cae Alternatively, to make a donation eer eames ac tel ot Cee mh are for pets in need of vets freephone 0800 019 9166 or visit www.pdsa.org.uk/giveagift People's Dispensary for Sick Animols red charity nos. 208217 & SCO37585Editor's Letter of Cross Stitching! I'm so excited to be sharing our newest designs and freebies with you ~ yet again we have a stunning package of stitching fun in store! (On a personal note, im only sorry that the New Year doesn't aiso bring more hours in the day. My ‘must stitch’ ists overflowing wrth ideas right now!) Take the gorgeous orchids from Kate Knight (18), as she makes her debut in The World of Gross Stitching Dare I say, it looks even better in teal life than our photo shows. And that’s seying something! Then the Country Companions cutie (610) is perfect for special occasions. ‘Weddings, anniversaries and more... its a super gift. Fm getting all my Christmas-thenk-yous ready, now that the festive stitching i (all but) done. The cheery card ideas on page 66 are just the thing, and even better, we've a couple of free card blanks to suit the designs, so showing your appreciation is even easier! Hope you celebrate in style this New Year! Happy stitching, Putte PSS Hope you ike your free titcher's Diary for 2013 - Id love to see your fantasy stitches from it! Email me at ruth@cross-stitching.com IH ello again to another packed issue of The World Kate Knight Gail Bussi ‘Durene Jones Rhona Norrie VWewntane ste Seepage Stra cayandCtrteronc!—_Cescyar trata ‘tefl The old tmpeicntestrtelle Duonesdecou sie Gent rea tu ce otGoe iting? ponte Galscrtoge wth sestancle you ie hres Sore despeawihie waiyumyncpckats damn Rbauher yahlashad Fd ocubonten(i@, eargurowresdes! sweeleASCOB) —fimesonpaneZ. tarchno bets 2 Sruycelecio me En Turn the page vsnerestcing com TheWortdoiCrosssutching 3Contents » Issuel98| The Worldof Cross Stitching Contents Webring youall the best projects, advice, news and offers for the month ahead! YOUR FREE GIFTS Stitcher’s Diary, with 12 fantasy charts by Joan ‘lliott! 1 COUNTRY COMPANIONS PROJECTS 10 Let's party Celebrate with Tom Mouse 18 Pretty in pink You'll ove these elegant orchids 27 Find the fun! ‘Make household jobs a game 36 Just for the girls Ladies love these ferninine designs 43 Candy shop A tasty alphabet to tempt & treat 47 Design Library: Fresh blooms Stiteh an English country garden! 58 Flamenco beauty Stitch our passionate senorita 66 Thanks a million Cards for your festive thank yous 70 Cupcake of the month ‘We're seeing stars this issue 76 Winged wonders Create pretty butterflies in colour 84 Winter warmer Get cosy with this cottage & recipe 98 Wishes granted! Your design dreams come true Subscribe and save Plus youtl receive this amazing "Fying Scotsman’ kit from All Our Yesterdays as a free welcome gift! = Sentai nite 4 MewWorldorCrosssuitcting Insideevery issue youllfind.. ¥ Atleast70 superb designs v Theclearestcolour charts v Yourfavounitedesigners v New waystoenjoystitching v Essential crossstitchadvice v Inspirational reacerstories BEDROOM SET FROM ZWEIGART 3 JO ThEMONTH svete teng commi 8 WINTER COTTAGE | RECIPE SAMPLER 768 BUTTERFLIES IN B LACKWORK A CHIC ORCHID CENTREPIECE 66 SHs SEND YOUR THANKS 5 pramanic FLAMENCO FUN & ADVICE 6 Meet our guests ad KIDS LOVE OUR CHORE DICE Say hello to this month's panel 14 Your letters ‘Must-read stories & pics from you 24 Best buys SWEET TREAT All the hottest cross stitch treats 5 Ask the experts £1,180 of stitch 43 ALPHABET = Te oe 4 snc panel of pros | prizes to be won! 2 nbcaeg ers 62 Out & abou A charity appeal and diary dates 64 On the web Find out what's happening online 74 The British Craft Awards F your favourites! 