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Editor’s Letter

Welcome 20 62

W ith Valentine’s Day just around the corner, there
are plenty of romantic ideas for you to stitch for
your other half this month. Jenny Barton’s trio
of cute designs are filled with her characteristic warmth
and humour (p20) or for a smaller project, stitch a card
with the words ‘I love you’ in a language of your choice.
This set of greetings from Perry Abdel-Hadi feature sweet
motifs and 10 different dialect variations (p66).

February 2022 marks the start of the Year of the
Tiger so celebrate Chinese New Year with Durene Jones’
striking big cat on vibrant red fabric (p62).

We know that families come in all shapes and sizes,
so we wanted to offer an inclusive sampler for
new arrivals whatever the family set up. This sweet
typographical design from Lucie Heaton will make a
thoughtful gift for prospective parents and can be adapted
to suit the recipient’s circumstances (p56).

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our own Etsy store for you to buy some of our favourite

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Gail designed projects Hannah has perfectly Choose from six
for WOXS many years captured the beauty miniature modern floral Write to:
ago and we’re thrilled and poise of a leopard designs to create pretty Ask the Experts,
to welcome her back in their tropical jungle necklaces, pin badges The World of Cross Stitching,
again. Try her intricate habitat (p10) in a new and magnets – a fun Immediate Media Co,
folk-style birdhouse and exclusive design on way to show off your Eagle House, Bristol
sampler on page 36. speckled fabric. stitchy hobby (p76). BS1 4ST

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In Your Issue

Contents We bring you all the best projects, advice,
news and offers for the month ahead!

YOURFAB COVER

STAR!

GIFT! Turn to
page 9
Create wall art for your

home with this romantic

felt hanging designed by

Emma Congdon.

10 YOU'LL LOVE THIS
MAJESTIC LEOPARD

Gifts available with print edition only. Overseas gift(s) may vary Projects

Subscribe 10 Majestic leopard
Go wild for this striking big cat
and save
money Turn to Gift joyful stitches to your Valentine

page 44

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74 Quick challenge

Learn closed buttonhole stitch
76 Modern florals

Make trendy jewellery & magnets
84 Tailor's cottage

Peak inside a dressmaker's shop

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In Your Issue

98

NEW
CHARTS

84 TRY A CHARMING
TAILOR'S COTTAGE

Fun & advice 47 ROLLUP,ROLLUPFOR
42 CIRCUS MOTIFS!

76 MAKE PRETTY FLORAL 6 Meet our guests Much more than a magazine…
ACCESSORIES TO WEAR Say hello to this month’s panel
APPS TO GO!
92 CREATE A BEAUTIFUL 7 Furry Tales
BENGAL CAT PORTRAIT Collect a chart from Lucie Heaton Here at The World of Cross Stitching
www.gathered.how/woxs we’re proud to be online! Download our
16 Your letters apps at the Apple newsstand, Google
Stitchy gossip & photos from you Play, Zinio and Amazon for Kindle Fire.

31 Ask the experts
Our pros answer your queries

41 In the spotlight
Get to know designer, Gail Bussi

42 Best buys
The latest products, kits & offers

44 Subscribe today
Find our latest money-saving offer

80 Reader story
A stitcher's mini masterpieces

83 Enter to win
Cross stitch kits up for grabs

90 Stockists
Suppliers of everything in the mag

91 Back issues
Missed a copy? Order it today!

94 Next month
Sneak a look inside issue 317

96 How to stitch
Beginners start here

98 Take a break
Crossword & sudoku puzzles

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Reader Panel theBpeaonnel!

Meet our guests Getasneakpreview
Appear in the magazine
Receive a stitchy gift

Get to know this month’s reader panel, and look out for their favourite projects throughout the issue

Yasmin Amy Cloud Esther
Elahi Chambers Richardson

is an office is a retired is from
assistant from musician from Loughborough
Brisbane, New Jersey, USA
Australia
How did you start stitching? What do you love most about What’s been your favourite
I found a small teacup kit at a garage cross stitch? stitchy project?
sale when I was about 10 and my Watching the design emerge on the One of my faves is ‘The Queen of
grandmother showed me how to blank fabric amazes me every time. the Faeries’. It was the first time I
complete it. From then on, I’ve It’s always more beautiful than the had worked with metallic thread and
photo and I admire the designers’ beads so I felt like I learned a lot.
SAL from issue 312 (November 2021). ability to envision the finished result. After that one, I did ‘Earth Goddess’
Hopefully I’ll be able to get it finished Who do you stitch for? from the same series and now they’re
in time for Christmas! My family mostly, especially my both on our dining room wall. I’m so
What has been your worst grandchildren. proud of them each time I walk past!
stitching disaster? Who do you stitch with? WOXS design
I once trimmed my aida too small to I recently joined a local chapter of the you love?
be able to frame the design. Framing Embroidery Guild of America. We get I really love the
projects has really never been a together once a month to stitch and ‘Woodland Fawn’ in
strength for me. share our ideas. issue 311 (October
Fave WOXS design? Favourite designer? 2021). It’s such a
The ‘Black Cats’ design from issue It’s hard to choose but I really love beautiful design and
311 (October 2021). It’s great for Amanda Gregory. Her designs are just reminds me of the
Halloween but also something that the right mix of realism and whimsy. deer in a country park
could be displayed all year round. Recent fave WOXS design? near where I live. I love all wildlife
I loved Durene and can’t wait to stitch this.
Jones’ ‘Ice Cream
Van’ from issue
309 (August
2021). The
colours are so
vivid and cheery.

