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Zeena’s choice
Welcome to the latest issue of 4 Medieval Features
Gold, packed full of beautiful, maiden & regulars
spring-inspired projects to take
the edge off the dregs of these Projects 11 Your letters
wintry days! And nothing puts
us in the mood for sunshine 4 Lady and horse Find out what fellow stitchers have been up to
and warmer weather than stitching stunning
designs, with gorgeous floral detail… Beautiful beading adds a luxurious finish to 26 Subscribe to Gold today...
For some flower-power inspiration, take a this medieval portrait – it’s a joy to stitch!
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vase (p20), Clare Buswell’s adorable lambs-amid- 12 Spring lambs
a-meadow scene (p11), and Maria Diaz’s breath- 49 Giveaways
taking mountain view (p52). Celebrate springtime with our adorable
My personal favourite this issue, is Shannon little lambs, worked in fluffy Lana thread Text, write or go online for
Wasilieff’s medieval beauty on horseback (p4). I your chance to win!
love Shannon’s characteristic, clever use of tonal 20 Beautiful blooms
colour and exquisite detail to depict a scene that in£1pWr,0izie4ns6!
conjures all sorts of stories in my mind! Stitch these vibrant flowers for your kitchen
Elsewhere, we have a pretty wedding sampler 58 Next issue
by Durene Jones (p28), a sweet birdhouse 28 Wedding sampler
cushion from Lucie Heaton (p36) and on page See what’s coming up in issue 145
44, Fiona Baker’s fantastic dreamcatcher. Enjoy! A simply stunning design and gorgeous
gift for any soon-to-be married couple 66 Go for Gold!
Zeena Moolla, Editor
36 Birdhouse cushion Solve our Sudoku puzzle and enter to win!
44 Dream a
little dream Nine little birdies feather their nests in this
wonderful spring project for the home
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44 Dreamcatcher
Create a mystical hanging in pretty
pastel shades and variegated thread
52 Mountain view
Know someone with a sense of ambition or
adventure? They’ll love this inspiring scene
60 Butterfly cards
All-occasion greetings with a floral flourish
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59 Stockists
Find the supplies that you’ll need to make all the
projects in the issue
2664 Stitching guidelines
Helpful hints, advice and step-by-step guides
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Lady and horse
Medieval
maiden
With her flowing auburn hair and splendid white horse,
dripping with golden beads, this fair maiden makes an
enchanting project for experienced stitchers
Meet the designer Stitcher’s guide
Shannon Wasilieff
This design is worked on 28-count white
Canadian designer evenweave over two threads of the fabric
Shannon has always been in 35 shades of cotton and one of metallic
passionate about creative thread. Cross stitch is in two strands, and
pursuits, but it was when backstitch is in one. With seed beads, French
she started designing knots, fractionals and petit point, this is an
cross stitch that she truly intricate project for experienced stitchers.
found her calling. Her
talent is evident in her How to stitch the design
beautiful designs, and her
great eye for colour and 1Find the centre of your fabric. Find
detail helps to make her the centre of the chart and start
unique creations into true stitching here, working outwards.
masterpieces like this one.
2Work the cross stitch over two
“I love to look at the threads of the fabric in two strands
history books to find of cotton or metallic thread. For every
inspiration with designs tiny symbol, work a fractional stitch.
like this one. I wanted to
create an opulent scene, 3Work the petit point over one
and this lady is certainly thread of the fabric in two
majestic with her golden strands of cotton.
tresses and jewels”
4Add the backstitch in one strand of
cotton or metallic thread.
5Work the French knots in one
strand of white thread.
6Attach the beads using two strands
of thread and a whole cross stitch.
7Check over your finished stitching
and prepare for framing.
