EXCLUSIVE!
Joan Elliott
Series continues!
Birthday Tweetings! HUG A HEDGEHOG! Stitch a card and send itt winging its way today!
The em most ost b beautiful eautiful c cross r stitch designs
An adorable cushion for your home
The Joan Elliott Collection
SHIMMERING BEAUTIES You'll love Lesley Teare's beaded water lily and metallic dragonfly
Serene Scene…
Relax on a canal boat trip with Maria Diaz
Fabulous flapper! Historical Ladies series – Collect all 4
Nautical
&NICE!
Stitch and share this is fun nautical gift set!
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In this issue… Designs to stitch 4 14
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Jewel on the water – Lesley Teare’s water lily is the picture of serenity
Fabulous flapper – The final lady in Joan Elliott’s stunning four-part series
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Birds of our shores – Enjoy hours of stitching, with this design of British coastal birds from Anchor
Birthday tweetings – Adorable cards for friends’ special days, by Angela Poole
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Beside the seaside – Fun beach hut and boat designs from Diane Machin
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Huggable hedgehog – Our cute cushion by Lucie Heaton is perfect for a little girl
Drifting dreams – A relaxing, timeless canal scene from Maria Diaz
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Lucie Heaton’s cute hedgehog cushion
Essential inspiration 31
Baby boom – Our pick of 10 gorgeous birth sampler kits and charts, from quickand-easy designs to bigger projects
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In love with lavender – Rebecca Bradshaw shows how to make deliciously scented, prettily decorated sachets and drawstring bags to fragrance your home
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Stitching success – Charting editor Abi Barker’s guide to everything you need to get started on this month’s projects
Great offers!
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Write to us to win prizes!
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Jane Greenoff’s page – Top tips for perfecting different types of eyelet stitches
Back issues & binders – What do you need to complete your collection?
Great giveaways – Enter today for a chance to win a fantastic stitching prize!
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New ideas! – News, reviews and more
Next month – Enjoy a sneaky preview of next issue’s projects!
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Classic kits – Your favourite Collection designs available in kit form
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Becs’ crafty ideas – Be inspired by Rebecca Bradshaw’s stitching world
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Relax and enjoy – Take a break with our crossword and win prizes from Zweigart
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Direct to your door – Order fabric and threads packs for this issue’s projects
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IN EVERY ISSUE!
CHART OF THE MONTH
The fourth in Joan Elliott’s sensational series of historical ladies is her ‘Fabulous flapper’ on page 35 CHART of
Mothneth!
We love it!
y colours, trends d and traditi tradition tiona nall Inspired by traditional Scandinavian textiles, these cushions by Swedish designer Anette Eriksson are ideal for scattering on chairs for a rustic-chic look. We just can’t decide which our favourite is! For more on Anette’s designs, go to page 23.
Welcome… Joan Elliott has really created something special in her set of four historical women, and her ‘Fabulous flapper’ design in this issue brings the series to a close in spectacular style. We know you’ll adore every stitch of this glamorous 1920s lady, so go to page 35 to get started! Other highlights this month include Anchor’s striking ‘Birds of our shores’ on page 14, Maria Diaz’s relaxing canal scene ‘Drifting dreams’ on page 27 and fun beach accessories from Diane Machin on page 56. Plus, on page 66, Rebecca Bradshaw shows you how to create pretty lavender sachets for your home. A summer of happy stitching is guaranteed!
Catherine Hood PS Email us at
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Summer flower
Jewel on the water Meet the designer...
Lesley Teare “The beauty of water lilies has led to their widespread use as ornamental plants. The French artist Claude Monet depicted the flower in many of his paintings but here I have chosen to show just a single flower and naturally thought that a gorgeous dragonfly would perfectly complete the design. “To replicate the insect’s iridescent quality, I have used Kreinik metallic threads, which are lovely to stitch with. I have used a combination of pale yellow and gold on the wings – these are delicate colours and look beautiful. “The small pearl beads add an extra touch to this pretty picture and I hope you really enjoy stitching it.”
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Enjoy the exquisite bloom of a water lily all year round by stitching this serene design from Lesley Teare
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t isn’t hard to see why the water lily is so popular around the world. The instantly
recognisable star- or cup-shaped flowers come in a full spectrum of colours, from soft white to intense blue, creating spots of colour on the water’s surface. In her design, Lesley has cleverly used shading to make the lily appear threedimensional – a quality aided by the dragonfly, whose iridescent body jumps out of the picture in the foreground – while the swirls of water link the two elements together.
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Pearl beads and metallic thread make the colours in this design really pop
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Summer flower Shopping list... 32HPI evenweave (or 16HPI aida), off-white, Zweigart Murano Ref: 3984/101, 16x14in (41x36cm) Stranded cotton as listed in the key Kreinik Very Fine Braid as listed in the key Seed beads as listed in the key Frame with a 7¾x10¾in (20x27cm) aperture, white )Items marked are included in materials pack, items marked are not included. )Fabric for the stitched piece supplied by Willow Fabrics – visit www. willowfabrics.com or call 0800 0567811. )Turn to page 69 for hints and help!
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Planning your stitching
There are lots of different elements to this
Jewel on the water DMC
Anchor Madeira
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Cross stitch in two strands
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fabric. You may find the water lily petals are a
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TURN TO PAGE 54 TO ORDER
White Dark mint green Yellow Light orange Light blue Medium blue Very light pink Dark orange Light mint green Dark pink Medium pink Dark green Light green Light pink
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Kreinik Very Fine (#4) braid 006 Blue Kreinik Very Fine (#4) braid 014HL Sky blue Kreinik Very Fine (#4) braid 017HL White gold Kreinik Very Fine (#4) braid 018 Navy Kreinik Very Fine (#4) braid 191 Pale yellow
This thread can tangle and break, so stitch slowly and carefully, and use short lengths.
Adding the details
Fabric and threads pack direct to you for just £35.50
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two strands over two threads of the evenweave
Backstitch in one strand *922
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dragonfly
Use one strand of sapphire Kreinik Very Fine Braid for the dragonfly details.
Attaching the beads Finally, you can attach the Royal Pearl seed beads on top of the stitching. These are sewn on with a half cross stitch using thread to match the stitches beneath rather than the bead so
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Royal Pearl
water lily, background
Stitched using DMC and Kreinik threads on 32HPI evenweave over two threads Stitch count 122x94 Design area 7½x5¾in (19x15cm) *indicates colour is listed earlier in the key
that the stitches don’t show up. The positions of the beads are shown on the chart.
Framing your picture Normally, when you frame a design you should place it centrally within the frame’s aperture. However, with this design it looks visually more accurate if the green border line is the same distance from the aperture all the way round. This will mean some of the elements of the design that reach outside the border are closer to the aperture than others, but as the border line is quite dominant, this is what the eye will see first.
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Out and about The Stitch, Sew & Hobbycrafts show – formerly Creative Stitches and Hobbycrafts – comes to Westpoint, Exeter, on 26–29 September, bringing with it a host of crafting experts, craft supplies from more than 150 exhibitors, plus workshops and demonstrations! Tickets cost £8.50 each (£6.50 in advance). For more information, visit www.ichf.co.uk; 01425 277988. We have 10 pairs of tickets to give away, so why not ot see if you can be one of the winners, and take a friend with you? To enter, go to www. futurecomps.co.uk /csc225SHOW and complete the form, or text the keyword to 87474 with your name and address. Keyword: 225SHOW
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Bears for a special baby
Cupcake cosy
My first grandchild was born nine-
have on the go, but
and-a-half weeks premature on
they all got tossed
1 December 2012 and spent the first
aside so I could
seven weeks of her life in hospital
stitch these cakes!