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Collectable Chart

Furry Tales

Collect a chart from the adorable Furry Tales® family, designed by Lucie Heaton

Chef Mouse key Stitch Chef
Monty Mouse
Cross stitch in two strands for your foodie
friends and
DMC Anchor Madeira family. He’s
been busy in
Z blanc 2 2402 white the kitchen in
dark red his chef whites
T 349 1098 212 red cooking up
tan a storm for
< 350 11 213 light tan Flossie and
cream Lizzie. An ideal
H 436 1045 2011 peach design for
grey saying thank
g 437 362 2012 green you or making
light peach cute invites
; 739 366 2014 dark grey to a special
celebration
c 754 1012 305 dark grey meal, this
scrummy
3 762 234 1804 stitch is sure
to delight.
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m 948 892 306

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Backstitch in one strand

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STITCH COUNT 40 high x 37 wide
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) –
7.5x7cm (2¾x2½in)

This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton

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Exclusive This Month

Your EXCLUSIVE gift!

Stitch a loving keepsake designed by Emma Congdon for someone you can’t live without

Love is in the Air key

Cross stitch in two strands

DMC Anchor Madeira

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< 602 57 702 pink

} 898 360 2006 brown

p 959 186 1114 green

M 964 185 1112 light green

Backstitch in one strand

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––––– 898 360 2006 brown

––––– 3768 779 1107 grey

STITCH COUNT 35 high x 35 wide

DESIGN AREA
6.5x6.5cm (2½x2½in)

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stranded cotton from your coverkit

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Project Majestic Leopard

DESIGNED BY HANNAH DALE

Welcome to
the jungle

Add a spot of character to your wall art with this
striking big cat in her tropical habitat

T his fierce feline looks positively Factb Try a
sublime sitting among vibrant new fabric
blooms and leaves. The
exclusive Hannah Dale design – in Stitching Time
her signature style – beautifully Approx. 40 hours
illustrates the creature’s distinctive Type of Stitches
coat and captivating yellow eyes Cross stitch, fractionals,
in this engaging wild scene with a backstitch
contemporary and feminine feel. Ease of Stitching
Advanced beginner
The fresh composition uses soft
realistic shading in 29 colours to build character – we recommend you use a
layer upon layer of gorgeous fur as sharp needle to help split through the
well as rich foliage and, with mostly middle of stitches. Stitch on special
whole stitches and backstitch, even flecked fabric and mount in a simple
beginners can take up the challenge. white frame for a modern finish like
You’ll just need to watch out for ours, or stretch over a canvas for a
the occasional fractional backstitch different effect. You’ll love adding this
used to create rounded and more pop of colour to your home décor.
defined shapes to features for added

Meet the designer

Hannah Dale

Leopards are elusive and beautiful
animals. I love the sweeping composition
of this design, punctuated and balanced by
the stunning pink flowers – I hope it’s as
enjoyable to stitch as it was to paint!

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Majestic Leopard Project

MAKE A
PURR-FECT
PORTRAIT

www.gathered.how/woxs Give this stylish
beauty pride of place

in your home –
she’s sure to wow

your guests

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j 02 398 1709 tin grey

4 03 399 1802 dark tin grey

W 310 403 2400 black

f 317 400 1714 grey

J 413 236 1713 dark grey

7 436 1045 2011 dark tan

v 437 362 2012 tan

33 3 6 452 232 1807 shell grey

343j34j3 8 453 231 1806 light shell grey

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3Z3Z3ZZZZZ44Z34f4j4 ; 712 926 2101 light cream
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3338366444jjg4ffJ88;3683 h 738 367 2013 light tan
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j6j3 ;ggVnvhV383 t 760 1022 405 pink

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ghVhgVhhg < 3712 1023 406 dark pink
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gnnVhVhVVJ ––––– 03 399 1802 dark tin grey
Vhh gnnhhhVhJf
gnnnVhhhnV ––––– 310 403 2400 black
nnf glnnhhJhnVg
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nvff gnlVhghhhnnV
JvnV VnnhJJgVvvV ––––– 436 1045 2011 dark tan
JnvVV gJnhhWJVvvn
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n7JnV gWWhhhhVVh
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hVhhMMp99 gJJVVVhnhVgJf STITCH COUNT 134 high x 123 wide
JWLLLMMp9 DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) –
24.5x22.5cm (9½x8¾in)
WpLLMMp9p gggWJVnhhfhVggf
ILLUSTRATION CONVERTED BY Jenny Barton
pLLMppp ggggghVnWVhhJWfghh
STITCHED BY Alison Love
LLMppVVV
LMMppVpppppp ggJJnhVnVVnVJWWfhh This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton
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Majestic Leopard chart (top right)

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Project Majestic Leopard

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Majestic Leopard chart (bottom left)

LLMMMMMLLMMMMLLLWnlnWJnnnVV
LMLLMMMMMLLLMMLLnlnlnnnV
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really jumped out at me. I’m of this stylish stitch, Gaynor. I hope I took up cross stitch when
not at all surprised that you your mum’s happy with her pressie. I retired. It’s a great hobby
wanted to keep this one for and very relaxing.
yourself – I would too. It’s John Ferridge, via
such a pleasing pattern and email
the detail showcases all your Hannah E: This really is
stitchy skills brilliantly. If you’re a perfect pressie, John. I
confident building on your bet Helen and Joe were
experience, I think you’d enjoy thrilled and I’m sure Clara
my ‘Russian Doll’ design from Grace will treasure this
issue 315 (January 2022) as as she grows up. I’m a
well. It makes use of a blue big fan of Nia Rhind’s
palette, lazy daisy stitch, seed signature style which is
and pebble beads as well as perfectly suited to nursery
blackwork-style features too. stitches like this one.