You will need
FABRIC Zweigart 28-count white evenweave
measuring 40x40cm (15¾x15¾in)
THREADS Stranded cotton and metallic threads
as listed in the key
NEEDLE Size 26 tapestry needle; beading needle
BEADS Mill Hill seed beads as listed in the key
EXTRAS Frame of your choice with a minimum
aperture of 28x29cm (11x11½in)
FOR STOCKISTS’ DETAILS turn to page 59
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“I love the dusky stitch tip
green and pink
shades that Choose a simple
Shannon has gold-coloured frame
chosen. They to complement the
gold cross stitch
border that is part
of the design
go perfectly with
the gorgeous golden
embellishments.“
Heather Nugent,
Charting Assistant
8 Cross Stitch Gold
Lady and horse
How to keep your Medieval lady key
work clean
Cross stitch in two strands
It’s easy for the white
areas of your work DMC Anchor Madeira
to become grubby by
the time you finish a Z blanc 2 2402 white
design – this is true for
both the fabric and the 2 209 98 803 lilac
threads. Grease from
your hands can rub off s 211 342 801 light lilac
on the stitching, so we
recommend leaving the H 300 352 2304 very dark ginger
white stitches until last, or
at least until near the end. G 301 1049 2306 dark ginger
If you feel your stitched
piece needs freshening up, X 316 1017 809 heather
you can give it a gentle
wash (see page 65). J 317 400 1713 dark grey
M 318 399 1801 light grey
P 319 224 1313 almond green
Q 327 101 805 violet
S 333 119 903 dark purple
` 340 118 902 purple
n 367 217 1312 green
p 368 214 1310 light green
v 402 1047 2307 light ginger
k 413 236 1810 very dark grey
4 414 235 1714 grey
j 415 398 1802 very light grey
f 597 1064 1110 turquoise
3 762 234 1804 pearl grey
Shannon Wasilieff ; 818 23 502 baby pink
Designer Secrets 1 945 881 2309 dark peach
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Auburn beauty t 3688 66 605 pink
For the lady’s beautiful b 3689 49 607 light pink
auburn hair, I’ve chosen
four shades of gingery c 3726 1018 810 plum
brown thread – the four
shades work together to 6 3747 120 901 light purple
create natural light and
shade, so there was no m 3770 1009 2314 light peach
need to add any backstitch
as there’s plenty of detail l 3776 1048 2302 ginger
here already. I’ve always
dreamed of having flaming < 3802 1019 2608 dark plum
red hair. It’s such a bold
colour, and represents T 3803 69 2609 raspberry
bravery to me – perfect for
my medieval maiden! E 3808 1068 2507 very dk sea green
{ 3810 168 1108 dark sea green
8 3811 1060 1101 light sea green
Cross stitch in two strands DMC Light Effects
i E3852 dark gold
Backstitch in one strand
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Backstitch in one strand DMC Light Effects
Beads aplenty! ––––– E3852 dark gold
This is a great project for anyone French knots in one strand
who loves beading! Used in little
clusters in the hair, as accents for O blanc 2 2402 white
the flowers, as a headdress for the
horse, and all along the hem of Mill Hill seed beads Victorian gold
the lady’s dress, there are plenty crayon white
of areas of beaded beauty. For the O 02011
best results use a long thin beading O 02058
needle, and don’t be tempted to
use metallic thread to attach the O 03049 rich red
beads – it isn’t as strong as stranded
cotton and will be fiddly to use, too. STITCH COUNT 120 high x 140 wide
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) –
22x25.5cm (8½x10in)
This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton, DMC
Light Effects and Mill Hill seed beads on 28-count evenweave
over two threads of the fabric
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Time to stitch Grace has brought I wanted to show you my
Fernando Amorsolo’s recent project – Nora Corbett’s
I hope you like this picture of work to life in stitches Christmas Tree 2008, which is
finished just in time for Christmas
my latest project. It’s the owl 2017! The photo doesn’t do
justice to her wonderful design,
clock by Lucie Heaton which full of embellishments and beads.
was published in issue 139 of I’m now working on Arnott’s
Parrot from the iconic Australian
Cross Stitch Gold. Like a lot of biscuit brand, for my sister who
lives in Switzerland. The chart is
people I love owls, and these designed by Fiona Jude for her
Country Threads Collection. Then
are so cute I just had to stitch I’m looking forward to tackling
the peacock from issue 139.
them. I needed a new clock for
I love Cross Stitch Gold and
my craft room and this now can’t wait for each issue to arrive. This festive design is dripping
Thanks for an inspiring magazine! with beads and embellishments
hangs on the wall – I am so Jocelyn Furlan, Australia
Zeena: I can see the beautiful
happy with the finished result. detail in this piece, Jocelyn –
what a stunning finish in time
Mrs Linda West, Isle of Man for Christmas! We’d love to
see your parrot and peacock
Zeena: This is such a cute Lucie Heaton’s owl clock was a when they’re complete, too!
design, I agree. What a fun perfect fit for Linda’s craft room
way to keep track of your
stitching sessions! by Donna Kooler. I will be
Special stocking doing another Donna Kooler
stocking for myself, which has
Here is a picture of my five-year-old a nutcracker with candy all over
daughter Kaytlin and her stocking it. I’m having so much fun right Zeena: There’s nothing more I had this piece professionally
special to a little one at framed and am so happy with it.
that I stitched her for Christmas! now, with so many wonderful Christmas than their stocking! Carol Verble, Missouri
Kaytlin looks thrilled with your Zeena: I love seeing how
I found this pattern in a book patterns to choose from! work, Sumer – it’s delightful. readers adapt our designs.
These ships started off as cards,
Sumer Scoggins, Texas I saw three ships but they look wonderful as a
picture. Well done, Carol!
Kaytlin’s stocking was This piece uses designs from issue
such a hit, Sumer is 96 of Cross Stitch Gold back in Carol’s favourite carol –
planning to make one 2012. When the issue arrived brought to life in stitches!
for herself (above) and I saw the Three Ships
by Karen Brittan, I knew I
wanted to stitch them as a
group. Three Ships is one
of my favourite carols, and
the colours were so bright
and appealing. I considered
several arrangements before
I settled on three ships in a
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Cross Stitch Gold 11
Spring lambs
Step into
spring
There’s no better way to welcome the new season
than with this adorable pair of lambs, stitched with
fluffy Madeira Lana thread for a soft, tactile finish!