88 Crossword Puzzle it out with the Furry Tales 94 Next month 47 DESIGN LIBRARY: Take a sneak peak into issue 199 t / GARDEN FRESH 96 How to stitch Beginners start here asnweroseiearg cm TheWerdorcrosssutching 5Reader Panel Beonthepanel! Getasneakpreview v Appear inthemagazine v Receiveasiltchy gift aims »Poxten Bor Mel Woodward Meet our guests === Soro Tecra Eh: Anne MacGregor Get to know this month's reader panel,andlook out ae or Ban er for their favourite projects throughout the issue Shs Sarah Heys “tikeeplots of ofa “aoY designsare = ypc ‘sieningtanily” mryeavouries ee ra cine Advrting trees ‘Ad Deserve Anita Holford is an Leanne Warren ts a Anne Littleton runs Admin Assistant from stitching fan fom. atraining company ‘Alicante, Spain Chelmsford, Essex in Worcestershire Aoktrg ct Which three words Your first-ever stitch? You in three words? {knsng & yates ces ass doscribe you best? ‘My mum got me some Caring, thoughtful, happy Impatient. friendly, creative pink 6-count fabric and ne “Any stitching pals? eri Sic eo Your idea of heaven? designed a simple bookmark Yes, my best friends ~ Diane cata Sener aan Stitching my garden here with aflower and myname and Pam, I taught Diane Dopey Garman te Fe in sunny Spaint | was five years old! how to stitch two years ago. pelagic ‘Who do you stitch for? Whet’s your fave design eee | ee aueann Ihave to admit that | keep from the magazine? pe ee cal Uk Freeport dees: mary of my larger stitching Gail 8uss's adorable ‘Advent 1o0ked now HeESSE enna 280 ry eg | | en compen) |Site myself! But | do also sttch Any Faye Whittoker her All Our for special occasions, for stitching “Yesterdays dasigns are so elotenemaatehdoyinersisiateios ferly and close friends buddies? nostalaic ard very cute. eat What's your fave design My mum, ‘What are you stitching at Caceres Conn pores Ghagrleoatosins Tracey, and ‘the moment? ‘Spangacatsi tnt gn tt hard to choosel I love imy sister, The Reindeer Gas’ Tent ri Susan Bates’ windows series, Belinda, 8 8 designs from issue 196 ~ the ‘Sweet Peas picture both kone ‘hey'e grect for Christmas! (sve 198) and the All Our tocross Who's your dream Yesterdays design in 194! stitch, a ~ stitching partner? ‘Any stitching buddies? | Well Ane U have Facebook friends | Best thing about Boleyn Eehmevatemares from all over the cross stitching? ‘the Tudors, he Work of Cross stitching is owned ‘word who Watching the image buld up fascinate See Sliteh, lieve and then having a piece to eel ‘Bese nas sn tochot and ‘fame and be proud of Tdlove 7 exchange What would you call a to have a tips with cross stitch shop? good chat fi them al The Lite Shop of Stitching ‘with ert Star in the mag! ‘To become a reader panelist, just erell readerpanel@cross-stitching.com or write to the address on page 17. Tell us your name, where you're from and include a large photograph of yourself. Every panelist {gets an exclusive preview of the magazine anda thank you gift worth at least £30! ) ge a Le pantech et 20 Bieucte pene st rat Fegpy vse Reobanssncicins | | lelElit ue ,elite-designs.co, uk Designs aces er coneted ys Hae poss on waters by ane py Your cheice of payment method roe Deo ‘CLP-W-SEW MAGNETIC PLACE MARIERS. “THREAD HEAVEN FLEXIBLE NAGNFIER LENS mae sett flaring yeu pisos and Rang tochat_Condbiner ea frou treads sm B28X bo, eet 2a Ken 4 ett ‘creer oot ean etase ee i E1386 £3.85 £459 Bey CHRISTMAS DESIGNS, IDEAL FOR CARDS Z SV REEF ean bot Ge = egerFEES oaennonrr ony = gree Comer a favourte photo ino a yp ‘cossettchcrartorkt 024'721231 [@X]into@elite-designs.co.uk 9 EIDER CLOSE, BURTON LATIMER, KETTERING, NORTHANTS, NN15 5THPatharianas Cross Stitch Every Stitch Creates a Lifetime of Memories On The Road Again £10.99 New Man in Town Hippy Chick £12.99 £10.99 The Grass Is Always High Jump Cat Nap zt 99 £7.99 at Play Visit our website to see these cross stitch kits and more www.patharianascrossstitch.co.uk Or call 01902 340053 Today for a copy of our latest catalogue of all our designs! m the Giratte I Penguin, Bashful Penny £6.99 £599 £5.99 £6.99 d Where Did Everyone It's Alt Mine £8.99 © You Seen My ray Name Deceit Price [Quantity [Seb Tosa or amore of 3 eas or mere. Orders ver £9 are pi tre TotalFreethismonth > Designs by | Joan Elliott