Garden delight Garden delight
Joanna and her stitch
with her dad’s blooms I love WOXS magazine and the inspiration it
gives me. My dad is an enthusiastic gardener
growing various flowers and vegetables, so this
year I gave him an early Father’s Day present
which he loved. The photo was taken in his
garden with the lovely flowers around me.

I love Ursula Michael designs from
Imaginating* as they are so creative and
inventive. I’ve got a few on my to-stitch list.
Joanna Timothy, Staffordshire

Sue: As an avid gardener myself, I’m really
fond of this thoughtful pressie for your dad,
Joanna. I’m awfully impressed by his gorgeous-
looking garden as well. What a brilliant photo.
You’ve got me looking forward to spring again!

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Birthday bunny

Ballet beauties T hank you for your inspiring magazine. I love all the Birthday bunny
Alyssa’s thrilled with imaginative patterns. Back in the first lockdown, as Janet’s thrilled with
her prima ballerinas! it was coming up to my mum’s birthday, I felt I wanted her colourful rabbit
to do something special for her, as I couldn’t go to see
Magical her at that time. Lo and behold, I luckily won a cross Stay safe
fairies stitch pattern from the Gathered website! It looked
lovely, but now I faced another dilemma – the shops I ‘ve got back into cross
I ’ve always loved Margaret were closed and I couldn’t buy the right colour threads. stitching since October
Tarrant’s Flower Fairies and I decided to make do and carry on regardless using the and it’s helped me relax after
Fiona Baker’s conversion in threads I had at home. My mum loved her birthday card, and work – even at work when
issue 306 (May 2021) really I was pleased with the result of the colourful bunny! there is a quiet moment.
inspired me. I wanted the final Janet Avery, Colchester Here’s my Lizzie Mouse from
picture to complement one Lynne: Congratulations on your win, Janet. What timing? I issue 303 (February 2021).
I already had, so I radically think you did a fab job making do with the stash you had – the She’s now pride of place at the
changed the aida colour and bunny is totally adorable. I’m sure your mum was delighted too! newsagent I work in to help
used DMC linen threads, some remind customers to stay safe!
of which are blended, to give New year, Sandra Moore, West
a soft finish. To set it off I new start Sussex
painted the frame to pick out Kathryn’s kept
the colour in the violets. It’s connected by Emily: Thanks, Sandra. We
now hanging in our bedroom sending stitches adore your Lizzie stitch and
and I love it. Thank you! it’s so satisfying to know our
Dot Penn, via email designs can help others relax!

Fiona: I’m so pleased you J ust finished this lovely, bright Chinese New Year card Stay safe
enjoyed this stitch, Dot. I from issue 301 (Christmas 2020). Since my friends are Stitching Lizzie Mouse has
must confess that I so loved no longer able to travel back to visit family for the usual helped Sandra to relax
working on this conversion celebrations, I thought this might remind them that they are
as I’m a Margaret Tarrant in our thoughts here too!
fan myself – the intricate Kathryn Newbould, via email
detail is so admirable. In
fact, this was one of my fave Hannah F: How considerate, Kathryn. It feels like we’ve
stitches last year and it’s all missed out on a lot of travel since 2020 doesn’t it, and
such a pleasure to see your we’ve not been able to celebrate with loved ones as we’d
interpretation. Thank you so like, but kind gestures like this have kept us all connected.
much for sharing your pic
with us. It was a while ago Each month we randomly To
now but I wonder if you saw select three subscribers to subscribe
the ‘Flower Fairy’ in issue 291 win a prize as a thank you
(March 2020)? Check out the turn to
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download on the WOXS app.
I think you’ll really like it. ` Heather Hale, Uxbridge

` Stacey Matoshi, Reading

` Yvette Swales, Wallsend

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Chic silhouette Medic
Joyce found solace in Monty
this stylish stitch when
she needed it the most M y brother bought me
a subscription for
SUPER-CHIC SILHOUETTE STITCH Christmas and here’s the
‘Medical Mouse’ I stitched
I hadn’t done any cross stitching for quite Thanks to your mag I’m now stitching again. from issue 304 (March 2021).
a while after my husband of 57 years Joyce Gladwin, Cumbria I made him as a thank you for
died in 2019. While recovering from the my next door neighbours who
dreaded Covid I was feeling very low, but Sue: I’m so sorry for your loss, Joyce and are both key workers – one a
then I received issue 304 (March 2021) of your illness. You’ve been through a lot and nurse, and one a paramedic.
The World of Cross Stitching and I saw the it’s so humbling to know we were able to Jackie Unsworth, via
‘Silhouette Lady’ chart. I just had to stitch it! make a small difference to you with this email
design. Stitching really is great therapy! Hannah E: Your Monty is fab,
Jackie and its wonderful you
made it for your neighbours.

