ORDER HOTLINE Country 01327 314400 Designs i 1 www.country-designs.co.uk SAVE MONEY! SUPERB FAMILY HEIRLOOM PROJECTS, ecaywia orders astitel OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY. . Buy Two Kits & Get The Cheapest One Half Price! Offer applies to allt PLL a) Be ed Poteet aris = paerruierrs oS cee ey i Geer Peete need Sena ieetes Pleo eee] Peeeeraercert Coot teeters tay Nene House, Drayton Fields, Daventry NN1I 8EA. Tel. 01327314400. Fax 01327314411 Email: stitch@country-designs.co.uk Web: www.country-designs.co.ukWelcome Cope you're enjaying a happy springtime of Ht sttching ts 0 wonder to nae es ong / hours of daylight, isn’t it? So much more inspiring =I want to create a whole new season of projects! Like the fun garden mice design by Margaret Sherry on page 10. They're so cute, | can’t resist them! And for more soring treats, | love the oh-so-trendy coral and mint thread packs from Madeira, that you'l find free with your issue. Look out for the bonus chart book too - packed with 36 all-occasion designs to stitch for birthdays and more, using your threads. In just the two colours, they're all quick to make We've also got @ fun pirate project from Lucie Heaton (p34), which'l be great for boys in your life, young and older alke, And for the gis, | also adore the water lilies on page 18. 1 has such a tranquil feel, that makes ita joy to stitch and to have in your home! P.S. Look out for our fab value offers this issue —a 20% discount at Past Impressions (p23) plus save when you buy magnetic chart markers (p30)! KATEKNIGHT LUCIE HEATON MARGARET SHERRY Greate cling luce's amazing pirate youre afan of sceneforyourhome —ghpeeafutor deta Vavgerat scutes, the wih Kates gogeois yeu uaevety stich acerala garden mee ‘Uy Por eosin GF! Wealsa show you ipl) shes ceme up serene, bu packed vith howto create geushion withfor us the month low Tanto po TE wile sight othe just Thecus, fed be Project on page 34 topyau tosh wwaw.cross-sttching.com Editor’s Letter THE WORLD OF CROSS STITCHING... IS DIGITAL! 2% Here at The World of cross ‘Shtching we're proud to becalne! Download our ‘apps though the Apple newsstand, Googe play and con Amazon fer Kindle 2% Join in dally chat on cur Facebook group 90 to ww fcebook.com ThaWeridofCasstiching and dik ihe today On witer To catch at of ‘cu bohing the: scoes inf, follow @WOXScrossstch "Now you can get WOXS on your smartphone tele and Kindle ‘The Worldof Cross Stshing 3In Your Issue We bring you all the best projects, advice, news and offers for the month ahead! Contents YOUR FREE GIFTS! Enjoy our bumper set of two Madeira thread packs PLUS a chartboak of pretty a-ocasion designs to stitch 10 58 67 R ” FREE! 'Birds & Seasons’ — ssspumote 84 Anchor kit, pls asuper 2st discount-SAVE29% cus” 80 4 ThaWorldof CressStitching 5 Praject ENJOY PART TWO OF THIS FAIRY DESIGN Garden adventures! Say hi to Margaret Sherry's cuties Tranquil waters Create beautitul, serene water lilies Pins & needles Make pretty sttcher's accessories Ahoy, me hearties! ha pirate ship full of detail Design Library: Insects A host of fun bugs & butterflies! So fairy special Stitch this stunning, fantasy belle Up, up & away A bright, ballooning ABC! Simply purr-fect Bring this sampler of kitties to life Pretty little ladies Si fresh-style Russian doll cards Cupcake of the month Stitch our newest, delicious card Ornate treasures Stitch a design of good fortune 67 MAKE HOT AIR BALLOON THEME CARDS & GIFTS!In Your Issue me 3 AHOY! PIRATES ARE PACKING IN THE FUN Introducing this month’s panel. Stories & photos, sure to inspire 8 COLOURFUL- AND A B SYMBOL OF LUCK New stitchy products on show 7 PRETTY RUSSIAN \We soke your stitching problems! 1 lucky wi s DOLL CARD IDEAS British Craft Award successes! Wi n | eLO18 OF fh PRIZES Turn to page 83 UP FOR Join int Events, clubs & more to try your luck! © Cathy vs an nspng exhibition You oul win Furry Tales goods Where buy products in te mag What' s coming up in issue 204? Beginners start here What's our editor been up to. ‘The WorkdofCross Stshing SReader Panel B rit) pene HK ey See x Receive astitchy gift Meet our guests Say hi to this month’s reader panellists, and look out for their favourite projects throughout the issue Maria ‘Trainer Your first cross stitch? | designed and stitched a penguin in my primary school art class ~ it looked decidedly drunk! You in three words? Energetic, enthusiastic, dedicated Who do you like to stitch for? It ges me tremendous pleasure to make pieces for friends and farnly | especially ove to stitch for my young niece — she'd adore the ‘Hot Air Balloon ABC’ (p67) in this issue Best thing about stitching? I travel a lot for work and cross stitch is the perfect way to unwind after a trip. Sitting down with my latest project is my way of clearing my head. The fact | get to “Su. make something that “> brings other people pleasure as a result is an added bonus. “Cross stitch helps to clear my head!” 6 TheWerldofCressStitching To be on the panel, ernail readerpanel@cross-stitching. com ~ tell us your name, where you're from and include a good-quality photo of yourself. Every panellist gets a preview of the magazine and a gift worth at least £301 Delphine Jolhit When did you start stitching? ‘When I was eight. My parents had a shop and | needed a quiet hobby to entertain me while they worked. | discovered cross stitching when a craft store opened in our street. Any stitching buddies? ‘When | vist England | stitch with my friend Nicola, who introduced me to The World Of Cross Stitching. | also share my projects with my stitchy friends on Facebook. Who do you like to stitch for? [ove stitching cards for my friends and bigger presents for my family. Fave design from the mag? fs) ‘Heart & Homme’ from )___ssue 200. | love the colours, and it reminds me of The Wizard of (z, which I saw on stage last year! “love to stitch cards and gifts” Jade Taylor full-time n West What's your current project? A Disney princess sampler for my litle girls bedroom Who's your fave designer? Margaret Sherry, because her animals are So cute and a delight to stitch There isn’t a single Margaret Sherry ‘design I don’t lke! The mice in this issue (p10) are no exception. Your idea of stitchy heaven? A quiet house, kids at school, hubby at work and loads of tea and cake! What's your proudest-ever stitching moment? | stitched the ‘Blackwork Sampler’ from issue 191 of WOXS for my rnan and dying granddad's wedding anniversary. | had to stitch it really fast, and | was delighted that he got to see it before he sadly passed away, “Ican'tresist a cute animal in cross stitch!” ica esd pad pia Dv facies te it oe pede cso dm www cross-stitching.comHeritage Crafts cross stitch kits are available from all good needlework stockists. If you don't have a local stockist or would Ike a brochure, please contact us. Tel: 01889 575256 Email: enquiries@horafs com Totes with Balloons by Sua Hi ‘Sheltered Harbour by Peter Urea Up and Atay ty ohn Clytor Bowler byJote Can Batsman by Jn Cayton Golfer -Faiway ty itn Clayton Golfer - Bunker 4p Jot Clayton 9 \ hee They MST be broken! Sie einai Baby What? Too Comfortable Baby Sitting ty Peto Usderit by Pete Uncerid by Pleo Ee Toccata in Green Daffodil Panel wcrc a ee ws a Through The Lock ay tn Chyon Vicoria ty Jot clayton & g a Heritage Crafts Ltd. Recbrook Lane, Brereton, Rugeley, Staffordshire WS15 1U. ee Telephone : 01889 575256 Email : enguiries@hrafts.com ‘You can see our full range of cross stitch designs at www.herafts.comPatharianas Cross Stitch Join us for a host of cross stitch ideas! Ail) Tolstitchies Designs i : New by) Elliott ening esi crontab 700 wee “Anchors Away” Available now £12.99 plus £1.75pa ‘To order call us on 01902 340053 or Visit our websit www patharianaserossstitch.co.uk To see this and more designs from our Cartoon Transport range ren ad the Shiowresk ‘yt contre £9.00 ste phone inuly ot ing BlaenBran Form, Vlado, Llendyau, Carmarthenshire, S44 9X7 Tek +44 (0) 1559 370 405 wenw.polstitchssdesigns.co.uk Or send for a copy of our latest catalogue. Patharianas Cross Stitch, 11 Windsor Avenue, Penn, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 4B) "Tel: 01902 340053, wee Tarts Thursday 9" - Sunday 12'* May Join hundreds of artists and designer-makers from across the UK at this annual extrovagonza ‘promoting the very best of British crafts. More than just o craft show, with demonstrations, lectures, workshops and food & drink, Living Crafts is on experience not fo be missed! Open 10am - Spm + Advance Tickets “0845 2305176 Details = 02392863 871 Advonce Tickets: Adult £8.00, Senior £7.50, Child £3.50, Family £22.00 On the Day: Adult £9.00, Senior £8.50, Child £4.00, Family £25.00Free This Month Your FREE gift! Birthdays, weddings, newborns... celebrate any event in stitches with your free chart book & threads! TWO MADEIRA THREAD PACKS Get wendy with your free threads ~ these fresh coral ‘and mint green shades are very de rigueur this spring! CHART BOOK Stitch any of the 36 ‘motifs in this collection wath your free threads - thay’te all speedy-to-finish ‘and fab forall oceasions stacy ees oe Sus Pret Cts Ste Blackwork forever wwaw.cross-sttching.com The WorldofCross ctching 9BE ro Friends www cross-stitching.comFury Friends SSS DESIGN BY MARGARET SHERRY Garden adventure {t's time to get out and explore, as these two friendly mice well know! Enjoy their adventure with this scene... noses tresewoatesseout > Facthoy, enjoying the sights and smells) of soring, After stumbling across Stitching Time this watering can full of tulips and ) Approx. 45 hours daisies, our miniature explorers have | * ‘Type of Stitches decided to take a closer ook. One toss stich. Fractonals, fovea SPs awe cg ; ‘Advanced beginner other gazes up. But this more timid character won't leave empty handed ~ he's managed to find himself a daisy a few fractionals, it will really stretch S niffing the air with their tiny to take home, as a souvenir of his your skill. And just lke our sweet great garden adventure! little mouse, you'll have something If Margaret Sherry's design has very pretty to show for your efforts. awakened the intrepid stitcher within This gorgeous garden scene will you, then start today. It’s perfect if look fabulous alongside any decor, so you've a little experience — with whole you can stitch it for yourself, friend, stitches, French knots, backstitch and or for your own little adventurer. > e) ret Sherry "Tove to spend time in my garden ~ the flowers, the scents... and the wildlife. like to imagine that when | pop inside for a cup of ‘ea, the animals all rush out to see what I've been up to, That's what sparked this design!” wwaw.cross-sttching.com heWarldofCrosssttching 14[saan Furry Friends | 30 10] 10 a ee ieele » Sea eee | ¢¢ These mice by Margaret ‘Zneigart® 14-count white ——_-20422em (BeBYAin). Ours Sherry are so adorable! | don't ‘aida measuring 25x280m sa 2cm wide, white think there's a single design of (10xttin) wooden frame. hers that I don't like, and this ‘Stranded cotton as listed = one certain doesn't dsaopoint inthe ey ‘Thread & fabric cost Sither It loots really ‘un tositch | SaedAtapestyneede Ap Soroximately £25 with all the bright colours. % Frame of your choice with Amrimumaperreat “or stocks ce poe 99 42 TheWerldoiCross tivching www cross-stitching.comWhere to buy For stockists ee page 90 There’s more If these mice have tickled your fancy, then there are plenty more designs to stitch in Margaret's