Meet the designer Stitcher’s guide
Clare Buswell
This design is worked on 14-count
Clare studied graphic white aida in 28 shades of stranded
design in art college cotton and one shade of Madeira
and is a talented crafter Lana. Cross stitch is in both one and
and artist. She lives in a two strands, and backstitch is in one
small village in Ireland, strand. This is a densely stitched design
surrounded by nature. with lots of fractional stitches, too, so
When she’s not creating in it’s best suited to experienced stitchers.
her studio you’ll find her
in the garden, where she How to stitch the scene
finds endless inspiration
for her creations. 1Find the centre of your fabric
by folding it in half horizontally
“There are lots of spring and vertically. Follow the arrows on
lambs in the fields where the chart to find its centre and start
I live, and they are so stitching here, working outwards.
sweet and full of the joys
of life. They always 2Work the cross stitch in one or
make me smile as I pass two strands of cotton, or two
by – I hope my design strands of Madeira Lana. For every
will have the same effect!” tiny symbol, work a fractional stitch.
12 Cross Stitch Gold 3Fluff up the Lana thread after
stitching, using a suede brush
or hard toothbrush.
4Add the backstitch in one
strand of cotton.
5Check over your stitching and
prepare for framing.
You will need
FABRIC Zweigart 14-count white aida
measuring 35x43cm (13¾x17in)
THREADS Stranded cotton and Madeira Lana
thread as listed in the key
NEEDLE Size 24 tapestry needle
EXTRAS Frame and mount of your choice
with a minimum aperture of 20x27.5cm
(7¾x10¾in)
FOR STOCKISTS’ DETAILS turn to page 59
Spring lambs
stitch tip
Fluff up the Lana thread
before you work the
rest of the design, to
prevent the stranded
cotton being
damaged
Spring lambs
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Spring lambs
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“You can always work the lambs’ white coats Spring lambs key
Cross stitch in two strands
in normal stranded cotton if you DMC Anchor Madeira
prefer, but spring is the perfect S 315 1019 810 dark mauve
stitch tip ` 316 1017 809 mauve
time for trying something P 319 224 1313 dark green
new! Lana thread adds Keep the back of { 367 217 1312 green
your work neat on
p 368 214 1310 light green
another dimension to this this densely stitched V 402 1047 2307 light ginger
piece – what a great idea!” design, to avoid J 451 233 1808 dark shell grey
tangles and
4 452 232 1807 shell grey
Fiona Baker, Technical Editor knots j 453 231 1806 light shell grey
[ 524 858 1511 fern green
h 676 891 2208 light sand
g 677 886 2207 very light sand
v 729 890 2209 sand
b 754 1012 305 peach
c 758 868 2313 dark peach
Clare Buswell’s 2 778 969 808 light mauve
Designer Secrets H 779 360 1914 brown
Subtle shades z 3078 292 102 yellow
In the foreground and the background, 9 3363 262 1602 pine green
you’ll see that the cross stitch is worked in
one strand rather than two. Some people n 3364 260 1603 light pine green
use half cross stitch to create a slightly less
dense coverage and a sense of perspective, l 3776 1048 2306 ginger
but I prefer the effect of cross stitch in one
strand – even though it takes longer to do! k 3799 236 1713 charcoal grey
These areas are all worked in fresh green
shades to depict the lush grassy meadows ; 3866 926 2101 pearl
where the spring lambs love to frolic.
Cross stitch in two strands Madeira Lana
Furry finish
Z 3601 white
Do you ever run your hand over the
surface of a piece of stitching to feel the Cross stitch in one strand
wonderful texture? It’s one of the things
I love most about a finished piece. And M 367 217 1312 green
with the Lana thread used for the lambs’
coats, it’s even more tempting to do! As C 368 214 1310 light green
well as the lovely soft feel of the thread
once it’s been brushed and fluffed up, L 369 1043 1309 very light green
the fuzzy appearance is fantastic, too.
Backstitch in one strand
––––– 413 401 1714 grey
––––– 420 374 2104 tan
––––– 451 233 1808 dark shell grey
––––– 815 44 513 ruby
––––– 934 862 1506 avocado green
STITCH COUNT 110 high x 150 wide
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) –
20x27.5cm (7¾x10¾in)
SKEINS NEEDED 2x367 (green), 2x368 (light green)
This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton and
Madeira Lana
16 Cross Stitch Gold
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Available to buy for £15
and accessories won’t get mislaid and the main from www.jacquip.com
bag is roomy enough for all your latest WIPs.
The bag measures 25cm high by 22cm wide, so is
nicely portable, too. (Contents not included!)
Buy for £19.50 from The Original Canvas
Bucket Company, www.notonthehighstreet.com
18 Cross Stitch Gold
New products
Take a seat
In this evocative design by
Villager Jim, a happy
hound has taken to
his favourite chair
Delight a by the fire after
dog lover! a long walk. It’s
a detailed and
satisfying project
that is sure to be
a big hit with dog
lovers – especially those
who have their own black
lab (to match the sleepy star
of this brand new design!).
After the Walk (VJAW1417)
measures 32x22cm
(12½x8¾in) and the kit
contains Zweigart fabric,
DMC cottons, a needle,
clear chart and instructions.
Buy the kit online for
£38.25 from www.hcrafts.
com or call 01889 575256
Dancing shoes…
Cut Thru’ Ballroom from Bothy Threads is a Full of
fantastically fun and vibrant design, and a delight
to stitch with whole stitches, backstitch and a fantastic
few French knots. The finished design measures detail
35x26cm (13¾x10in) and looks utterly delightful
when complete. If you’re a Strictly fan who’s missing
your Saturday night dose of sequins, you’ll want to let
this brand new kit dance straight into your stash!