Medic Monty
The perfect way to say
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Project Romantic Canvases

DESIGNED BY JENNY BARTON

For my one
and only

Express your love with your needle and thread – these
romantic designs are perfect for your special someone

V alentine’s Day is just around the Factb with
corner, so look no further than Stitching Time detail
this set of delightful patterns
to make your loved one smile. There Type of Stitches
are three adorable designs for you to Cross stitch, fractionals,
choose from, and you’re sure to have backstitch
as much fun stitching one of these as Ease of Stitching
your sweetheart will when they open Advanced beginner
their unique handmade gift.
can’t miss the cute little mouse in the
Each chart features a kind phrase background! These densely stitched
alongside Jenny’s characteristic designs take patience to complete, so
warmth of style. There’s a punny make sure to start them in plenty of
mini motif that’s perfect for a card, time to get your stitch completed and
or display on a mini easel for a mounted on canvas – they’ll be totally
loved one’s home office, as well as worth the work and your love will be
a washing line style pattern to show visible in every single stitch.
just how much you care. Plus there’s a
delightful gnome couple cuddling up
under the moonlight with a brew. You

Jenny Barton www.gathered.how/woxs

Nothing says ‘I love you’ quite like a
stitchy gift. It’s been a pleasure coming up
with these designs, with a hint of humour

be for a Valentine after all.

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STITCH
GREAT
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www.gathered.how/woxs Stitch for Valentine’s
Day, an upcoming
anniversary, or even
just to send some

loving wishes

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Romantic Canvases key

Cross stitch in two strands

DMC Anchor Madeira

Z blanc 2 2402 white

2 02 398 1709 tin grey

4 318 399 1801 light grey

T 347 1025 407 red

9 368 214 1310 almond green

J 413 401 1809 dark grey

k 414 235 1714 grey

G 436 1045 2011 tan

h 437 362 2012 light tan

5 451 233 1808 shell grey

M 452 232 1807 light shell grey

y 676 891 2208 sand

z 677 886 2207 light sand

c 760 1022 405 pink

b 761 1021 404 light pink

3 762 234 1804 very light grey Yasmin

8 775 1031 1001 baby blue READER PANEL

6 800 144 908 sky blue ‘My Rock’ design. It’s
super cute, quirky and
E 931 1034 1711 dark blue unconventional and
totally appropriate
f 932 1033 1710 blue to make for your
partner or friends this
V 950 4146 2309 peach Valentine’s Day.

p 959 186 1114 emerald

q 3328 1024 507 very dark pink

P 3346 267 1407 dark green

[ 3347 265 1408 green

N 3348 264 1409 light green

n 3712 1023 406 dark pink

t 3713 1020 502 very light pink

7 3752 1032 1708 light blue

X 3753 128 909 very light blue

m 3774 778 306 light peach

W 3799 236 1713 very dark grey

H 3862 374 1913 brown

l 3863 379 1912 light brown

Backstitch in one strand

––––– 347 1025 407 red

––––– 414 235 1714 grey

––––– 3799 236 1713 very dark grey

Backstitch in two strands

––––– 347 1024 407 red

MAXIMUM STITCH COUNT 120 high x 120 wide
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) –
22x22cm (8½x8½in)

STITCHED BY Rachael Moore and Debbie Hart

These designs were stitched using DMC stranded cotton

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Shopping list

Zweigart* 14-count white aida measuring
25x25cm (10x10in), 33x33cm (13x13in) and
38x38cm (15x15in)
Stranded cotton as listed in the key
Size 24 tapestry needle
Stretched canvases of your choice measuring
10x10cm (4x4in), 18x18cm (7x7in) and
23x23cm (9x9in)

Thread & fabric cost

Approximately £50

*For stockists see page 90

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1 Back your stitching with 2 Staple the fabric to the centre 3 To finish the edges neatly, grip
interfacing and press. Find and mark of the top bar. Move to the centre the corner of your piece of stitching
the centre of your canvas. Use a pin of the bottom bar, pulling the fabric and pull it towards the opposite
through the central stitch of your around the bar to keep it tight, and corner. This will create two flaps of
cross stitched piece to attach the place the central staple. Repeat, fabric on either side. Fold each of
stitching to the centre of your canvas, placing a central staple in each of the these in towards the point that you
then place face down. two side bars. Return to the top bar are pulling and secure them in place
and place staples on either side of the with a single staple. Repeat with the
first staple, leaving about 2cm (¾in) other three corners, and trim any
between each one. Repeat for the excess fabric.
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Ask the experts

Our panel of professionals are here to help you with CONTENTS
your cross stitch dilemmas – however large or small
32 IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Fiona Baker Heather Nugent Hannah Erskine Jenny Barton Hannah Fletcher Heather Nugent explains
how to back your stitches
Our Senior Technical Heather is a cross stitch A lifelong stitcher, our Design pro Jenny has All set to hunt down
Editor Fiona is ready designer and multi- Charting Assistant been creating projects those elusive charts 33 WISHES GRANTED
to solve stitching crafter – she’ll help you Hannah can answer for us for years and is and products, Hannah’s Jenny’s perfectly captured
dilemmas and answer transform your stitching any chart or stitching ready to take on your here to find shopping Rachel’s beloved teddy bear
technique questions into finished items related questions design challenges answers that you need
34 FRIENDLY ADVICE
Fellow stitchers share tips
for adding embellishments

34 TECHNIQUE FOCUS
Just how do you frame
your own finished stitch?

35 DESIGN ROUND-UP
Check out our hand-picked
selection of dance designs

Cats rule Cats rule black and white chart
PuntAGOpetitepattern’s versions, along with a DMC
stitchy Bombay beauty Q I’m looking for a Bombay thread key listing 10 colours.
cat design – any Made up of cross stitch and
recommendations? backstitch, this elegant feline
minizdiary, via is sure to fit the bill, and with
Instagram text that can be personalised
using a separately purchased
A Hannah F: How about alphabet set for around £3.17
this super-sleek black you’ll be able to add a name
Bombay cat by the fab or a phrase of your choice to
PuntAGOpetitePattern* on make it really unique. The
Etsy, available as a digital PDF glossy coat of the Bombay
pattern to instantly download, breed really shines in this
it costs around £5.29. The design and the use of the
design measures approx. careful grey shading and vivid
20x18cm (7¾x7in) when yellow eyes ensures it is an
stitched on 14-count fabric interesting yet realistic piece.
and comes with colour and

