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Garden tranquility
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HOURS OF
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Springtime
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Chinese New Year Sweet décor Love is in the air
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Love is in the air this month, and I'm not just talking
about Valentine's Day... I'm in love with the beautiful
projects in this issue, starting with our adorable
duckling family on page 4. How cute are they?!
Our sewing lady (p28) is full of gorgeous floral detail,
and I am loving the sampler on page 44, too. It's a perfect way to
mark Chinese New Year, and can also be used to make individual
cards for birthdays – I've got a few in mind already.
Let out your romantic side with our floral cupid silhouette on page
20, and stitch a courting couple as they secretly meet under the
boughs of an old oak tree (p12). Or, if understated blooms are
more your style, then I think you'll love our bouquet on page 50,
celebrating the flowers of Scotland.
Spring is such a special time of year, when I always feel inspired
and full of hope. I can't wait to see which of our seasonal projects
inspire you!
We award this A tranquil
medal to designs and
products as a mark of 28 moment
Zeena Moolla, Editor our seal of excellence
Projects
4 Duck draught excluder
Stay nice and cosy this spring with help
from these adorable fluffy ducklings
12 Courting couple
You'll fall head over heels for this romantic
scene, brought to life with stunning detail
20 Cupid hoop
A fabulous floral design for your Valentine
28 Sewing lady Festival
Retreat to the garden to stitch this design of Follow the
a Victorian lady with needle and thread 44 of spring 4 leader
34 Spring hanging
A charming folk-style project for the new
season, bursting with bright colours Features & regulars 58 Next issue
See what’s coming up in issue 163 of Gold
44 Chinese sampler 11 Your letters
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Draught excluder
Follow the
leader
Enjoy the sweet sight of spring ducklings as
you stitch this cosy creation for your home
Stitcher’s guide
This design is worked on 28-count white
evenweave over two threads of the fabric
in 25 shades of cotton. Cross stitch is in
two strands of cotton, with lots of fractional
stitches throughout. The backstitch is
worked in one strand, and French knots also
add extra detail in one strand. This project is
recommended for experienced stitchers.
Meet the designer How to stitch the design
Carol Thornton Find the centre of your fabric by
1 folding it in half horizontally and
vertically. Follow the arrows to find the
Watercolour artist Carol
centre of the chart and start stitching
sketches and paints her
here, working your way outwards.
gorgeous works of art
Work the cross stitch over two threads
before turning them into
2of the fabric using two strands of
cross stitch designs. She
cotton. For every tiny symbol you see on
creates charts for various
the chart, work a fractional stitch.
magazines and has
attracted legions of fans Work the backstitch using one strand
who love her distinctive 3 of black cotton.
style of artwork, which Work the French knots in one strand
translates beautifully 4 of cotton.
into cross stitch. Check over your stitching and prepare
5 for making up.
You will need
“This mother duck Fabric Zweigart 28-count white evenweave
and her brood invoke measuring 22x60cm (8½x23½in)
Threads Stranded cotton as listed in the key
feelings of love, spring,
Needle Size 24 tapestry needle
and new beginnings. Extras Backing fabric and stuffing of your
I hope you enjoy the choice from local craft stores
uplifting colours, too.”
FOR STOCKISTS’ DETAILS turn to page 59
4 Cross Stitch Gold
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“This design would make a lovely
gift for a new mum or a family
with three little ones. For a quicker
project, try working one of the
ducklings on its own, with a few
flowers, to make a beautiful card.”
Hannah Erskine, Charting Assistant
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9 502 877 1703 sage green
M 524 858 1511 fern green
X 605 1094 613 pink
j 644 830 1814 light ash grey
4 646 8581 1812 ash grey
Y 725 305 113 yellow
[ 734 279 1610 olive green
Stitch tip h 739 366 2014 cream
Always cut the thread I 783 306 2509 gold
ends close to the fabric on E 792 177 905 blue
the back of the work. This ; 822 390 1908 pearl
will stop them tangling y 3046 887 2206 straw
or carrying through z 3047 852 2205 light straw
to the front q 3733 75 605 rose pink
How make up the draught excluder } 3781 1088 2003 dark brown
v 3782 899 1911 brown
Trim your finished stitching, all four edges, leaving a 10cm T 3831 1006 507 raspberry pink
1leaving a 3cm (1¼in) border (4in) gap for turning through and
l 3863 379 1913 beige
around the sides. Cut a panel of stuffing.
Backstitch in one strand
backing fabric to the same size. Trim the corners, turn through ––––– 310 403 2400 black
Pin the stitching to your backing 3 to the right side and press. ––––– 413 236 1713 grey
2fabric, with right sides facing. Insert your stuffing and then neatly French knots in one strand
Sew a 1cm (½in) seam around slip-stitch the gap closed. O 307 289 104 lemon yellow
O 3047 852 2205 light straw
O 3831 1006 507 raspberry pink
STITCH COUNT 67 high x 274 wide
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) –
12x50cm (4¾x19½in)
CAROL THORNTON’S STITCHED BY Sheila Webb
Designer Secrets This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton on
28-count evenweave over two threads of the fabric
Fluffy chicks
To get a fluffy effect, I’ve kept the top edges of the ducklings backstitch
free, so that the stitches appear downy and soft. At the bottom there “Waddling along through
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ducklings are taking their first
tentative steps into the world.
Nothing says spring quite like
a wildlife scene – sweet, simple
and sure to delight anybody.”
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Simply mum. It will be her Christmas present caused severe
disruption, so I only
this year and is so appropriate for
stunning her, particularly as she was the one finally finished the
I am particularly proud who taught me how to sew and cross piece last week.
of this picture. My stitch at a very young age. The design Lindsey Roberts,
mum is a very talented is called Simplicity Vintage and is made Coalville
dressmaker who not by Dimensions. Zeena: What a
only used to make Yaina Davies, by email thoughtful gift,
bridalwear, but made Zeena: This is such an elegant piece Lindsey. I love
all of my clothes, and for any seamstress, and I’m sure your the striking
my siblings’, when mum will really appreciate the sentiment colours. You did
we were children. In fact, she behind it. She sounds like a talented lady. so well to complete it
didn’t stop making the odd garment until I left with a new baby to look after, too!
home at the age of 20! Growing up, we were Trainspotting
surrounded by a plethora of dressmaking My godfather loves trains, so I just had to find Bunny love
patterns, and most were by Simplicity. When
a train cross stitch for him. I started it in May, I made this Guess How Much I Love You
I saw this kit, I knew I had to stitch it for my but having my little boy in August project and got it framed a couple of months
ago. It’s the biggest thing I’ve ever made at A3
GOLD size on 18-count aida, and I was so proud to
Magical see it finished!
nursery STAR Isabella Bason, Chepstow
LETTER Zeena: You should feel proud, Isabella – it’s
I recently finished a beautiful design and a lovely finish. Those
this fantasy unicorn hours of work have really paid off. Well done!
from issue 119 (July
2015) of Gold. I was
so excited to put it in
my daughter’s nursery!
It took me a while to
complete with all the tiny details
and many beautiful colours, but
in the end it’s truly a masterpiece
that completes the room. Now,
on to the next project!
Christine McGee, New York
Zeena: You’ve put such care into
your daughter’s nursery decor,
Christine. This is a design that she
will love as she grows older, too.
Cross Stitch Gold 11
Courting couple
A secret Stitch tip
romance Grid your fabric into 10x10
squares to help keep your
place and avoid mistakes
on this large, densely
Capture a moment of sweetness between a young
stitched design
couple in love, with Lesley’s romantic, period piece
Stitcher’s guide
This design is worked on 14-count white aida
in 32 shades of stranded cotton. Cross stitch is
worked in two strands of cotton, with fractionals
throughout for detail. Backstitch adds definition
in one strand of thread, and French knots
are also worked in one strand. This design is
recommended for experienced stitchers.