Order the kit for £31.99 from www.bothythreads.com
or call 01900 828844
Wonderful wader
X-Stitch Birds is the long-established home of realistic cross
stitch designs of birds, featuring feathered friends of all shapes
and sizes. Whatever species you’re looking for, it’s very likely
you’ll find it here! Among their latest designs is this fantastically
naturalistic Avocet design, which is available as a chart or
e-chart or as a kit, with a range of fabric counts available.
Chart available for £5.99 or the kit from £22.99 from www.
xstitchbirds.com or call 01308 897221
Cross Stitch Gold 19
Beautiful blooms
Bright
bouquet
Warm hues and china blues combine in this stunning
display of flowers from Carol Thornton. It’ll make a
gorgeous focal point to brighten up any room
Stitcher’s guide stitch tip
This design is worked on 28-count For a bit of texture,
trento sky evenweave over two try adding some
threads of the fabric in 26 shades of glass seed beads
cotton. Cross stitch is worked in two to the centres of
strands of cotton, and the backstitch
is worked in one strand. There are also the flowers
fractionals in two strands and French
Meet the designer knots in one strand. This project is
Carol Thornton suitable for experienced stitchers.
sketches and paints her How to stitch the flowers
gorgeous works of art
before turning them into 1Find the centre of your fabric
cross stitch designs. She by folding it in half horizontally
creates charts for various and vertically. Find the centre of
magazines and has the chart and start stitching here,
attracted legions of fans working outwards.
who love her distinctive
style of artwork, which 2Work the cross stitch over two
translates beautifully into threads of the evenweave fabric
cross stitch. using two strands of cotton. For
every tiny symbol you see on the
“I hope you’ll enjoy chart, work a fractional stitch.
stitching these bright
and colourful blooms. 3Add the backstitch in one
Arranged loosely in a strand of thread.
pretty blue and white
vase, they have a warm, 4Work the French knots in one
homely feel, just right strand of thread.
for a cosy kitchen”
5Check over your stitching and
20 Cross Stitch Gold prepare for making up.
You will need
FABRIC Zweigart 28-count trento sky evenweave
(3453/5072) measuring 43x38cm (17x15in)
THREADS Stranded cotton as listed in the key
NEEDLE Size 26 tapestry needle
EXTRAS Cotton Ornament Tiles 1
(25_647098_075) backing fabric from
www.myfabrics.co.uk; Large wooden hanging
shelf of your choice from local stores
FOR STOCKISTS’ DETAILS turn to page 59
Beautiful blooms
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22 Cross Stitch Gold
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“I have to stitch these for my mum,
who just loves Carol’s designs –
especially the floral ones. It will look
really nice in her kitchen, alongside
her collection of blue and white china.”
Heather Nugent, Charting Assistant
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she worked for eight years. 1Find the centre of your
She is now an independent fabric by folding it in half
designer and lives in the horizontally and vertically. Find
Midlands with her two the centre of the chart and start
sons, Lincoln and Hudson. stitching here, working outwards.
“My flower girl in 2Work the cross stitch and half
a wildflower meadow is stitches over two threads of
full of the joys of spring! the evenweave in two strands of
I hope the fresh colours cotton. For every tiny symbol on
of the design will bring the chart, work a fractional stitch.
cheer into your home”
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4Check over your stitching and
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You will need
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evenweave measuring 43x37cm
(17x14½in)
THREADS Stranded cotton as listed in
the key
NEEDLE Size 26 tapestry needle
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This design is worked on 25-count
pale rose lugana over two threads of
the fabric in 16 shades of cotton and
six of metallic thread. Cross stitch is in
three strands of cotton or metallic and
backstitch is in one or two strands of
cotton or metallic thread. The design
can be attempted by all stitchers.
Meet the designer How to stitch the design
Lucie Heaton
1Find the centre of your fabric by
designer Lucie has always folding it in half horizontally and
been a keen crafter vertically. Find the centre of the chart
with a particular passion and start stitching here, working
for needlecraft. She outwards.
contributes to a variety of
stitching magazines and 2Work the cross stitch over two
her work has appeared in threads of the fabric in three
various books, too. When strands of cotton or metallic thread.
she’s not busy designing,
Lucie likes walking and 3Add the backstitch in one or
exploring new places, two strands of cotton or metallic
finding new inspiration thread.
everywhere she goes.
4Check over your finished
“I had fun designing stitching and prepare for making
this project – from the up (see p56).
cute unicorn to the pretty
rainbow colours, it’s You will need
put a smile on my face FABRIC Zweigart 25-count pale rose lugana
throughout the process evenweave (3835/0043) measuring 45x40cm
and I hope you’ll feel the (17¾x15¾in)
same when you stitch it!” THREADS Stranded cotton and metallic
threads as listed in the key
52 Cross Stitch Gold NEEDLE Size 26 tapestry needle
EXTRAS Stiff white backing card and double-
sided tape of choice from local craft shops,
tassel and cord (bought or handmade)
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consistent. What sort should I buy? hold it firmly. Plus it has the Each design is unique when There is a verse to suit every where I can find this recipe or where
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Wedding sampler
To have stitch tip
and to hold
For more of a contrast
Lacy white stitches and a scattering of beads add use a darker grey
romantic charm to this wedding sampler – the fabric. You could
perfect design to stitch for a couple in love
even try a hand-dyed
Stitcher’s guide evenweave for a
different finish
This design is worked on 28-count dove
grey linen over two threads of the fabric in
one shade of cotton. Cross stitch is in two
strands of cotton and backstitch is in one or
two strands. There are also seed beads and
French knots worked in one strand. This
design is suitable for experienced stitchers.