No-count kits No-count kits
Vist Maries Cross stitch
Q Where is the best place to buy patterns that are printed for a variety of choice
onto the aida?
Melanie Jane Wallwork, via Facebook

A Hannah E: A pattern that’s printed on the fabric is
commonly known as a no-count kit and can be found from
lots of designers and suppliers. You might like to check out the
range at Maries Cross Stitch* to begin with, as they sell a variety
of kits covering different themes and styles, including this
beautiful ‘Rose Fan No Count Cross Stitch Kit’, by RIOLIS
(RLN140-026) for £10.99. The kit contains 14-count pre-printed
fabric, a needle, threads and instructions to stitch this pretty
design, which measures 12x12cm (4¾x4¾in). It would look great
as a card or miniature picture for your wall. If you fancy
something a little bigger or more challenging, however, there’s
also a selection of Dimensions no-count kits and some larger
RIOLIS designs too, to really get your needle stuck into.

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In the spotlight

HEATHER NUGENT, LOVE EMBROIDERY MAG

Back your stitch Use a cool iron, and Back your stitch
it’s always best to Protect stitches and lessen show
Q What can you use to back your cross place a piece of through with iron-on interfacing
stitch? I read about an iron-on fabric cotton fabric between the interfacing
but will the glue harm the stitching? and your iron to prevent burning or
Linda Paterson, via Facebook sticking. Be sure to get good quality
interfacing from a specialist fabric store
A Heather: Backing finished stitches is or manufacturer, as quality can vary. You
a great idea as it helps to protect the can find Hemline brand interfacing from
stitch as well as lessen show through from Hobbycraft* for £3.70 per 1x1m pack.
a coloured fabric or card behind. It’s safe to Iron-on interfacing comes in different
do but always remember to follow the weights from light to heavy, but you’ll
manufacturer instructions for best results. I likely find medium-weight will work well
use iron-on interfacing (sometimes known for most project needs. With a few
as fusible interfacing) for a lot of my own options to consider, you can choose the
projects and find it the most time saving best one for each project.
option, as opposed to sew-in interfacing.

Frustrating frogging

Q What is the most efficient way for me to undo large areas
of cross stitching?
Stephanie Holland, via Facebook

A Fiona: We’d usually recommend carefully undoing (or
frogging, as it’s known) the work stitch-by-stitch with your
needle, though this isn’t always feasible with a large area or one
where there’s lots of colour changes. In this instance, you could
try using a seam ripper or small pair of embroidery scissors along
the back and front of the stitches, then delicately pull out the
strands. This is not an ideal method though, and there is the risk
of damaging the fabric underneath stitches if you catch it, so do
take extra care and use a magnifying glass or lamp if you can.

Thread storage solutions

Take a stand Q What’s the best way to
Check out LoveCrafts’ great store threads for a large
range of Elbesee floor frames project, or leftovers from
other projects?
Take a stand Louise Ling, via
Facebook
Q How do I keep stitches neat? I try my best to avoid the
thread turning on itself and to keep the same thread A Hannah F: Check out Thread storage solutions
tension but my stitches are not neat, as much as I would love the comprehensive Visit the DMC website for a look at
them to be. I mainly use linen with one cotton thread. range from DMC*, who their extensive range of solutions
Adeline Jérôme, via Facebook supply versatile storage
options. You can visit their
A Hannah E: Neatness comes with time, patience and website for the full list, but
practice, but you could try using a hoop or frame to help individual bobbins can be
to keep fabric tension even as you stitch. Working with a handy space savers that can
single strand is likely to show uneven stitches a little more be topped up as needed.
obviously than two strands, as coverage will be lighter on the Store them in the specially
fabric, so it’s extra important to ensure the fabric is designed bobbin boxes for
appropriately taut. A floor stand might be best, which allows the perfect fit. The organiser
you to keep both hands free to stitch. Check out the range of ring is great too. This neat
Elbesee Floor Frames at LoveCrafts* priced from £46.99. device allows you to store
the threads you’re using for a
particular project on there to
keep them convenient in
amongst your stash.

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Wishes granted

Can’t bear to be parted
This cuddly design for Rachel will make a great card or gift

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I have attached a couple photos v77lvvvvvvl7v Cross stitch in two strands
of my teddy. I’ve had it since I
was born and I’m now 30! v7llvvvvv77l7v
Rachel Lewis, via email
7lvvlvvv77l7l7 DMC Anchor Madeira
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Please note: Jenny can only fit in fairly small designs and for copyright reasons she is unable to chart logos, or characters from films and TV.