I couldn’t wait to stitch the cupcakes from issue 223. I’ve been trying to be good and finish the many projects I
As you can see in
before coming home. She is such
the photo, I turned
a little fighter and is now doing well.
one into a Kindle
I stitched these teddy bears – from a Leisure Arts book – for her and made
cosy to give to
them into a cot quilt. When she came
my mother on her
home, I gave it to my daughter, who
birthday. I swapped a
was absolutely thrilled. This project certainly helped me through the time while my grandchild
Dee’s teddy cot quilt is so sweet
couple of colours forr some I already had and added a bit of
was in hospital and we could not visit her,
Madeira GlissenGloss ss
and kept me focused on the positives, even
to put some sparkle
though there were days when she was not
on the icing.
Emma turned a single cupcake into a Kindle case
The only trouble is that, like real
doing so well.
Dee Kerr, by email
cupcakes, they are moreish – I could
Collection says: This is a lovely present for
stitch up a dozen right away!
your granddaughter, Dee, and we’re glad
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to hear she is doing well.
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“The cupcake designs look so sweet and yummy! I started them straight away, making them into a table runner”
What’s happening on Facebook and Twitter? My mother had got a bag of material
I thought you would like to see these
from a jumble sale for me to use for
cupcakes (pictured above) I stitched
sewing. In it, I found this fabric, which
from issue 223. When I received my
my friends on Facebook said was raw
copy, I was thrilled to see these designs
linen. So I thought I would have a go
– they look so sweet and yummy! I
and if I messed up I wouldn’t have
started them straight away, making
lost much.
them into a table runner for my kitchen.
Veronica Paratico, Italy Collection says: This is a brilliant idea for the cupcakes, Veronica – and we agree, they look utterly delicious!
Terrific tote Here is my version (pictured right) of Lesley Teare’s ‘Saffron shopper’ from issue 205. I love flowers, so wanted to stitch this as soon as I saw it, but I’d only ever stitched on aida.
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Two down, two to go Below is my recently completed Victorian Lady by Joan Elliott. It took me a month to finish. This is the second in Joan’s
1 We posted the link to a lovely flower chart from Lesley Teare that you can download for free from The Making Spot. 2 You told us about the stitching projects you’ll be squeezing into your suitcase when you go on holiday this year. 3 We kept you up to date on the latest news and offers from the magazine. 4 You shared pictures of your WIPs – we’re always so impressed by your stitching skills!
We asked… how many hours of stitching do you fit in each week? “I try to stitch every day as many hours as I can – not interfering with my other duties as chief bottle washer, cook and chaffeur.” Leslie Basinger “Seven to 14 hours. That’s at least an hour a day. Otherwise, I go nuts, and get stressed and cranky.” Nic Steinvoorte “I do at least two hours a night. It is my best way to destress.” Sophia Clarke “I try to stitch every day, so the time varies. Sometimes, I get a full day, like eight hours; others, it’s only one or two hours in total throughout the day between things. Sometimes, life gets in the way of stitching.” Lesley Ramlakhan “I’m lucky if I can manage an hour a week. But it’s a great hour!” Meghan Equality Hagerty
series of four historical ladies that I have stitched – I plan to do all four! Next, I going to start the Edwardian Lady – luckily, I got my copy of Cross
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A-Z of Cross Stitch Each month Jane takes us from A-Z covering all things cross stitch related! This month, perfect eyelet stitches
This month… In this installment of the cross stitch A–Z, we are on to the letter E. I have decided to talk about eyelet stitches – in particular, the fact that they are pulled stitches. We have a saying here at The Cross Stitch Guild (CSG) that “Cross stitchers can’t pull.” This is not casting aspersions on the physical attractiveness of cross stitchers as a race, but that generally pulled embroidery proves to be a challenge! The idea of pulled embroidery is that the fabric ends up full of little holes but there are no fabric threads removed.
Cross Stitch Guild News Created for the CSG by Carole Hughes, these Small Counting Pins (pictured above, priced £5.99 each) are the perfect gift for the stitcher who has everything. I use them for counting across empty linen and marking position, and when rolling and pinning extra fabric. I now have 11 in my work tray, as I can’t decide which I like best! Every glass bead is handmade and unique. Each pin is mounted on a gold-plate pin with a safety cap. It is almost impossible to choose which colour to buy or collect!
About
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E is for… eyelet stitches This month, I am looking at eyelet stitches – a type of pulled stitch – and sharing my tips for working them. The most common pulled stitch is probably the Algerian eye, which was used extensively in early samplers, often as part of decorative alphabet letters. How to stitch an Algerian eye This pretty star-shaped stitch often occupies the space taken by four cross stitches, although the stitch size can be altered to suit the project. Created
Right top: a combination of counted stitches, including eyelet stitches; right: work Alergian eye from the outside in, pulling the thread after going down the central hole
correctly, the stitch is a square with a round hole in the centre – this is where it differs from eyelets, which may be a variety of shapes. Algerian eye should be worked clockwise or anticlockwise, from the outside in, always going down the centre hole. This is a pulled stitch, meaning that you are intended to pull firmly. The trick is to pull the thread after going down the hole and before coming up at the side. This means the hole is in the centre, not around the edges. Algerian eye stitches may be worked over two, four or more threads to suit the chart, but as with all counted stitches, be consistent within a project and avoid a trailing thread passing across the hole on the back of the stitching. Eyelet variations There are several eyelet stitch variations, some of which are shown in the diagrams on the right. You can choose the shape you like and work it over more or fewer threads to create larger or smaller eyelets. The rules are the same for all eyelets. The trick to help you make the hole in the centre correctly is to pull the thread as you go down the hole and avoid doing so as you come up at the side. When following the sequence on the diagrams, work the stitch by passing the needle down through the centre, and take care that trailing threads do not cross the hole.
Above: eyelets come in a range of shapes and sizes. Why not try to create your own? Just follow the sequence and pass the needle down the middle hole
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This is a large project and requires a little careful planning. It is best to get organised with a design of this size, rather than just starting in the middle, or working all of the stitches in the same colour, then all those in another. Take a good look at the chart, key and, most importantly, the photograph before you begin. Start by stitching the cliff edge scene in the centre, as this will ensure you position the design correctly on the fabric. Also, because it’s a large area that reaches out to the other motifs, it will help with the positioning of those.
Ideas for single motifs If you don’t want to stitch the whole picture, each motif would work well on its own. Any of the birds would make a special card for someone who loves the countryside or watching birds, while the shells would look beautiful repeated in a row and attached to the border of a hand towel. None of the motifs overlap, so you won’t need to adapt them if you want to stitch them on their own.
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Then, to help with your counting, choose one motif or area to stitch and work all of it before moving on to the next one.
Working the cross stitch All the cross stitch is worked over one thread of the aida fabric using two strands of stranded cotton. Many of the threads are of similar shades, so take care to select the correct one each time. When you have finished the cross stitch for each motif, work the half cross stitch. Some areas are worked using one strand and others using two. Refer to the chart and key to ensure you work these correctly in order to create the right depth and dimension in the design. Make sure all your stitches go in the same direction for uniformity.
Adding the details All of the backstitch and long stitch is worked in one strand. If you look at the chart you’ll see the backstitch is worked over one fabric square, whereas the long stitch is worked over more than one; however, they are both stitched in the same way. Take care with your tension when working the long stitch so the stitches don’t sag across your fabric. It is quite fiddly in places, so work slowly and carefully, with frequent reference to the chart. The French knots are added last and are all
More British wildlife designs… have a range of native wildlife designs, such as Birds in Season (PCE880) RRP £32.75, The Bird Table (PCE742) RRP £23.30, and British Wildlife (PCE889) RRP £32.75. For stockist details and to see the full range of Anchor designs, visit www. coatscrafts.co.uk or call 01484 681881.