Meet the designer How to stitch the design
Durene Jones
1Find the centre of your fabric by
Jones creates cross stitch folding it in half horizontally and
charts for a range of vertically. Find the centre of the chart and
stitching magazines. Her start stitching here, working outwards.
work is well loved for its
modern and colourful 2Work the cross stitch over two
tone, but she is a versatile threads of the fabric in two strands
designer and can turn of cotton.
her hand to any theme or
style. Before starting on 3Add the backstitch in one or two
her creative cross stitch strands of cotton.
career, Durene worked as
a graphic designer. 4Add the French knots in one strand
of cotton.
“There’s something so
lovely about designing 5Attach the beads using two strands
for an occasion – and of white cotton.
I love the romance of
a wedding. A simple 6Check over your finished stitching
palette keeps this sampler and prepare for framing.
classic, while intricate
backstitch and beading You will need
add a special finish”
FABRIC Zweigart 28-count dove grey cashel
28 Cross Stitch Gold linen (3281/0705) measuring 45x40cm
(17¾x15¾in)
THREADS Stranded cotton as listed in the key
NEEDLE Size 26 tapestry needle; beading
needle
BEADS Mill Hill seed beads as listed in the key
EXTRAS Frame of your choice with a minimum
aperture of 30x26cm (11¾x10¼in)
FOR STOCKISTS’ DETAILS turn to page 59
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recipients
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DMC Anchor Madeira
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French knots in one strand Inspired by delicate white lace and beaded This is quite an
jewellery from Victorian times, I wanted to intricate project.
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old-fashioned worked in only
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attire was often thread, which definitely reduces the
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some of it was experienced stitcher to enjoy! You’ll need
STITCH COUNT 158 high x 137 wide very romantic – to work over one thread of the fabric in
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) – I hope this some areas, so keep an eye on the chart.
28.5x25cm (11¼x9¾in) comes across And do take your time over the seed
in my design. beads and French knots for a neat finish.
SKEINS NEEDED 4xB5200 (bright white)
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Birdhouse cushion
Home
sweet home
Bring the outdoors in with this sweet birdhouse
cushion – worked in subtle spring shades, these
garden friends will make any house feel like home
Meet the designer Stitcher’s guide
Lucie Heaton
This design is worked on 28-count white
Freelance cross stitch evenweave over two threads of the fabric
designer Lucie has always in 19 shades of cotton. Cross stitch is in
been a keen crafter two strands of cotton and backstitch is in
with a particular passion one strand. There are also some French
for needlecraft. She knots in one strand, used for the birds’ eyes
contributes to a variety of and for the flowers. This design could be
stitching magazines and tackled by intermediate stitchers who are
her work has appeared in confident working on evenweave.
various books, too. When
she’s not busy designing, How to stitch the design
Lucie likes walking and
exploring new places, 1Find the centre of your fabric by
finding new inspiration folding it in half horizontally and
everywhere she goes! vertically. Find the centre of the chart
and start stitching here, working
outwards.
2Work the cross stitch over two
threads of the fabric in two strands
of cotton.
3Add the backstitch in one strand
of cotton.
4Add the French knots in one strand
of cotton.
5Check over your finished stitching
and prepare for making up (see p40).
“I loved designing these You will need
pretty birdhouses. Each
little home looks so well- FABRIC Zweigart 28-count white evenweave
kept and inviting, but my measuring 45x45cm (17¾x17¾in)
favourite has to be the
floral one at the bottom THREADS Stranded cotton as listed in the key
with the pink door!”
NEEDLE Size 26 tapestry needle
36 Cross Stitch Gold
EXTRAS Backing fabric, piping and 12in cushion
pad of your choice from local craft stores
FOR STOCKISTS’ DETAILS turn to page 59
Birdhouse cushion
stitch tip
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favourite birdhouse
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as a small framed
picture
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38 Cross Stitch Gold
Birdhouse cushion
30 40 50 60 70 80
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red
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Birdhouse cushion
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stitch tip How to make up the cushion
If you choose to frame 1Trim the stitched piece so that it measures 41x41cm
your stitching, try to (16x16in), with your design in the centre.
match the colour of
the frame to one of 2Cut two pieces of fabric measuring 41x25cm (16x
10in) for the envelope-opening back panel. Pin and
the shades in sew a hem along one long edge of each piece and press.
the design
3Pin your piping to the outer edges of the front
piece, with the sewing on the piping aligned with
the 1cm seam allowance.
4With right sides facing, pin one back panel at the
top of the cushion and one at the bottom, so that
the two pieces overlap each other.
5Pin and sew all the way around the edge of the
cushion, using a 1cm seam allowance. Trim the
corners, turn through to the right side and press.