Your free gifts Weve twotreats to get 2013 off toa fab start- aStitcher's Diary plusa couple of card blanks! With plenty of space for notes and Important dates, this diary is just what you need to settle into 2013, Oh, and there are 12 fentasy charts from Joan Eliott, too! ) Are your first stitches of 2013, joing 10 be festive thank yous? ‘We thought they might be! That's why we've got two free cards and these pretty desians for you TheWoridotCrosssutching 9Country Companions Let's party! Youcan practically hear the cheers as little Tom Mouse cracks open that big bottle of bubbly. hereareso many eventsin pany Fromweddingsto arviversries miestore birthdays Stitehing Time togreat achieverents—or even Approx. 30 hours Justthe start of anew year—they ‘® Type of Stitches: areallwonderflteasonsto get Cross stitch, fractionals, togetherand celebrate with our French knots loved ones. And, as every stitcher ® Ease of Stitching knows, ifsomething’s worth Intermediate commeeratin,theresnobetter way todo it than with crass stitch! ‘special birthday, or the unanimous: ‘That'swhywe've gotthisfantastic shout of Happy New Year! sign from Anchor for you. ‘The maincolows i thisdesign Wielonthehappysceneas litte red, white, be andyelow~create TomMauseispouringthebubb, ajoyousatmosahere Butyoucould anditlooisiketherescertarly change heshadesto stitch the plenty goaround! Steamers picture fore themed event, ortosut floattrrough the ar-some geting someone's decor Pastels wouldbe caughtupwiththebightbuntng ideal foranursey, as would resh perfectforajubiantmoment. _pirksandreds or awredting. O° Perhapsitwasa taasttothe brie youcouldaddoneortwometalic andgioom, teehee fora threads, foragamorosdo. > > Character profile ‘Tom Mouse ‘Along with Ed & Edwina Hedgehog, Sam Rabbit: and Badger, Tom Mouse isone of the Country ‘Companions gang. They'rea fur-ioving bunch and are alvaysready for aqood oldknees-up, whenever ‘the occasion calls for it! vsmveteseteng comma ymorate it institches — » Whatever the celebration, comme witht this Cou Country Compe Companions Ceste® design from from Anchor. smveesetcing comm ‘TreWondofCresssitening 14Country Companions egeaip SPSL RSE ean Compe te ay DE Av Alo jana! Has this cutie got you reaching for your needle? ‘> Theres more Then you'll love these Country Companions kits... | Tom's | Wheelbarrow, | (cTmo012), £16.30) (Summer | } Where to buy Visit www.coatscrafts.co.uk or call 01484 681881 to find stockists near you sms teng comm 42. Teviontorcrosssitchineun Caner car 99h) >» Shoppir ‘You Witt NEED x Anchor 16-count cream aida measuring 25x30cm (10x12in) -® Anchor stranded cotton as listed in the key ‘x Size 26 tapestry needle + Frame of your choice with a minimum aperture of 14,5x19.Scrn (5%4x73%4in) lst ‘Thread & fabric cost Approximately £28 sees ting com Country Companions Country Companionskey 2 Cross stitch in two strands [Anchor 7 white 1 | 6 | tghtpine e [8 J pink mw 4% | eed | a7 | eked Z| 29) gh blue > Reader iw | 126 | olue zfs a | panel 235_| oer County | 241 [ oreen Companions 1 | 24 | degen bunchare great | 295 | ightyetow ~theyrealways © | 27 | yelow sopopular with eS [oon everyone. ThisTom Sos ‘Mause is lovely Bi | _321_| bege cometo life when N [397 | veryligntarey thebacksttch | 399_| ght arey goesin! im | 401 | dak orey wv | 890_| tan zs1_| lighttan NS | 901 | aeictan =| 926_| cream 1037_| very light blue © | 1043 | verylight green 2¢Cross stitch in one strand = | x61 | sand | 300 | igntbeige | 3st | beae a | 387 | verylightarey — [ae Haig tip x Backstitch in one strand Make your own 1 [white threacorganiser~ punch, = te arowotholesdown one Bs | wer gideote niece ofstiferd = ec {oop yourthveeds tt xBackstitchin twostrands _\\ teholesarcwntecee” —l_ 4 | red \Qtumbessaionaside —| 297 _| yellow - 403 Toteck % “French knots in one strand et | wie © | 361 | sand [as Paice cast Corpeng STITCH COUNT 90 high x 123 wide a es DESIGN AREA 16 HP G2-count ceverveave ~ 145x193, 5c (524x7%in) “French knotsin one tan but wrap around needle four mos ‘his design vas sttened using Anchor svardes = ae ‘Thewordorcrosssitchine 13.Overto You We lc rat you've been ear your! so sendin your photos, letters S } a se Festive showstopper! ‘This is my mother, Susan Stokes, with the they could vo ; 27 could keep it forever and SA Chrstmas sampler sre Rule Britannia splay it proudly CD compe ising iso Toes he woe OS the festive charts from Hust wanted to show finished the piece in seven veeks, 4 your magazine. itis a sourny fished Best wth formghtogo ure ar wonderful piece of work, oe move-in date. | can’t wait to see & cture from sue 193. itn thelr wal and m very proud with shimmering beads | only started stitching in of myself for completing my first for detail n some places. June ths yeet and had big patert Itreally wil look nice Completed just few Katie ron, Nottingham = ‘on the wall over the small projects when: Hannah: Well done for (O _ Christmas period, She Isow ts design. But challenging yourself, Ketie, and oud bess nbased oe Voecided ave ke | forcompiting fata Coffs) PO SUS inne ne Tomtawe soa te RoowinandTheghare | \Urenet#beainner amore picture in your next plato betne Sn’ bought thet fst ome i ir issue. She is an avid fan of your Crista sr Gooher ordi rea Friendly dinos magazine, and of cross stitching! tivegfoom witha London theme, Here's aphotogreph of my ‘Simon Stokes, Walsall | thought this was perfect, and nephew, Jack, with the dinosaur Ruth: | absolutely love this ~ your mum is a that if | stitched this, then ‘racking stitcher! She must have spent a lot of ‘time working out how this would fit together, and it’s well worth the effort | think. Win prizes Stat eters win bot ofthese gorgeous kts Four Bird Bove’ andFour Outs worth £27.49 each ftom Bothy Threads! More: or stockists, ail inle@ att tneads com o: cars O44 800 0221 Eda Brtavia "coal London regu sport fovtatestaine! Writetous at: Letters, The World of Cross Stitching, Immediate Media Co, Tower House, Fairfax St, Bristol BS! 3BN 14 TheviondetCrosssitchine ssmucrsestithing com{fab stitched hanging. He'lllove this for years and years, 'm sure Isutscibe to The World of Cross ‘Sttching and was ove;joyad hen issue 196 came through the letteroox- especally the free booklet end threads. {started on the baautful a Christmas designs straight aay, Inch hema ‘and | couldnt stop at one. Now sanity ve completed three cards. | hove You like ther. They were so easy and quick to stitch! Now | am not sure who to sends sampler from ssue 181.Istitched _hasin every issue, Ihave so mary them to, or whether shall keep the picture myself but my mum of them that I would like ta stich them for myself ‘made up the wall hanging for me. it's jst finding the time to do Keep up the good work ‘She used the same fabric that lack them all Peggy Thomas, Bristol has elsewhere in his nursery soit Kelly Ongley, Salisbury I'm thrilled you ike this wil match, Sue: What acute tle boy Jack chart book so much, Peggy, and | absolutely love the designs ist Ican barely take my eyes off I don't blame you for wanting that The World af Cross Siching his beautiful smile to look at your to keep them for yourself. Your finished cards are gorgeous! 1 theught Fl send you a photogtaph of he Wines Coie’ by Micheal Powell ns fomuredm fave 196 of your agate (4 ' eee eee eet re Bun seo in the previous month's magaaine, and started work as Soon as thee celing ade the issue artived. | oved doing all the backsitch atthe end jus acighingsped transformed the piece and gave it that distinctive Michael Powel look. Please indude anther one of his charts soon! Tanks for such a biliant magazine. Heather McConaghie, County Antrim ‘You're right the backstitch really brings this little pattern to life, doesn’tit? Ifyou ike adding backstitch to designs, then you'll love the whimsical card designs on page 66. The definition it borings to them isjust gorgeous! Overto You Hete 5 picture of me standing