Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2017 i Cross Stitch Crazy

Look out for these friendly faces inside Crazy – they’re all mad about cross stitch, too! Stacey Black Art Editor This month... “I love the bright colours of the advent calendar on page 48 – so jolly!” Alison Maney Production Assistant This month... “I can’t resist a good pun, so the cute cards on page 74 are definitely for me!” Leela Roy Designer This month... “Easy choice – I’ve been eagerly awaiting the new Lucie Heaton on page 54!” Fiona Baker Technical Editor This month... “The poppy designs on page 42 will make a great gift for my mum” Abi Barker Projects Coordinator This month... “I’m going to master the art of bugle beads with the snowflakes on page 37!” Heather Nugent Charting Assistant This month... “I can’t wait to…

Plus, send holiday cheer with a sweet Belle & Boo stitch GIFT AVAILABLE with print edition of issue 234 only CALL 03330 162 133 TO BUY! Get your holiday ‘must stitch’ list ready – you have dozens of new projects to add! This month, you get three fantastic gifts that are sure to set your Christmas stitching off to a flying start. Create Durene Jones’ two adorable felt stockings with one kit, stitch a sweet scene with your exclusive Belle & Boo chart, and make beautifully festive cards and tags using Joan Elliott’s Christmas chart book. Get started now and have them all stitched for the holidays! YOUR EXCLUSIVE JOAN ELLIOTT CHART BOOK Cover your Christmas cards, tags and more with Joan Elliott’s pretty projects – there are over 50…

N ow there’s a face that looks at home in the Highlands! Television fans know Caitriona Balfe best as Claire Randall, the 1940s nurse who gets transported back in time to war-torn 1740s Scotland. But here in modern times, she’s an accomplished actress and model who looks lovely in this chart, perfect for stitching while you watch series three of the popular show. It’s a fitting tribute, as the first book in the Outlander series was originally called Cross Stitch! Reader’s pick Requested by JUDY MCCULLA 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…

Cut-out&Keep Quick and easy to stitch one a night! Need to know Stitch Time 4-5 hours each (approx) Stitch Types Whole cross stitch, beads ShoppingList... Threads - Stranded cotton as listed in the key Needle - Size 24 tapestry needle; beading needle Beads - Mill Hill bugle beads as listed in the key Fabric - Zweigart 14-count pearl flecked white aida (3706/11) measuring 15x15cm (6x6in) for each design. To buy, visit www.sewandso.co.uk or call 0800 013 0150 Extras - Triple aperture cards measuring 120x120mm with 76mm square apertures, in Vanguard Violet (293) and Vanguard Marine blue (357). To buy, visit www.pdacardandcraft.co.uk or call 01773 712 266…

T he weather may be chilly, but the colours in this advent calendar are bright and warm! Add some holiday cheer to your home when you stitch these Scandi-inspired motifs – get them all stitched by December 1st to make this lovely advent calendar, or stitch one a day for the whole month as a fun winter challenge. You could also use the colourful illustrations on their own, without numbers, to make a set of quick and easy gift tags. Happy festive stitching! Need to know Stitch Time 2-4 hours each (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 10x10cm (4x4in) for each design. To buy, visit www.sewandso.co.uk…

O h Christmas treats, oh Christmas treats, how lovely are your food puns! You’ll want to stitch all of these funny phrases for your holiday cards and tags this year, especially if cheesy jokes and kawaii faces make you giggle. Created using whole stitches and a small amount of backstitch, you’ll have no trouble making these season’s eatings – each one will only take you about an evening to stitch. You can make them up into cards and tags as we did here, or give them as little framed gifts for Christmas! Need to know Stitch Time 2-5 hours each (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…

... to the November issue of Crazy! Inside you’ll find an amazing 155 charts from all your favourite designers! Joan Elliott shares her festive ideas in this month’s chart book, Margaret Sherry designs a cosy cat on page 10, and Lucie Heaton returns with a new fairytale chart on page 54. Plus, stitch a beautiful trio of poppies with Lesley Teare on page 42, and discover a gorgeous new baby sampler by Emma Congdon on page 28 – the latter is going straight to the top of my must-stitch list! For quick motifs, try the folk advent calendar on page 48, or the vibrant Indian gift ideas by Cheryl McKinnon on page 20. Or, if you’re planning some craft time with the kids this month, create the adorable wise men…

Travel to the birthplace of Buddhism and Bollywood with these stunning Indianinspired charts! As the days get cooler, bring your friends a taste of the South Asian sun when you decorate all your cards and trinkets with these stylish motifs – they’re full to bursting with warm colours and opulent patterns. Stitch for loved ones with a passion for all things Indian, or simply use them to brighten up your own home! Need to know Stitch Time 2-7 hours each (approx) Stitch Types Whole cross stitch, backstitch, French knots 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. To buy, visit www.sewandso. co.uk or call 0800 013 0150…

Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle – and all his friends – can’t wait to welcome a new baby! Introduce a little one to all the best Mother Goose characters with this stylish sampler, stitched in bright colours that are sure to make a child smile. You can even make the project personal by stitching the baby’s name and date of birth using the handy alphabet on page 31. Plus, as it’s made of just whole stitches and a little bit of backstitch, this sampler won’t take all the king’s horses and all the king’s men to create! Stitch this for a pregnant friend and she’ll be over the moon. Need to know Stitch Time 40 hours (approx) Stitch Types Whole cross stitch, backstitch ShoppingList... Threads - Stranded…