6Sew a straight line of stitching all the way around
the cushion, 5cm (2in) in from the outside edge, to
create the Oxford border. Insert cushion pad to finish.
“Lucie’s designs always make
me smile – this cushion is
a perfect example of her
gentle style with its soft
colours and shading.“
Zeena Moolla, Editor
40 Cross Stitch Gold
Your questions answered
Q Ask the expertsSend your questions to [email protected] or Ask the experts,
& A Cross Stitch Gold, 2nd Floor, Tower House, Fairfax St, Bristol BS1 3BN
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JO BENNER FIONA BAKER SARAH TREVOR Q My stitching group
Jo is an experienced Fiona is the Technical Sarah has worked on has decided to stitch
stitcher and knitter, who Editor for Cross Stitch cross stitching and craft designs that are
writes for several craft Gold and our sister magazines for over seven postcard sized. We thought they
magazines. She can magazines. She is years. She’s an avid would look good together when
help with chart queries a talented cross stitch stitcher, and is ready and we frame and display them at
and stitching know- designer, too, and can raring to help you with our local flower show. The size
how, as well as product answer any of your any of your craft or cross is the only thing that has to be
questions. stitching queries. stitch dilemmas. the same. All the designs will
be different. Could you find me
FOXY NURSERY A Sarah: The most modern a chart (not a kit) that would Visit Creative Poppy for more
design we could find was stand out from the crowd? vintage postcard designs
Q My daughter’s nursery this lovely fox kit from Molly Hewer, Neasden
is almost done but I’m Rico – I think it’s very cute, and that you stitch one over one
looking for a cushion will be perfect for your chair! A Fiona: This vintage for a more dramatic effect. For
kit of a fox to go with my nursing The finished design measures postcard design by this reason, you will need to
chair. I’d like a contemporary 42x42cm (16½x16½in) when Monique Bonnin use evenweave fabric rather
design that’s not too complicated stitched and, because it’s made would look gorgeous in than aida. The design uses 27
to stitch, as I only have two months of wool stitched on felt, it will a frame. You can buy and DMC colours and is worked
left before the baby is born! have a lovely tactile feel – ideal download the chart from mainly in whole stitches and
Zoe Woods, Newcastle for a nursery. To buy the kit for www.creativepoppypatterns. half stitches, plus a bit of
£25 go to www.johnlewis.com com for only £3.99. There backstitch for extra detail.
or call 03456 049 049. is a separate chart for the
stamp (which is a copy of an
actual French stamp called
Marianne), and it’s advised
Check out the Rico MIXED NEEDLES
range as there’s also
Q I’m a multi crafter – I
a lovely bunny kit sew, cross stitch, make
tapestries and knit. I need
sewing needles for all of these Milward makes professional
crafts, but it gets expensive buying needles for a reasonable price
lots of small packets. Who is the
cheapest manufacturer?
Ellie Painter, Aldershot
A Jo: You can buy these
fantastic high-quality
steel needles made
my Milward for only £3 from
www.hobbycraft.com. The pack
contains 30 different needles,
ideal for all the crafts you
mention, and it also has a nifty
dispenser which closes easily. It’s
a must for any sewing box.
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Your questions answered
IRON-ON LABELS TRAY TABLE
Q I’ve just undone a framed Q I need a little tray table can be used as a computer table This versatile
cross stitch and washed that can hold a few or craft table, as well as for table will
it. All went well with no sewing bits so that I reading or enjoying breakfast soon be
colours running, but I had written can stitch in bed. I’m having an in bed! The notebook stand indispensable!
my name and the date I made it op on my legs, so I don’t want is ideal for charts when
on the back edge with permanent it to actually sit on my legs, but raised, or can be A Sarah: I haven’t been
marker, and now it’s washed out. all the tables I have found have a laid flat for writing, able to find any books
I’d like to stitch a new label in the bean bag bottom, which I think and there’s a little for you I’m afraid, Lucy.
back – the sort you put in school will be uncomfy. Can you help? drawer in the The best resources I’ve found
clothing – but although I can buy Jenny Irwin, Poole side that’s ideal for single-colour (often referred
dozens with my name on, they for threads and to as monochrome) cross stitch
won’t have the date. Is there a A Jo: The perfect bed needles. This versatile patterns are www.etsy.com and
cheaper way to do this? table can be found table can be used on www.creativepoppypatterns.
Phillipa Somerville, Norfolk at www.amazon. the sofa when you’re com. I’m not sure what kind of
co.uk. It’s made of scratch- feeling better, too. At theme you’re going for, but I’ve
A Sarah: Dymo labellers proof bamboo, which can be only £29.58 I think it’s a managed to find some beautiful
have come a long way easily wiped clean. Measuring must-have for any crafter. alphabets, florals, pretty hearts,
since the early days of 24x55x33cm when open, it traditional sampler-style motifs,
embossing letters into plastic tile designs and much more.
that used to hurt your hands EASTER www.dmc.com/uk or Have a look at these websites
after you’d pressed five letters! STITCHING call 01924 231669. and search for ‘monochrome
This Dymo LetraTag LT-100H cross stitch’ in the search field to
labeller prints on fabric strip Q We’re FRENCH KNOTS find a range of designs that you
as well as metal, plastic and having a can buy and download. Good
magnetic strips. It has two-line charity Q I’m stitching luck with your quilt!