How to stitch the design
Meet the designer
Find the centre of your fabric by folding
Lesley Teare 1 it in half both ways. Find the centre of
the chart and start here, working outwards.
Lesley is an experienced Work the cross stitch using two strands
cross stitch designer with 2of cotton. For every tiny symbol you see
a degree in Printed and on the chart, work a fractional stitch.
Woven Textiles, and many Add the backstitch detail using one
years of design experience. 3 strand of cotton.
She creates designs for a Work the French knots using one strand
wide range of stitching
4 of cotton.
magazines, and has a
Check over your stitching and prepare
range of cross stitch books
5 for framing.
to her name, too. Lesley
lives and works in rural
Suffolk, where she enjoys
gardening and country
walks with her labrador.
You will need
“This secret meeting
Fabric Zweigart 14-count white aida measuring
place, down by the 51x44cm (20x17¼in)
river, makes a stunning Threads Stranded cotton as listed in the key
backdrop for my Needle Size 24 tapestry needle
Extras Frame and mount of your choice with
courting couple. I’ve a minimum aperture of 36x29cm
added billowing clouds (14¼x11¼in)
for a sense of drama.” FOR STOCKISTS’ DETAILS turn to page 59
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Courting couple
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Top left
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Courting couple
Cross Stitch Gold 15
Courting couple
16 Cross Stitch Gold
Courting couple
Bottom right
Cross Stitch Gold 17
Courting couple
Courting couple key
Cross stitch in two strands
DMC Anchor Madeira
Z blanc 2 2402 white
LESLEY TEARE’S
154 873 2607 dark violet
S
Designer Secrets
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W 310 403 2400 black
H 400 351 2305 dark ginger
Colour blocks
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Although this design
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is densely stitched, I’ve
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tried to introduce some
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lighter areas that will
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be more relaxing to
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c 963 73 502 rose pink work on. So, when you
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6 3325 129 907 light blue French knots and the
{ 3345 268 1406 dark green similar green shades in
[ 3348 264 1409 green the grassy foreground,
} 3371 382 2004 dark brown move to the upper
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Aida or evenweave?
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We’ve chosen aida for this densely
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stitched design, as it’s a much
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stiffer fabric than evenweave and
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distorted as you stitch. Although
Backstitch in one strand
it’s not as attractive as evenweave,
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in this case you won’t actually see
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the fabric as the design areas is
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completely covered with stitches.
French knots in one strand
Just remember that on aida, you
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will need to use a sharp crewel
STITCH COUNT 199 high x 159 wide needle to split the fabic when
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) – working any fractional stitches or
36x29cm (14¼x11¼in)
areas of intricate backstitch.
SKEINS NEEDED 3x581 (lime green), 2x869 (dark tan),
4x937 (avocado green), 2x938 (brown), 2x3047 (straw),
2x3345 (dark green), 2x3823 (yellow)
STITCHED BY Debbie Hart
This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton
Stitch tip
“This design is powerfully When working on
detailed pieces with lots
romantic, even down to of similar colours, always
the colours. It’s a perfect ensure you have a good
light and a magnifier
stitch for your Valentine.” to hand
Zeena Moolla, Editor
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Cupid hoop
Be my
Valentine…
Forget wine and chocolates – go straight to their
heart with a floral silhouette of Cupid, the god of love
Stitcher’s guide
This design is worked on 28-count blue linen
over two threads of the fabric in nine shades
of stranded cotton. Cross stitch is in three
strands of cotton, with fractionals for extra
detail. Backstitch is worked in one, two and
three strands of black cotton. This project is
recommended for experienced stitchers.
How to stitch the design
Meet the designer Find the centre of your fabric by folding
Fiona Baker 1 it in half both ways. Find the centre of
the chart and start stitching here, working
your way outwards.
Fiona has always had a
Work the cross stitch over two threads of
passion for art and design
2the fabric using three strands of cotton.
from an early age, and
For every tiny symbol you see on the chart,
loves the creativity in her
work a fractional stitch.
role as Technical Editor for
Cross Stitch Gold, as well Add the backstitch detail using one, two
3 or three strands of black cotton.
as our sister magazines,
Check over your stitching and prepare
Cross Stitch Crazy and The
World of Cross Stitching. 4 for making up.
You will need
“I’ve created animal Stitch tip
Fabric Zweigart 28-count blue linen (3281/562)
silhouettes with tartan measuring 43x43cm (17x17in) Stitching Cupid for a
and Scandi patterns Threads Stranded cotton as listed in the key wedding or anniversary?
in the past – this is Needle Size 24 tapestry needle Add names and dates
the same idea, but Extras 12in wooden quilting hoop (QH12) from to make your design
www.siestaframes.com; white paint, white more personal
with a more feminine felt for backing and ribbon of your choice
and romantic feel for from local craft stores
Valentine’s Day.”
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Cupid hoop
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p 368 214 1310 green
; 712 926 2101 cream
T 3350 42 603 very dark pink
X 3354 36 2610 light pink
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q 3733 75 605 pink
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Cross Stitch Gold 23
Cupid hoop
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Gather the edge of the fabric at the back
3 using running stitch, then tack the felt to the
back of the stitching. Hang with ribbon to finish.
Bottom right
FIONA BAKER’S
Designer Secrets
Pretty petals
To get more definition on the rose
petals and leaves, which are quite
Strands matter
small, I have used a few fractional
stitches. These should be easy to The delicate rose pattern is outlined in one strand of
work on the linen, as you won’t black cotton, while the bow and arrow use two and
need to split the fabric like on aida three strands to emphasise the lines more clearly.
– just work into the central hole of Try to keep these strands of thread lying neatly side
the square for the quarter stitch. by side, as it will look messy if they are twisted.
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Stitcher’s guide
This design is worked on 28-count white
evenweave over two threads of the fabric in 33
Method of payment shades of stranded cotton. Cross stitch is in both
one and two strands of cotton, with fractionals
for detail. Half cross stitch is in two strands for
the sky. Backstitch adds definition in one strand
of thread, and French knots are in two strands.
This design is suitable for experienced stitchers.
1 Q UK DIRECT DEBIT PAYMENT £14.99 every 3 issues – saving 29% Jenny has been passionate 1 it in half both ways. Find the centre of
How to stitch the design
Meet the designer
Find the centre of your fabric by folding
Jenny Barton
the chart and start here, working outwards.
Work the cross stitch over two threads
(please complete the Direct Debit form below)
2of the fabric using one or two strands
about the creative arts
since she was a small
child, and went on to
the chart, work a fractional stitch.
Work the half cross stitch in two strands
study graphic design at of cotton. For every tiny symbol you see on
university. Soon after, 3 of cotton.
she landed a job as a Add the backstitch detail using one
needlework designer for 4 strand of cotton.
DMC Creative World,
and became a freelance Work the French knots using two strands
designer a couple of years 5 of cotton.
INSTRUCTION TO YOUR BANK OR BUILDING later. She loves being 6 for framing.
Check over your stitching and prepare
able to work with cross
stitch every day!