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Be inspired by new kits, great ideas and more from the vibrant stitching world
We Budding love it! inspirations L Looking for a great gift for a newborn? Designer Sheena Rogers has been working on a year-long S project designing ‘Flower of the Month’ cross stitch p m mini cushions that we think are gorgeous! “The idea for a ‘calendar’ of designs was born when I had feedback from some of my customers asking for ti l fl particular flowers to be worked into mini cushions,” Sheena explains. “I knew certain flowers were associated with each month, known as g birth flowers, so that gave me scope for a collection of 12 designs.” What a brilliant idea! Each one also he features blocks of colours matching the birthstone for that month. 99 ‘Flower of the Month’ kits cost £13.99 ng each and include a fabric label detailing or the featured flowers and birthstone for you to stitch on to the back of your completed cushion. Available from www.sheenarogersdesigns.co.uk
Utterly irresistible! If, like us, you can’t help cooing over the dinkiness of baby shoes, you’ll love these babythemed ribbons. They will look great on your ‘new baby’ cross stitched cards! Available for around 70p/ metre from Berisfords@ stockist enquiries. co.uk; 01453 883581. 22
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Baby Sitting, Heritage Crafts, ref PFBS1126, £14.35 Peter Underhill’s new design would make a lovely card for an expectant mum! Available as a full kit on 14HPI aida or 27HPI evenweave. www.hcrafts.com or call 01889 575256.
Organza the Piglet, ref XCZ6, £27.49 This sweet design is perfect for a nursery wall. The kit contains 14HPI pink petit point Zweigart aida, pre-sorted stranded cottons, needle, stitch diagram and instructions. www.bothythreads. com or call 0844 8000 221. Sheep, Mouseloft, ref 003-701sml, £1.35 This dinky lamb will make a quick stitch – ideal for adding some cuteness to a project, or even embellishing a little one’s collar or pocket. Chart only. www.mouseloft.co.uk or call 01477 533566.
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Meet… Anette Eriksson
Colours, trends and traditions inspire her work
The cross stitch and home décor designer talks us through her love of timeless and on-trend pieces What got you into crafts? I think I was quite an impatient child who constantly needed something in my hands! Reading was never my thing, and I still find it difficult to find a book that can keep my mind as occupied as crafts can. So a love for colours, patterns, yarns and fabrics came early. However, it really hit me when I stopped smoking in my early 40s – I just had to have something in my hands! We love your homeware cross stitch pieces – what drew you to focus on this design area? I wanted to display cushions with a handmade feel that complemented my home interior style. I don’t like the ‘crafty’ look in itself – I could never put up a piece at home just because I made it. I want my de designs to feel on-trend or classic. W What inspires your designs? T The love for colour in different c combinations, home interior trends – but most of all the Scandinavian lifestyle and textile traditions. What are you working on now? As usual, a few pieces, including a backstitch cushion with sock yarn in Swedish folklore style. What do you enjoy most about your career? I love textiles, colours, patterns, fabrics and yarns – to be able to work with these daily is a treat! What’s new for you? I have finally finished my new website! I’ve had my website for more than 10 years, and it was time for a new look. I also want to start a blog where people who like my designs can follow what’s happening. www.anetteeriksson.com
“Working with textiles, colours patterns and yarns is a treat”
Get on board Stop kids becoming fed up on long journeys with these nifty hand-stitched board games. Created from reclaimed denim jeans by Glen Shirai, they even feature the original pockets to keep your draught pieces safe. Available for around £16 from www.winksprettylittle things.com
Toot cute! How adorable are these new cross stitch characters from Genny Haines? Created for Goldleaf Needlework, Mr and Mrs Tooting, plus their fluffy youngster, star in two designs – True Love and Home Sweet Home. Each one costs £15 for the kit or £6 for the chart. Visit www.goldleafneedlework.co.uk or call 01482 571120. August 2013
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Craft aid Are you based in the West Country and looking for a way to showcase your craft skills and do some good? Jack’s Patch Nursery & Garden Centre in Bishopsteignton, Devon, are inviting stitchers, knitters and other crafters to sign up for a charity fayre in aid of the Meningitis Trust on 24 August. A pitch costs £30 for the day and attendees must have valid public liability insurance. To find out more, call 01278 440500 by 12 August.
Book review Petits Amis by Annette Jungmann The 139th slim volume from RICO is packed with cute cross stitch motifs – from mice to sausage dogs, and bunny rabbits to teddy bears – that are ideal for adding a special touch to little ones’ dressing gowns, bibs and more. The charts include lettering to allow you to personalise your project with the name of your choice – the makings of a newborn’s gifts to treasure. Petits Amis is available to buy in the UK from Sew and So (www.sew andso.co.uk; 0800 013 0150), priced £5.50.
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A for adorable! The Bouncing Baby’s ABC of sampler charts has all the ingredients for a great heirloom gift. ingr letter is represented by a fun motif, Each le offering up a nostalgic feel that b brings to mind the Ladybird books tthat ha were among our own first reads (L is even for ladybird!). A bright, ed educational set to sew into a snugg snuggly blanket children will love. Availa Available at £9.95 as a 32-page P PDF from www.lucie heaton.com
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Crafty ideas as Rebecca Bradshaw I love self-covered buttons. They are a simple, quick and cheap way to add a personal and ‘finished’ touch to any item. I used some on the beach bag, sunglasses case and notebook cover I made for the Weekend Workbox section on page 56. Self-cover buttons come in either white plastic or metal, in diameters from 11mm to 45mm, and in various quantities. They are easy to cover – here’s how: 1. Cut your fabric into a circle with a diameter ½in (1.5cm) bigger than the button’s. 2. Sew a gathering thread all around the edge of the fabric, making sure it is securely fastened off at the beginning. t off 3. Place the top of the button in the centre the back of the fabric, then pull the thread
“Self-covered buttons add a personal touch” up tightly around it and work a few stitches over each other to secure the fabric. 4. Press the back of the button over the gathered fabric to complete. I use self-covered buttons a lot for finishing curtains when I make hand-pleated headings. I always stitch a small button covered in a complementary fabric over the gather at the bottom of the pleats. Another nice idea is to embroider or cross stitch a small motif on fabric to cover your button with. For the beach designs, I cross stitched a small heart over one thread on linen to cover the button. This is simple to do – just choose a chart with the number of squares that will fit on top of your button (stitching over one quadruples the number of squares you can use).
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Conjure up the feeling of a long, lazy day wandering Britain’s waterways, with this evocative scene by Maria Diaz
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Summer scene Shopping list... 28HPI evenweave (or 14HPI aida), white, 16x18in (41x46cm) Stranded cotton as listed in the key DMC Light Effects thread as listed in the key Frame with a 10x12in (25x30cm) outer dimension White felt 10x12in (25x30cm), for backing )Items marked are included in materials pack, items marked are not included. )Turn to page 69 for hints and help!
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Stitching the design
You will find this an interesting design to stitch, ges as some areas require many colour changes ons – while others – even relatively large sections e section comprise just one colour. Complete one at a time rather than working all the stitches tches in the same colour. This will help you position tion the rest of the design. Fold your fabric in half both ways to o find the centre and start stitching at this pointt to ensure your design is placed correctly on the e fabric. The cross stitch is all worked in two strands nds of stranded cotton or DMC Light Effects thread
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over two threads of the evenweave fabric.
stretched-canvas framing effect balances l nces the intense colour and detail of the design
Adding the details
give a frame size size, but for this sort of stretched stretched-
When you have finished working the cross stitch,
canvas effect the outside size is the most
you can add the backstitch. This is all worked in
important one.
one strand: bright white for the windows; yellow
Also ask the framer to cut a piece of white
for the narrowboat details; and black for all the
mount board to fit exactly over the finished
other outlines and details.
frame. Then follow these steps: 1. Stick the mount board on top of the frame
Keep your threads organised When you are constantly changing thread colour and pulling new lengths from a skein, the labels can easily fall off. If this happens, simply loop the remaining thread through a hole in a piece of card and label it with the manufacturer and number for future reference.