Selling stitch Intro to new knots STITCHING
See issue 297 for Faby
Q Am I allowed to sell a Reilly’s Colonial knot class HELP!
few pieces monthly on
Etsy that I made from Intro to new knots Don’t forget to send all
Ultimate Cross Stitch Home your stitchy questions and
magazine as long as I credit Q Why can’t you also give we try to keep our instructions design requests in to us!
the designer? the instructions for beginner friendly. French knots Email us at:
Sara Akile, via email Colonial knots alongside the are more commonly known theworldofxstitching@
French ones in every issue? and easier to explain, though immediate.co.uk
A Hannah F: Ultimate Rhiannon M Jones, via check out the digital edition of Write to:
Cross Stitch isn’t Facebook issue 297 (September 2020) Ask the Experts,
produced by us, but it was for Faby’s Masterclass on using The World of Cross Stitching,
a sister title, so it’s covered A Hannah F: We’re Colonial knots for this super- Immediate Media Co,
by an Angel Policy. This always on the lookout for cute hedgehog design! Eagle House, Bristol
means that you can use new techniques to include but BS1 4ST
patterns to make things to Send in queries via Facebook too:
sell as long as they’re made
personally and by you (i.e. We will try and answer your
not mass produced) and it’d questions as soon as we can, but
be great if you could credit if you’re working to a specific
deadline then do let us know!
Design copyright is a complex issue.
Get all the information in issue 303

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Your Questions Answered

Friendly advice QUICK

We asked our Facebook fans if they add beads and Q&A
embellishments to their work – here’s what they said…
A ny tips for getting
Claire Kampowski: Mill either the beads, stitches Sometimes fold creases out of
Hill* seed beads are fantastic underneath or the fabric. I’ll thread aida? Ironing isn’t shifting
– I wouldn’t use anything else, For example if I’m adding several beads on the same them even when damp.
and I recommend a beading red beads to red stitches, string as they can look neater Annie Lethbridge, via
needle. But be careful with I’ll attach them with red that way. Facebook
them because they’re sharp. cotton. If the beads are a
Try to match the thread you pearly neutral colour over an Sue Craig: I use a short Fiona: Creases can be
sew with to the bead colour, unstitched area, I’ll use white beading needle with invisible tricky if set in, but fully
and remember to sew all your thread on white fabric or thread and attach both seed washing your work should
beads in the same direction. navy cotton on navy fabric. and petite beads with a full help – use warm water
cross stitch as the beads sit with a drop of very gentle
Grace Collier: I have Katie Beattie: I use an better on the fabric. detergent and let it soak
used beads, but when I appropriately sized beading for a few minutes, then
really want to do something needle and matching thread Find us on Facebook rinse completely and
special, I find a way to use where possible. If I sew and join in with the stretch it to shape before
DMC Étoile. The sparkle it on sequins I tend to stitch chat. If you're lucky, letting it dry flat on a
adds makes whatever I’m them on with a matching your tip might appear fluffy towel. Whilst still a
stitching more beautiful! thread, and use a cross stitch here! Just log on to little damp, iron on the
to hold it in place. I loathe www.facebook.com/The reverse and the creases
Fiona Christie: I use French knots and always WorldofCrossStitching should disappear.
a beading needle and try use beads as an alternative. and hit ‘like’ at the top
to match the thread to These are usually seed beads. of the page!

TECHNIQUE FOCUS KNOW-HOW

The final touch Crease-free stitches
Give your finished stitch a
Q I have just finished ‘Wallace and GromitTM’ from full wash to remove creases
issue 307 (June 2021) and would like to frame it
myself. Any advice on the best way to do this? I have run out of
Helen Warner, via Facebook cotton to finish my
project and can’t order
A Heather: All you’ll need, alongside your chosen more until we move out of
frame, is a piece of stiff acid-free mount board the lockdown in New Zealand.
What can I do?
same size as the aperture. Before you begin, remember to Sarah Adams, via
Facebook
tie off all loose ends at the back of your stitching – there’s
Hannah F: We’re unable
nothing worse than noticing trailing threads showing to recommend specific
overseas suppliers, but
through the fabric! Then lay the stitching centrally, right you may find what you
need on marketplace
side up, on the front of the mount board. Once you’re sites such as eBay (always
check for reputable
happy with the position, insert a line of pins down each sellers), or perhaps you
could put a notice up at a
side into the edges of the board to hold it in place. Trim community centre or post
on social media, to see if
your fabric if required, leaving a border of at least 5cm anyone in your community
can help you out.
(2in) on all sides. Lace the opposite flaps of fabric at the

back with a long length of crochet cotton, or similar,

keeping the fabric taut. Check the front to make sure it’s

still central, then repeat this process on the other two

edges, before folding down the corners and stitching in

place. Remove the pins and insert in the frame, ensuring

the glass (if using) is clean. Remember

that moisture can form on the inside of The final touch

glass and damage stitching, so display Follow these simple steps
your stitch away from direct sunlight. for flawless framing

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Your Questions Answered

Design round-up Dance
designs
We’ve hand-picked a selection of kits & charts
to dazzle the dance enthusiasts in your life…

SAMPLER STYLE DRAMATIC DESIGN

ENGLISH FOLK DANCER
TRADITION
S panish flamenco
C elebrate the centuries-old English folk tradition of dancers have long
Morris dancing with this kit from Riverdrift
Needlework*. It features strawberries-and-cream shades been a popular subject for
on a background of white aida, as well as simple
bunting, birds, flowers and heart motifs. Using Anchor stitchers thanks to the
stranded cotton and the gold-plated needle included,
you’ll be transported to the English countryside with amazing sense of
every stitch. Worked in whole stitches only, this design is
quite large but it’s movement you get from
straightforward,
and would be those plentiful ruffles, not
great to adapt to
make smaller to mention the bold £40.50
projects too. colours. This RIOLIS design
from Stitcher*, is no

exception. We particularly love

the sumptuous shades of red, contrasting with the Prices and info correct at time of printing

dancer’s black hair and lace fan, adorned with poppies.

