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indoors in this, our July issue, where you’ll find heaps
of gorgeous summery patterns that you and 58
your needle won’t be able to resist.
First up is the summer sampler on page 20 – part
two of our four-part series, this fun design shows off all
the joy of the season. Get beach ready and try Jenny
Barton’s tropical fruits as practical accessories on page
72, or dive into a deep sea adventure with Belle & Boo
and their ocean pals on page 58. For a real taste of
summer, Maria Diaz will transport you to a sunny Greek
taverna in stitches on page 64. I love the realistic detail
in this inviting scene, from the yellow and white check
tablecloths to the couple perusing the menu and a waiter
in mid-stride. This is moving to the top of my ‘stitch list’ as
I eagerly await my next holiday abroad!
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Reader Panel theBpeaonnel!
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Get to know this month’s reader panel, and look out for their favourite projects throughout the issue
Kate Linda Season
Douglas Lines Hannon
is a crime scene is a retired is a housewife
examiner from administrator from Cornwall
Ayr, Scotland from West
Sussex Your favourite project?
Do you have stitchy friends? ‘Wolf’ by Dimensions is a beautiful
I’m a regular at a stitching retreat What’s your favourite project? piece – his eyes really stand out.
where I’ve made some truly Having retired to the coast in 2018, Favourite project style?
wonderful lifelong friends. ‘Beach Hut Fun’ and ‘Deckchair Fun’ I love animals, especially dramatic
What is it that you love most by Bothy Threads. patterns. I’ve stitched lots of dogs, a
about stitching? What are you stitching at lioness and a llama. I love seeing the
Cross stitching is my zen place. One the moment? stitches as they build up and bring the
of my favourite ‘jobs’ is bobbinating, I I’m stitching duck-themed animal slowly to life.
could honestly sit and do it for hours. pieces for my kitchen. What’s your fave stitching tip?
Is there a technique you’ve I’ve finished Bothy Sign your work in backstitch.
been unable to master? Threads ‘Sunshine’ and Fave WOXS design?
French knots – I’ve tried but just I’m now working on I love Christmas, so I’ve saved many
cannot do them. I’ve looked at many ‘Ducks and Daffs’. of the patterns from issue 301
guides and videos but to no avail. Stitched any gifts? (Christmas 2020) for future stitching.
Fave WOXS design? I recently stitched a freshwater fish What does your family think
The ‘Cat Motto’ pattern, issue 302 picture and a ‘Best Friend’ padded of your hobby?
(Jan 2021). I’m a crazy cat lady. jewellery box for my friends. My husband is very supportive but he
What do family and friends What do family and friends did raise an eyebrow when I recently
think of your hobby? think of your hobby? bought the entire set of DMC threads
They think it’s hilarious that I always My family is very impressed, they gave and spent three days bobbinating!
me cross stitch kits and accessories to Proudest stitching moment?
th place me for my birthday and at Christmas. I amended a pattern recently
Fave WOXS design? to suit me, it was a ‘Home
I love the Christmas card and tag sweet home’ design for our
designs from issue 300 (Dec 2020). motorhome and it worked
Proudest stitching moment? well so I hung it in the van.
I didn’t start stitching until 2020 – it’s
never too late to start a new hobby.
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Furry Tales
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Project Fantasy Dragon
PACKED
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DETAIL
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Fantasy Dragon Project
DESIGNED BY ANNE STOKES
Here be
dragons
Bring every detail of this magnificent dragon to life in
cross stitch – a study in scales from nose to tail
T his decadent dragon design Factb No
is stitched using 20 different fractional
shades of stranded cotton – and stitches
19 of them are green! We almost ran
out of different green descriptions Stitching Time
to name the colours in the key, but Approx. 70 hours
looking at the finished cross stitch, Type of Stitches
you’d never guess this creation was Cross stitch, backstitch
anything other than a beautifully Ease of Stitching
shaded portrait. From the thick Advanced beginner
armour plates of his neck and belly
down to the elegant sweep of his brilliant imagination. When fantasy is
oak-leaf tail, he is perfect! this realistic, it is hard to believe it’s
not really drawn from life. We can
There’s no background to draw imagine coming across this beautiful
attention away from the dragon, beast slumbering in a remote cave
which makes the attention to detail somewhere in Wales. But Anne is the
even more compelling. This piece is only one who knows where her ideas
reminiscent of a naturalistic illustration come from. When did she last visit
and it pays tribute to Anne Stokes’ Wales, we wonder?
Meet the designer
Anne Stokes
Anne is a Gothic and fantasy artist based
in the north of England near Leeds. Her
illustrations cover many themes and are
created in incredible detail, which translates
wonderfully into cross stitch design.
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Project Fantasy Dragon
Fantasy Dragon key
How to... manage similar Cross stitch in two strands mint green
colours DMC Anchor Madeira soft green
almond green
There are lots of similar greens in the dragon – to keep track of v 13 203 1210 dk almond green
them, it’s worth taking the time to pre-cut your lengths of thread 7 164 240 1209 lt almond green
and arrange them onto a labelled thread sorter before you begin. 9 320 215 1311 v lt almond green
You can make your own by cutting a length of card, punching holes G 367 217 1312 dark fern green
down one side and writing the colour codes next to each hole. To u 368 214 1310 fern green
make sure you can distinguish between them as you’re stitching, it’s M 369 1043 1309 leaf green
also a good idea to stitch in natural light as often as possible. E 520 862 1514 dk avocado green
[ 522 860 1512 avocado green
6 703 238 1307 lt avocado green
} 934 269 1506 sea green
P 935 861 1505 forest green
{ 937 268 1504 light forest green
8 966 206 1208 sage green
p 987 244 1403 dark grass green
f 989 241 1401 grass green
n 3052 859 1513
F 3362 263 1601 black
H 3363 262 1602 light grass green
Backstitch in one strand
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––––– 772 259 1604
STITCH COUNT 118 high x 163 wide
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave)
– 21.5x29.5cm (8½x11¾in)
ILLUSTRATION CONVERTED BY Fiona Baker
STITCHED BY Sheila Webb
This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton
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IT’S IN THE JEANS
Sun, sea and sand
I ’ve been cross stitching and crafting for more
than 30 years and I’m always trying to invent I made a birthday card for such a special moment when
new ways of displaying my completed work and my daughter-in-law, it’s I gave it to her – she said it
designs. Recently, the kids and I created these from Faby’s Masterclass in brought tears to her eyes!