Framing your picture
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You will need to have a frame specially cut for
with double-sided tape. 2. Place your finished stitching centrally over that and push pins through the edge of the fabric and into the mount board. 3. Stick double-sided tape over the back of the frame, then stretch the fabric tightly round to the back and stick it into place. Fold the corners neatly, so you have a 90° angle at the edges. 4. Stitch the piece of felt over the back of the
this design. Ask your framer for a flat, plain
frame for a neat finish, then sew a small
wooden frame about 1in (2.5cm) deep, cut
curtain ring to the top of the centre back
to the dimensions given in the shopping list.
for hanging.
The sizes stated are the outer dimensions of the frame. This isn’t how we would normally
Meet the designer...
Maria Diaz “I love canal art, it’s so bright and cheerful. I once lived in a canal-side cottage – my front door opened onto the canal path. It was a restful place to live. My office window looked out over the water, and seeing the wonderfully decorated barges chugging past brightened even a very drizzly grey day. Although my cottage wasn’t quite as pretty as the one here, I used it as my inspiration and have tried to evoke the serene mood and relaxed pace of the canal side.”
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Fun and on-trend, this Baby Love sampler is available to download as a chart from www. themakingspot.com
ThřĹhõõè W Welcome a new baby into the world and create an heirloom tto be passed to future generations by stitching a birth sampler – Jo Ryan rounds up some of the best designs s
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stitched sampler. Steeped in tradition, these not only make original and personal presents, they are also sure to be treasured by the parents, and later by the child, and get passed down the generations. There is a huge range of designs available, so to inspire you and help narrow your options, on the next two pages we present some of our favourites.
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Two by two Noah’s Ark must be among the most well known of all biblical stories. There are many versions told in children’s books, songs and films, and with its simple, animal-filled narrative, it is easy to see why it is so popular. Fun, colourful and full of animals children love, such as elephants and lions, this All Creatures sampler by Bothy Threads is sure to delight youngsters and adults alike. The fact the animals are in pairs makes this perfect for twins. The more you look, the more detail you spot – such as the starfish in the waves and the bees above the flamingos – and there is plenty of space to stitch the baby’s name, date of birth and any other details you wish to add. Priced £27.49 for the kit. Visit www.bothythreads.com or call 0844 8000 221.
A stork’s gift The white stork’s association with childbirth originated in Germany – according to folklore, the birds found babies in caves and marshes and carried them to houses in baskets. In the 1830s, Hans Christian Andersen popularised the association with his fairytale The Storks, in which a family of the birds thanks little boys who didn’t bully them by taking them little brothers and sisters. There are many theories about how the stork came to symbolise childbirth, including the facts that their migration to Europe heralds spring; they often form the same breeding
pairs; and the parent birds look after their young for some time. This Stork Birth Sampler kit comes with pink and blue thread and is priced £18.50. For stockists , visit www.classicemb.co.uk or call 01529 461056.
Tender moments Mixing old & new ’s Fire Engine design The Historical Sampler Company ents, such as the alphabet incorporates several traditional elem that draws the eye into the and numbers in a border pattern fun imagery keep it looking centre, but the primary colours and modern and fresh. of cars, pler for a male baby, with motifs sam a h This is very muc and ry hine – types of mac trains, tractors and a fire engine It’s ! boys to so appealing transport that are loud, fast and Visit 95. £19. d or as a kit price available as a chart pack priced £9, 18. 7119 8 0126 co.uk or call www.historicalsamplercompany.
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In this pretty sampler, sweetly named ‘Hello little chick’, two doting birds tend to their just-hatched chick. The mother and her chick are beak to beak, while the father watches over them, protecting his family. Their nest is in a blossom tree that has bloomed into life, signalling spring – a time of hope, prosperity and birth – while at each corner of the sampler sits a heart shape, which has been a symbol of love since the 15th century. The chart is available to download from The Making Spot, priced £1.49. Visit www. themakingspot.com
Baby samplers
Roots in the past Animal ABC
Reminiscent of the classic ABC wall chart many babies have up in their nursery, this cute sampler, the Baby Hugs Zoo Alphabet Birth Record from Dimensions, features the letters A to F and numbers one to four, giving it an educational feel. Each of the figures is matched with an animal – in the case of the letters, with a creature whose name begins with that letter. The animals are depicted almost as toys – the number three is even matched with a teddy bear rather than a real animal – and are sure to appeal to any youngster as he or she grows older. The kit is priced £26.95. Visit www.sewandso.co.uk
The buck-teethed rabbits may give this sampler a fun, modern touch, but it actually echoes traditional designs. Samplers started out as a collection of stitches randomly placed on the fabric, but by the 1600s
Three of the cutest characters…
No-one could fail to love this puppy’s floppy ears and cheeky expression. You can also stitch this Bedtime Boofle Sampler with a pink hat for a girl. From DMC, priced £26.99. For stockists, visit www.dmccreative.co.uk or call 0116 2754000.
the stitches were worked in methodical rows of motifs and alphabets surrounded by a border – a style used to great effect here. Pictured is the Baby Girl design, but a Baby Boy one is also available. Priced £18 for the kit, or £11 for the chart. Visit www.littledovedesigns.co.uk
Fantastic fire engine
Oozing ‘ahh’ factor is polar bear cub Binkie – part of Little Star Stitches’ Arctic Lovable range. You can stitch this sampler with a blue shadow for a boy. The Binkies Rocking Horse kit is priced £15.99. Visit littlestar stitches.co.uk or call 01453 546891.
With their bright-red exteriors, loud clanging alarm bells, fast speeds and associations with danger and heroism, it is little wonder that fire engines are so appealing to young boys. There are numerous fire engine toys, as well as many children’s books and hit television series based around fire brigades, so this action-packed Fire Brigade Birth Sampler by Vervaco is sure to be treasured by the child as he grows older. Plus, in bold primary colours, it’s bound to look striking in the nursery. There’s plenty of space to add names if twin or even triplet boys are on the way. Priced around £30, the kit is available online and in good needlework shops.
Few characters melt the hearts of children and adults as much as fluffy, patched-up bear Tatty Teddy does. This Bath Time Birth Sampler is available from Coats, priced £21.20. For stockists, visit www.coatscrafts. co.uk or call 01484 681881.
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Fabulous The sensational final lady in Joan Elliott’s historical series
flapper CHAR of T
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Meet the designer…
Joan Elliott “T
wenties fashion burst on the scene with an unprecedented sense
of daring and glamour. Many young women felt a new-found sense of personal freedom as they shook off the heavy petticoats and excess frills of the Victorians. Skirts shortened, and silky fabrics revealed more of a woman’s figure than ever before. High-buttoned shoes yielded to silk stockings and ribboned pumps. Luxuriant tresses were clipped into sassy bobs and topped off with silk sashes or chic little hats. Stepping out at the most trendy party, this 1920s fashionista is the picture of style. Her silky dress moves gracefully with every step she takes. Satin sashes are wrapped loosely at her waist and around her head for a lovely accent and her silken shawl is ready to drape around her shoulders should an evening chill set in. Long strings of dazzling pearls are a must for this lady, as is her flirtatious feathered fan. Stitched on 28HPI evenweave from Polstitches, this design includes lots of sparkling metallic thread details on the embroidered dress and fan. The lady’s beautiful necklace is worked completely in pearl seed beads. What fun to go back in time and recreate one of our most exciting periods of fashion.