printing, five font sizes, seven stall at our local a cross stitch
print styles, eight box styles and retirement home Some lovely designs from www.etsy.
a nine-label memory, plus a date design that com/uk/shop/MyTreasureIsland
stamp. It also writes in three at Easter and we has lots of French knots
languages!
need some ideas, scattered over it. When
You can see the writing on
the 13-character LCD screen please. Some of I come to stitch them,
before you print and, as it’s
battery powered, you won’t get our stitchers are how do I do it without
sore hands. It comes with one
reel of iron-on fabric tape (all elderly, so simple making the back messy?
tapes are available online or in
good stationers). To buy it for and quick items Do I do them one at a
£17.42 go to www.viking-direct.
co.uk or call 0844 412 3435 would be great. Get ahead with your time or just jump from
for mail order. Dawn Trollope, Easter stitching!
one to another?
Make a range of
labels with this Andover Cindy Mullen, Newport
nifty gadget
A Jo: Older stitchers might A Fiona: There are a few
42 Cross Stitch Gold like to stitch little motifs ways to deal with them.
using whole stitches First, decide if they really
onto plastic canvas, as this is enhance the design and if you
easy to hold. The canvas can want them – leave them out
be cut and backed with felt to if you think it won’t make any
make coasters or cake toppers. difference! If you go ahead,
There are some lovely you can work them all at
Easter designs on our once if they are quite close
website that can together, but try not to
be downloaded, leave long trailing threads
and try our between each one. Stitching
sister magazine singly is preferable if you
Cross Stitch think the thread on the back
Crazy for more will show through to the
smaller designs. front of your work.
Another fun idea is MONOCHROME
the animal embroidery STYLE
hoops by DMC (£4.99).
There are three designs of Q Can you find me a book
a cat, bear and a bunny – the or chart for single-colour
bunny is great for Easter. It has cross stitch? I want to
an aperture of 3.5cm and a make a quilt using plain squares
chain so that it can be worn as alternating with stitched squares.
a necklace! For stockists go to Lucy Boyd, Aberdeen
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Dreamcatcher
Dream a
little dream
Enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep with this dreamy design stitch tip
by your bedside. It uses variegated thread for a rainbow
effect, while pearly beads add a magical shimmer Use a frame or hoop
when working the
Stitcher’s guide beautiful backstitch
This design is worked on 28-count white – an even fabric
evenweave over two threads of the fabric in tension is essential
19 shades of cotton and one of DMC Color
Variations. Cross stitch is in two strands of for neat stitches
cotton, and backstitch is in one strand of black
or three strands of DMC Color Variations.
There are also fractional stitches and beads.
This is a design for experienced stitchers.
Meet the designer How to stitch the design
Fiona Baker
1Find the centre of your fabric by
passion for art and design folding it in half horizontally and
from an early age, and vertically. Find the centre of the chart and
loves the creativity in her start stitching here, working outwards.
role as Technical Editor for
Cross Stitch Gold, as well 2Work the cross stitch over two
as our sister magazines threads of the fabric in two strands
Cross Stitch Crazy and The of cotton. For every tiny symbol you see
World of Cross Stitching. on the chart, work a fractional stitch.
“Dreamcatchers have 3Add the backstitch in one strand
always fascinated me, so of black cotton or three strands of
I had great fun with this DMC Color Variations.
design. Using variegated
thread ensures a unique 4Attach the seed beads using two
finish every time, and I strands of matching cotton.
love the pastel colours,
which should be very 5Check over your stitching and
calming wherever you prepare for making up (see p48).
display this piece.”
You will need
44 Cross Stitch Gold
FABRIC Zweigart 28-count white evenweave
measuring 45x28cm (17¾x11in)
THREADS Stranded cotton as listed in the key
NEEDLE Size 26 tapestry needle; beading needle
BEADS Mill Hill seed beads as listed in the key
EXTRAS Backing fabric, buttons, ribbon and 25cm
(10in) wooden dowel rod of your choice from local
craft stores
FOR STOCKISTS’ DETAILS turn to page 59
Wedding sampler
stitch tip
Use the alphabet and
numbers on page
xx to personalise
this design for the
recipients
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How to make the hanging
Trim your finished stitching, leaving a
13cm (1in) border along the sides and
top edges and a 5cm (2in) border along
the bottom edge. On the back of your
evenweave mark out a point along the
bottom edge, and cut out with an added
1cm seam allowance. Cut a piece of backing
fabric to match.
Place your backing fabric and stitched
2piece together with right sides facing,
and sew a 1cm (½in) seam around all edges,
leaving a 4cm (1½in) gap for turning. Turn,
press and then slip stitch the gap closed.
To make a tab, cut out two strips of
3backing fabric measuring 14x6cm
(5½x2½in). With right sides together, sew
around, leaving a gap for turning. Turn
through, press and slip stitch the gap closed.
Repeat for the other tab.
Fold a tab in half over the top edge of
4the stitching, 1.5cm (½in) from the sides
and pin in place. Repeat for other tab.
Take your chosen button and stitch to
5the centre of each tab ensuring you sew
through all the layers - securing them in
place.