unique, eye-catching upcycled pencil cases. They chose their issue 296 (August 2020). Lynn Bissett, via email
preferred charts and together we stitched them onto plastic I added the words to give her
canvas. Even dad was involved in this project, not because something to look forward to Tina: I love the shiny
he’s a stitcher – we used his old jeans! and accessorised it with some embellishments you’ve used
shells and a sparkly sea. It was for your beach stitch Lynn,
I chopped the jeans up to re-fashion them into pencil they really bring the sunshine
cases. Hand-sewing each image to the denim with clear
nylon thread took a while, but we are all so impressed with to mind and
the finished product. And it’s given a new lease of life to an add a pleasing
old pair of jeans. I thoroughly enjoy my monthly dose of The texture and
World of Cross Stitching, it’s always brimming with exciting even a hint of
designs and it’s a wonderful way of seeing what glamour. Your
other like-minded stitchy folk are creating! daughter-in-law’s
Olive Purdie, Kent reaction is lovely!
Hannah: What an inventive Sun, sea and sand
way to get the kids into cross Embellishments lifted
stitch, Olive, and we Lynn’s beach scene
love how even dad was
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the seams make up part of the Needlework’s Genny Haines
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children’s ages, the Garden’, ‘Buttercup Bunny
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It’s in the jeans
Olive got her whole family
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Stitching in the summertime PPerrefseecntt
I fell in love with ‘Glorious Stitching in the summertime CHOCCIE
Seahorse’ by Lesley Teare* Dot chose these summer stitches for CUSHION
as soon as I saw it but didn’t her daughter and granddaughter
have time to stitch it, so I J ust finished a cross
saved it for later. I also kept BESIDE THE SEASIDE stitch chart that I
hold of this ice cream cone turned into a cushion.
chart to stitch for my daughter, L iving in Weymouth, I was delighted to see the beach It’s the ‘Chocolate
as she is always looking out motifs in issue 296 (Aug 2020). I couldn’t resist the Calligraphy’ sampler by
for the ice cream van. design featuring the words to my favourite song – I love Emma Congdon from
it because it sums up the pleasure of living ‘beside the issue 279 (April 2019). I
With plenty of time to seaside’. I stitched it on pale blue sparkly evenweave and hope to be able to give it
spare recently, I thought changed ‘love’ to ‘like’, in keeping with the original lyrics. to my daughter when she
it would be the ideal Pam Boyce, via email next visits me in Sweden.
opportunity to get them I stitched it as a thank you
stitched in time to give them Lynne: We wish to her for providing me
to my granddaughter, and we were there, with your magazine – she
daughter. Making them up Pam! We do like brings The World of Cross
was quite challenging but I am to be beside the Stitching to me whenever
very pleased with the results. seaside – and we she is able to visit.
Presents sorted! love your stitch. Lill Winberg, Sweden
Dot Penn, Hastings The sparkly fabric Tina: We can’t think of
a nicer cushion, Lill, what
Hannah: Your daughter’s Beside a wonderful gift! On a
going to be thrilled with issue the seaside slightly healthier – but
309 (August 2021) Dot, and Pam’s stitch no less appealing – note,
so excited when she sees sings with look out for Emma
Durene Jones’ retro ice cream words from Congdon’s herbal tea
van. You might want to make her fave song sampler coming up in
sure you have cleared some issue 310 (September
time in your stitching schedule Detective work 2021), it’s bright and
– it’s the perfect design to modern with that retro
stitch in the summer months. twist Emma’s known for.
And if you’d like to stick with
the under the sea theme, you Choccie cushion
might also like Jenny Barton’s Lill’s got taste – this gift to her
mermaid in the same issue, daughter is full of flavour
she’d make a nice companion
for the seahorse. Making
your finished stitching up into
hanging pieces is inspired,
you’ve done a great job and
I’m sure your family members
were touched.
Detective work I really enjoy receiving your magazine every
Ellie stuck to the Sherlock month. For my cousin’s birthday party
theme for her fab card recently, we participated in a Sherlock Holmes
escape room, over Zoom. I wanted to send
her a thank you card and couldn’t resist the
Sherlock Holmes silhouette design from the
‘Detective Stitches’ Design Library in issue 304
(March 2021). I decided to add a few extra
details and printed off pages of the Sherlock
Holmes novel to create a newspaper-effect
collage on a plain aperture card. I then found
some fake blood, left over from my uni dressing
up days – thought it added a nice extra touch!
Ellie Cooper, Glasgow
Sue: What a fantastic idea, Ellie, your card
is an inspired way to say thank you!
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Dumbo delight
Fruits of labour I ’ve been off work because of the pandemic, Dumbo delight
Susan always makes sure she cross so I thought I’d start a large project that I’d Kathy was thrilled to have
stitches her five-a-day had for a while, knowing that I’d be at home time to devote to this kit
for quite some time. It took me seven weeks
Fruits of to finish my pattern, Dumbo Disney, to my Soul stitch
labour satisfaction. The chart was very detailed and
intricate, but the end result is stunning. Once H ere’s a design I stitched
G ood day from Canada! the stores get up and running again, I will have from Emma Congdon’s*
Thanking you for all fun finding and choosing a suitable frame for book Cross Stitch for the
the great stitching ideas in it. I hope you like it as much as I do. Soul. It has so many poignant
your magazine. I always find Kathy Blay, Canada designs that I want to stitch
several projects that are a them all. I lost my partner of
must do in each issue. Issue Sue: You’ve done a brilliant job, Kathy, thanks for sending in 10 years to pancreatic cancer
298 (Oct 2020) had several a photo. It looks like a challenging stitch but all that detail will and have had a very difficult
great stitching projects. The have been so absorbing, making it the perfect distraction for time. This chart brought me
first was Sosae Caetano’s these times. Sadly, this kit has been discontinued. through as it sums up the way
adorable fruit, vegetable I view life now – it has given
and baked goodies, they are CRAFTY TALES me the inspiration to start to
all so adorable. I decided to rebuild my life again. Cross
stitch individual ones as fridge I ’ve just finished stitching ‘The Tailor of Gloucester’ stitch really is for the soul and
magnets by using plastic mouse, which was in the calendar in issue 300 (Dec is helping me through.