range... Spring Cat’ cart (SLKD20), £3.50 "Union Jack Bunting’ chart (SLKDO6), £4.99 > || Mrs Anne Pinder-Packatd, Wakefield >> Revd Sr E M Sheatcroft London > Ms Liz Cordeaux, Lincoln Prizes every month! THsmonts Sts stars ge hs ewig Kit wart ve | Tepretypahwotctoxncuerapnston, ‘ening treads butonsand chore! obelnvth a hance of ining nextnonh st acrbe WRITE TO US AT: Letters, The World of Cross Stitching, immediate Media Co, Tower House, Fairfax St, Bristol 851 38N 16 The WorliofCressStirehing www cross-stitching.comOver to You Happily ever after “eanstiched “tis ove 50 eons ago! Caro’ grandkids seem to have got the igces over ther stitched phate ack in the 60s, while my fiancé was doing national service in Italy | stitched thes picture of the Palazzo Vecchio rence. I's been on my ‘everyone at The World of Cross Stitching! | thought | would show you this photograph of my stop-grancchildran = they are all standing around a stitched design that | created of them. | had the photo chatted especialy, and | am totaly thriled ‘with the way finished piece looks. As you can see, the kids all really ke the picture too Carol Farmer, Essex \wall for decades, and now we lve there! I'm ready for spring! he sun s shining, birds are singing and dattadis are smiling ~ today the whole ‘world has a new smell about it. After 2 particularly dreary, ingering winter fled with ‘atrocious weather, this Ift has cheered me o.end, The saying, ‘full of the joys of spring’ really does do my mood justice. "ve decided to make the most of the Full of the joys of spring’ is exactly how Ifeel! infusion of energy that this perfect day has imparted, and I have many tasks to enjoy. Firstly, clearing old brown leaves from the flower beds, sweeping paths, deadheading hydrangeas, and filing the squitra-proot bird feeders with seed, Second job ~ washing the ‘ar, My poor motor used to be a nice bright yellow, but is now a grey ball of mud on ‘wheels, after months of splashing through muddy, water-logged lanes! The next project will be to complete a content cat design. 'm really looking forward to that, as painting with sunshine on the drawing board is always such 2 joy. After that Il tackle the windows, Now that the sun is shining, all oF the grime and dust that’s bult up over winter realy shows! I don't have a window cleaner ~ as most of my windows are leaded they need spacal care. So, with grest enthusiasm 11 cmb my ladder and attack the dit, full of the Joys of spring... again! Finger’ crossed this weather's here to stay! Find Margaret Sherry charts online at wwwyamargaretsherrykits.co.uk or find her Margaret Sherry Kits page on Facebook SEND US YOUR NEWS Don't forget to send all your letters and photos in tous! Ema us at: letters@cross-stitchingcom or wnte The World of Cross Stitching, Immediate Media Co Bristol, Tower House, Fairfax Street, Bristol 81 36N Get in touch on Facebook, tol Se eae ay peed oe conus ae letters@cross-stitching com or join our The World of Cross Stitching group at www.craftbubble.com wwaw.cross-sttching.com The WorldefCrass Stitching 17PES iy Pond DESIGN BY KATE KNIGHT Tranquil waters Instill your home with a sense of serenity as you stitch these vibrant-yet-peaceful water lilies. anes ‘0 you know someone who j 4 D could do with a bit of calm Facthox SCS in their life? Or perhaps you CoCo ‘would benefit from a little serenity? ® Stitching Time ‘Well, imagine walking through your Approx. 50 hours front door to be greeted by the Sino! stiches: bright, open blooms of these latus rss stitch, fractional, flowers, as they float atop a gently rippling pond. Such a sight is sure to relax your spirit, and help your mind unwind after a stressful day. » Ease of Stitching Advanced beginner This design, mostly in whole cross stitch, will be plain sailing for confident stitchers. There's just a palette. Kate Knight has ingeniously combined rich greens, deep blues and bold pinks in a way that creates a soft small amount of backstitch around the flower heads and a few fractionals ‘that are perfect for adding detail The real genius of this design comes from its oh-so clever colour and calming finished piece. So, you get to stitch with a stunning selection of beautiful thread shades, wile creating @ gorgeously serene picture for your home, > Meet the di signer Kate Knight * Colour is my passion — I'm always drawn to Vivid designs, and even in a hushed design such as this, | like to make sure there's a good injection of brights! | think tht should make it more fun to stitch, too.” 1B TheWerdoic www cross-stitching.com esStitchingLily Pond wwaw.cross-sttching.com a6)ype char et sn www cross-stitching.com8 tH Uy pxaeranecn wwaw.cross-sttching.com Cross stitch in two strands Lily Pond mc | Anchor [Madeira 166 | 280 | 1611 | imegreen 3 wm | 319 | 1044 [1313 [hottie green 320215 | 13 _| omen 334 | 97] 1004 | powcer blue 367 | 217 | 1312 _| dare gree 369 | 1043 | 1309_| Tight green 72 [253 | 1414 _| light gress green | absolutely love 597 | 1064 | 110 | turquoise the colour and fee! of P ° t 600 | 63 | 703 | veydark 598 | 1062 | 1111 | ight turqunise these water Iles by pik — Kate Knight 1's a very realistic picture ~ it mi | 602 St 02 ark pik really takes me there. | 603 | 55 _| 707 [rine "can pratesly tel @ [m2 [303 | 14 | trate the gerd surmner = pas a3 bate breeze that's oning B | 797 | 139 913 | blue Bons the water @ | 818 | 23 | 502 | powcerpk x 8g [ai] 501 haresoncer sink @ | 820] 133 914 | royal blue | es | 127 | 10068 | nay ble [910 a8 | 132 | dain gon @ 92 | 209 | 1213} mntaieen 2 | 954 [203 | 1207 [hart min en w | 963 73 502 light pink 1 | 3665] 1028 | 602 | raspberry = pars {40 | 1018 | hb 7 [3868 2) 2008 [white Backstitch in one strand | 3865 2 | (2803 | wate Tz high x 112 wide 14. HP (28-count everwveave) — 20.5120 Scrn @xBin) Th ces was stewed usng DMC svanded cotton Zueigat” %4-count white ada measuring 30,G06m (12x12) Stranded cation a listed inthe ey ‘Sze 24 tapestry needle Frame of your coice with minenur ‘aperture of 20,5120.5em xin) Ours is 23cm wide white ood fame with a custy pink mount ‘Thread & fabric cost Approximately £30 “or stockists see page 90 Get creative! There's no derying these lies look beautiful in a frame, but there are lots of other options, 100. Let the design speak for itself by presenting the piece as a canwvas, or create a hanging with a soft pink fabric. Or, if there's no room left on your | wal’, why | not make a cushion for your sofa?Shop & Stitch Our Best Buys All the hottest cross stitch must-haves for your shopping list, plus an exclusive offer to make your pennies go further... 