This design uses whole stitches, fractionals and

backstitch on beige aida, and is worked in a

Stitch count: 168 combination of wool/acrylic thread and stranded
wide x 126 high,
30.5x23cm (12x9in) cotton, giving the portrait additional texture.
on 14-count aida
£16 Stitch count: 165 wide by 220 high, 30x40cm (11¾x15¾in)
on 14-count aida

EXQUISITE DETAIL COOL VINTAGE

INDIAN DANCE LINDY HOP

C aptured in a beautiful standing pose, this design G et that retro feeling
from Smart Cross Stitch* is packed with detail, with this fun design
using cross stitch, backstitch, beading, French knots,
metallics, half stitches and blended threads. It’s a large from Eccentric Avenue*,
design best suited to 14-count aida and comes as a
chart download. We think a gold-coloured frame would inspired by Lindy Hop – a
set off the colours and metallics perfectly.
popular swing dance that
Stitch count: 240 wide x 360 high, 43.5x65.5cm (17x25¾in)
on 14-count aida emerged in the US in the

late 1930s and early 1940s.

The pattern is adapted

from original artwork and

therefore has a

wonderfully unique style,

with a simple palette, £5.48
fantastic characterisation
and lots of movement. It

should be a relatively simple project for most

stitchers and would look great as either a picture or a

cushion. For the latter, work the design on 14-count

aida instead of 18-count.

Stitch count: approx. 144 wide x 144 high, 20.25x20.25cm
(8x8in) on 18-count aida

£a6ro.u5n0d *For stockists see page 90

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Project Sweet Birdhouses

DESIGNED BY GAIL BUSSI

Hope is
a song…

Bring some country cottage style to your home décor
with a positive declaration – it’s a must stitch!

F illed with homespun charm, this Factb your skills
trio of birdhouses surrounded by
a cheerful phrase is a real treat Stitching Time
to stitch. With details including a busy Approx. 20 hours
bee, birds, flowers and a colourful Type of Stitches
butterfly, your heart will no doubt Cross stitch, fractionals, half
be filled with the joys of the spring cross stitch, backstitch, French
months ahead of us as the end of knots
winter is finally in sight. Ease of Stitching
Intermediate
Framed with a pretty floral and
heart border, this would make a thread list and stitch types including
perfect gift for a special friend or a half stitches, backstitch and French
loved one or perhaps you’ll want to knots, ensure you check the key
keep it all to yourself, as a reminder to carefully to prevent mistakes. Once
look for the positives in each new day. finished you could frame it like us or
you might decide to make it up into a
The three picture-perfect lovely cushion for your home.
birdhouses could also each be stitched
on their own, making great cards or
smaller framed displays. With a long

Meet the designer

Gail Bussi

I live in a beautiful park that is also a bird
sanctuary, and I’m blessed to receive many
different bird visitors to my little garden every
day! Birds can be a special symbol of hope

and joy, so my design celebrates this.

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www.gathered.how/woxs Stitch a traditional
sampler style design

with a timeless
feel – it makes a
perfect present

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Project Sweet Birdhouses

How to... stitch French Sweet Birdhouses key
knots
Cross stitch in two strands

DMC Anchor Madeira

French knots appear as dots on your X 152 894 2310 pink

chart. To work a French knot, bring the q 223 895 812 dark pink

needle up through the fabric, hold the b 225 271 814 light pink

thread down with your left hand and J 414 235 1714 grey

wind the thread round the needle twice. 7 436 1045 2011 tan

Still holding the thread taut, take the v 437 362 2012 light tan

needle down close by – one thread or 2 [ 522 860 1512 green
part of a block away. Pull through until
a neat knot is formed. When you’re M 524 858 1511 light green

1 4 642 903 1905 stone grey

pulling the thread through, be gentle as j 644 830 1814 light stone grey

you could tighten it too much and lose the knotted effect. E 931 1034 1711 dark blue

If you stitch French knots too small, try stitching with a thicker f 932 1033 1710 blue

thread or use more strands together in the needle and then work the m 945 881 2309 peach

knot as normal for a ‘fatter’ result. n 3012 843 1606 field green

Y 3045 888 2103 dark straw

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9 3364 260 1603 pine green

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H 3790 393 1913 brown

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FIONA, SENIOR V 3854 313 114 dark apricot
TECHNICAL
EDITOR y 3855 311 2513 apricot

I enjoy stitching c 3856 368 2308 light apricot
samplers and
will definitely be l 3863 379 1912 beige
adding this one
to my collection. Z 3865 2 2403 natural white
I’d frame it with a
line of hooks along Half cross stitch in two strands
the bottom edge,
which I could use 3 414 235 1714 grey
to hang keys and
see it every time Backstitch in one strand
I come home.
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Shopping list O 3727 1016 2610 mauve

Zweigart* 14-count white aida measuring O 3790 393 1913 brown
31x42cm (12¼x16½in)
TOP TIP Stranded cotton as listed in the key STITCH COUNT 77 high x 139 wide
Size 24 tapestry needle DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) –
hcefllEerpanakmsnnueewiercepoheryitalohhsntueodrsowtchpirhtaiacisnthrpdeeinsfkgaaeb,nptrdtoic Frame of your choice with a minimum 14x25cm (5½x10in)
aperture of 16x27cm (6¼x10½in)
STITCHED BY Lisa Shaw
Thread & fabric cost
This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton
Approximately £38

*For stockists see page 90

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Time to Chat

In the spotlight

Gail Bussi

Gail Bussi tells us about her inspirations and plans for the future after a design break