canvas and adding areas 2020). He was a joy to stitch and I’m about to start ‘Mrs Rosemary Debenham,
where they are blocked on Tiggy-winkle’. Thank you for featuring these charts, I’m a via email
the original charts. They were Lynne: What a beautiful
so much fun to do – I made huge Beatrix sentiment, Rosemary.
15 of them! My favourites Potter fan!
were the broccoli, the key Nicola Main,
lime pie, the doughnut and Carnoustie,
the turnip. Keep up the good Scotland
work – I just received a year’s
subscription as a birthday gift Hannah:
from my mom and sister and You’re in good
I’m looking forward to more company, Nicola,
fantastic stitching coming up! ‘The Tailor of
Susan Francis, Canada Gloucester’ was
said to be Beatrix
Tina: You’re in for a treat Potter’s favourite
with issue 310 (September book. Did you
2021), Susan, where you’ll find like Peter Rabbit
a Design Library full of baked in issue 305
goodies designed by Durene (April 2021)?
Jones – so you’ll be able to
continue the food theme for Crafty tales Soul stitch
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Two
by two
I nstead of aida I used plastic
canvas to make the ‘Animal
Pairs’ game in issue 284 (Sep
2019) more childproof. I made
sure I included some of my
great-grandson’s favourite
animals in the set as well.
Pat Leaman, Chipping
Sodbury
Tina: Bet he loved it, Pat!
Ladies of leisure
Suzanne swapped her
swim for stitches fun
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I have a friend who has a birthday soon, friend, she is quite down at the moment Two by two
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centre and are both bemoaning the and Maria Diaz are my favourite designers. for her great-grandson
weight gain from comfort eating and not Suzanne Lee, via email
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are going together to make a card for my 2021) Suzanne, you might like the nautical
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Project Summer Sampler
DESIGNED BY NIA RHIND
Fun in
the sun
This brilliant sampler celebrates all the very best things
about the summer season. Which is your favourite?
I s it because we get the longest Factb Perfect
hours of light that summer for
seems to be full of so many
fun things, do you think? Garden beginners
barbecues, days at the seaside,
gardens alive with produce, flowers Stitching Time
and wildlife – it warms our heart just Approx. 25 hours
thinking about the abundance of Type of Stitches
the season. They’re celebrated in this Cross stitch, fractionals,
sweet sampler, so you can remember backstitch
the joys of the warmer months all Ease of Stitching
year long. We love the whimsical style Beginner
of these motifs – see how the pair of
beach huts take the place of an ‘m’ separately in cards and gifts for
in the wording? This playful stitch has summer birthdays if you don’t want
minimal backstitch to add, making to work the whole project.
this a seasonal treat we can all make
the most of. It’s a very versatile This is the second design in our
project as you can use the elements series of seasonal samplers from
Nia. If you missed the first one, look
out for a copy of issue 305 for the
complementary spring design.
Meet the designer
Nia Rhind
Summer is a carnival of colours. Our
picnics and August is for having fun at the
seaside. All these elements came together
to illustrate this sampler.
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Summer Sampler Project
STITCH
THE
SERIES
www.gathered.how/woxs Take it easy with this
soothing summer
stitch, worked in
bright and zingy
shades of thread
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Project Summer Sampler
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XX SSSZSSSSSSSZSSSSSSSZSSS T iiiii TZTT
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Summer Sampler chart (left)
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EEE EE E EEE ii ii l XX
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TTTTT TTTTT EEfffEE EEfffEE qZqq qqqq l TZT TZT nn
TZTT TZTT EE88<88EE EE88<88EE qqq qZq l TTT TT nn
TTT TTT EE88<Z<88EEE88<Z<88EE qqq qqq l TTT TT XX
TTZ TTZ ffff<ffff ffff<ffff qqqq qqq l TTZ T XX
TTT TTT fffffffff fffffffff qqZ qqZq l TTT TT XX
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TTT 8 ZTT 888ZZZ888 888ZZZ888 qqqq qqZqq l ZTT nn
TZT TTT fff<<<fff fff<<<fff qqq qqZqqqqqq l TTT nn
TTT TTT fffZZZfff fffZZZfff qZq qqqZq l TTT XX
TTT TTZ 888<<<888 888<<<888 qqq l TTZ XX
TTT TTT 888ZZZ888 888ZZZ888 qqq VVV l TTT XX
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TTT f TTT fffZZZfff fffZZZfff qZq VVVVVVV ql ZTT nn
TTT TTT EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE qqqq VVVVVVV qql TTZ nn
TZT EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE qqqq VVVVV qZ l TTT XX
TTT E EE E qqZq VVV qq l TTT XX
TTT 8 E EE E qqqqqqqZqqq l ZTT XX
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n nnM nM nnn n nn VVVVV <<<<< EEEEEEE EEEEEliiiiii nn
n nnnnMn Mn nMn VVVVVVV <<<<< EEEEEEE EEEEEEliiiiiii XX
nn nMn n nMnnn VVVVVVVuu<<<<< EEEEE qq qq < l < XX
nnn nn VVVVVuYu<<<uuuuuEEEEE qqqq <<<<<<<<<<<< XX
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Summer Sampler chart (right)
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Project Summer Sampler
How to... do backstitch to Summer Sampler key
finesse letters
Cross stitch in two strands
DMC Anchor Madeira
Z B5200 1 2401 white
Backstitch adds a look of calligraphy to ‘summer’, outlining each M 164 240 1209 green
letter to give shape and finesse. With the letter ‘s’, backstitch over
the whole stitches to give a fine finish and end in a curly flourish. J 317 400 1714 grey
Keep thread lengths short and untwist regularly for a perfect script.