You will need
SOCIETY TO PAY BY DIRECT DEBIT “Labradors are well Fabric Zweigart 28-count white evenweave
loved because they’re
measuring 43x39cm (17x15¼in)
Threads Stranded cotton as listed in the key
such loyal. cute and
playful animals. I hope Needle Size 24 tapestry needle
Extras Frame and mount of your choice with
my design manages to
Name and full postal address of your bank or building society capture some of those a minimum aperture of 28x23.5cm
(11x9¼in)
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Name(s) of account holder(s) This is not part of the instruction to your bank or building society. Welcome Stitch tip
Stitch a section of the
floral border separately
to make a charming
Reference number spring bookmark
Embrace the new season with this pretty blue tit
cushion, bursting with fresh spring colours
Stitcher’s guide
This design is worked on 28-count pale blue
cashel linen over two threads of the fabric in
29 shades of stranded cotton. Cross stitch is
in two strands of cotton, with a few fractional
stitches for extra detail. Backstitch defines the
Instruction to your bank/building society. Pay Immediate Media design in one strand of cotton, and French
knots are added in two strands. This project is
recommended for experienced stitchers.
Company Bristol Ltd Direct Debits from the account detailed in Meet the designer How to stitch the design
Find the centre of your fabric by folding
Lesley Teare 1 it in half both ways. Find the centre of
this instruction subject to the safeguards assured by the Direct Lesley is an experienced the chart and start stitching here, working
your way outwards.
cross stitch designer with
Work the cross stitch over two threads
Debit Guarantee. I understand that this instruction may remain Originator’s identification number a degree in Printed and 2of the fabric using two strands of cotton.
Woven Textiles, and many
For every tiny symbol you see on the chart,
years of design experience.
work a fractional stitch.
She creates designs for a
Add the backstitch detail using one
with Immediate Media Company Bristol Ltd and, if so, details 8 3 6 8 3 9 wide range of stitching 3 strand of cotton.
magazines, and has a
Work the French knots using two strands
range of cross stitch books
will be passed electronically to my bank/building society. to her name, too. Lesley 4 of cotton.
lives and works in rural
Check over your stitching and prepare
Suffolk, where she enjoys 5 for making up.
gardening and country
walks with her labrador.
You will need
“It’s always a joy to
Fabric Zweigart 28-count pale blue cashel
bring to life the blues, linen (3821/562) measuring 35x33cm
greens and yellows of (13¾x13in)
Threads Stranded cotton as listed in the key
this particular bird.
Needle Size 24 tapestry needle
I love the way she is Extras Backing fabric of your choice and cushion
protectively peering in pad to fit, from local craft stores
at the eggs in her nest.”
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Sewing lady
A tranquil
moment
Stitch this Victorian lady as she delights in the peace
and quiet of her garden, and the patient art of sewing
Stitcher’s guide
This design is worked on Fabric Flair 28-count
printed evenweave over two threads of the
fabric, in 33 shades of stranded cotton. Cross Stitch tip
stitch is in two strands of cotton, with a few
fractionals for extra detail. Backstitch is worked Let your needle
in one strand, while French knots in one hang to untwist the
strand add the finishing touch. This project is threads every so often,
recommended for experienced stitchers.
for the best coverage
How to stitch the design of the fabric
Meet the designer Find the centre of your fabric by folding
Amanda Gregory 1 it in half both ways. Find the centre of
the chart and start stitching here, working
your way outwards.
Based in the West
Work the cross stitch over two threads
Country, Amanda is a
2of the fabric using two strands of cotton.
talented watercolour
For every tiny symbol you see on the chart,
artist, cross stitch designer
work a fractional stitch.
and dressmaker. Her work
is suffused with gorgeous Add the backstitch detail using one
3 strand of cotton.
colour combinations and
a great sense of detail, Work the French knots using
and her beautiful designs 4 one strand of cotton.
regularly appear in a Check over your stitching and prepare
range of popular cross 5 for framing.
stitching magazines.
You will need
“This printed fabric
Fabric Fabric Flair 28-count Meadow View
sets the design off a evenweave measuring 50x45cm (20x18in)
treat, creating a soft, from www.sewitall.com
subtle background for Threads Stranded cotton as listed in the key
Needle Size 24 tapestry needle
my vibrant hollyhocks
Extras Frame and mount of your choice with
and hydrangeas. What a minimum aperture of 36x29cm
a lovely spot for some (14¼x11½in)
summer stitching.”
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Top left
30 Cross Stitch Gold
Sewing lady
30 40 50 60 70 80
Sewing lady key
Cross stitch in two strands
DMC Anchor Madeira
Z blanc 2 2402 white
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16 254 1308 light green
M
M
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2 26 108 2711 light lilac
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s 209 98 803 dark lilac
` 211 342 801 lilac
P 319 212 1313 almond green
f 341 117 902 purple
q 352 9 303 coral
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y 677 886 2207 sand
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9 701 227 1305 dark green
bb XXb
Xbb bbb bb
[ 704 255 1307 green
XXb bXXbXbb
XXb XbXttXXbb
Xbb XbbtztXXb
z 746 275 2511 cream
Xb XXXbbbtXXb
bbbbXXXbbXXXb
bXXbbXXXbbXbb e 747 158 1104 sky blue
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3 762 234 1804 light grey
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b 818 23 502 baby pink
ttXXXXXb
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XtXXXXbbbb 7 841 1082 1911 brown
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V 945 881 2309 peach
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c 951 1010 2308 apricot
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l 3045 888 2103 straw
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8 3811 1060 1101 blue
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i 3821 305 2510 gold
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I 3852 306 2514 dark gold
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bbXbbbb MMM[M66f626sf6s666666f6s6 tbtbtbtbtt 718 88 707 magenta
2`2 MM[[M6f6f6f6ss6s6s26s6s66
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2222`2`222M[MMs66266f2666sf262ss6s MMMttbXttXbb 3799 236 1713 dark grey
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cV999[[[[sss222``22s22`22 MMMM99Msssss MMMM[9MMMM9999ttt99 O 718 88 707 magenta
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STITCH COUNT 194 high x 160 wide
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DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) –
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35x29cm (13¾x11½in)
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SKEINS NEEDED 2xblanc (white), 2x16 (light green),
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2x605 (light pink), 2x701 (dark green), 2x704 (green)
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STITCHED BY Niki Byrne
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This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton on
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28-count evenweave over two threads of the fabric
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Working on printed fabric
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This design was created specially with Fabric
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Flair’s Meadow View fabric in mind, to add an
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extra dimension to the garden scene. The fabric
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comes as a pre-cut piece measuring 45x50cm,
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then start stitching from the centre as normal.
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Top right
Cross Stitch Gold 31
Sewing lady
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Cross Stitch Gold 33
Spring hanging
Spring is
in the air
Stitch birds, bees, blooms and bunnies in this
delightful spring sampler, bursting with colour!
Stitcher’s guide
This design is worked on 28-count
evenweave over two threads of the
fabric in 14 shades of stranded cotton.
Cross stitch is worked in two strands of
thread, while backstitch is in one strand.
French knots in one strand add detail to
this project, which could be tackled by
intermediate stitchers.
Meet the designer How to stitch the design
Durene Jones Find the centre of your fabric by
1 folding it in half both ways. Find the
centre of the chart and start stitching
Prolific designer Durene here, working your way outwards.
Jones creates cross stitch
Work the cross stitch over two threads
charts for a range of
2of the fabric using two strands of
stitching magazines. Her
cotton.
work is well loved for its
Add the backstitch detail using one
modern and colourful
tone, but she is a versatile 3 strand of cotton.
Work the French knots in one strand of
designer and can turn
her hand to any theme or 4 cotton.
style. Before starting on Check over your stitching and prepare
her creative cross stitch 5 for making up.
career, Durene worked as
a graphic designer.
You will need
Fabric Zweigart 28-count cream evenweave
(3270/264) measuring 35x35cm
“This spring hanging (13¾x13¾in)
will make a fun way Threads Stranded cotton as listed in the key
to welcome visitors, Needle Size 24 tapestry needle
letting them know that Extras Backing fabrics, buttons, wooden dowel
rod and ribbon of your choice from local
your home is a bright, craft stores
happy place to be.”