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Fold back and press the edges. Line up the central backstitch of the top section, on one side, 10a pointed comer of the bottom section, with right- sides facing, as shown in the photo (below left) 2 Sew the two stitched pieces together using one strand of Dragon Floss thread in the Sweet Pea shade, For a neat finish, se whipstiten — ‘take your needle under indwvidual backstitches, rather than through the fabric. Continue sewing thern together in this, ‘way until you have completed sewing the sixth side. 3 You'll begin to see the eight: sided cushion taking shape. Gently stuff the shape evenly, making sure you have carefully push the stuffing into all the comers. Finish sewing the seventh and eighth sides, to close the biscornu shape. 4 Sew a button to the centre of the top side — take your needle through the cushion and sew the second button to the centre of the underside Run your needle back and forth many times, pulling the thread tight ‘to make a dip in the centre of the cushion, 26 The JofcrossSttching www coss-stitching.comSeon Cross stitch in two strands ‘Dragon Floss 12 | sweetces ‘= Backstitch in one strand — 132 | sweetpes >: Algerian eyesin one strand —| 132 | sweet pes seFrench knots in two strands @ | 132 | sweetpes = Mill Hill seed beads © | 07025 | feather © [03051 | maty STITCH COUNT 59 high x 59 wide DESIGN AREA 14 HP (28-count evennveave)~ Ihxl cn Yarden) SKEINS NEEDED 3x132 (sweet pea) These designs were stihed ust Oragon Floss hand-oyed tandedccttan on 28-count tverwvesve ote re or ho tread © This Dragon Floss thread is just beautiful ~ it's a hand- dyed stranded cotton from Poistitches Desians. The Sweet Pea shade that these charts se varies between soit green, pale pink and pretty lac, so ‘with just one thread you get 2 gorgeous range of colour! 9 RE wwaw.cross-sttching.com 1 This square stiteh has 2 hole in the centre of it, itis also commonly known as an eyelet stitch or a Star stitch, The Algenan eyes of this biscormu are worked over three threads of the fabric, but are shown over six threads in our picture above for clarity 2 Begin in one coiner of the square and work a diagonal stitch Sewing Accessories )) $ie/=0" BL hui ee Cri aarad Set Writ rare) i stitch a small Algerian eye into the centre. Pull the stitch taut, but not too tight. Bring the needle Up at the side of the square, in the middle of that edge, 3 Continue taking each stitch back into the very centre of the square, puling gently each time to create the small hole, working inwards from around the square’s comers and edges. 1] vo Neda tot ching 2?Bespoke kits for some of the most beautiful and magical cross stitch designs plus adorable, cute character kite: Pooh, Peanut, Bootle, Lickle Ted, Somebunny & more www.hawkinshobbies.co.uk sn The Patchwork Rabbit Seek inspiration, find joy 8 é ‘Now shipping Lite House Needleworks x c @ Little Sheep Virtues, Country Cottage’s ‘Santa's Village and the Blue Ribbon Mystery sampler, WARS Tes not too late to shea, ‘up for our auto ships! “Wwww.patchwork-rabbit.co.uk — ‘Little Jem’ new designs trom: Bothy Threads, Unit 9, ‘Swan Lane Business Park, (CBS 7FN 0844 8000221 info@bothythreads com www.bothythreads.com make the needlecase “How ta 1 Stitch two of the square designs side-by- side on the same piece of fabri, leaving 14 threads in between. Iron some lightweight wadding onto the reverse of your stitched piece and trim leaving a 1.5em (Ysin) border. 2Place your stitched piece and your calico backing fabric right sides together. Machine or hand sew with a 15cm (sin) like "pages’, An idea for a seam allowance. Sew all nice finish is to trim the felt ‘around, leaving @ small gap edges with pinking shears, for turning through before you add them. 3 Turn through and press carefull, paying special attention to the comers. Then stitch the gap closed and attach the buttons, 4 Lay two pieces of felt, each measuring 10x21.5cm (4x8%5in), inside your neediecase and machine or hand sew down the centre using white cotton, Get all the fabric, threads and buttons you need to stitch both of these designs for just £18.99, from Poistitches Designs. Included in the materials pack you'll get: 2 piece of white 28-count jobelan evenweave ‘measuring 33xd5.Scm (13x18ir), three skeins of Dragan Floss thread in Sweet Pea, iron-on wadding, Mil Hill Beads, two pieces of felt 10x21.Scm (&x8¥sin), wooden ‘buttons — two neediecase and two flower designs ~ plus ‘a 23x33cm (9x13in} piece of marbled pink calico to back your needlecase. For where to buy, see page 90. aE, www cross-stitching.comYour Questions Answered Our panel of professionals are here to help you with CONTENTS your cross stitch dilemmas — however large or small IN THE SPOTLIGHT Gaynor, from Love Quilts UK on stitching for charity FLWISHES GRANTED Jenny's designed a civilised (and cute!) mole for Sher SU FRIENDLY ADVICE Tips from fellow stitchers con using lots of threads SUTECHNIQUE FOCUS a Learn how to couch your uth outhom Anne MacGregor Metwoodward Poppy Benner Test ies eacleo ce eee aa a a ee ve heereaosssice: eventhemostfiak been cratrapioects goundiathehatest —expeietevling «DESIGN ROUND-UP srease nasty tecralquesions.