T 326 59 508 rose pink
< 349 1098 212 red
q 352 9 303 coral
V 353 6 2313 light coral
l 435 1046 2010 tan
6 597 1064 1110 turquoise
8 598 1062 1111 light turquoise
S 602 57 702 pink
X 604 55 614 light pink
G 632 936 2311 brick red
n 703 238 1307 leaf green
i 726 295 109 yellow
f 813 140 910 light blue
E 826 146 906 blue
7 841 1082 1911 beige
z 3078 292 102 light yellow
Y 3854 313 114 apricot
u 3855 311 2513 light apricot
; 3866 926 2101 pearl
Backstitch in one strand
Linda READER PANEL ––––– 317 400 1714 grey
I love the summer time, ––––– 435 1046 2010 tan
––––– 602 57 702 pink
––––– 632 936 2311 brick red
––––– 703 238 1307 leaf green
collection to remind myself of ––––– 726 295 109 yellow
––––– 3854 313 114 apricot
TOP TIP STITCH COUNT 103 high x 153 wide
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave)
leptwsttrTeiioatthrjhcsseihspracaeowtennructodosoni.taumdhDclledosirovreoltbliasbiadeftsibseinoatotucnolrhopaaemvlttreehaloeokyrne – 18.5x28cm (7¼x11in)
STITCHED BY Rachael Moore
This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton
Shopping list
Zweigart* 14-count white aida measuring
35x44cm (13¾x17¼in)
Stranded cotton as listed in the key
Size 24 tapestry needle
Frame of your choice with a minimum
aperture of 20x29cm (7¾x11½in)
Thread & fabric cost
Approximately £28
*For stockists see page 90
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Project Wedding Sampler
DESIGNED BY HISTORICAL SAMPLER COMPANY
bells
Celebrate a happy couple tying the knot with a beautiful
personalised memento to mark their special day
R aise a toast to the health of Factb Whole
newlyweds in cross stitch Stitching Time stitches
with this sweet sampler! The Approx. 20 hours
chart is packed with simple motifs Type of Stitches only
that come together to sing of the joy Cross stitch
of marriage. Worked entirely in whole Ease of Stitching
cross stitch in two strands, it won’t Beginner
take long to complete, but is sure to
be cherished as a timeless reminder of accessories for the happy couple,
a couple’s big day. too. How about a confetti cone with
a border of bells and horseshoes on
There’s lots of space in the centre aida band, or a ring pillow showcasing
of the sampler to add the names and the pair of doves and heart, perhaps
date. Plot out the details you need personalised with the names of the
on graph paper using the alphabet, engaged couple on it, too. They’re
so you can centralise this in the space perfect projects to show the soon-to-
available. For longer names, leave be-married that you care.
off the horseshoes to give you space
for more letters. You can use the
mini motifs to stitch special gifts and
Meet the designer
Historical Sampler Company
Friends Joanne and Suzanne’s shared love of
cross stitch led to them launching Historical
Sampler Company in 2001, designing the
kinds of projects they wanted to stitch. The
range has grown to over 150 designs.
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Wedding Sampler Project
UNIQUE
& STYLISH
GIFT
www.gathered.how/woxs Worked entirely in
whole cross stitch,
this simple but
stunning sampler is
the perfect choice for
modern couples
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Project Wedding Sampler
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TTVVVVVTT FFF 888 p p TTVTT TTVTT p p F 888
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TTVVVTT F p ppp TVTVT TVTVT ppp p
TTVTT uuu p TTT TT TT TT TT TTT p uuu
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su FFFF uuuuuuuuuuu T T T F 88 88 F T T T uuuuuuu
us FFFFFF F s 888 888 s
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ZF pp T ZFZZ 6666 6 6666 ZZFZ T
ZZ ZZ pp TTTT FZ 6666 6 6 66 ZF TTT
ZF FZ p ppp pTTVVT ZZ ZZ 6666 6 6 66 ZZ ZZ TVV
10 ZZ ZZ p ppTVVT T ZF FZ 6 6 666 6 66 ZF FZ T TV
ZF FZ p pTTVVT ZZ ZZ 6666 6 66 ZZ ZZ TVV
ZZFZZ p TTTT ZF FZ 6666 6 66 ZF FZ TTT
ZZZ 6p T ZZFZZ 6666 6 66 6 ZZFZZ T
6 6F p ZZZ 66 6 6 666 6 6 ZZZ
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6F 6 p TTTT
F6 F6 p T ZZZ 666 6 6 6 66 6 ZZZ
6 6F p ZFZZ 6 666666 66 ZZFZ
ZZZ 6p T FZ 6 666666 6 ZF T
10 ZFZZ p TTTT ZZ ZZ 6 666666 6 ZZ ZZ TTT
Z FZ p ZF FZ TVV
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ZZ ZZ p ppTVVT T ZZ ZZ 6 666666 6 ZZ ZZ T TV
ZF FZ p ppp pTTVVT ZF FZ 6 666666 6 ZF FZ TVV
ZZ ZZ pp TTTT ZZFZZ 66 666666 66 ZZFZZ TTT
ZF FZ pp T ZZZ 6 6 6 6 6 6 66 6 ZZZ T
ZZFZZ sp
ZZZ us p
s su pp T T
su sp TTTT TTTT
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s p ppTVVT T 6666 66 6 T TVVTp
FF 66 6
FFFF pp pp pTTVVT 6 6 s 6666 s 66 TVVTTp
F FFFFFF p TTTT 6 6 sss 6 6 6 sss 6 6 TTTT
s FFFFFFF T 66 s 6666 s 6 6 T
us FFFFF uuu 66 6666 66 uuu
su FFF F 88 uuuuu T T T 666 6 66 666 6T T T uuuu
s F 888 uuuuuuu TT TT TT TT uuuuu
F F FuF88 uuuuuuu TVTVT TVTVT uuuuu
TT TT uFu uuuuuuu TVVVT TTT TTT TVVVT uuuuu
30 TTTT TTTT 88FuuF uuuuuuu TTVTT TT TT TT TT TTVTT uuuuu
TTVTTTVTT TTT TVTVT TVTVT TTT ssssss
888 F sssssssss
TTVVTVVTT 88 uuuuuuuuu ppp TVVVT TVVVT ppp uuuuuu
TTVVVVVTT uuuuuuuuuuu p TTVTT T T T T T TTVTT p uuuuuuu
TTVVVTT s p TTT TT TT TT TT TTT p s
TTVVVTT FF p ppp TVTVT TVTVT ppp p
TTVTT FFFF 88 F p p TVVVT TVVVT p p F 88
TTVT FFFFFF F 888 p p TTVTT TTVTT p p 888
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TTT 6F FFFFF uFu p p ppp ppp p p uFu
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ss MM TVVT TTTT TTTT 6F ss F6 TTTT TTTT
u ss M TTTT TTVTTTVTT 6 ZZZ ZZZ 6 TTVTTTVTT