FOR STOCKISTS’ DETAILS turn to page 59
34 Cross Stitch Gold
Spring hanging
Stitch tip
For a slightly padded
finish, add a thin layer of
wadding behind your
stitching before you
make the hanging
Cross Stitch Gold 35
Spring hanging
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Spring hanging
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STITCHED BY Glenda Dickson
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How to make a hanging
Bottom right
Cut out your stitched piece leaving a 1.5cm
1 (½in) border. Cut out two panels of backing
fabric to 5.5x25cm (2¼x10in). Sew these to the
top and bottom of your stitching with a 1cm
(¼in) seam allowance (use throughout). Then cut
out two panels measuring 5.5x32cm (2¼x12½in).
DURENE JONES’S Sew these either side of your stitching.
Designer Secrets Cut out a panel of backing fabric to match
2 the front piece. Place the back and the front
piece of your hanging together with right sides
facing. Stitch around the edges using a 1cm
Bunny friend
(½in) seam, leaving a 5cm (2in) gap at the top
I couldn’t resist adding the edge. Turn through to the right side, sew up the
little bunny rabbit to this gap and press.
spring scene. Together To make a tab, cut a strip of fabric
with the bird and the bees, 3 measuring 16x8cm (6¼x3¼in). Fold in half
he adds a bit of life to the lengthways and sew in place with a 1cm
garden, and also makes Stitch tip (½in) seam, leaving a 2cm (¾in) gap for
this a fun choice for Easter turning. Turn through, close gap and
stitching. Don’t forget his This design is also ideal as press. Repeat for second tab.
whiskers for the finishing a cushion cover. Follow Fold tab in half over the top edge
touch! He would make step 1 to make the front 4 of the hanging. Stitch a button to
a cute gift tag all on his panel, then add an the centre of tab, ensuring you sew
own, as would some of the envelope-opening through all the layers. Repeat for the
flower or heart motifs. back second tab. Insert dowel rod and hang
with ribbon, to finish.
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JO BENNER FIONA BAKER HEATHER NUGENT is fairy themed so if
Jo is an experienced Fiona is the Technical Heather is the Charting you could find me
stitcher and knitter, who Editor for Cross Stitch Editor for Cross Stitch
writes for several craft Gold and our sister Gold and our sister a design that would
magazines. She’s on magazines. She is magazines. With a go with the room, I
hand to help with chart a talented cross stitch passion for stitching and would be so grateful.
queries and stitching designer too, and can sewing, she is here to
know-how, as well as answer any of your help with charting and Margie Avery,
product questions. stitching queries. making-up questions. Nuneaton
Magical fairies to delight a little one
Heather: This
lovely fairy sampler is capital letters or £1.50 for
A available from www. each subsequent lower case
Tangled threads enough to pop into a little bag. cottageneedlecrafts.co.uk. letter. You will need to ask for
I like to make time for They help to stop tangles and Visit the website and you will a quote for the full kit – fabric,
cross stitch when I’m enable you to have quick access find all sorts of fashionable threads etc – or if you have
Q sitting in the car waiting to the threads that you need. samplers to suit both boys a lot of threads just buy the
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Polly Giles, Newbury initial, a contemporary pattern
Fiona: Trimits or keep it plain. It’s handy to
Embroidery Thread have a couple, depending on there a special technique to bring the needle up through
A Holders are small your project, and at only £2.50 sew them on? the fabric and the centre of the
each from www.outbackyarns. Joanne Mason, Lambeth sequin, take the thread to the
co.uk they won’t break the Jo: There’s no need edge of the sequin, make the
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but some have more holes A damaging through the centre of the
for your thread than others, the fabric, as Use sequins to add next sequin, and so on.
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cross stitch
of colours the flower thread on the top. There need to anchor them a bit
holder is the one to choose. are two ways to more securely, so you will
sew on sequins need three stitches spread
Sequin sparkle – overlapping equally around the sequin
I would like to stitch or singly. If you in a ‘Y’ shape. And, as these
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a c
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40 Cross Stitch Gold
Your questions answered
Pearly shine set of six colourful butterfly HOOP ART
Q bookmarks. The finished size of I’ve stitched quite a
I’ve been knitting with
each one is 5x17.8cm (2x7in)
a mercerised cotton
and it’s so lovely that
aida or 28-count evenweave. Q framed in hoops. It
I thought I would love to when stitched on 14-count few designs that could
be
stitch with it, too, but Using whole and half cross gave me the idea of a having
it’s much too thick! stitches, backstitch a collection on one wall, so I
Are there any and French knots, the would love some tips on how
finer threads that designs should be to finish them to make them
have the same easy to stitch for Gold look neat and tidy?
properties that I readers. The key is for Charlotte Frampton, Powys
could stitch with? DMC thread – if you Fiona: There are quite a This design from www.tinymodernist.
Kelly Dunscombe, have other threads, few charts designed for com (£5.50) fits a 20cm (8in) hoop
DMC’s Perle Cotton
Stirling thread has a wonderful such as Anchor or A hoops. It’s a modern,
Fiona: luminous sheen Madeira, you can find economical way to frame, and the step-by-step instructions
Perle a conversion chart at of course, the hoop keeps the for framing our Cupid design
A Cotton 8 from DMC www.cyberstitchers.com under fabric nice and taut. Don’t be on page 20. Once this is
is the thread you need, Kelly. ‘stitching tools’. tempted to just leave your done, you can sew a curtain
It comes in 10g/80m balls stitching in the hoop when ring or a loop of ribbon to
and is highly mercerised for Crafty carryall you’ve finished, though – it’s the back so that you can
an intense sheen, as well as As I’m a multi-crafter a good idea to wash, dry and hang it up. Painting the hoop
being soft and beautifully silky. who enjoys cross stitch iron it to remove creases and or wrapping some narrow
a
Unlike stranded cotton, this is Q well as crochet, grubby marks, but do make ribbon around it is also a
s
a non-divisible thread, but it’s quilting and stumpwork, I could sure it’s really dry before nice way to make your hoop
colourfast and can be used in do with a small bag that you place it back in frames look different, helping
all cross stitch and embroidery would carry materials for the hoop. For a to create an interesting
projects. With 18 variegated a couple of these crafts. neat finish, follow display for the wall.
shades and over 100 solid I like switching from
shades in the range, you’ll be one to the other, as
spoilt for choice. To buy a ball it keeps me from Hobbycraft not old-fashioned! You simply
for £2.29 go to www.dmc.com. being bored and has a wide turn the lever screw a half
prevents RSI. range of turn and the workstand will
Butterfly Carolyn Augarde, oilcloth swing away from you when
bookmarks Leicester bags to you want to stand up. There
choose
Our sewing group is Jo: Log from are accessories such as a light
making bookmarks to onto bracket, magnetic board holder,
Q sell at the local library A www. side adjusting frame clip and
for charity. We have made some hobbycraft.co.uk daisy dish. And importantly, the
simple ones already, but would and there you will Modern touch clamphead can turn 360°, which
like to make a few special ones find the Denim Spot Craft Bag, I mentioned to my means you can turn your work
that people may buy for gifts. which costs £21 and measures husband that I would over quickly, and back again.
Could you find us a chart (we 39x35x12.5cm (15½x13¾x5in). Q love a stand for my
have plenty of threads), please? Made from durable oilcloth, cross stitch. The reaction was not
Jeanne Clayton, by email it’s nice and roomy inside with favourable! He said they looked
Heather: For only £4.80 the added advantage of the old-fashioned and wouldn’t suit
you can download six large pockets all the way our house, but I really need one!