in front of one of the world’s lagest sitting Buddhae! itis rot finsnes yet, butts stil awe inspiring. Photos do not do justice It sits on top of a hil and ‘ean be seen for many mies ‘around. The local people are Justitiably very proud of it! Reida Willman, St Helens ‘My mum collacts Buddhas, and this huge statue ison her ist of sights to see. can't believe ‘our magazine has been somewhere so remote! Seal us picture of yourself vith your favourite mag to 'Where Am DP atoneof the ‘adresses below. It youre featured, yout win a fab Jobe Clayton kit! ‘More: For more Ms Romy Cerratt, Buckinghamshire > Mis Colleen McCerten, West Yorkshire » Ms Faga, Kent Prizes every month! Tissues Subs Stars wileach receive this nostalgic Kevin akin lt, Wits on the Gree, fem OM worth £29 To bain nth chance of wining nextmonth, allyouhave to dois subscribe! err more Tatysike fisereare led ling or Nea 16 ThevionterCrosssitchine ssmucrsestching comdesign that we've seen, and I think it's Fantastic, Thanks for sharing it with us such ajoy to take out and about, Syiviane - it'ss0 bright, colourful and beautifully stitched! I think ‘you'lreally like this month's ‘Elegant Orchids’ from Kate Knight on page 18. They're just as pretty 2s your bag, Step out in style ack in spring, bought an old cooy of your magazine (ssue 168) and |found this magnificent design by Susan Bates. hada (Dive bag that Fd been wating to se, and this pattern was perfect. Here's the result, now nave a bag that’s rice than ashop-bought one, ard ‘ge lots of comment Thank you for allof your designs, | appreciate them alot ‘Sylviane Gosselin, France Hannah Tat bag must be Metallic magic received my copy of esue 196 in the post oday, and hed to ‘wit 0 say thank you very much ~ particulary forthe eformatve aril abou matali Beads by Rhona Nome Vim sopleased you have included this feature, os Iwas ven some Mata tec ~metalics and Glssengloss a while ago but I simply wast sure how to use then! The few Vee stcned sth have been ed cautious 50 itso hepiulto read exactly how to use them itt bea geat nap. The threads wil Eastpout nstyle ‘Span fur pert fersieantostenerte erbag mise 65 Our favourite designer tests her juggling skills. ee ir arcaiee es Ping cyt, Gee ee ees pete ete ae a ase ee er eae Ce a Se ee tac oanng des easel aca mer Peres fare ag Ne te a ng atid easing acs Ae an te ting ots ete rp ee occ eter mia A eer te Piss ee ears a rca ee ete sie Taleo had a deadline for some horoscope eat designs. eee each sees teing com Overto You certainty be used wth more confidence rov. Perhaps il Use them for the Tatty Teddy, the lovey Michael Powell ‘evs scane, the Assis cares cand the cute eindees, alin the same issue! Linda Jervis, Tyne & Wear Sue: t's a really useful feature, isnt it? | think be fling it away for future Use, too -Iknow it'll come Inhandy, Ez wie the fn! Suche made se ig oes Twice the fun! | thou you might ike to see what | made with the “FH Cards fom sue 195, Isttched them onte plastic canvas ~ ising every sparkly tivead | could find ~ and backed ther wth fe left a sma tap plastic canvas at the top and attached a ritben Tintend to send her as Chvstmas cards which can eso be {zed as tee decorations Sue Cole, Hampshire Ruth: What an ingenious way to present these designs, Sue. The EEC ena Fecipientswil gets gift and URS ETESa card in one - | love i x Lab Adc! nh Write to us! See ieee pein issn pers eect rn ia Corre oat fee stomps cme orfindher MatgaretSherry Kite ate ‘TreWondofcrosssiticnine 47Elegant Orchids > Designby | KateKnight Create a chic focal point for your home with this vibrant floral picture - it’s from anew designer. Socmeagurwa retention ran ‘egant style for awhilenow, so we thought it was high time to. Beycanecieraateatoo! vaneusitddeue hay hate fwesnd cross stitches only, with some Sanwa, Kate Knight » Fact x Stitching Time Approx. 