ss ss Mp TTVVVVVTT ZZ ZZZZZ TT TT ZZZZZ ZZ TTVVTVVTT
u sssssp p TTVVVVVTT Z Z ZZ6ZZ TTTT TTTT ZZ6ZZ Z Z TTVVVVVTT
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uss 6 II T6 ZZZZZZ s s ZZZZZZ 6T
Wedding Sampler chart (left)
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Wedding Sampler Project
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I 6 ssu Kate Wedding Sampler key
II p F6 ss
IuI pp M 6F ss u READER PANEL
IIIp M 6 ss ss Cross stitch in two strands
pIIII MM psssss u this wedding sampler,
p IuI M ppss s the hearts and
II ppppssssss u horseshoe motifs and DMC Anchor Madeira
the symmetry of the
p ppss s pattern really appeal Z blanc 2 2402 white
p psssss u to me. I’m sure any peach
TT pM ss ss newlyweds would copper
TV M ss u love to receive this as dark blue
TVVT MM ss a gift and it would be V 758 868 2313 blue
treasured. light blue
TTTT M ssu I 921 884 311 mauve
M green
FF light green
FFFF TT TT F 924 851 1705 pink
FFFFFF F TTTT TTTT gold
FFFFFFF TTVTTTVTT
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FFF TTVVVVVTT 8 928 274 1709
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uu 88FuuF T
sss 888 F
uuu 88 FF s
uuuu FFFF us T 3350 42 603
F FFFFFF su u 3821 305 2510
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p FFFFF
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Your Questions Answered
Ask the experts
Our panel of professionals is 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 Durene Jones on running
out of wall space
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 designed a
dilemmas and answer transform your stitching any chart or stitching ready to take on your here to find shopping phoenix specially for Tina
technique questions into finished items related questions design challenges answers that you need
34 FRIENDLY ADVICE
Help from fellow stitchers
on similar thread colours
34 TECHNIQUE FOCUS
Is there a right or wrong
way to work a stitch?
35 DESIGN ROUND-UP
Find summer florals in our
design collection
Where’s Peter? Where’s Peter? the magazine, which is
Look out for Peter Rabbit reflected in the higher cost.
in future issues of WOXS Q I subscribe to your This issue is now out of stock
magazine on Zinio but as a print edition, but you
was wondering how I may could search for secondhand
purchase your fabulous Peter copies on marketplace
Rabbit 2021 calendar websites – do check for
separately, as it didn’t come reputable sellers of the
with my digital subscription? original however, not
Emily Greenlee, photocopies. You may like
via email our wonderful springtime
Peter Rabbit design from
A Hannah F: Lovely to issue 305 (April 2021), which
hear you’re hoping to you should have received as
stitch these sweet Beatrix part of your subscription and
Potter designs, but I’m afraid do keep a look out for the
the gifts (including calendars curious bunny popping up
and chartbooks) are only again in the future.
available with print editions of
Easy on the eyes Easy on the eyes
Opt for solid blocks of
Q I’m looking for a design with a windmill but all the ones I’ve colour for easy optics
seen are too big for me to complete. I’m a good stitcher but
my eyes aren’t what they once were! Is there anything smaller or
simpler on the market you could recommend? I have most
threads and a lot of fabric already but I enjoy kits, too.
Stacey Howe, via Facebook
A Heather: Windmills always look so majestic in the middle
of a countryside scene. While still fairly large at 20.5x20.5cm
(8x8in) when stitched on 14-count fabric, this ‘Windmill
Landscape’ (KCWL1579) from The Karen Carter Collection at
Heritage Crafts* uses mostly solid blocks of colour, as you can
see, making it a more manageable project and much easier on
the eyes. This design is available as a kit with either Zweigart
14-count aida or 27-count evenweave, pre-sorted DMC threads,
needle and chart for £31.45. It’s sure to make for a relaxing
project to stitch as you bring the summery scene to life.
www.gathered.how/woxs
Your Questions Answered
In the spotlight
DURENE JONES, DESIGNER
Finding fun finishes DJXS2367, Finding fun finishes
DJXS2366) and Try 3D ideas for your stitching if
Q I want to try out new ideas for my some Christmas you’re running out of wall space
cross stitch projects as I don’t have themed ones available as PDF instant
much wall space left. Any suggestions? download patterns in my
Louisa Harding, via Facebook DureneJCrossStitch* Etsy store for
around £4.80 each. You receive the
A Durene says: I feel the same way, pattern as an enlarged colour chart with
Lisa, I love experimenting with new symbols, key for DMC stranded
ideas and fun finishes for added variety and cottons and full making up
offer a wide selection of projects for others instructions. Each design measures
to try out, too. That’s why I came up with 11x11cm when stitched on 14- or
these pretty fabric pendibule ornaments – 28-count fabric, making it a
they’re traditionally scent-filled sachets, but manageable project to try something
if you didn’t want to add this you could just new and decorate your home with. You
use plain stuffing instead. I have three can always give some as gifts, too.
springtime pendibules (DJXS2363,
Copyright fraud on eBay
Q In good faith I purchased a chart from eBay, but it arrived
and it’s poor quality, which makes me suspect it’s
photocopied. It clearly says The World of Cross Stitching on each
page and I thought this wasn’t permitted. What can I do?