A this chart from the around. Kit up each project Can you find me a stand that is
DureneJCrossStitch shop at and pop it into a fabric shoe functional yet contemporary?
www.etsy.com, featuring a bag to put in the main section Maisie Villiers, London
of the bag, which Heather: This Lowery
has a handy zip. stand (£99.86 with
Then store all your A free postage) from
The Lowery
notions and across- www.lovecrafts.co.uk would
stand comes in
the-board materials be a great choice. A no-fuss, Red, Yellow and
in the pockets – practical aluminium stand with Blue as well as
this way you will a base that will rest under your Silver Grey
be able to access bed, sofa or chair, it would suit
everything quickly. most decors and is certainly
Durene’s butterfly bookmarks are a great stashbuster!
New products
Shopper’s guide
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GOLD
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STAR
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Step into the new season with these stunning designs from Bothy
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Daffodil Blooms are both worked on 14-count cream Zweigart aida
using whole stitches and backstitch, so would make a challenging
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Ceramic style
Perfect
Collectors or admirers of
gift for
pottery will be inspired by
a fellow
the lovely designs in this new
stitcher!
BIRDS & BLOOMS book by Durene Jones. Iznik
Keep your needles right where you need & Delft Pottery in Cross Stitch
them with this pretty pair of resin magnets. is a celebration of these two
Unlike most needle minders, where the magnet on different styles, which are
the back of the fabric is a rather plain affair, this one both colourful and decorative
is a sweet and smiling flower to complement the in their own unique way.
spring bird on the front. There are various colours From small designs including
to choose from – all bright and beautiful, and pincushions, tags and cards to larger and more intricate pictures,
guaranteed to bring a smile to your day. Each Durene makes sure there is something for everyone. Try using
needle minder pair costs £5.09. the smaller motifs repeated, to create edgings for towels and
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MindMyNeedleBoutique cushions and samplers. This brilliant book costs £10.49.
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42 Cross Stitch Gold
New products
Springtime stroll Step back EASTERN
Based on original in time with
artwork by H. a Victorian BEAUTY
Thomson, these scene Bring a touch of
elegant Walking oriental majesty into
Ladies have been your home with the
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colours, most using Riolis's own
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greens and pinks. and stranded cotton in
It's a beautiful 22 sumptuous shades,
effect, and the detail in the jewel-
something a little coloured feathers
different from your is simply exquisite.
usual ornately Measuring 19x90cm
decorated, richly (7½x35½in), this piece
coloured Victorian will add drama to any
scene. You'll use corner of your home,
lots of half cross stitch and backstitch for the delicate background and comes with a pair
details, which form a large part of the overall design and create a of wooden hangers to
perfect backdrop for the figures in the foreground as they step out finish it off beautifully.
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All my love
MODERN If you're running out of
BLACKWORK time to stitch a gift for
your Valentine, we've got
Bringing contemporary style
a quick-stitch fix. These
to a traditional technique, this
wooden heart decorations
book by Bernadette Baldelli
come with pre-drilled
is a must for any blackwork
holes for you to stitch into
enthusiast. Blackwork
– just like the holes in aida – as well as pretty floral
Embroidery – Stitches,
designs to follow. Create a mini heart, perfect for
Techniques and 13 Modern
attaching to a keyring or necklace chain, or opt for
Projects (£9.99) is packed with
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64 pages of charming ideas – stitch a basket, pouch, wall
on the wall from a loop of ribbon. A pack of four
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Cross Stitch Gold 43
Chinese New Year
Festival
of spring
Celebrate Chinese New Year – and the year of the
rat – with our opulent sampler in red and gold
Stitcher’s guide
This design is worked on 28-count white
evenweave over two threads of the fabric in
six shades of cotton and one shade of metallic
thread. Cross stitch is in two strands of cotton
or metallic, with fractionals for extra detail. Half
cross stitch is worked in two strands of cotton,
and backstitch is in both one and two strands.
French knots in one strand finish this piece,
which is suitable for experienced stitchers.
Meet the designer How to stitch the design
Durene Jones Find the centre of your fabric by folding
1 it in half both ways. Find the centre of
the chart and start stitching here. Stitch tip
Prolific designer Durene
Work the cross stitch over two threads of Treat each square as a
Jones creates cross stitch
2the fabric using two strands of cotton or mini project, and try to
charts for a range of
metallic thread. For every tiny symbol you
stitching magazines. Her complete each one in a
see on the chart, work a fractional stitch.
work is well loved for its few evenings to make
modern and colourful Work the half cross stitch in two strands good progress
tone, but she is a versatile 3 of cotton.
designer and can turn Add the backstitch detail using one
her hand to any theme or 4 or two strands of cotton.
style. Before starting on Work the French knots using one strand
her creative cross stitch 5 of cotton.
career, Durene worked as
Check over your stitching and prepare
a graphic designer.
6 for framing.
You will need
“In this sampler I’ve
Fabric Zweigart 28-count white evenweave
combined stylised measuring 44x40cm (17¼x15¾in)
zodiac animal motifs, Threads Stranded cotton and metallic threads as
listed in the key
Chinese characters and
Needle Size 24 tapestry needle
a decorative border in
Extras Frame of your choice with a minimum