—fersleryeauans sttdingprodict, _inthecossstchrg Get actve with kits and andisreacyta stare ith herenncopede read/o ‘eke nyour Wats alzttoverch —insty gueber charts on 2 sporty theme! eveything she knons — leowedge ands deignllnges tthe tashyouneed incuabelnovkecco Bunny fun! these products would be t00 se y fant lf tisbany decent Keridon bat adaign We complete the caro Aerts bury desan lice his worth eaping of the bunny, free with issue 200, and plan to send it to my sister. Can you tel me how to mount the design so that she can remove the sbtching from the card and Convert it into a magnet? magnet, £1.58, is 8.1x8.tem, would Be t00 close for your stitching, which meesures Bem ‘dameter. A solution would be to stitch the design again using 16-count aida, 0 your design comes out smaller than Ain vie emall (on 14-count, and it will be a Ruth says: There are better fit (7cm diameter) for fridge magnet ‘cases the magnet. When mounting, avalible, for example the add double-sided tape to the round, square and rectangular very outer edges of your aida, ‘ones by Framecraft®, which then your sister will have no ate made especialy to fit cross trouble trimming it to size, and stitching into. However, all ot popping itn the magnet. Bah, humbug? Backinissue 160 of The Wort of Cross Sitchin there was a fantastic project fr making across stich hu whic ve mace several times, fing them with dred lavender as Oits for trends love to doa dent sgn. Cou you recommerd ary humbug chars that could Buy? Mrs 1D Stevenson, Greater Manchester Poppy says: Why not the range of humbug charts Created by Faby Rll for Creve Poppy"? There are some realy prety floral chars, Ke this lovely ‘Lavender Bouquet Hurove’ chart, £295, and even some Chnstnasy ones that Think would make sweet vee decorations Al Costve Poppy patters are alae o dovinload and prin after curchese 50 You can gt started suaight avay. Do stow usa poo when Soure dane! Also, thismonth you coudwin @ £25 voucher 0 Spend at Create Poppy urn to page 83 hd out ae! Bh, humbug? Mes Staversan is abet of ahumbug addict, wwaw.cross-sttching.com The WorldofCrossStitehing 29Your Questions Answered In the spotlight GAYNOR THOMAS, FROM LOVE QUILTS UK Stitch to excess! I've been stitching for so long my vals are ful ~ how can | Keep sewing despite the mountain of projects I'm steadily accumulating! Wendy Buckle, West Midlands Gaynor says: I've the perfect idea for you Wendy! My colleague Katherine and | coordinate Love Quil =a group of volunteer crafters who create ‘quilts for British children with severe illnesses. We're always happy to accept new stiches! Visit www lovequitsuk com for detais of how to get involved and to ‘sign upto stitch for a themed quilt Magnot marvel ‘hese magnetic marks shoud help Mora follow her cbart | ike to use a magnetic board to view my charts. A few years ago, [ound some pointer magnets that help me follow my pattern. Unfortunately, | can’t remember where | bought them from and can’t seem to find them anywhere now. It’s oreat that it points so | can see exactly where lam on the chart. ease helo me find more of them? Sorry to say that we've hunted high and Jow but we've not been able to find exactly the same kind of chart pointers that you use. | hope you'l find ths suggestion just 2s useful ~it' stil magnetic but rather than pointing, the shape creates a window to highlight the area of Chart you're working on. Available from I Love Cross Stitch’, E13, the Magnetic Chart Marker Pack has ten mixed sized markers and a separate magnetic card to place behind your chart, if needed. And for a special offer ciscount, you can buy the Marker Pack with free PSP, (UK only, quote code R11955)! 30 The WorldofCrossStitching Stich excess! ‘Your supls stitches con bring ase to asics Me Which fabric? ‘Some designs in The World of Crass Stitching use 28-count ‘evenweave, which is too fine for my eyes. How can | corwert to 14-count aida? Maureen Bessell, via email Mol says: Our designs which use 28-count evenweave fabric are usualy stitched over two threads of the fabric, so there are 14 stitches per inch, Ths is the same as a 14-count aida fabric, so the design size and fabric size (iven in our Shopping List) wil be exactly the same. Easy — that i to say, there's no need, for you to convert! See page 96 for more detail about cifferent fabrics and also how to calculate for fabrics with different stitch counts, Mother & baby Ii like to knew who. designed the giraffe project on the Your Letters page of issue 200, as sttc by Sarah Bowden. I love stching wilclife and it looks absolutely amazing! ‘Tracey Swart, via Facebook Poppy says: I's a stunning design isn it? We've tracked the kit down for you, Tracey it’s called "Love and Devation’ by Lanarte. You can buy it from Sew Simple* and the kit has. everything you need to make this wonderful project. It measures 58x! cm (255«7in) ‘on 14-count ivory aida, with stranded cottons, needle, chart and instructions included, all for £40.55. Mother's baby Trace’ een desperat ta stitch ths grate duo and now she can! www cross-stitching.comWishes granted Request a design and our resident design expert, Jenny, might just chart it for you... Builderebeew ‘This busy diger knows there's aways time fora tee break! Please could you chart a design of a mole having a cup of tea? | would like to stitch it on a tea towel to remind me of my favorite storybook, The Wind in