Mrs E Howell, via email
A Hannah F: You’re correct, it is illegal to sell photocopies of
our patterns but unfortunately there are disreputable sellers
on sites such as eBay, as it’s largely unregulated and, sadly, not
everyone is as conscientious as you on matters of copyright. You
would need to go through the eBay Resolution Centre to get
your money back and the seller shut down. With vigilant people
like yourself taking a stand, it makes it harder for fraudulent
traders to sell photocopies to other unsuspecting buyers.
English or American spelling?
Tracing gridded paper Q I have Ultimate Cross on graph paper, first. We’ve
Stitch Cards 2020 and stitched a sample for you,
Q When I first started stitching years ago, your magazine have a question about the below, as a guide.
came with a kit containing tracing paper printed with a words on the owl card, which
14-count grid in 10x10 squares. I have long since used every says, ‘Owl always love you
available corner of the originals, but wonder if it is still mum’. How do I change the ‘u’
available and where from? My brother-in-law has just sent me in ‘mum’ into an ‘o’ to make it
a really good photo of his dog, which I would like to commit read the word ‘mom’?
to cross stitch for him. It’s a shame ‘Challenge Lucie’ no longer Tammy Litz,
exists with the very sad demise of Cross Stitch Crazy. via Facebook
Cherry Sloane, via email
A Fiona: What a great English or American spelling?
A Hannah E: It doesn’t appear that this is something way to personalise this Alter a sentiment with a few
we’ve given away as a kit for some time, but it’s always design. You should be able to carefully placed backstitches
worth us looking into these sorts of products for the future. fill in an extra backstitch line
You could check out Cyberstitchers* where you’ll find free on the top of the ‘u’, then
printable graph paper. There’s even a handy feature to remove the downwards line
underlay your photo before saving or printing it! Don’t forget and move the flick up that
we also have our ‘Wishes Granted’ chart request service, joins it to the ‘m’ and rotate,
which is similar to ‘Challenge Lucie’, too. so it attaches to the newly
formed ‘o’. If you’re unsure,
just copy the ‘o’ from another
word or you could draw it out
32 TheWorldofCrossStitching www.gathered.how/woxs
Wishes granted
Phoenix rising from the flames
This legendary bird has a special meaning for Tina
Q I’d love to have a 10 10 Phoenix key
phoenix, it’s to represent
new life after I was lucky I uI
enough to have a kidney
transplant in 2015 – I’d been I uI Cross stitch in two strands
on dialysis for seven years.
Tina Rogers, I uuIIu
via Facebook
T uII uu IITu
A Jenny: That’s amazing, I
Tina! Here’s a phoenix in
rich red, orange and yellow 10 TT uI I Iu I Tu DMC Anchor Madeira
– I chose strong colours that u I T
cast a warm glow. Backstitch
is worked over some of the T TuuuI I uIITTuu
whole stitches to give the Y
appearance of feathers.
Wishing you well. YTuuuuI uIITTTu I T 666 46 210 red
orange
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DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave)
YYu T Y – 5.5x5cm (2¼x2in)
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This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton
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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.
DIY greetings for cards STITCHING
Zoom in Q I used to buy aperture on at the moment it is the HELP!
Digital editions have cards for my cross stitch highlight of the month when
many benefits with pre-printed greetings for it lands on the doormat. Don’t forget to send all
birthdays and Christmas. I’ve Khurshid Russell, your stitchy questions and
Zoom in been unable to find them via email design requests in to us!
online and wondered if you Email us at:
I ’m considering know of any companies still A Heather: We’re so glad theworldofxstitching@
subscribing but I’m producing them? I’d also like our magazine brightens immediate.co.uk
not sure if I want hard copy to say a big thank you to all your day, Khurshid! Why not Write to:
or digital. Is it possible to the staff involved in continuing have a go at making your own Ask the Experts,
print the charts out from to produce The World of Cross cards? Start with card blanks, The World of Cross Stitching,
the digital issues, for my Stitching. With so little going like this Pastel C6 Cards and Immediate Media Co,
personal use? Envelopes set (5724241003) Eagle House, Colston Avenue,
Cindy Newman, from Hobbycraft* costing £6 Bristol BS1 4ST
via email for a set of 50. Then simply Send in queries via Facebook too:
cut out your apertures to any
A Hannah F: If you size and shape you like and We will try and answer your
prefer hard copies use rubber stamps to add questions as soon as we can, but
we’d recommend getting a greetings with coloured ink if you’re working to a specific
print subscription, although pads. It’s a fun way to create deadline then do let us know!
you can take screenshots bespoke cards for stitching!
from the app and print
those. With digital you can DIY greetings
zoom in on the charts, Card blanks give a lot of
which you may prefer. scope for finishing stitching
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Your Questions Answered
Friendly advice QUICK
We asked our Facebook fans about stitching with lots Q&A
of similar thread colours – here’s what they said…
I ’m looking for the
Janie Holmes: I like to feeling for all the different struggling back issue that
draw the symbol onto the shades of one colour. because featured a lop-eared
bobbin, and I thread needles you need a better rabbit on the Pet of the
with each colour and tuck Grace Collier: I separate prescription! Month pages. Please can
them into the corresponding the similar shades on my you tell me which issue
bobbin, it reminds me which thread card by putting other Lynne Davies: It’s better I can find it in?