traditional bold colours. aperture of 29x25cm (11½x9¾in)
I hope you like it!”
FOR STOCKISTS’ DETAILS turn to page 59
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Iq TT uu TTTTTT u TTTT uu TTTTTTTT ZZ TTTT zzz qq TTTTzzzzzzzzzzTTzzz Tz TTTTTTTTz
Z Z T z T T
Iq TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTuuTTTTTTTT YY TTTTzzz qq TTTzTT zzzzT zzTTTzzzTzz TTTTu TTz
T YY T T T z T
Iq uuu TTTTTTTTTTTTTuuTTTTTTTTT TTTTTzz qq TT uuTT zzzzzTTzT uuqzTTT zzTTTuu T
u T z z T uu T
Iq qq uTTTTTTTTTTTTTTuuTTTTTTTTTTTTTz qq uuuuTTz TT zzTT uqq qquu TTzzzTTuuT
u T u z T q q u T z z uu
Iq qquTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT uu TTTTTTTTTTTTz qq uu TTTzzTTT zT uuT qq TT uu TT z TTTT TT T
q u T u z zT u
Iq q uuTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT uu TTTTTTTTTTT qq u TTTTT TTTTT uuTTuuTTuu TTTTTTTTT T
u u T u T u u T T
Iq uu TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT uuTzTTTTTTTY qq TTTTT uuTTTT u TT uuuTTTTTTT uTTTTT T
T u T T u T u T
10 Iq TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT uTTTT uzzzTTTT qq TTTTuu TTTTTTTuuuTTTTT uu TT uTTTTTTT
T
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T T u
Iq TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTuuTT uTT qq TTuuTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTu TTT T
uu T T
TTTuTT qq TuuTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
Iq TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
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Iq TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT TT qq uTTTTTTT TTTTTTTT T
T T
Iq TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT TTT qq uu TTTT TTTTT T
T
Iq TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT TTTTTT qq u T
T T
Iq TTT TTTTTTTTTTTTTT TTTTTT qq u T
T
Iq TTTTTTTTTTTTTT TTTT qq uuuuuuu TTTTTTT
Iq qq
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Iq qq
Iq qq zzzzzzzzzz
T
Iq TT zzzzzzzzzz qq zzzzzz TT zzzzzz
u TT z z
Iq TTTTTTTTTzzzzzzzzzzzz qq zzzzzzzT u zzz TTuT zz
T z u z z
Iq TTTTTTTTTT zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz qq zz TTTzzTT zz TuTTuTT zz
T z u
Iq TTTTTTTTTTTTTzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz qq zzzuu TTzTTz TTT zzzzzzzz
u T T
Iq TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTzzzzzzzzzzzzzz qq zzzzz uu TTuuzu Tzzzzzzzzzz
Z T u T u
Iq TTTTTTTTTTTTT Z TTTTzzzzzzzzzzzzz qq zzzzzz uu TTTTT zzzzzzzzzzz
ZZ T z z
10 Iq TTTTTTTTTTTTTTT YY TTTT zzzzzzzzzzz qq zzzzzzTTTTTTTTTTT zzzzzzzzz
YY
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Iq TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT TTTTTzzzzzzzzzzzz qq zzzz TTTTTTTTTTTTTzzzzzzzzz
z T Z T z
Iq TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTzzzzzzzzzzz qq zzzz TTTT Z TTTTTT uuuu zzzzzzzzz
z T ZZ u u
Iq TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTzzzzzzzzzzzz qq zzz TTT YY TTTTTTTz uu zzzzzzzzzz
T T YY
Iq TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT zzTTTT zzzzzzzzzzzzz qq zzzTTTT TTTTTTTTzzzzzzzzzzzzz
T
Iq TTTTTTTTTTzTTTT zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz qq zzTTTTTTTTTTTTTzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Iq TTTTTTTTTTzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzTTTTTz qq zzTTTTTTTTTTTTTTzzzzzzzzzzzz
T
T T z u u z T T T z
Iq TTTu TTTTT uzzz uuuqq u qquuzzzz TTTTTTTT qq zzz TTTTTTTTTT uu TT zzzzzzzzzzz TT
q q z T u
Iq TTTuuuuuuuzTuuuuT qqq Tuuuu zzTTTTTTTTT qq zzzz TTTTTTTTTu TTTTzzzzzzzzzz TTT
T u u u z T u z
Iq TTTuuuuuTTTT uu TTTuuTT uuuu TTTTTTTTTT qq zzzzzTzzzzu TT TTTTTTTT zzzzzzzTTTT
u T T T z T T T
20 Iq TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTuuuuTTuu TT zzzTTTTTT qq zzzz T zzzz uuu TTT uuTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
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T
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Iq TTTTTTT uuTTTTTTTuuuuTTTTTTzzzzTTTTT qq zzzzzzzzzq uuTTTu TTTT uuu TTTTTTTTT
u z T u T u T
Iq TuuTTTu TTTTTTTTuuuuTTTTTTTzzzTTTTT qq zzzzzzz qquuTT u TTTT uuu TTTTT uuTTT
T u u u T q u u
Iq uuuu T TTTTTTTTTT uu TTTTTTT uzzzTTTTT qq zzzzzzzq uuuTT TTTTTTTTTTTTTu TTTTT
u T u T T u
Iq qq uuTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT uuuzzTTTTT qq zzzzzzuuu TTTTTTTTTuuuu TT u TTTTTT
T u u T u T T
Iq qquuTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT uuu TzzTTTT qq zzzzzzu TTTTTT uuTTuuuuuTT TTT uuu T
qq T T u u u u uu
Iq uuuTTuu TTTTzzzzTTTT uuuu TTzzTTTT qq zzzzzTTTTTTTu TTuu qqq uuTTTTTT TT
u T u u T u T
Iq uuTTuu TTT zzzzzzzz uuuuu TTTzzTTT qq zzzzuuuu TTu TTTuuqqquuTuuu TTTT
u u T u u u T
Iq TTTTTTTTzzzzzzzzuuuTTTTTzzTTT qq zzzqqq uu T TTTT zzzzzz uuuuuu TTT
T T T uu u
Iq Tuuu TTTzzzzzzzzzzTTTTTT zz TTTT qq zqqquuTTTT zzzz qqq uuTTT
q T T
30 Iq uuuuTTT zzzzzzzzTTTTuu TTTTTT qq q uuuTTT zzz qqquuTT
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u
q
Iq qquuTT zzzzzzuuuuuT TTTT qq uuuTTTT q uu TTT
q T u
Iq quuTT TTTTT TT qq uTTTT TTTTT
Top left
46 Cross Stitch Gold
Chinese New Year
20 30 40 50 60
Chinese New Year sampler key
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qqIIqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqIq
Cross stitch in two strands
qq qI
qq zzzzzzzzzz qI
DMC Anchor Madeira
qq zzzzzTTTzzzzzz T qI
z
qq zzzzzzTTTTTT zzzzzz T T qI
T T
qq zzzzzzTT zzz TTzzzzzzz TT TT qI
Z B5200 1 2401 white
T z
qq zzzzzzzTTzzzz TTzzzzz YTTTTTTTTT qI
TT Y
qq zzzzzzzzz zzzzzTTzzzzY TTTTTTTTTT qI
q 351 10 214 coral
T Z Z
qq zzzzzzzzzzzzzzTTzzzzTTTT YY Z TTTTT qI
z Y Z
Y 728 305 107 gold
qq zzzzzzzzzzzzzz TTTzzzzTTTTT Y TTTTTTT qI
T T
qq zzzzzzzzzzzzzTTTzzzzz zzzz TTTTTTTTTT qI
T
qq zzzzzzzzzzzzTTTTzzzzzzzzzzTTTTTTTu TT qI
T 817 13 210 red
qq zzzzzzzzzzTTTTzzzzzzzzzzzzTTTTTTTuTTT qI
T z
qq zzzzzzzzzTT zzzzzzzzzzzTzz TTTTTTTuuTTT qI
T T u 3822 295 2511 straw
qq zzzzzzzzTT zzzzzzzzzzzzTTTTTTTTT uuuTTT qI
T u u
qq zzzzzzzzTTzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz TT uuu TTTT qI
Cross stitch in two strands DMC Light Effects
z z T
qq zzzzzzzzTTzzz TTTTTTTT zzzzzzzTTTTTTT uT qI
zz z z T
TTTTTTTTTTTTT zzz TTTTTTT uuT qI
qq zzzzzzzzTTT
I E3852 dark gold
u T T
qq zzzzzzzzTTTTTTTu TTTTTTTTTTTT uTTTT uuuT qI
qq zzzzzzzzzTTTTTuuTTTTTuuTTTTTTuuuuuuTT qI
Half cross stitch in two strands
u
qq zzzzzzzzzTTTTuuTTTTTuuTTTTTTTTT uuuTTT qI