the Willows, Thanks so much! Sheri Mustafa, Tennessee Jenny says: What a fun idea this is, Shert The towel is sure to be a great addition to your kitchen. Ive given ths ttle character @ hat that matches his teacup, 2 cute pink nose and classic pink paws ~ | hope you like it! oes 2 Cross stitch in two strands DMC | Anchor [Ma @ | 20 | 108 | 802_| tac N | 453 | 231 | 1806 | shell grey @ | 761 | 1021 | 40a | pink & | 37a2| 99 | ion | stone orey 2X Backstitch in one strand [3371 [382] 2004 T brown STITCH COUNT 23 Figh x 26 wide DESIGN AREA 14 HPI(28-ccunt evenneave) — 4x4 Sc (Vaxt34in) This dsign was stitched using DMC stranded cotton Fleas mt: Sey ca olny sa ders andr cop eases se Suntech eos, charac on hs and {Ym stitching "The Wedding’ by Lavender B Lace Id like to change the colours ofthe flower gis dress. The bride it's for will have bridesmaids wearing plum — can you suggest colours for me? The bride ‘and groom will adore such a bespoke picture! Here are the DMC thread shades we suggest for your substitution, irom palest to deepest: 818, 151, 3354, 3733, 3731, 3350 and 150, Congrats to the lovebirds! ‘Weeding 97 You en uy the sinning chat at Wye Needlecraft’, £12 wwaw.cross-sttching.com Disney magic | don'thave access to the atemet, 30 can't easy find charts or kts to buy looking for Dsney desgns— Can you hop vith any i3e05 of cere | cen find these? Plucky Polak, Australia Anne says: Disney kits are becoming les eae to STITCHING HELP! Don't forget to senda Your stitchy questions and ‘dosign requests in to ust ‘Bisnop magic Sttchers down urder ca oder desig ike the rom he UK track down, as now fewer are being mada. Some are still availble from Anchor and ‘Vervaco, 50 look for those brands. in Australia you may find some at OzStitch* or you a could try a UK supplier that ships overseas for a small charge, ike Sew and So*. This ‘Pooh & Eeyore Cuddles kit has everything to stitch the pair for £14.80, plus delivery. ‘We wil ry and answer your ‘questions a s90n ae we cn, but ‘yout working ta specfic ‘deadline then doles know! The WorldefCrossStitching 34Your Questions Answered Friendly advice Our Facebook fans reveal how they stay organised and ‘on track when stitching designs with lots of colours. . % Sheila Jones: | get colour over them with a length of card and punch different colour highlighter. holes down bath sides This avoids confusion when (enough for allthe cifferent there are alot of colours. threads). then loop my skeins through the holes, Denna Louise Furniss: write the colour number and, | use the DMC Colour Card to ‘more importently, the chert sort my threads end | aways symbol at the side of the sort them in good dayight. relevant hole and skein Sue Hansford: | put, % Grace Piccirilli Horton eacii skein of thread on |1use floss bags and thread numbered bobbin and keep several needies to make it a needle for each colour simpler, lalso lke tostitch one Then the threaded needle ‘square’ section at atime. ‘ucks into the threads on the bobbin, No mistakes so far. x Heather Pelotis: Highlighters ere He savers. Emima Dennehy: | use | shade in all the symbols of _a needle organiser by Pako the same colour in yellow, ~it’s got 50 holes init wth When I'm done stitching, foam behind so you can rest TECHNIQUE FOCUS ( Couching explained ‘have a beautiful stitch kit, but Ive been put off it because the instructions include a stich I've never heard of. Can you please explain what ‘cauching’ s? Also can you recommend a book on diferent stitches? Kim Harding, Cornwall ‘Anne says: This titch quite each needle in its own hole. ‘Alongside those holes you can add the symbols from the chart. To change colours you just pop your neede into ‘the organiser and pick up the next onel It's great % Gill Potterton: The most important thing when sttching with loads of colours is to work in good light or with a dayight lamp. Itis so much easier to see the differences in the shades! Find us on Facebook to Join the chat. Log on to wwwfacebook.com/The WorldotCrossStitching and hit ‘like’ at the top of the page! Use i add cultining and linear Diconarybyluerda Garden, effects, as a thread lies on top of your fabric. and doesn’t go through to the back at any point. Cur couching here is on it's own for daiy, but it can also be used at the edge of a stitched area for strong outlining, or on top of Crass stitch. War your cauching lke this Cuta length of the thread needed for your couching, The number of strands for the correct thickness of the couched effect - will be speafied in your chart. Lay it in place and ad tiny stitches over the thread to fix it. Spec ‘these stitches evenly and use a matching piece of stranded cotton for an invisible effect. (Our ; § a estyreaty i, so dont worry! grey thread used fr contest) Simple! ; 32 The WorldofCrossStitehing £300, ok ie handy stthing guido QUICK Q&A yy som is soon to ‘graduate 2s a doctor and I'd love to mark the ‘occasion in cross stitch — we are so proud of him. What can | sitch? Claire Gann, ‘email Mel: J think this idea by Bobbie G, availble at Stitcher* wil be perfect. The bright colours in ‘Congrats Chart* are appealing and the ‘mortarboard is very fitting. The chart £7 and, vill measure 7:5x120m (3xSin) on 14-count aida ‘he bigh, fy design Just he tng fr Claes son lease help -1 need to invest in some dacent scissors. Have you any recommendetions? Gail Johnston, via Facebook Ruth: Look for qood- quality, Jong blades (the longer they are, the agreater the length of fabric you can cut) and comfy handles. When you hhave them. never, ever ut paper with them! Tel blunt the blades 50 keep ther only for your fabrit Fiskars, tuith famous orange 4 hhanales, are 3 great brand to look for- ® this ‘assc, General Purpose, Zier! pai, £14.09, wil