60 hours x Type of Stitches Cross stitch, backstitch x Ease of Stitching Intermediate through to deep rose pink, tocreate thedelcatepetals The background etailis made upofbeacksttch, mosty worked in ‘wostiends of Krenik bald. This isaglmmeting thread thet you'll ‘adore using, Our design hasa further luxuricus feel, thanks tothe special hand-dyed aida from Pobstitches that ‘we've stitched ton. Save moneyon this fabricandithe Krenik # braid with our budget-busting materials ack—tun thepagefordatais. > > Designer profile Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, Kate designs modem artwork fo ll sorts of products —from papercratting supplies to texties, and more recently, ‘ross stitch designs! Her signature styleisbold, bight and energetic—tu topage 22 to learn more Kate Knight mvs teng commdis and hand. dyed fae > shimmering metallic USS come together tocreate inthis fabulous centrepiece mvs teing comm ‘TheWordorcrosssichine 19Elegant Orchids El 0 UA logan eds co 20 TheWordorcrosssirching 30 10 10 mvs ting commElegant Orchids 26 Cross stitch in two strands, Elegant Orchids key DMC] Anchor [Madeira A | Bne| 2 | 2402 7 “ws | | dark rose pink 00 | 63 very dark pine | 62 | 57 | _7o2_| dark ink @ | 603 | 55 | 701 | ork w | 605 | 108d [613 | toh pink Wi | 9 | 925 | 1303 | ve darken | 71) 227_| 1305 | darkoroon | 2 | 226] 1305 | green | 73 | 238 | 1307_| hohe een | 704 | 255 | 1308 | ver font oeen ~ | 363 | 73 [502 | very ight pink 2 Backstteh in one strand —J sooo) 1 | 2401 brahewnie —| 3850| 189 1203 | emerald green % Backstitch in two strands —Tasz00| + | (2808 | brghtwrnie 2 Backsttch in two strands Krenik 24 braid —| oz esl STITCH COUNT 112 high x 112 wide DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count ever 20.5x20.5 cm Gin) “hs desig vas stitched using DUA strand Krenik #abrae > Shopping list YOU WILL NEED % Polstitches 14-count aida, Addiction, measuring 38x38cr (1Sx15in) 1% Stranded cotton and metallic thread as listed in the key. ‘x Size 24 tapestry needle Canvas measuring 25325 (10x10in) ‘Thread & fabric cost Approximately £24 : Reader offer Order the metallic thiead and the The materiale pack includes the Post » posstitchesdesgns.co.u gan erie ran) sees teing com need 10 stitch ths design for just £19 (plus pap) from Pelstiches! weave) — led corn are m yeureina toftah hence ty stthteotinae prety noc hand-dyed aide that you tenes V4-count aida in ‘Addiction thet you'll need, end an tr (12yd spool of ' Krein #4 brad pearl (032). To take iis offer up and bring these adorabie orchids to Ife, sit won, k or call 01558 370408. ‘ThewororCrosssutchine 24Kate Knig 1et the young Scottis nerand discovereda pas oa What's your background? ft Design degr amera ready to capt idea Will we have seen your Tell us a bit abo: designs anywhere before? creative process. the Kate: Kyright, When fest started, t wed pai 5, garden with hecalourtd York OF a COMp werattherange — cetaly, using 9 di How long does it take to create a des mt takes anything trom inspires you' 1m defistely majoity of m What's it like to see your designs in cross stitch? ar Let: Kate pots fr the camara Lett Tee a hi oh dss Above: eps design and oor 'lagant eae rnaapiece Do you have any hobbies that you enjoy, though? cae really call ‘What's the best thing about working as a designer? 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She Seas feieytingsteknow — browegozrescik — wetingand designing atquaies rey feracalerge Write to Ask the excerts, The World of Cross Stitching, Immediate Media Co, 9° Floor, Tower House, Fairfax Street, Bristol BSI 38N or email experts@cross-stitching.com Cherry picking I recenty bought some ae, with Le) cherry design printed ont from a char shop. Te reference number on the pack DC27PCr CCENSE and Ihave searched for this fabncon the internet, but the welts find are foreign. Could you please tel me what sor ot designs would wesk on tis fabric? Katharine McGrath, Flintshire ath says We ae fair with tis Picea ti ‘reper ford ory ses | In the spotlight Karen Parry from John James Needles anes Mt Pere