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“Stepping out at the most trendy party, this 1920s fashionista is the picture of style. Her silky dress moves gracefully with every step she takes”
I love this elegant 1920s lady – she looks like she’s walked straight out of one of the glamorous parties in The Great Gatsby! Joan has added so many gorgeous little details to her outfit, from her string of pearls right down to her shoes with sho h ess butterfly bows – Joan says her mother had shoes just like that and she always wished she had a pair! I hope you’ve enjoyed this series. We’d love to see photos of your stitched ladies – which is your favourite?
Catherine Hood
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Chart of the Month Shopping list... Planning ahead 28HPI evenweave (or 14HPI aida), Polstitches handdyed ‘colourful clouds’, 23x18in (58x46cm), call 01559 370406 or visit www.polstitches designs.co.uk Stranded cotton as listed in the key Kreinik Very Fine Braid as listed in the key. For local stockists, visit www.kreinik.com Seed beads as listed in the key Frame with a 16x11¼in (41x29cm) aperture, light gilt finish )Items marked are included in materials pack. Items marked are not included. )Turn to page 69 for hints and help!
Adding the backstitch
Before you begin stitching a project of this size,
When you have finished working the cross
it’s important to make a plan. Take a close look
stitch, you can add the backstitch details. These
at the chart, key and photograph to decide how
are all worked in one strand over two threads
you are going to stitch the design. This doesn’t
of the fabric using either stranded cotton or
mean just planning to work the cross stitch
Kreinik Very Fine Braid as detailed in the key.
before the backstitch, but the order in which
The key gives details of the placement of the
you are going to stitch different areas.
various colours and the chart shows them as
Obviously, it’s best to start stitching at the centre to make sure you position your work
different-coloured lines. Work the French knots using one strand of
correctly on the fabric. Then you can count
purple haze Kreinik Very Fine Braid at the top
outwards to work other areas.
of the dress.
Splitting the design into small sections may help to make the project more achievable. For
Attaching the beads
example, you could work all the different sections
To complete your design and add
of the lady’s dress one at a time, then her head
a little three-dimensional detail, il,
and body, and finally the fan. Planning ahead in
attach seed beads to your
this way will save you time later on.
finished stitching. Sew them on with a half cross stitch
Stitching the design
using thread to match the
You should start by working the cross stitch,
fabric beneath rather than
because the other stitches and elements of
the bead so the stitches don’t show up.
Tip… Preventing frayed braid When working with Kreinik Very Fine Braid, use lengths of 12in (30cm) or less, as it can fray if overworked.
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the design are worked beside or on top of this.
the green section of the
Most of the cross stitch is worked in two strands
dress and on the shoes.
of stranded cotton over two threads of the
The positions of the beads
evenweave fabric.
are shown on the chart.
The metallic cross stitches are worked in one strand of purple haze Kreinik Very Fine Braid.
Meet the stitcher…
Jane Thomas “This lady reminds me of the way my mother dressed when she was young. As usual, I stitched from the top to the bottom, as I like to see the picture emerging. I was glad there were few quarter stitches, except to shape the hands and shoes. When using Kreinik thread for backstitching, as for the feathers, I work Holbein stitch, as the stitches lie nice and flat. Another reason for using this stitch is the thread needs little starting and finishing, which is good because metallics can easily unravel.”
Next month...
poppies Lesley Teare’s beautiful bouquet of (226). Find will feature in our September issue out more on pages 72–73.
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Cross Stitch Collection issue 170 An enchanting design you’ll love to stitch
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Birthday Make someone’s birthday extra special with one of these sweet cards designed by Angela Poole
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Card collection Our blue and pink spotty cards set off the stitching perfectly – find out how to print out your own dotty card for free below! 10
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Project description
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Jewel on the water (evenweave)
£35.50
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Jewel on the water (aida)
£35.50
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Huggable hedgehog (evenweave) £19
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Huggable hedgehog (aida)
£19
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CSC22504
Birthday tweetings (evenweave)
£14.25
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Birthday tweetings (aida)
£14.25
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CSC22506
Drifting dreams (evenweave)
£20
£
CSC22507
Drifting dreams (aida)
£20
£
CSC22508
Fabulous flapper (evenweave)
£52
£
CSC22509
Fabulous flapper (aida)
£52
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Daffodil Fairy (issue 193) Codes: CSCKIT53 (14HPI hand-dyed aida), CSCKIT54 (28HPI hand-dyed evenweave) Price: £57 Size: 11¾x15¾in (30x40cm) Stitch count: 164x220
Iris Fairy (issue 194) Codes: CSCKIT55 (14HPI hand-dyed aida), CSCKIT56 (28HPI hand-dyed evenweave) Price: £58 Size: 15¾x11¾in (40x30cm) Stitch count: 220x164
Poppy Fairy (issue 195) Codes: CSCKIT57 (14HPI hand-dyed aida), CSCKIT58 (28HPI hand-dyed evenweave) Price: £57 Size: 11¾x15¾in (30x40cm) Stitch count: 164x220
Rose Fairy (issue 196) Codes: CSCKIT59 (14HPI hand-dyed aida), CSCKIT60 (28HPI hand-dyed evenweave) Price: £53 Size: 15¾x11¾in (40x30cm) Stitch count: 220x164
Chrysanthemum Fairy (197) Codes: CSCKIT61 (14HPI hand-dyed aida), CSCKIT62 (28HPI hand-dyed evenweave) Price: £61 Size: 11¾x15¾in (30x40cm) Stitch count: 164x220
Lily Fairy (issue 198) Codes: CSCKIT63 (14HPI hand-dyed aida), CSCKIT64 (28HPI hand-dyed evenweave) Price: £65 Size: 15¾x11¾in (40x30cm) Stitch count: 220x164
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Buy it now Ladies’ DAY Sandy Littlejohns and Deb Lester’s beautiful Ascot Ladies’ Day scene is a masterpiece to behold. Epitomising the height of 1950’s glamour, this is the perfect project for any racing enthusiast.
Ladies’ Day (issue 110) Codes: CSCKIT65 (14HPI aida), CSCKIT66 (28HPI evenweave) Price: £49 Size: 7x26¼in (18x67cm) Stitch count:112x420
Charts INCLUDED Elemental GODDESSES An outstanding collection of four Elemental Goddesses by Joan Elliott. Each kit also contains luxurious metallic threads and delicate seed beads.