be ideal and last tor years! www cross-stitching.comDesign round-up Aim for a personal best with one of these action- packed designs! Stitch for Father's Day and more... SPORT —- A CHART COLLECTION ports fans wil enjoy this set by Marie Diaz?. 14 designs cover cricket, bowls, rugby, footbal,cycing, galt, fishing and moral Use ‘them alone for birthday and Father’s Day cards, or combine them to create a sampler. They're charted in black and white, and use whole stiches, fractionals and backstiteh It's a great valve chart, as you're sure to use the desians again and again. Stitch count ~ 12 Ardara rt nr entre PPP PPP PPP PIP III NAME 'CONNOR' {tera gift fora sporty gil or boy? The bespoke Name’ kits from Cottage Needlecrafts* are for you. This colour chart is clear and large, on A3 paper Intermediate stitchers will enjoy it, as thas @ number of fractionals for shaping, Prices start at £18.75 for the first etter, and subsequent capitals are £2 25 each, Typical stitch count per letter — (:3%in) on 14-count aid nx 95 wre, 10xsiom PPP PIPL ¥ ¢ § < ¢ § § ‘ § é www cross-stitcing.com Your Questions Answered GOLFER BUNKER his John Clayton design (JCEK1119), by Heritage Cratts* shows a gotfer redeeming his poor tee-shot with a dramatic hit. I's best for sklad stitchers ‘as it has many fractional and 'squashed! stitches - go for the 27-count evenweave kit (over the 14-count aida option), to make these easier. FOOTBALL Brg hs vey design (OUR13) from Bothy Threadst,is perfect for confident sitchers ‘wanting to delight 9 footie fan! uses cos ee feet euncee , ane PPP PPI VV GN, PPS ‘ar stockists 20 page 90 ‘The WorldofCrossStirehing 33BEEP recusnion DESIGN BY LUCIE HEATON Ahoy, me hearties! Stitch these scurvy sea dogs as they roam the seven seas ~ the perfect way to decorate your little pirate’s cabin yh the sty Rogerhobted W uphah ae tera in ‘the wind, you can be sure the sailors aboard this ship are set to cause as much mischief as possible. Boisterous boys (or tomboys!) will love poring over every detail of this design, From Captain Blackbeard with his peg-leg, to the mutinous shipmate who's being sent to the mercy of the sharks and the colourful parrot perched up high, every inch of this cushion wil capture their imagination. This plethora of pirates would be perfect for a stitcher looking to take on their frst big project. Created with cross stitch and backstitch only, it's relatively straightforward to work on, and is filled with lots of fun little — 34 uy Brn cy Estos) Facthex x Stitching Time Approx. 60 hours = Type of Stitches Cross stitch, backstitch « Ease of Stitching Booinned/ intermediate touches to keep you motivated. Although you could frame your finished design, we think it looks even more fantastic made up as a cushion, and can easily see it taking pride of place in a kid's bedroom. Just don't forget to tell them the secret that both stitchers and pirates alike know =x marks the spot! > coco noassooanno3zsausrccscoas:oassco3:isHSccoSic0osohj Meet the de signer “When | was asked to design a cross stitched | pirate ship, | had so many ideas | couldn't fit ‘them allin! | hope I've come up with a fun i and colourful project that both adults and children will enjoy.” | www cross-stitching.comPirate Cushionbea Pirate Cushion Fae aston a (epet www cross-stitching.com 36wo 40 0 o NG f ee Prat asion char tenet) wwaw.cross-sttching.com Why notsstitch a memory which will be remembered long after the actual occasion? ‘These samplers from Anchor Wedding and Birth- produced in classic, traditional design, provide an ideal choice, which ‘can be personalised with initials or name. 30% order online at www.past-impressions.co.uk OFFER ENDS MAY 31% mh past \Z/ IMPRESSIONSPirate Cushion sides facing, place these panels over the front, so the hemmed edges of the panels overlap in the middle, to create an envelope opening in and sew all around the edges. Turn through and press, then insert a cushion pad to finish, 1 Trim your finished stitched piece to 26.5x28.5cm (1OV5x114in 2 Cut two panels of backing fabric measuring 29x10cm (11¥:x4in) and pin 10 the sides of the stitching, right sides together. Stitch with a om (in) seam allowance and press open the seams. 3 Cut two more panels to 43x 10cm (17xain) and place at the top and bottom of the stitching. Pin and stitch, then press the seams open 4 Cut two back panels measuring 27x43cm (10/x17in) Sew a 2cm (4in) hem along one long edge of each piece. With right www cross-stitching.com Cushion pac to fit “For stockists see pege 90 £28 Thread & febric cost Approximately 14-count white aide meesiring 36338 (14x15in) Srarded cotton as sted Size 24 tapesty needle Backing fabric of choice inthekey 2neigart” 136 high x 147 wide 14 HA (28-count evenvveave) — Pees |= bE al ei all | lela! |e] le | oo eee |< z 8] |s|,(/8l-lelESis| [2] (218 5 ieee: lel le ele eg eae ee sleeleese (dee £ $|8/2/3| 6/3] 8/S/8/2) 8/5/§/ 5/8 8[a/2/5 2 4)8 |S|Els ¢ ae i 5 $|~/aiBlelsigigisisiaisisigig gialeiaigig aig el|2/8 i 28 ial i dl dl dell | | i i << ||| aes | = 0 |] |e | = | en] » || = WA This design was siched usig DMC staeed cotion 24.5126 Sen G¥x1/in) 38BRAND NEW! Don’t miss Handmade magazine si featuring 68 st 3 to sew, crochet, knit, cross stiteh ine and make for your home sw e! Order your copy today for just £7.99 including UK P&P. ‘Sew a funky cushion ’ Make a gorgeous egg ? 