We've handpicked some oretty flowers for spring on page 34 fabric, but unfortunately itis now discontinued from OMC's range, as they have gone on to develop other designs for their Impressions’ printed ‘aida collection. We think there would have been a chart in the pack as an idea to get you started, so you could ‘ry contacting OMC in case they can help you~ call # 0116 281 1040. ‘Otherwise, any pretty chart would lok gieat on a fabric like this, so ty your favourite flora, frit-themed or summer.style designs. Message-based Know your needle Does the length as well as the thickness of a needle denote Its size? It looks to me as though ‘the thinner the needle, the shorter itis, too. Val Hepworth, via email Karen says: You're right, for hand-sewing needles, the ‘general rule~ and indeed the easiest way of identifying the size~is the larger the 32 TheworlaosCrossstncring number, the thinner and shorter it will be A tapestry needle ~ sometimes knovin as across stitch needle —has a wide ‘eye and a blunt, round point. Te large eye allows the stitcher to thread stranded Cotton easily and the point enables the needle 10 pass through the fabric without spliting the fibres. Tapestry needles are available in nine different sizes, from a size 13 through to 28, So, a size 13 isthe chunkiest and longest needle, anda sae 22 is the finast and shortest within the tapestry collection. Turn to page 96 to find out ‘which size needle is best for each fabric Assorted tapestry needles, 85p. Visit mwveineedles com or coll ® 01527 £83094 for stocélsts he ong he shor, ofa nedessae 1 deemed te eg and ees femucrseetetng comYour Questions Answered AS, Vee nats ine Reet cinaces | Oe* RQans ok a ~ A Howtomake ” / your own chore dice Create a fun-filled dice for those household jobs with Ruth Southorn's simple guide Pe al rl ueen Use whole stitches only! Genty Stitched piees to size, beasure Please can you tell me how to get started with cxretuly belore ting ours DMC Pearl threads? Can you cross stitch with them, Fed sa Som fone for are they meant for something else? Lauren Adele Burton, Essex Jona says’ Pear cotton thread has a shiny finish, and is most ‘popular for hardenger work or surface embroidery ~ but you Can cross stitch with it 00 if you lke, Why not give ita try? You don’t soit the thread, but it's available in diferent ‘widths’ ~3 5, 8 and 12, the higher the number, the thinner the thread ~ 50. you can gel the effect you need. These threads come an either twisted skeins of 15-25m (16%%-2714ye) or as balls of 45-120m. (49¥4-131 Yye). To remove a thread from a twisted skein, you simply unfuri the skein, snip through one end and remove 2 lengih ~ then the skein should twist itself back together. 2% Pear! cotton thread, prices from £1.22 per 15m (16%4in), visit eww dmeccreative co.uk or cal 0116 275 4000 for stockists ofthe stitched designs before ‘auttng, to add extra strength 2 ross over the soa alowances before sewing to help you corstruct the 3 shape Simply press 2 tem (i) seam alowance around the ‘edges of each square Pin the seams, with right sides facing, Saqutes tee, aranging pee ed them in 3 cos shape, a sown ight) Sew up te pinned seoms Mable ‘motifs woul ako ook great eliminate the vast majoiy of tocceate tis lat shape, ether [Pick FFHEIA especially if they're about food! marks left by a hooo or frame, by hand or machine, Pin the Bae 1use this kindof hoop. ts four adecent sears, rahtsides toys) dishes eee together woking found the Hoop hassle keeps the fabee taut, andi cross cette, to form comers, the Teed to buy aframecr also quck and e25y to move the chnicalt 2} hoop. keep hearing thet hoop around to diferent areas : A The order ofthe squares hoops can mark, but | don’t of the fabric docsn'tmatter 2s long as the want the hassle of having to % Embroidery Hoop (MK008 !) edges are nectly aligned! epikespdazeding stitch the fabric to a frame and 13cm (Sin), £2.15. 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