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Praying HANDS Fire Fi Fir eG Goddess oddess odd ddess (i (issu (issue ssue 1184) 84) Codes: CSCKIT67 (14HPI hand-dyed aida), CSCKIT68 (28HPI hand-dyed evenweave) Price: £72 Size: 16x11¾in (40x30cm) Stitch count: 224x166
Goddess Water Wat W ter G oddess odd ddess (i (issu (issue ssue 1181) 81) Codes: CSCKIT69 (14HPI hand-dyed aida), CSCKIT70 (28HPI hand-dyed evenweave) Price: £75 Size: 11¾x15½in (30x40cm) Stitch count: 163x219
These detailed and realistic hands, are based on Albrecht Dürer’s preparatory drawings from around 1508 for the Heller Altarpiece. Maria Diaz has taken ‘The Praying Hands’ (or Betende Hände) work and turned it into a sepia cross stitch that captures the essence of the piece beautifully. Price: £21 Codes: CSCKIT75 (14HPI aida) CSCKIT76 (28HPI evenweave) Design area: 9½x7½in (24x19cm) Stitch count: 132x105
Earth Ear th Goddess Godd oddess ddess (i (iss (issue ssue 1188) 88) Earth Codes: CSCKIT71 (14HPI hand-dyed aida), CSCKIT72 (28HPI hand-dyed evenweave) Price: £65 Size: 11¾x15½in (30x40cm) Stitch count: 163x219
Goddess Aii G Air oddess odd ddess (i (iss (issue ssue 1191) 91) Codes: CSCKIT73 (14HPI hand-dyed aida), CSCKIT74 (28HPI hand-dyed evenweave) Price: £65 Size: 16x11¾in (40x30cm) Stitch count: 223x166
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Drifting dreams
Jewel on the water
This pretty scene by Maria Diaz will look stunning on your wall. Our convenient pack contains evenweave or aida and pre-sorted threads. Code: CSC22507 (evenweave) CSC22508 (aida) Price: £20
Our pack for Lesley Teare’s water lily design contains evenweave or aida, pre-sorted threads, Kreinik thread and beads. Code: CSC22501 (evenweave) CSC22502 (aida) Price: £35.50
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p62 Huggable hedgehog The pack for this cute hedgehog designed by Lucie Heaton includes evenweave or aida and pre-sorted threads. Code: CSC22503 (evenweave) CSC22504 (aida) Price: £19 NB Charts are not included
p47 Birthday tweetings Stitch Angela Poole’s adorable cards using our handy pack that contains evenweave or aida and pre-sorted threads. Code: CSC22505 (evenweave) CSC22506 (aida) Price: £14.25 NB Charts are not included
p35 Fabulous flapper Bring Joan Elliott’s 1920s lady to life in stitch with our pack of handdyed evenweave or aida, pre-sorted threads, Kreinik thread and beads. Code: CSC22509 (evenweave) CSC22510 (aida) Price: £52 NB Charts are not included
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Weekend workbox
Beside the
seaside
Create a natty set of summer accessories from Shopping list... linen (or 14HPI Diane Machin’s sailing boat and beach hut designs )28HPI aida), flax, Zweigart
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Positioning your stitching Before you begin stitching, use this guide to work out how to position the designs correctly:
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Bag and sunglasses case Fold the fabric in half both ways to find the centre and start stitching at this point. Notebook cover Fold the fabric in half lengthways
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Stitching the designs
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All of the cross stitch is worked in two strands of stranded cotton over two threads of the linen fabric. You’ll find the stitching is fairly quick and simple to do, as there are only a few
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a few colours, so your stitching will grow quickly
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Cashel Ref: 3281/52 Bag: 8x16in (20x41cm) Notebook cover: 10x13in (25x33cm) Sunglasses case: 11x8in (28x20cm) )Stranded cotton as listed in the key Bag: )Cotton fabric 23x29in (58x74cm), blue stripe ) Lining fabric 17x26in (43x66cm), cream ) Four self-cover buttons ¾in (2cm) diameter Notebook cover: )Cotton fabric 8x16in (20x41cm), blue stripe ) 2oz wadding 8x10in (20x25cm) ) Self-cover button ¾in (2cm) diameter ) Cotton cord 4in (10cm), cream ) A6 notebook Sunglasses case: )Cotton fabric 8x18in (20x46cm), blue stripe ) 2oz wadding 8x10in (20x25cm) ) Self-cover button ¾in (2cm) diameter ) Cotton cord 6in (15cm), cream ) Sewing kit – usual essentials including matching thread )Fabric for the stitched piece supplied by Willow Fabrics – visit www.willow fabrics.com or call 0800 0567811. )Turn to page 69 for hints and help!
Weekend workbox ³ Making the sunglasses
case
Cut out your fabric as follows:
design is placed centrally across the fabric and 1½in (4cm) up from the lower edge. Assembling the case
Blue stripe cotton Three pieces 7½x4½in
1. Place the stitched front and cotton back right
(19x11cm) for the back and lining.
Keep your
One piece 2x8in (5x20cm) for the top binding.
sunglasses safe when you’re out and about with this padded case
Wadding Two pieces 7½x4½in (19x11cm).
sides together and stitch down one side, across the bottom and up the other side using a ½in (1.5cm) seam allowance. Turn right sides out
Stitched linen Trim your stitched linen so it
and press.
measures 7½x4½in (19x11cm), ensuring the
2. Assemble the padded lining by placing one of the lining pieces right side up on top of a bit of wadding. Put the other lining piece right side down over this, then the second wadding piece on top. Stitch the layers together down the sides and along the bottom using a ½in (1.5cm) seam allowance. 3. Put the padded lining inside the case outer, matching side seams and the top edges. Fold the cotton cord in half to make a loop, then match the two ends with the raw edges of the top of the back of the cover and tack into place. 4. Bind the glasses case to enclose all of the raw edges by pinning the strip right sides together at the top of the case. Turn one short end under at a side seam and overlap the other on top. Stitch all the way round, enclosing the loop ends, using a ½in (1.5cm) seam allowance. 5. Fold the binding strip over to the inside of the case, then turn the other long end under to meet the stitched seam and slip stitch to neaten.
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6. Stitch the button to the front of the case so the loop sits securely round it.
Colour
Cross stitch in two strands White 312 322 334 414 734 3761 3831
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Stitched using DMC threads on 28HPI linen over two threads Sunglasses case stitch count 62x28 Design area 4½x2in (11.5x5cm) Notebook cover stitch count 84x56 Design area 6x4in (15.5x10cm) Bag stitch count 40x152 Design area 2¾x10¾in (7x27cm)
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Making the bag
raw edges, to the top of the front of the bag,
Cut out your fabric as follows:
positioning each end 2½in (6cm) in from the
Blue stripe cotton Two pieces 17x13in
side seams. Repeat with the other handle on
(43x33cm) for the back and front. Two strips 2½x29in (6x73cm) for the handles. Lining fabric Two pieces 17x13in (43x33cm) for
the back of the bag. 7. Put the bag outer inside the lining so they are right sides together, matching side seams.
the back and front.
Stitch all the way around the top, enclosing the
Assembling the bag 1. Trim your stitched linen to 1in (2.5cm) above and below the stitching, then trim the length
handles, using a ½in (1.5cm) seam allowance. 8. Turn the bag right sides out, slip stitch up the gap in the lining, then top stitch along the top
so it measures 13in (33cm), with the design
of the bag. Stitch a button below the ends of
placed centrally. 2. Turn the top and bottom edges under by ½in (1.5cm) and press.
the handles on the front and back to finish.
the lower edge of the linen is 2½in (6cm) up
Extra makes... Covered buttons
from the bottom, then pin. Stitch the linen in
You only need a square of linen about
place all the way around, close to the edge.
3x3in (8cm) to cover each button,
You don’t need to turn under the short ends,
so you can use off-cuts from the
as these will be enclosed in the bag seam.
main fabric.
3. Place the stitching on the bag front fabric so
4. Place the bag front and back right sides
Cover your button following the packaging instructions to complete.
Stitch the heart motif in the
Heart buttons
centre of each linen square. Work
the bottom and up the other side using a
the half cross stitch over one thread
½in (1.5cm) seam allowance. Repeat with
of the fabric using two strands of
the lining fabric pieces, leaving a 4in (10cm)
stranded cotton.
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allowance. Turn it right sides out and press the seam to the centre
Colour
Backstitch in one strand
Stitch it together down the long edge using a ¼in (6mm) seam
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together and stitch down one side, along
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Making the book cover
Cut out your fabric as follows: Blue stripe cotton One piece 7½x14½in (19x37cm) for the lining. Two pieces 7½x3in (19x8cm) for the flaps. Stitched linen Trim the stitched linen so it measures 7½x10½in (19x27cm), with the design placed centrally up the fabric and ¾in (2cm) in from the right-hand edge. Attaching the button loop 1. Place the stitched linen right side up. Fold the cotton cord in half to make a loop and match the two ends with the raw edges of the left
Colourful, fun and simple to make, this notebook cover is perfect for a holiday journal
short edge of the fabric and tack it into place. 2. Place one flap right sides together with the linen cover, matching raw edges and enclosing the ends of the cord loop. Stitch together using a ½in (1.5cm) seam allowance, then
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3. Turn the fabric over and press all the edges of the main cover and flaps ½in (1.5cm) to the wrong side.