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Simply stick the finished design onto a tag, made out of coordinating card from your stash Could this fancy dress teddy (25) be any more adorable? Fray the aida edges and sew him onto a felt purse from The Craft Oepartment® (FES313) for a fab little gift * www cross-stitching.comDESIGNLIBRARY WINGED WONDER Stitch this beautiful dragonfly (37) for nature fans ~ they'll love it! The lilac lacawing is the perfact size for one of Framecraft's* magnets (QFM) HAPPY BEE-DAY With his party hat and balloon, this bee (39) is great for a birthday card! Patch him onto a card blank from Craft Creations® (DEC7U) for a finish that's fit for a queen wwaw.cross-sttching.com BETWEEN THEBLOOMS Create a sweet bookmark with this floral border (28). Just stiteh it on 2in wide aida band with a scallop edge from 2weigart* and back with felt to complete Sa” SITTING PRETTY Buttorfly fans will adore this tloral motif (2)! Pop your design inside the lid of a trinket pot from Framecraft® {GT3) to make a handy button jar, just ike ours “or stockists, seepage so 99DESIGN LIBRARY My inspiration ‘et My kids are mad about insects, so they vere realy interested mths callecton! ve already had quite a few requests for sttchod designs = they wart mots for their pencil cases, phone covers, on'E}wore ybeethoppy: Donj— worry b 50 Th=World ofCrossstie www cross-stitching.comDESIGN LIBRARY | | | 2% Cross stitch in two strands DMC | Anchor [Madeira bln] 2 | 2402 | white zoe | 99 | 904 | darkliac 209 | 98 | 803 | ibe zo | 108 | 802 _| lightliac 349 | 1098) 212 | wed 369 | 1043 | 1309_| almond green ais | 236 | 1713 _| dark grey ais | 398 _| 1802 | aey 0 | 267_| 1502 _| een aii] 266 | 1501 | light green Tae | 367 | 2013 | ighttan 73 | 302_| 113 _| dark yellow 74a | 301] 12_| yelow 762_| 224 | 1804 | lightorey 28 | 975 | 1101 | bue a41 | oar | 1911 | brown 242 | 1080 | 1910 | light Brown 948 | 892_| 306 | peach 962 | 75 | 609 | darkpink 3072 | 847 _| 1805 _| ightash giey 335, 129 | 907 | bue 371625 | 508_| pink 3743 | 869 | 2611 _| antique mawe 3ez1| 305 | 2514 | straw ||| ca] ~| a) = |i ee) o} «|v |as |x| es] ||| < ||) im > z | 3823] 386 | 2512 | cream @ [3853] 1003 | 311 | copper f 2c Backstitch in one strand —J_ 39 | 1098 | 212 | ved [48 [6 [1713 [dork orey E as | 398 | 1802 | orey 2¢French knots in one strand E © | 43] 236 | 1713 | dakomy Het ‘These desors wee stitched using DIAC stranded cotton Gro-tyi Coan rebate www cross-stithing.com Hof Crosssttching $4DESIGN LIBRARY ‘Maria READER PANEL | plan to make some cross stitched cards for a few upcoming birthdays and specal ‘occasions - the fun insects and pretty att bbutterffes in this Design Librery will be perfect! | can’t wat to make a start... 29 = 2 a4 EPS E ees S ecplececcec Qed SAR ye MumMys HkEle crqowler| 2 aR ere iniie coninei ne fenaiaine rponaralner ie rininiea eeiennstiaeesireaearere Srossstitching www cross-stitching.comtt N au TH faite hdort Fl www cross-stithing.comUP NEXT: WEDDINGS! Can you hear the bells? They'e definitely ringing for next month’s wedding Design Library! Whether you're a bride-to-be or you're attending someone else's big day, there are loads of motifs you'll love. Buy your copy of issue 204 on 23 May, or subscribe and the magazine will be delivered to your door. Take a look at this month's fab subscription deal on page 44, 4 TheWorkdofCrossStiching www cross-stitching.com» ove | bee-bkiFul day opqrstuywxy NOP RSRETUVWNXKY www cross-stithing.com heWorkicfCressstitching 3Sdoin In! Out» About Get involved in the stitching fun this month — we've rounded up the most exciting ee campaigns, clubs and events so that you can join in with them all! iy VeRO TAS & LAUGH, BOURNEMOUTH These ates know thet laughter good for you WHERE AM I? Hesimyietsen a trp we went fon in February. | took my WOXS meg along for the fight, but by the end of it Ciaran \wes a fan, too! Can you guess where we 2re? Here's a hint later that day ‘ve went to see Chicago the musical in one of the most famous theatrical districts in the worl. Beth Collins, Bristol Send us a photo of yourself with a copy of your favourite mag to ‘Where Am I? at our Usual address, on page 17. you're featured, you" win a John Clayton kit from the Internationals range by Heritage Craits*, worth £31.50. * For stacks se page 30 $56 The World ofCross stitching Visit the RSN! © behind-the-scenes at the Royal School of Needlework (hich hes its home inside Hampton Court Palace) and take 2 look at the'r latest exhibition =a collection of ecclesiastical commissions from the last 140 years. Open tours are being held fon 13 June and 22 June as wall as ‘on 13 and 19 July ~ book early to avoid disappointment. ‘To book, call 0203 166 6941 (or visit www royal-needlework.org.uk Dates for June 5-6 JUNE ‘MACHINE EMBROIDERY FOR BEGINNERS AROINGTON SCHOOL OF CRAFTS, GXFORDSHIRE you nan to eam the art of machine embrocery, ths is the couse for you. The two-day vrkshop costs £130 — vst ‘wwwaingtonschoolotrafs.com fr more detail, 7-9,JUNE CONTEMPORARY CRAFT SHOW [MILL MARSH PARK, BOVEY TRACEY, DEVON. Enjoy a mulitude of export crafts, dsignrs and makers, all specaising in moder rs and cals at this show. Visit ‘caftsatboveytacoy. cout fr mare nformarin, 19 JUNE FATHER'S DAY Stitch up west for your da tis Sunday —he deserves tt Look out for our special designs next month. 20 JUNE (ON SALE: THE WORLD OF CROSS STITCHING sue 205 ul of summery dais youl be itching to sith For anctical ADY scene, ¢delcious picnic design, ses in {al bier and many mera, plck up your copy on 20 une. 22 JUNE WORLD TEXTILEDAY, SCOTLAND BRIDGE OF ALLAN PARISH CHURCH STIRLINGSHIRE “This hee exhtion heave for dothaholis. Adie and buy ‘or geous fais. Forinf. vit ‘wvanritentledayceuk ‘Rogreat day out for everyone Notas forthe tienes, crafters of all 2225 nil lve the Contemporary Craft show ‘yok maw nbs sou soMsuy www cross-stitching.comCare for a cuppa? Hold a Blooming Great Tea Party this summer, and Same lm TM a eek ee MER CaC naan Mar eae s June and July 2013 (Cae cca era RRP ae Mest raver mariecurie.org.uk/teaparty Marie Curie Ge ©