T ell us about life at home a few years a while ago after some What inspires you?
I was born in South Africa and difficult times, and I decided to I’m a very ‘visual’ person and am
currently live in a very small town follow a different life path. I studied extremely aware of everything that
on the beautiful Eastern Cape coast. herbalism and mindfulness as well is bright and beautiful – as a former
My home is a little log cabin, and I as flower remedies. These are still journalist I also love words and quotes,
love the peace – I’m surrounded by very important to me (in fact, I am and you will often find these in my
lots of trees, birds and wildlife. I live now writing my third book about designs too. Most of my designs
alone at the moment, having lost my herbs and green living for a publisher actually start out as small watercolour
partner a few years ago, but actually I in the US) but I also found I really or pen illustrations, which I then
enjoy solitude, as I find it easier to be missed stitching, so decided to come convert into designs if needed. I tend
creative that way. (I have wonderful back to it. My newest book Inspired to work the old-fashioned way to
friends nearby too!) Cross-Stitch, published by Stackpole begin with – I use graph paper, pencil
Books, is recently released and I have and coloured pens, but I do final
How did you begin stitching? a contract to do another, so this is charts on my computer, using cross
I lived in the UK in the 1990s, and I keeping me busy at the moment! stitch charting software.
think my interest in stitching stems
from that time, and the magazines New to shelves: How would you describe your
that were beginning to emerge then. Find out more design style?
I was lucky enough to have some of about Gail’s new My favourite designs are mostly simple
my designs published from book on page 43. folk-art style and I love the chalk-
the start, and also wrote a art lettering style. There isn’t really
few books. anything that I don’t like to design
and I’ll happily give most things a go!
I took a break from However, I don’t like doing a lot of
designing cross stitch for backstitch – probably because I am a
bit lazy – so you won’t find too much
of that in my work.

What are your plans for
the future?
Apart from stitching and my artwork, I
absolutely love cooking (I had a
catering business at one stage) and I’m
planning a cookbook but that has to
wait until I’ve finished my current
commissions. I hope to write a novel
one day, perhaps a thriller involving a
herbalist or a stitcher – or both!

Peace and quiet: MORE: Turn to page 36 to try Gail’s’ sweet
Gail feels at home birdhouse project. You can find more of
surrounded by nature Gail’s charts available to purchase at www.
and being creative. creativepoppypatterns.com

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Project Majestic Leopard Majestic Leopard Project

DESIGNED BY HANNAH DALE MAKE A
PURR-FECT
Welcome to PORTRAIT
the jungle
Give this stylish
Add a spot of character to your wall art with this beauty pride of place
striking big cat in her tropical habitat
in your home –
T his fierce feline looks positively Factb Try a she’s sure to wow
sublime sitting among vibrant new fabric
blooms and leaves. The your guests
exclusive Hannah Dale design – in Stitching Time
her signature style – beautifully Approx. 40 hours TheWorldofCrossStitching 11
illustrates the creature’s distinctive Type of Stitches
coat and captivating yellow eyes Cross stitch, fractionals,
in this engaging wild scene with a backstitch
contemporary and feminine feel. Ease of Stitching
Advanced beginner
The fresh composition uses soft
realistic shading in 29 colours to build character – we recommend you use a
layer upon layer of gorgeous fur as sharp needle to help split through the
well as rich foliage and, with mostly middle of stitches. Stitch on special
whole stitches and backstitch, even flecked fabric and mount in a simple
beginners can take up the challenge. white frame for a modern finish like
You’ll just need to watch out for ours, or stretch over a canvas for a
the occasional fractional backstitch different effect. You’ll love adding this
used to create rounded and more pop of colour to your home décor.
defined shapes to features for added

Meet the designer

Hannah Dale

Leopards are elusive and beautiful
animals. I love the sweeping composition
of this design, punctuated and balanced by
the stunning pink flowers – I hope it’s as
enjoyable to stitch as it was to paint!

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YOU WITH SPECTACULAR STITCHES 42

FUN
IDEAS

Celebrate beloved childhood pastimes with funfair
designs that’ll make you want to run off with the circus

42 quick-and-easy motifs Cheryl McKinnon’s design inspiration Stitches for every skill level
Helpful tips and advice Unique present ideas for your special someone

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DESIGN LIBRARY

WRITTEN IN THE SKY BAGS OF FUN

Make a spectacular sign to hang on a little one’s Stitch a clown (14) and cut out leaving a border of aida
bedroom door. Simply customise the sky banner (42) around, then patch onto felt or card using acid-free
using the ABC (33 & 35) and affix to pastel green card. double-sided tape before sticking to a plain paper bag.

LIFE’S A CIRCUS SWEET TREATS

Nothing says party like a fun theme so use the iconic For an easy personal pressie stitch a candy lolly (17)
tent (12) and alphabet (33 & 35) to make invites. Fray and cut out leaving a border, back with red card using
your finished stitch and affix to a card along with info. acid-free double-sided tape then patch onto a glass jar.

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BOX OFFICE SMASH ICING ON THE CAKE

Tickets make a great gift although they’re not always Add a final flourish to your party with some circus-
the most attractive, so why not pop them in a special theme cake toppers. Once your performer (21) is ready,
envelope with a ticket booth (6) stitch patched onto it? cut out, patch onto card and affix to a cake pop stick.

ALONG FOR THE RIDE DAZZLE & DELIGHT

This cute carousel (8) design makes a lovely all-occasion Have a go at stitching circus-style signage like this
aperture card. Make some in advance and keep them on (33, 35 & 37) on aida band and make a bookmark to
hand so you’re never stuck for something special to send. encourage getting lost in the magical world of books.

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