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Assembling the cover 1. Place the joined fabric piece right side down and put the wadding on top. You will need to trim the wadding slightly so it is a little smaller
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than the height of the cover and comes up to the seams between the main cover and flaps. This will reduce bulk in the flaps. 2. Fold the turned-over edges of the fabric over
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the wadding and stitch into place, making sure you don’t stitch through to the front. 3. Place the lining fabric on top of the wadding and turn under the edges so they come just
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inside the main fabric edges. Slip stitch it into place. Finishing off
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1. Fold the flaps to the inside of the cover, then oversew the top and bottom of each flap through all the
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layers to hold them securely in place. 2. Stitch the
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Cute cushion
Adorable and original, this hedgehog cushion from Lucie Heaton is the perfect present for any animal-mad little girl
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ith between 5,000 and 6,000 spines on their bodies, hedgehogs, though
Meet the designer...
Lucie Heaton “I absolutely love hedgehogs, so it was a pleasure to work on this project. “A couple of years ago, we were lucky enough to have a hedgehog family take up residence under our compost heap. It was wonderful to see the mum and her two babies coming out to explore each evening and they did a great job of controlling the number of slugs and snails attacking the vegetable plot. I always hope the hedgehogs will come back to our garden one year!”
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cute, are not animals we would normally consider huggable. But this cute fellow, made into a soft cushion, is one we definitely do! Sure to be loved by any little girl, this design is full of fun – and, as much of it is simple to stitch, it’s perfect for introducing a child to the craft. The patchwork-style border gives it a homespun look – just make sure you opt for fabric prints and colours that coordinate with the cross stitch for a professional finish.
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The backstitch really stands out, so work it neatly and accurately
Make it easy! Fabric and threads pack direct to you for just £19 TURN TO PAGE 54 TO ORDER
Cute cushion Shopping list... 20HPI evenweave, white, Zweigart Bellana Ref: 3256/100, 18x18in (46x46cm) Stranded cotton as listed in the key Cotton fabric for the backing 17x18in (43x46cm), white Cotton fabric for the patchwork border – four different fabrics, each measuring 3x21in (8x53cm), to coordinate with your cross stitch Zip 16in (41cm) white Cushion pad 16x16in (41x41cm) Sewing kit – usual essentials including matching thread )Items marked are included in materials pack, items marked are not included. )Fabric for the stitched piece supplied by Willow Fabrics – visit www. willowfabrics.com or call 0800 0567811 )Turn to page 69 for hints and help!
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Stitching the design
using two strands of dark sepia. The remainder
Fold your evenweave fabric in half both ways
of the backstitch is worked using two strands
to find the centre and start stitching at this
of grey.
point. All of the cross stitch is worked in four
Take care to ensure that you work the
strands of stranded cotton over two threads
backstitch neatly and accurately, as it really
of the fabric.
stands out against the cross stitch and white
Some of the elements, such as the flowers
evenweave background.
and hearts, are spaced away from the main hedgehog design, so count carefully outwards
Making up the cushion
to ensure you position them correctly.
Cutting out the fabric Evenweave: cut the stitched evenweave into
Adding the details
a 13x13in (33x33cm) square, with the stitching
When you have finished working the cross
positioned centrally.
stitch, you can add the backstitch details. The trails around the hedgehog are worked
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White 603 605 817 840 842 913 955 995 996 3799
002 055 1094 013 1084 1080 204 203 410 433 236
2402 0701 0613 0211 1912 1910 1212 1210 1102 1103 1713
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Alternative materials pack
If you would prefer to stitch on aida, we have made a materials pack containing stranded cotton and enough 11HPI aida to work the cushion front. This aida is the same colour and size as the evenweave listed in the shopping list (Zweigart Perl-aida ref 1007/100). Use the same number of strands as listed above. As this aida is a different count to the evenweave, the finished design will be slightly smaller at 9x9in (23x23cm), but you can still follow the making-up instructions to complete your cushion. Turn to page 54 to order either the evenweave or aida packs.
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Cute cushion Patchwork fabrics: cut seven 3x3in (8x8cm) squares from each of the four fabrics, making 28 pieces in total. Backing fabric: cut this into two rectangles, each measuring 9x17in (23x43cm). Making the cushion front
If y you are
To create the cushion front, follow the steps
stitch stitching this for your daughter or granddaughter, grand asking them aski help choose to h the fabric for the border is th a great way to make them feel involved
below, stitching all the fabrics right sides together using a ½in (1.5cm) seam allowance and pressing the seams open as you go: 1. Arrange the patchwork squares around the stitched evenweave, tweaking their placement until you are happy with the order. 2. Join together into one long strip the six squares that run across the top. Repeat this
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for the bottom six squares. 3. Sew the top six-square strip to the upper edge of the stitched evenweave, and the bottom six-square strip to the lower edge. 4. Sew together into one strip the eight squares down one of the sides, then do the same with the eight squares down the other side. 5. Join these long strips to the sides of the stitched evenweave. Finishing the cushion To complete the cushion, follow these steps: 1. Place the two backing pieces of fabric right sides together and stitch a 2in (5cm) seam at each end of the longer side. Insert the zip in the gap between these two seams. 2. Position the cushion front and back right sides together and stitch all the way round. 3. Turn the cushion cover right sides out, press,
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Stitching essentials
In Love…
with lavender
F your home with the relaxing, summery fragrance of Fill lavender by making beautiful scented sachets and bags – Rebecca Bradshaw shows you how
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hroughout history, lavender has had all sorts of uses, including as a perfume, cooking ingredient and insect repellent. In fact, the word ‘lavender’ comes from the Latin ‘lavare’, which means ‘to wash’, as the Romans liked to use it in their baths to cleanse the spirit and for its medicinal qualities. For many people today, the beautiful flower brings to mind heady summer days, the smell of the Provence region of France and a sense of restfulness and wellbeing. What better way is there to capture all this than by drying lavender and making your own scented bag? Lavender bags can be anything from a small fabric sachet for your drawers, to a large pillow for sleeping on. And you can decorate them in a variety of ways to make an attractive item for your home. Every time you catch their scent, you’ll be transported to the gorgeous landscape of Provence on a balmy evening.
Simple sachets It’s really easy and takes only a few minutes to make a sachet – just follow these steps: 1. Cut out two squares of fabric (see the ‘Fabric choices’ box, opposite), then stitch them right sides together, leaving a small gap on one side for turning. 2. Turn right sides out, fill with lavender and stitch up the gap.
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3. Fold a length of ribbon in half and stitch it to the back to make a hanging loop. If you want to decorate your sachet with a motif, stitch this before you assemble the bag. There are many beautiful cross stitch lavender charts, but for a simple
but effective look, draw out the word ‘Lavender’ on graph paper, then cross stitch this on to one of the linen squares. Alternatively, print out the word in an attractive font, trace it on to cotton fabric and embroider over this using backstitch.
