Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2016 i Cross Stitch Crazy

Steph Maskery Art Editor This month... “I’ve got my eye on the Hawaiian gift ideas – I love those summery colours!” Rachel Nott Production Editor This month... “Rico Design’s sweet abc will look lovely hung on my kids’ bedroom wall” Rachel Bullen Deputy Art Editor This month... “Who could resist the yummy ice cream luggage tags on page 62? Not me!” Fiona Baker Technical Editor This month... “The Crazy for... Vintage toy charts on page 34 would make a fab new baby card” Sarah Heys Charting Editor This month... “I’ll be stitching a selection of nautical patchwork squares for summer gifts” Abi Barker Charting Editor This month... “Tom Hardy as Celeb stitch on page 27 is sure to go to the top of any fan’s must-stitch list!” contact crazy www.facebook.com/crossstitchcrazy…

Kelly Smith Bradford, West Yorkshire Which project are you most proud of? My favourite project is a Belle and Boo design. My niece has been recovering from cancer treatment and she looks just like Belle, so I stitched it for her birthday. Who is your favourite character to stitch? Bebunni. He’s gorgeous – he looks just like my rabbit, Cottontail. When I’m not stitching, you’ll find me… Crafting with my son, who is six! I hope to start him stitching soon as he’s taken a keen interest in my work – maybe the dinosaurs from issue 217. Which celebrity would you like to stitch? Guy Martin, the motorcycle racer, because he’s as crazy for speed as I am for stitching. What is your stitching style? I like bright designs that…

Since his appearance on the small screen in Band of Brothers and his big screen debut in Black Hawk Down, London-born Tom Hardy has fought with Leonardo DiCaprio in The Revenant and driven some monstrously crazy vehicles in Mad Max: Fury Road. Plus we’ve seen him as romantically-tortured Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights, where he fell in love with his leading lady Cathy, played by Charlotte Riley, now his wife. He’s worked in whole stitches only in this handsome picture. Reader’s pick! Requested by CLAIRE TAYLOR Who would you like to see as a Crazy celeb stitch? It might be your favourite actor, a Hollywood icon or even a sporting great! Email your requests to celebstitch@cross-stitching.com or post them to: Celeb Stitch, Cross Stitch Crazy, 2nd Floor, Tower House, Fairfax Street,…

Need to know Stitch Time 3-4 hours (each) Stitch Types Whole cross stitch Keep your sharps in a cute heart-shaped pouch, decorated with the prettiest folk-inspired design! Once you’ve stitched your chosen chart, turn to page 74 and follow our simple step-by-step guide to making your scissor keeps. These easy makes are great gifts for crafting buddies, so why not stitch the set? Or, you might just want to keep them all to yourself! ShoppingList... Threads - Stranded cotton as listed in the key Needle - Size 24 tapestry needle Fabric - Zweigart 14-count white aida measuring 12x12cm (4_x4_in) for each design. To buy, call 0800 013 0150 or visit www.sewandso.co.uk Extras - 1mm Wool Felt sheet in Mermaid (F52), Marigold (F46) and Neon Pink from Cloud Craft. Visit www.cloudcraft.co.uk…

What better way to bagsy your favourite chair than with this colourful, contemporary cushion? A vibrant spray of blooms is arranged in a crazily patterned vase and, together, these clashing colours will pep up any corner of your home! The glorious colour palette ranges from punchy tangerine and vivid blue to soft rose pink, making sure each stitch brings you closer to summer. You could easily frame your design for a quick finish, but to recreate this cushion, visit Cross-stitching.com and click on How To for instructions. Need to know Stitch Time 35 hours (approx) Stitch Types Whole cross stitch, backstitch ShoppingList... Threads - Stranded cotton as listed in the key Needle - Size 24 tapestry needle Fabric - Zweigart 14-count white aida measuring 35x30cm (13_x12in) for each design. To…