colour I am working on. colours between the similar if the chart has clear symbols Mary Meyers,
shades, eg. browns and reds – so no similar looking via Facebook
Aviva Szwer: I always between lots of greens. symbols in the same sections,
go by the symbols, and not please! Keeping thread Hannah E: Of course!
by the colours. Carole Han’r: When colours separate is relatively You’ll find this sweet
similar colours are next to easy in comparison. rabbit in issue 289
Cathie Lynch: I always each other on a chart, I stitch (January 2020), which is
make a working copy of the one colour then leave the Find us on Facebook still available as a digital
chart and mark the stitches closest shade empty so I can and join in with the edition to purchase via
off with coloured pencils. see where I am, instead of chat. If you're lucky, our app. I hope you enjoy
stitching them side by side. your tip might appear stitching this super-cute
Jacky Bouck-Standen: here! Just log on to design and are inspired to
I try and mix things up a bit Deborah Julia White: www.facebook.com/The make it up into a stylish
by going between the darkest This may sound obvious, but WorldofCrossStitching
and lightest shades while keep up your eye tests at and hit ‘like’ at the top
stitching, so I get a better the opticians – you may be of the page!
TECHNIQUE FOCUS Bunny search
KNOW-HOW Pet of the Month features
a different pet each month
English versus Danish
W hen I posted a photo
Q Can you clear something up for me please? I’m in the comments on
new to cross stitching and I’m seeing a lot of one of your Facebook
conflicting information with regards to actually making posts I thought it was
the stitches. In your ‘How to’ guide, the stitch is worked going to be seen by only
as a full cross as you go, but I’ve seen others working those in a private group,
from left to right to stitch one side of the cross, then but many of my friends
coming back from the right to complete it. Any advice? and family have ‘liked’ it.
Janice, via email What happened? My
stitched pieces were
A Fiona: I’m so happy you have discovered cross English versus Danish supposed to be surprises!
stitch! You’re right, stitch guides can be confusing Try different methods to Carol Hawkins,
as there are actually a couple of different methods. In find one that suits you via Facebook
our guide we’ve shown the ‘English method’ – this is
beginner friendly and easy to illustrate in steps. We Hannah F: Oh no! I’m
show you how to complete both arms of each cross afraid our Facebook page
before moving onto the next, as this allows you to keep is in the public domain
count easier and helps to avoid missing any stitches. and not a closed group.
We do have a private
You’re quite right though, some people prefer to do Facebook group called
a whole row of half stitches in a particular colour, and cross-stitching.com, which
then go back over them with the top arm of each stitch. is better for surprises.
This is known as the ‘Danish method’. It is especially
useful if you have a large area in a single colour to
stitch, as it can fill areas quite quickly. Both methods of
stitching are correct but you should be consistent – why
not experiment to see which one you prefer?
34 TheWorldofCrossStitching www.gathered.how/woxs
Your Questions Answered
Design round-up Summer
flowers
We’ve hand-picked a selection of kits & charts so
you can grow a beautiful bloom in stitches…
REALISTIC STITCH GREAT VALUE
ROSE BOUQUET JUNE FLOWERS
Y ou can just £33.99 £3.50
imagine the
sweet scent of a T his pretty posy of flowers from Lesley Teare* is like
summer rose garden a snapshot of summer. Although small, this design
as you stitch these does use a combination of whole stitches, fractionals
delicate blooms from and backstitch in a few different shades, plus French
Stitcher*. ‘Rose knots, making it slightly more of a challenging stitch.
Bouquet’ is a no-
count design where Stitch count: 56 wide x 57 high, 11.5x11.5cm (4½4½in)
the coloured chart is on 14-count aida
printed onto the
14-count aida fabric.
Worked in whole stitches
with a tiny amount of
backstitch for the dew
drops, we love the bold,
bright colours and natural
look of this design.
Stitch count: 187 wide x 121
high, 34x22cm (13½x8½in)
on 14-count aida
POM-POM FINISH GO VINTAGE Prices and info correct at time of printing
SUNFLOWER SUMMER RETRO
FLOWERS
W hat could be cheerier than a gorgeous summer
sunflower, complete with a big grin? This sweet A dd a splash of retro
and simple kit from EllbieCo* comes with a colour cross colour to your sofa
stitch pattern, 14-count white aida, a needle, a 5-inch with this cushion design
embroidery hoop, felt to back the hoop, a thread in funky shades of purple,
organiser card and a pom-pom fringe for a fun finish. orange and pink. Created
by Vivienne Powers of
Stitch count: 61 wide x 60 high, 11x11cm (4¼x4¼in) Vivsters* on Etsy, the
on 14-count white aida pattern could also be
framed as a picture, or
£18.99 the blooms used £7.20
individually as cards and
mini gifts, making this a
great-value purchase. We
love the easy whole
stitches and retro shades.
Stitch count: 180 wide x 180
high, 33x33cm (13x13in) on
14-count aida
www.gathered.how/woxs *For stockists see page 90
TheWorldofCrossStitching 35
Project Pet of the Month
Design my pet!
We know you’re huge fans of pets, so have us design a cross stitch of a beloved animal!
OF THE MON TH
PET
Npoe.t1PET Design
NTH my pet!
OF THE MO
Q I love the little
charts you create
for cross stitchers. I am
a ferret lover – could you create a ferret
cross stitch pattern for me? Ferrets are
very outgoing creatures with a lot of
personality, and I bet you could capture
this rambunctious animal in a lovely chart.
Gwendolyn Douglas,
Kentucky, USA
A Durene says: I’m not sure what
your pet ferret’s name is but it sure
sounds like lots of fun. He (or she) strikes
a good pose in the photo you sent, as he
looks inquisitively back at the camera, and
I hope I’ve managed to recreate the same.