Stitching essentials
Pretty pyramids Stitch these small bags for your drawers These little bags are quick to put together and are ideal for tucking into your underwear drawer to keep everything fresh. Make just one or a whole heap – they’re great for selling at local fêtes, too. To make one, follow these steps: 1. Cut out two pieces of printed cotton fabric measuring 4x4in (10x10cm) each. Put the two pieces of fabric right sides together and stitch around three sides with a ½in (1.5cm) seam allowance. 2. Turn the fabric right sides out and fill the bag with dried lavender and some rice to add weight. 3. Fold the raw edges under by ½in (1.5cm), then pin them together, matching the seams, so you have a pyramid shape. 4. Stitch the two folded-under edges together to complete.
Fabric choices Tips for selecting the best fabric for your sachets Choose lightweight, natural fabrics to allow the lavender to breathe and the scent to emanate. Good options are linens, cotton muslin sheers or open weaves such as cotton evenweave for stitching on. You can also use organza, but it is best to choose a silk one, because the natural fibres will release the scent effectively.
6 uses of lavender • Keeping clothes smelling wash-day fresh; • Repelling moths and insects; • As a herbal medicine – it can provide relief from depression, stress, migraines, exhaustion and insomnia; • Washing and healing burns, wounds and cuts – just create a strong tea by using several tablespoons of lavender per cup of hot water and leaving it to steep for an hour; • As a deodorant; • Treating insect bites.
Sourcing dried lavender Where to buy dried lavender – and how to dry your own As a rough guide, you will need 20g of dried lavender for a bag as big as your hand. You can buy dried lavender in shops or online. Lavender World (www.lavenderworld.co.uk) sells it in various quantities, which is perfect if you want to make several bags. If you have some lavender plants in your garden, it is easy to harvest and dry your own. Always pick lavender flowers on a dry day after the morning dew has evaporated. Strip the buds from the stalks with your fingertips, then spread them out on to a tray to dry for a week. Every now and then, stir the buds to separate them and to make sure they dry evenly. Store the lavender in sealed bags to maintain the scent until you are ready to use it.
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Stitching essentials
Make a drawstring lavender bag
What you need
This beautiful drawstring bag full of dried lavender is perfect to hang in a room or among your clothes
• 28HPI linen, cream, 8x8in (20x20cm)
Stitching the design
Assembling your bag
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This bag is easy to make and looks so pretty. It would be a great present, too – why not stitch one for a friend’s birthday?
• Dried lavender
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Follow these steps to complete the drawstring bag: 1. Trim the stitched linen so it measures 7x5½in (18x14cm), with the stitching placed centrally across the fabric and 1½in (4cm) up from the lower edge. 2. Place the linen and cream cotton fabric right sides together and stitch down one side, across the bottom and up the other side using a ½in (1.5cm) seam allowance. 3. Turn the top of the bag, both back and front, over ½in (1.5cm), then ½in (1.5cm) again and stitch down to hem. 4. Mix the toy stuffing with dried lavender, then fill the bag with it, leaving 1in (2.5cm) at the top free. 5. Tie up the bag securely with the twine.
• Soft-toy stuffing
• Twine • Stranded cotton • Sewing kit – as listed in the key you’ll need the • Cotton fabric, usual essentials, 7x5½in (18x14cm), including cream matching thread
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Measure 2in (5cm) up from the bottom of the linen and mark a line, then measure centrally across the linen. Where these two points cross is the middle of the lower edge of the chart and you should start stitching upwards from this point. All the cross stitch is worked using three strands of stranded cotton over two threads of the linen fabric. The backstitch is worked using one strand. Add the French knots last using one strand.
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Stitched using DMC threads on 28HPI evenweave over two threads Stitch count 35x13 Design area 2½x1in (6.5x2.5cm) *indicates colour is listed earlier in the key
Buying lavender bags Many craft fairs sell homemade lavender bags, so it is worth looking in your local area.To buy online, visit www.etsy.com, www.folksy.com and www.notonthehighstreet.com for some beautiful examples.
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Stitch basics Discover all you need to know to start cross stitching and lots of handy hints and tips to make you an expert. Charting editor Abigail Barker is your guide…
Getting started
Try these three ways to get going, then choose the one that suits you best
Select your needle Fabric
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Evenweave 36 and over Tapestry 28 TIP To attach beads, use a beading needle or a size 28 tapestry needle.
Loop start When stitching with two threads Cut a single thread that’s twice as long as you need, and thread both ends through your needle. Come up through the fabric and make a half stitch, then pass the needle through the loop that’s formed at the back to secure it.
Cross stitch made easy
Loose end start When stitching with any number of threads Bring your needle up through the fabric, leaving a little piece of thread at the back. Hold this thread underneath the area to be stitched so that you will secure it with your first few cross stitches.
Waste knot start When stitching with any number of threads Knot the end of the thread and take the needle down through the fabric on the right side, a little away from your first stitch. As you stitch towards the knot, you’ll secure the thread at the back, then you can snip off the knot.
Learn the basic techniques and you’re ready for the projects! 1 2 2 1
Cross stitch on aida Aida has groups of threads woven together to form distinct blocks – perfect for beginners. Cross stitches are made over one block of fabric, on any count. A quick way to work a line of stitches is to use half cross stitches going one way, then double back on yourself.
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Half cross stitch This is simply half of an ordinary cross stitch. Bring the needle up at 1, down at 2, up at 3 and so on. Half cross stitches are often used to create a paler area of stitching, for example for the sky or a background, which can give the impression of distance in a design.
Cross stitch on evenweave Evenweave and linen fabrics are woven in single threads. Usually you will stitch over two threads, as in the example shown above. As a result of this, a design stitched on 28HPI evenweave will be the same size as one stitched on 14HPI aida.
Backstitch, used for outlines or details, is shown as coloured lines on the chart and is worked after the cross stitch. Bring the needle up at 1, down at 2, up at 3, down at 2, up at 4 and so on, working over one block of aida or two threads of evenweave. Long stitch is worked the same way, but over more than one block of aida or more than two threads of evenweave.
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The final details
D TIP Fractionals are easier to work on evenweave as there is no block to be pierced.
shown are on aida where the centre block has to be pierced to make the quarter stitch (you may want to use a sharper needle for this).
Reading charts and keys
Many designs feature beads or French knots. These are easy to do, but practise on scrap fabric first Beads Attach each bead with a half cross stitch. Bring the needle up at one bottom corner of the square, thread the bead on to the needle and complete the stitch. Use a needle with a small eye, or a beading needle, and sewing cotton that matches the fabric or stitching. Attach more firmly with a whole cross stitch.
French knots 1 Bring the needle up through the fabric. With thumb and forefinger, hold the thread a few inches away from where it came up. Keeping the thread taut, twist the needle twice around the thread.
The charts are easy to follow when you know how Q Each chart symbol represents one stitch on the fabric.
Daisy key DMC Anchor Madeira
Cross stitch in two strands
Q The thread codes in the key are for DMC, Anchor and Madeira colours. We list the threads used to stitch our model first (therefore the design may look slightly different if stitched using another brand).
Half cross stitch in two strands
Taking care of your stitching Wash your work to refresh the fabric and threads – good quality threads won’t run. Use warm water and rinse until the water runs clear. To iron, place your damp stitching on fluffy towels, with a clean white cloth over the top, and press with a warm iron until it’s almost dry.
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Attach beads with matching cotton Mill Hill seed beads 02002 Yellow creme daisy centre details
Stitched using DMC threads on 14HPI aida Stitch count 44x42 Design area 3¼x3in (8x8cm) *indicates colour is listed earlier in the key
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Q The arrows on the chart indicate the centre of the chart. On most designs, you’ll start stitching here to ensure the design is central. To find the centre of your fabric, fold it in half both ways; the crease in the middle corresponds to the chart centre where you’ll make your first stitch. 2 Still holding the thread, push the needle down into the fabric close to where it came out, then pull the needle through gently to form a knot. Don’t pull too hard. TIP Vary the number of twists or strands to make larger or smaller French knots.
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