SUNSHINE TIME We love these Stitchable Luggage Tags from Anchor. Each kit contains two silicone tags and six designs so you can choose the one that best suits your suitcase! Each luggage tag is 5.5x9cm (2¼x3½in) and the kit costs £13.60. To buy, visit www.sewandso.co.uk or call 0800 013 050 VROOM VROOM! With this Set of 6 Vintage Transport Tags you’ll really know you’re going places! These card tags with string are all ready to attach to a stitched gift – choose from a diesel engine, retro van or cool American car. The set costs £1.95. To buy, visit www.dotcomgiftshop.com SEW EASY Easy Cross Stitch Cards & Tags costs £8.99 and features 27 cards and tags to stitch and also craft. Visit www.searchpress.com to buy, or call 01892 510 850…

Need to know Stitch Time 4 hours (approx) Stitch Types Whole cross stitch, backstitch Get ready for summer with these nautically themed patchwork squares, each one filled with motifs and patterns that’ll remind you of being by the seaside! From schools of fishes and rows of beach huts to deckchair stripes and seahorse silhouettes, each piece of patchwork is designed to spark a holiday memory. A single block will take just an evening to stitch, and when you’ve finished, you could patch it onto the corner of a beach towel, or stitch an oceanthemed trim for a toiletries bag. Then all you have to do is pack it in your suitcase, along with a bucket and spade! We like the idea of making a pretty patchwork cushion, too – the…

AFGHAN – a woollen blanket or rug with areas for cross stitching AIDA – the most common cross stitching fabric, made up of thread woven in blocks rather than singly AIDA BAND – a thin strip of aida with a decorative edge, used to adorn towels, bookmarks, etc. Comes in various widths APERTURE – the space through which a design is shown (mainly on cards and in frames) BEADING NEEDLE – a long, fine needle that slides easily through seed and bugle beads DESIGN AREA – the measurement of the finished design, depending on the count of fabric used EVENWEAVE – fabric made from evenly-spaced woven threads. It’s softer and more flexible than aida FABRIC COUNT – the number of holes per inch (HPI) on your fabric. The higher the…

…to August’s issue! Whether you’re a loyal subscriber or brand new to cross stitch, there’s tons of exciting new designs you’re sure to love! Start with your fab free hoop kit by Emma Congdon – perfect for your home sweet home – then turn to page 10 for our cute cover project, the adorable Bobbin and Stitch. If you’re after a quick make, try the gorgeous Hawaiian gift ideas on page 16, the nautical patchwork squares on page 37, or Durene Jones’ cool dolphin cards on page 43! And, there’s a beautiful set of folksy scissor keeps on page 71, a must for any crafter. Fancy taking your time over a design? Then Lesley Teare’s leisurely canal boat scene on page 28 is perfect. Plus, add a splash of colour…

A loha! Come with us to the islands of Hawaii and revel in the exotic flavours they have to offer – or let these designs transport you there, at least! Emma has captured the happy lively atmosphere of these hot and sunny climes in an exciting collection filled with motifs that are fun to give as gifts, and so gorgeous you’ll want to make them for yourself, too. If you can’t visit paradise, then let paradise come to you, in stitches! Need to know Stitch Time 2-8 hours (approx) Stitch Types Whole cross stitch, backstitch ShoppingList... Threads - Stranded cotton as listed in the key Needle - Size 24 tapestry needle Fabric - Zweigart 14-count white aida measuring a maximum of 15x15cm (6x6in) for most designs. 14-count plastic canvas measuring…

With a maximum speed limit of 4 mph, you’ll feel life’s stresses fall away as you glide down the peaceful canalways of Britain. Add in the fact that cross stitch is the number one relaxing hobby, and working on Lesley’s beautiful canal boat will be doubly calming! There’s a few fractionals to add definition, but even they won’t make you feel fraught. As you navigate the chart and steer your crew of thread colours to safe harbour, imagine how fab it would be to be sitting on a real narrowboat as you work… Now that’s a real holiday of a stitch! Need to know Stitch Time 55 hours (approx) Stitch Types Whole cross stitch, backstitch, fractionals ShoppingList... Threads - Stranded cotton as listed in the key Needle - Size 24…