I captured his beautiful shining eyes with
French knots in white thread and the
whiskers in white backstitch, while fur
details are highlighted with mink brown
and chocolate brown backstitch. Shading
for his fur is in whole stitches using
different brown thread colours but there
are some fractionals used for his eyes,
Fun facts about ferrets Zweigart* 14-count light blue (503) aida
measuring 28x28cm (11x11in)
• When faced with prey, wild • Ferrets love to run through pipes Stranded cotton as listed in the key
ferrets perform a hypnotic dance to and have been used professionally to Size 24 tapestry needle
send the other animal into a trance. pull wire through underground Frame of your choice with a minimum
The ferret’s moves include arching tunnels, for London’s Party in the Park aperture of 13x13cm (5x5in)
their backs, puffing up their tails and concert, for example.
swaying from side to side. Thread & fabric cost
• A group of ferrets is a ‘business’.
Approximately £13
*For stockists see page 90
36 TheWorldofCrossStitching www.gathered.how/woxs
20 10 10 20 Pet of the Month Project
20 More pet ideas
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this charming scene by RIOLIS
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swim past in this aquarium of a
ZZZZZZgvvgZvbgbvbbvg stitch from TinyCrossStitchCo*.
Stitch all the fish from this instant
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your favourites
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smaller group.
10 ZZZgggZZZZZZZZgZgZggggggv llvvvg The finished
design is 195 by
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33.5x33.5cm
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on 14-count.
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ZggZZZZZZZZgggvvvHvvggggggvlllllllvlvvvvgg Scottish fold
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because their ears fold forwards
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v yellow eyes, they’re described
as owl-like. Recreate one with
ZZZZZZZZZgvgvvvvggvvgvvllvlvllvlvvvgvgg PANNA’s* ‘Scottish Fold Cat’
(K-7221) kit, working with 16
ZZZggZZZgZgvvvvggvggvgvlvlvlvvvvgvggggg thread colours – five of them
blended – on light grey 14-count
ZZZggZZZZgvvvgvggggvvllvlllllvvvgvgggg aida. Measures 165x114 stitches
and
ZgHHggZZZggvggggggvgvlvlvlvlvlvggggggg 33x23.5cm
(13x9¼in).
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Ferret key
Cross stitch in two strands Try a
different
DMC Anchor Madeira
fabric
Z B5200 1 2401 white
Factb
b 225 271 814 pink Stitching Time
Approx. 7 hours
g 739 366 2014 cream Type of Stitches
Cross stitch,
l 840 1084 1912 brown fractionals,
backstitch, French
v 842 1082 1911 light brown knots
Ease of Stitching
H 3031 360 2003 dark brown Intermediate
Backstitch in one strand
––––– B5200 1 2401 white
––––– 839 1050 1913 mink brown
––––– 3371 382 2004 chocolate brown
French knots in one strand
O B5200 1 2401 white
STITCH COUNT 41 high x 44 wide Prices and info correct at time of printing
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave)
– 7.5x8cm (3x3¼in)
STITCHED BY Ruth Murphy
This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton
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Project Cards For Teacher
DESIGNED BY SOSAE CAETANO
If your child has a favourite ‘sir’ or ‘miss’ at school, stitch
a super-cute card for them to say thank you
I f you’ve been one of the heroic Factb Easy
mums and dads who have Stitching Time to stitch
been teaching their little ones
from home for part of the year then Type of Stitches
we’re sure you’ll agree the experience Cross stitch, backstitch
has taught us that teachers do a Ease of Stitching
fantastic job! Parents are not the only Beginner
ones who wish school was open,
children have missed being in their At a maximum of 35 by 35 stitches
classrooms, as well as seeing their they’re small but pack a punch
friends, and they’ve missed being with design-wise and they’re whole stitch
their inspiring teachers too so why and backstitch only so why not get
not encourage them to show their the kids to have a go at stitching?
appreciation with a handmade card? Even young ones will be able to tackle
the whole stitched ‘thanks’ part and
Primary school aged kids will love you can stitch the rest.
the bold colours and cute characters
that make up each of these cards,
the book-carrying tortoise and mouse
with a backpack are two favourites.
Meet the designer
Sosae Caetano
School days and storybook critters are two
of my favourite things. Creatively they just
go together, and the result is lots of fun and
whimsy. I think any of these designs would
bring a smile to a teacher’s face.
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Cards For Teacher Project
GET KIDS
TO HAVE
A GO
www.gathered.how/woxs Go to the top of the
class – stitching these
thank you cards for
teacher is as easy
as ABC!
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Project Cards For Teacher
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card is that it’s sure to stand out from all the
rest and it will mean something extra-special
to the teacher, who will appreciate all the
hard work and effort that’s gone into it.
HANNAH, EDITOR
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DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave)
– 6.5x6.5cm (2½x2½in)
STITCHED BY Stephanie D’este
These designs were stitched using DMC stranded cotton
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Shopping list Kate READER PANEL
Zweigart* 14-count white aida measuring These ‘thank you teacher’
12x12cm (4¾x4¾in) for each design
Stranded cotton as listed in the key
Size 24 tapestry needle
Square aperture cards of your choice from
local stores or handmade
Thread & fabric cost
Approximately £28
*For stockists see page 90
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GRANDPOPS THE FUN BEGINS!
Show your grandad he’s the best pops ever by stitching Stitch a deckchair and sun brolly on the beach (40) in a
a portrait (33) on 14-count white aida and framing it in relaxing scene that’s perfect as a happy retirement card.
a 4in wooden embroidery hoop to hang in his home. Patch your stitching onto a Kraft card to finish.
BIRTHDAY WISHES HAPPY ADULTHOOD!
Suitable for any occasion, this little row of prettily Stitch a cake topper surprise and attach to a poke to
gift-wrapped presents with backstitch bows (21) will stick in a cupcake instead of a candle. We love the
elevate a gift box from just plain to gorgeous. birthday candles to personalise the cupcake (6 and 7).
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WEDDING BELLS HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Heralding a happy day for newlyweds, stitch a wedding Back your stitched patch with card in a colour that
bell with blooms (20) and patch onto a gift tag shape matches the ribbon of a gift bag for this ruby wedding
cut from a piece of card in a colour of your choice. motif (34). We love the heart-shaped balloons!
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