Place you dowel rod through the loops
6and hang with your ribbon of choice
Dreamcatcher
Dreamcatcher key
Cross stitch in two strands
DMC Anchor Madeira
Fiona Baker’s T 602 57 702 dark pink
Designer Secrets q 604 55 614 pink
c 605 1094 613 light pink
I 742 303 114 tangerine
Y 743 302 113 dark yellow
Shades of spring u 744 301 112 yellow
I enjoyed choosing the z 745 300 111 light yellow
colours for this project – I
love how spring-like the C 958 187 1114 dark emerald
choice of shades helped this
dreamcatcher to feel. But it’s M 959 186 1202 emerald
actually a very easy-to-adapt
make, so if you wanted it to b 963 73 502 very light pink
feel more summery, a simple
bolder, more citrussy palette [ 964 185 1112 light emerald
should do the trick. And
similarly for autumn – plums, E 995 410 1102 dark electric blue
burgundy and burnt orange
tones would transform it. 6 996 433 1103 light electric blue
S 3607 87 708 magenta
` 3608 86 709 rose pink
2 3609 85 710 light rose pink
P 3812 188 2706 very dk emerald
f 3843 1089 1011 electric blue
Backstitch in one strand
Hanging in style ––––– 310 403 2400 black
I’ve opted for a simple dowel Backstitch in three strands DMC Color Variations
rod for the hanging, but you
could go for something more ––––– 4030 Monet’s Garden
elaborate if you were stitching
this as an extra special gift for a Mill Hill seed beads crayon sky blue
loved one. If you were making it light mauve
as a nursery gift, I think painting O 02064
the rod a colour to compliment O 02083
a shade within the design, could
look really sweet and also, gives STITCH COUNT 193 high x 95 wide
an additional personal touch to DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) –
make it a truly thoughtful gift. 35x17.5cm (13¾x6¾in)
SKEINS NEEDED 2x4030 (Monet’s Garden)
This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton,
DMC Color Variations and Mill Hill seed beads on 28-count
evenweave over two threads of the fabric
“Dreamcatchers are a stitch tip
symbol of protection
and comfort, and were Remember to keep
often hung over a your fingers clean
baby’s crib. I think Fiona’s to avoid getting any
pretty pastel design greasy marks on your
would look lovely in a
nursery – what a sweet stitching!
new-baby gift.“
Heather Nugent, Charting
Assistant
Cross Stitch Gold 49
Kit reviews
Love and romance
With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, it’s time to get in the mood for love.
These projects are sure to fill your heart with affection
Two of a kind Together forever
LOVEBIRDS (1-13), HAND IN HAND (PN-0149249), Vervaco,
Alisa, £11.30 £26.25
WHAT’S IN THE KIT WHAT’S IN THE KIT
• Colour chart • Black and white chart
• 14-count white aida • 18-count cream aida
• Stranded cotton • DMC stranded cotton
• Tapestry needle • Tapestry needle
SIZE OF FINISHED DESIGN SIZE OF FINISHED DESIGN
26x14cm (10¼x5½in) 17x25cm (6¾x10in)
STITCHING THIS KIT and backstitch so straightforward to work,
that most stitchers should be able to get stuck
This kit is from Russian brand, Alisa, in straight away. If you’re looking for smooth
and it’s a beautiful package for sure. The A3 sailing with an enjoyable and charming project
chart is very easy to follow, with helpful colour at the end of your needle, you’ve found it here.
symbols. It would be very hard to use the
wrong thread shade with colour symbols like WHERE TO BUY
these to follow, so you’re less likely to make
a mistake with this kit. Instructions in English Visit www.sewandso.co.uk or call 0800 013 0150
are included in the kit, although everything is
so well organised, and the whole cross stitches
The perfect getaway WHAT’S IN THE KIT
ROMANTIC COUPLE (PN-0007948), • Black and white chart
Lanarte, £32.25 • 35-count ivory evenweave
• DMC stranded cotton and metallic thread
• Tapestry needle
SIZE OF FINISHED DESIGN
29x39cm (11½x15½in)
STITCHING THIS KIT STITCHING THIS KIT
This kit from Lanarte’s Romance collection What could be more romantic than a wedding
is worked in a muted colour palette to give sampler? This sepia-toned stitch would make
a dreamy sense of nostalgia, and is stitched a stylish gift for anyone about to tie the knot.
on fabric with a fine weave – a challenging The design is worked in whole cross stitch,
combination, but worth the effort. The two and the large-scale black and white chart
lovers walking on the beach are stitched from includes numbers and an alphabet, so you can
a large-scale black and white chart (printed on backstitch personalised details at the bottom
two A2 sheets), using cross stitch, half cross of the design. Only nine colours are used here,
stitch and backstitch. Gold metallic thread is although some of the browns and beiges
used for the border, and for the backstitched are very similar, so you’ll need to pay close
signature of the artist at the bottom, too. attention. This is definitely a project where
you’ll want to mark off your stitches as you go.
WHERE TO BUY
WHERE TO BUY
Visit www.artsanddesigns.com or call
020 7100 3509 to buy Visit www.artsanddesigns.com or call
020 7100 3509 to buy
50 Cross Stitch Gold
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