Joan Elliott retreat! One of the world’s most celebrated designers, Joan Elliott, will be guesting at a series of Stitching Retreats this year. And, for each one she’ll create a brand new design! Enchanted Aurora (right) was designed especially for a retreat in Ontario, Canada held in May of this year. Happily for UK stitchers, Joan will be visiting Cardiff on September 17th at the Mercure Hotel, where they can spend the day with Joan, enjoy food, drink and a gift. With Polstitches and Bothy Threads in attendance, there’ll be plenty of chances to shop for cross stitch goodies too. The retreat costs £95 – for more information, visit www.polstitchesdesigns.co.uk. SPOT THE STITCHES! This is a close-up of one of the charts in this issue of Crazy – but which…

Bertie’s Bows ribbons! If you love beautiful ribbons, you’ll adore Bertie’s Bows, a treasure trove of ribbons in fabric, paper and lace – we’ve got three bumper bundles of 11 rolls of ribbon to give away! Visit www.bertiesbows.co.uk to buy, or for the chance to win text CSC218BERTIE, your name, postal address and email address to 87474 (texts are charged at 50p plus your standard network rate) or label your postcard ‘Bertie’s Bows 218 giveaway.’ Stitching, Sewing and Hobbycrafts Show tickets! The Stitching, Sewing and Hobbycrafts show is returning to EventCity in Manchester from 8-10th September with over 100 exhibitors. Tickets costs £10 each, but we’ve got 15 pairs to be won! Visit www.ichfevents.co.uk or call 01425 277 988 to buy, or for the chance to win, text CSC218SHOW, your…

Whether you’ve moved house, just left home to move into a place of your own, or you know someone who is about to up sticks, your free kit this issue is the perfect way to celebrate. The words ‘Home Sweet Home’ are shown in trendy typography, surrounded by delicate fronds and tiny blue blooms – and it’s all topped off with a little pink house. Stitched in a refreshing mix of warm pinks and zesty lime greens, this lovely design is framed in an eye-catching turquoise hoop, which you’ll find in your kit. We can’t think of a better way to make your mark on a new place than with a special stitch for your home sweet home!…

Guardian gnomes Gnomes are said to guard treasures, so what better motif for your project bag? The Garden Gnomes Open Carry All Bag costs £26 and is an open design, making it easy to get at your latest stitch, but has a boxy structure, so it’s the ideal shape for your charts and fabric. With their fine beards and pointy hats, these little folk will be a talking point before you’ve even unpacked your WIP. Visit www.cathkidston.com for local stockists or call 0845 026 2440 It’s cake o’clock! With The Great British Bake Off never far from our minds – or cake, for that matter! – what better way to celebrate those sweet sponges than with stitches? DMC has two tasty designs for your needle, Good Things Come to Those…

Cut-out&Keep Quick and easy to stitch one a night! Need to know Stitch Time 6 hours each Stitch Types Whole cross stitch, backstitch, fractionals Maximum stitch count 39 (h) x 40 (w) Maximum design area 14-count fabric 7x7.5cm (23/4x23/4in) ShoppingList... Threads - Stranded cotton as listed in the key Needle - Size 24 tapestry needle Fabric - Zweigart 14-count white aida measuring 12x12cm (5x5in) for each design. To buy, visit www.sewandso.co.uk or call 0800 013 0150 Extras - Single Fold Cards – Deckled Edge (DEC7U) in Bright Yellow (03) and Bright Blue (27). To buy, visit www.craftcreations.com or call 01992 781 900…

Understanding charts and keys Follow the steps below for an introduction to getting started, then use the simple instructions opposite to learn each stitch! Perfect for beginners Small, quick designs, such as the quill opposite, are ideal to try if you’re new to stitching. For more simple designs, take a look at these: PAGE 6 Home sweet home kit PAGE 16 Hawaiian gift ideas PAGE 34 Fun vintage toys PAGE 37 Nautical patchwork PAGE 62 Ice cream luggage tags Reading the chart Our charts are printed with coloured squares containing a symbol that represents squares to be stitched on the fabric. The key alongside the chart will tell you what colour thread each symbol corresponds to, so you know which one to thread your needle with (see right). Where to…