qq zzzzzzzzTTTuuuTTTTuuTTTTTuTTTTTTTTTT qI
z 727 293 112 yellow
qq zzzzzzzzTTTuuuTTTTuuTTTTTuTTTTTTTTTT qI
z
qq zzzzzz TTTTuuuTTTTuuTTTTTuuTTTTTTTTT qI
Backstitch in one strand
T T T
qq zzzzzzTTTTuuuTTTTTuu TTTTuuu TTTTTTT qI
u T
qq zzzzzTTTTTuuTTTTTT uu TTTTuuuTTTTTT qI
u T u
qq zzzzTTTTTT uuTTTTTTuu TTTT uuuuuuTT qI 351 10 214 coral
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T qq zzzTuTTTTTuuTTTTTTTTTTTTT uuuTT qI
T
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u qq zTuu TTTTTTTTzzz TTTTTTTTTTT qI 728 305 107 gold
u T T
qq TuuuTTTTT zz TTTTTTTT qI
Backstitch in two strands
u T
qq TT uuuuTT TTTTTTTT qI
u
qq TTT uuTTT TTTTTT qI
T
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qq TTTTTTT TTTTT qI 728 305 107 gold
T
qq TTTTTT TTTTTTTT qI
817 13 210 red
qq TTTTTTTTT TTTTTTTT qI
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qq TTTTTTTTT TTTTTTTT qI
T T
qq TTTTTTT TTTTTTT qI French knots in one strand
qq qI
qqIIqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqIq O 728 305 107 gold
qqIIqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqIq
O 817 13 210 red
qq qI
qq qI
STITCH COUNT 158 high x 131 wide
qq zzzzzzzzzz qI
qq zzzzzzzzzzzzzz qI
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) –
qq uqqquuuTzzzzzzzzzzzzzz qI
u q q u u z
28.5x24cm (11¼x9¼in)
qq TTT q TT u TTTT zzzzzzzzzzzzz qI
u
T T z
qq TTTTT uuu TTTTTTT zzzzzzzzzzzzz qI
qq TTTTTuuuTTTTTTTzzzzzzzzzzzzzz qI
SKEINS NEEDED 2x351 (coral), 2x727 (yellow), 2x728
u u
qq TTTTTT u TTTTTTTTTzzzzzzzzzzzzz qI
(gold), 4x817 (red)
qq TTTZTTTTTTZTTTTTzzzzzzzzzzzzzz qI
T T
qq TTTZZ TT ZZTTTTTTzzzzzzzzzzzzzz qI
STITCHED BY Donna Simmerson
Z Z Z Z
qq TTT YY TT YY TTTTTTzzzzzzzTTTTzzzz qI
YY YY T z
qq TTT TTTT TTTT uTTzzzzz TTTTTTTzzz qI
This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton and DMC
T T z T T
qq TTTTTTTTT uuTTzzzz TTT zzzz TTzz qI
T T T
Light Effects on 28-count evenweave over two threads of the
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qq zzTTTTzzTT TTzzzzTTTzzzzzT zzz qI
fabric
T
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Y z u
qq Y zzzzzz TTTTTzzzzzTT TzzzzTzzzz qI
Y z T z
qq Y zzzzz T uuuTTzzzzzTTTTzzzTT zzz qI
u u T T z
qq zzzzTTT u TTzzzzzzz TTTzzzz TT zz qI
T T T T z
qq zzTTTTTTT zzzzzzzzT uu Tzzzz TT z qI
u
qq TTTTTTTTzzzzzzzzzTT uTzzzzTT qI
T u u T
qq TT uuu TTTzzzuqqzzzzzTT TTzzzT qI
u u T z qq z
qq TTT u TT zzz TTuu uuT zzzTTTTzzzT qI
T z u u z T z T
qq TTTTTT zzz TTTT uu TTT zzzT uuu zz T qI
T
qq uu TTTTzzzTTTTTTTTTzzzTuuuzz qI
u T T T u
qq qq uTTT zzuuu T zzz TTTzzzTu qqz qI
u T q
qq qquTTT zq uuTzzzT uuzzzTuu q qI
q z u u
qq q uuTTT quuTT zzTu qzzzTT uu qI
u q z z
qq uu TTTT uuuTTT TTuqzz TTTTT qI
u q
qq TTTTTTT uu TTTTTTuu TTTTTT qI
T u
qq Tuuuu TT TTTTTTTT uTTTTTTT qI
u T T T
qq uuuuu TTTTTTTTTTTTT uuuu T qI
uu u T T T
qq qqq uTTTT uuuuuTTT uuuuu qI
u u uu
qq qquTTTTu qqq uTTTuuqq qI
q
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qq qI
qq qI
qq TTTTTT qI
z
qq TTTTTTTTTT zzzzzzzz qI
T T z
qq TT uuT uuTTTT zzzzzzzzz qI
u T
qq TT uTuuT uuTzzzzzzzzzzz qI
u u u
“This Chinese sampler
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u z
qq TTTTTTT TTTTT zzzzzzzzzzz qI
z
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will be a joy to work on
qq TTTTTTTTTTTTTTzzzzzzzzzzz qI
T Z
qq TT ZZ TTTTTTTTTTTzzzzzzzzzzzz qI
Z Z
qq YTTT YY TTTTTTTTTTTzzzzzzTTTTzz qI
Y YY T T T
qq TTTTTTTTTTT zzzzzzT zzzz Tzz qI
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T T
qq TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTzzzzzT zzzzzz Tz qI
z z
qq TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTzzzzzTzzzT z TTz qI
T T
qq TTTTTTTTTTTTTTzzzzzzTzzzz TT zz qI
and beyond. Finished
T T
qq TTTTTTTTTTTT zzzzzzzTzzzzzzzz qI
T T
qq z TTTTTTTTTT zzzzzzzzzTzzzzzzz qI
T
qq zz TTTTTTTTTTTzzzzzzzTzzzzzzz qI
with a dark wooden
u
qq zzzTTTTTTTTTu qqzzzzzzTzzzzzz qI
T T z T z
qq zzzzTTTT uu TTuqqqu zzzzz T zzzzz qI
u q q z
qq TTTT zzzuuTTTu TTTuu q uuzzzzzTT zzzz qI
z u u u
qq TTTTTT zzuuuTT TTTTT uuu TTzzzzzTzzz qI
z u z frame, the overall effect
qq TTTTTTT zTT uuTTTTTTTTTTTTzzzzTT zz qI
T T T
qq TT TT uuTTuuTTTTTTTTT uuuzzzzzTz qI
T TT
is so bold and striking.”
qq uuTTTTuTTTTTTTTTuuuzzzzzTz qI
uu u
qq TTTTTuTTTTTTTTTu qqzzzzzT qI
q
qq TTTTzTTTTTTTTTuu qzzzzzT qI
Zeena Moolla, Editor
qq zzTTTTTTTTTuuuzzzzTT qI
u
qq TTTTTTTTTT uuzz TT qI
T
qq TTTTTTTTTTTT TT qI
Top right
Cross Stitch Gold 47
Chinese New Year
u u T T T
Iq u TTT TTTTT qq TTT u u TTT
T T u u
Iq TTT uuu T qq uuu uuu
u u u u
Iq uu uuu qq uu uu
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Iq uu uuu qq u u
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Iq qq
Iq TTTT qq zzzzzzzzzz
Iq TTTTTTT qq zzzzzzzzzzzzzz
z
Iq zzzzzzzzzz TTTTTTTT qq zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Tzz
Iq zzzzzzzzzzzzzz TTTTTTTTTT qq zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzTTzz
Z
Iq zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzTTTTTTT YTTY qq zzzzzzzzzzzzTTTzTTTzzz
TT T
Iq zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zTTTTTTTT qq zzzzzzzzzzzzzTuu TTTTzzzz
T u z
Iq zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzu TTTTTTTT qq zzzzzzzzzzzzzTT uTTTTTT zz
u
Iq zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzuuTTTTuTTT qq zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzTT TTTTTTzzz
u T
50 Iq zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzuuuuuu TTTT qq z zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz TTTTTTTTzz
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Iq zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzTuuuuTTTT qq TTTT zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzTTTTT YY TTTYY
z YY Y
Iq zTTTTTzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzTTTTTTTT qq TTTTTTTT zzzzzzzzzzzTTTTTTT TTTTT Y
z T T
Iq TTTTTTTTT zzzzzzzzzzzzzzqTTTu TTuu T qq TTTTTTTTTTzzzzzzzzzzzTTTTTTTTTTTTT
z z q T u T
Iq TTTTTTTTTT zzzzzzzzzzzz uu qTTuu TT uT qq TTTT uTTTTTzzzzzzzzzzzTTTTTTTTTTTT
z uu u T T T T T T T
Iq TTTTTTTTTTTzzzzzzzzzzz uuuqqTT TTTT TT qq TT uT zzz T zzzzzzzzzzzzu TTTTTTTTTT z
z z u u T T z T T
Iq TTTTTTTTTTTT zzzzzzzzz qq u qqqTTT uu TTT qq TTTuTT zzzzzzzzzzzzzzuuu TTTTTTTT zz
z q u T u T T
Iq TTTTTTTTTTTTzzzzzzz uuu q qqqqqTTuuTTT qq TTTuu TTzzzzzzzzzzzzTT uuuu TTTT zzzz
q u u T T T
Iq TTTTTTTTTTTTzzzzzu qq u qqqqqqqTTuuTu T qq TTTuu TTTuqqquuTTTTTTTuuuuuzzzzzz
T q q uu u
Iq TTTTTTTTTTTzzzuuuqqqq uu qqqqTTT TTuT qq TTTTuuTTuqqquuTTTuu TTTTTTTzzzzzz
u q q T q q u T u
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Iq TTTTTTTTTzzTTqqqqqqquuuuqqqTuTTTTT qq TT uuuT uuTTzzzzz
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Iq TTTTTTTTTzzTTTqqqqqqq uu qqqTT TT uTTT qq TT uuTTTTTTTTTuuTTuuTTzzzz
q q T uu
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Iq TTTTTTTTzzzTTTT qqqqqqqqqq TTTT uuTT TTuuTTTTTTTTTTT TTuuuTTzzzz
T T q u T u T T
Iq TT zTTTTzzzTTTTT qqqqqqqqTTTTTu TT qq Tuu TTTTT uuuuu TTTTuuuTTzzz
T T T u u T u u
Iq zzTTTTzzzTTTTTTqqqqqTTT uuTTTT qq TTuuT uuuTu qqq uT uTTT u TTTzz
T u uu u u T
Iq zTTTTzzzzTTTTTTTTTTTT uu TTTT qq TTT TTu qq uuqqquTTuu TTTTTz
T T T u T u q T T
Iq z TT zzzzzz TTTTTTTTTTTu TTT qq TTTTTT u qzzzzzzTTuuu TTT
T T u
Iq zzzzzzzzz TTTTTTTTTTTTT qq TTTTTT zzzzzTTuuTTT
T T T
70 Iq zzzzzzzz TTTTTTTTTTT qq TTT uuu TuuTTT
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T
Iq zzzzzzTTTTTTTTTT qq TTTu qq TuuTT
T T q uu
Iq TT TTT qq TTTuu q TT TTT
T T u
Iq T T qq TTT uu TTTT
Iq T T qq TTTTTTTT TTTTTTT
Iq T T qq TTTTTTT TTTTTTT
T T
Iq TTTTT TTTTT qq TTTTTT TTTTTT
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T
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T
qq TTTTTTTTTTTTTT qI
qq TTTTTTTTTTTTT qI
T
qq TT TTTT qI
qq qI
DURENE JONES’S
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qq qI
Designer
qq qI
qq zzzzzzzzzz qI
qq zzzzzzzzzzzzzz qI
Secrets
qq zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz qI
qq zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz qI
qq zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz qI
qq zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz qI
qq zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz qI
qq zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz qI
z z z
qq zzzzzzzz TTzzzzz uuuuquuuuq z qI
Meaningful colours
z
qq zzzzzzTTzTTTT zuuuuuuquuuuqqu qI
T u u u
qq zzzzzzTTTTuu TTT uuuuuqq uu qqquuu qI
In Chinese culture, red symbolises happiness and
u T u q q
qI
qq zzzzzzTTTTT uu TTT uuuTT qqqqq uuuuu
u q q
qq zzzzzzTTTTT TTTTTTTTTTu qqq Tuuuuu qI
good fortune, while yellow is considered to be a
qq zzzzzzzTTTTTTTTTTTTTuuuuuTTuuuuu qI
u u
qq zzzzzzzTTTTTTTTTTTTTuuuuuTTT uuu T qI
beautiful and prestigious colour. The palette of
qq zzzzzzTTTTTTTTTTTTTTuuuuuTTTTTTTT qI
qq zzzzzzTTTTTTTTTTTTTTuuuuuTTTTTTTT qI
u u
qq zzzzzTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT uuu TTTTTTTTT qI
this sampler is quite small, but don’t be fooled by
z
qq zzzz TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT qI
z T Z
qq zz TTTT ZZ TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT qI
zz Z Z the difficulty level, as there is plenty going on with
qq TT TTTTT YY TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT qI
YY T T
qq TTTTTTTT TTTTTTT uuu TTTTTTTTTTTTTTT qI
different stitches to add depth and detail.
T u T u
qq TTTTTTTTTTTTT uuu TTT uuu TTTTTTTTTT qI
T T T u T u
qq TTTTTTTT uu TT TTTTT u TTTTTTTTTTTTT qI
qq zz TTTTuuTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT qI
u T T u T
qq TTTTTu TTTTTTTTT uuuuu T uu TTTTT qI
T u T T u u
qq TTTTTT TTT uuuu TTu qqq uTuuTTTTT qI
T u uu
qq z TTTTuqq uz quTT TTTTTT qI
qq u
qq TTTTuu TTTTTTT qI
uu T
qq TTTT TTTTTT qI
T T
qq TTT TTTT qI
u u u u
qq u uu qI
u
qq u u qI
u u
qq qI
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Bottom right
“Try stitching the motifs individually,
then hang them from some red ribbon
to make bunting.”Fiona Baker, Technical Editor
48 Cross Stitch Gold
THE MUST-HAVE PRACTICAL MAGAZINE
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Thistle cushion
Highland
bouquet
Stitch a floral tribute to Scotland with Angela’s cushion,
bursting with delicate details and natural beauty
Stitcher’s guide
This design is worked on 28-count cream linen
over two threads of the fabric in 21 shades of
stranded cotton. Cross stitch is in two strands of
cotton, while backstitch is worked in both one
and two strands. French knots in one strand of
thread add extra detail to this design, which is
recommended for experienced stitchers.
How to stitch the design
Meet the designer Find the centre of your fabric by folding
Angela Poole 1 it in half both ways. Find the centre of
the chart and start stitching here, working Stitch tip
your way outwards. This design has no
Angela, who has a degree
Work the cross stitch over two threads of fractional stitches
in Textiles and Surface
2the fabric using two strands of cotton. so could easily be
Pattern, was previously
Add the backstitch detail using one or stitched on aida if
the Commissioning Editor
3 two strands of cotton. you prefer
of Papercraft Inspirations
magazine. She’s also Work the French knots using one strand
a talented cross stitch 4 of cotton.
designer and sells her Check over your stitching and prepare
patterns through her Etsy 5 for making up.
shop, Angela Poole Design.
“Despite its rather You will need
prickly nature, the
Fabric Zweigart 28-count cream linen (3281/770)
thistle is a fabulous
measuring 48x48cm (18¾x18¾in)
looking flower, and it Threads Stranded cotton as listed in the key
makes a gorgeous focal Needle Size 24 tapestry needle
point for this cushion Extras Backing fabric of your choice and cushion
pad to fit from local craft stores
– my little nod to the
beauty of Scotland.”
FOR STOCKISTS’ DETAILS turn to page 59
50 Cross Stitch Gold
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page 44, too. It's a perfect way to mark Chinese New Year, and can also be used to make individual cards for
birthdays – we've got a few in mind already.
Let out your romantic side with our floral cupid silhouette on page 20, and stitch a courting couple as they
secretly meet under the boughs of an old oak tree (p12). Or, if understated blooms are more your style, then we think you'll love our bouquet on page 50, celebrating the flowers of Scotland.
Spring is such a special time of year, when we always feel inspired and full of hope. We can't wait to see which of our seasonal projects inspire you!
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