Coming up Planning a trip? Take a snap of you with your copy of Crazy for a chance to be in the mag! A wee problem On a sunny afternoon a couple of years ago, I was sat in the garden stitching, charts spread on the grass in front of me, when one of my mum’s pet tortoises came over for a look. I thought it innocent enough when he sniffed his way around me and my stitching, didn’t bite my toes as he normally does, and then started to make his way off round the garden again. The noninnocent act was turning back round and not only walking all over my charts but managing to ‘relieve himself’ all over them too. I was not impressed. I managed to re-print…

OVER £1,059 OF PRIZES TO BE WON! PRIZES 25 £250 worth Creative Poppy Patterns £10 vouchers! Looking for Christmas presents or stitchy yuletide designs? We’ve teamed up with Creative Poppy Patterns ( www.creativepoppypatterns.com) to offer 25 readers a £10 voucher to spend on the website. Snag this sampler, A New World, and more! For a chance to win, text CSC234POPPY, your name, postal address and email address to 87474 (texts will be charged at 50p plus your standard network rate) or label your postcard ‘Creative Poppy 234 giveaway’. PRIZES 12 £288 worth Simply Christmas and Stitching, Sewing and Hobbycrafts at Christmas show tickets! Get some tinsel-tastic ideas with a visit to Simply Christmas and Stitching, Sewing and Hobbycrafts at Christmas in Excel, London, from 16-18th November, featuring 120 stalls. See…

THE FIRST NOEL Santa, check. Rudolf, check. Snowman, check. This sampler, Noel, has everything you need for the festive season! To buy it as a chart or kit, visit www.thestitchingshed.co.uk WINTER WONDERLAND Christmas Patchwork by the Historic Sampler Company is a joyful mix of seasonal designs. Buy the kit for £39.95 from Sew and So when you visit www.sewandso.co.uk LET IT SNOW… We wish you a Little Merry Christmas with this brand new yuletide feast of Scandi-inspired motifs from Riverdrift House (www.riverdrifthouse.co.uk). Buy the complete kit for £14.95.…

Three wise men are following a star, hoping to arrive at a Nativity scene near you this Christmas! Bring these cheerful characters to life by stitching them either as they are, or make your own peg dolls like us! Each regal outfit is worked in whole stitches with just a bit of backstitch, so they’re easy enough for the kids to try – follow our instructions opposite to make them into cute festive decorations for your home or tree. The template on page 67 will help you to create a kingly costume in no time! Need to know Stitch Time 5-6 hours each 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…

They come in all shapes and sizes and each is a work of art – stitch these pretty leaves! Feel alive £3.60, Tropical Leaf by Temple of Stitch www.templeofstitch.etsy.com You’ll feel energised when you stitch this lively project! Worked in the most vibrant shades, in cross stitch and backstitch, it measures 13x12.5cm (5x5in) on 14-count aida. Try stitching it on black aida! Nature’s way £4.70, Red Leaves by Cross Stitch Downloads www.crossstitchdownloads.etsy.com This chart is one of many stunning botanical designs from Cross Stitch Downloads and, though very realistic, is worked in whole stitches only. It’ll be a stunning reminder of autumn when stitched on either white or off-white aida. National symbol £3.76, Maple Leaf by Fresh CS Designs www.freshcsdesigns.etsy.com The Canadian maple leaf is perhaps the most recognisable leaf…

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-to-stitch designs, such as the gloves opposite, are ideal to try if you’re new to stitching. For more simple designs, try these: f PAGE 16 Perky penguin f PAGE 20 Indian gift ideas f PAGE 34 Moose motifs f PAGE 37 Snowflake cards f PAGE 64 Three wise men 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 start 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…

Adele McNaughton North Ayrshire How would you describe your stitching style? Definitely eclectic! I have projects that range from cute to creepy and modern to traditional. Who do you most like to stitch for? My close friends and family. Even though they don’t stitch themselves, they appreciate how much time and love I put into their gifts and I always try to pick a design that would be special to them. How cross stitch crazy are you? My partner often says, “Stitch, stitch stitch” to me because that’s usually what I’m doing... or talking about... or thinking about... I stitch pretty much every day! When I’m not stitching, you’ll find me... On the rare occasion I’m not stitching, I’ll usually be playing a video game! Hollie Fisher London Who is…

Hoot and holler Even creatures of the night look great in bright colours! Florrie the Owl, available as a kit from The World in Stitches, is sure to turn a few heads once you’ve stitched her. For £9.99 you can purchase a kit with all you need to start stitching right away! To buy, visit www.theworldinstitches.etsy.com Crazy loves! Ballet bros Stitch the Nutcracker, Drosselmeyer and the Mouse King and turn them into easy-to-make 3D ornaments for your tree – no experience or sewing machine required! To buy, visit www.living ontherainbow.etsy.com Who goes there? One of these things is not like the other! Catch a sneaky dog hidden among the cats when you stitch The Imposter kit by Peter Underhill, available for £9.85 from Heritage Crafts. To buy, visit www.hcrafts.com or…

C elebrate nature this autumn with a stunning trio of poppy designs! Stitch all three to bring the outdoors into your kitchen or living room – they’re sure to bring peace and tranquility whenever you see them. Or, you can turn a single bloom into a brooch to wear with pride throughout the month of November. Stitch it several times for your family and friends, or to help raise funds for a good cause. It’s a great way to show your support on Remembrance Sunday! Need to know Stitch Time 80 hours for the set Stitch Types Whole cross stitch, backstitch ShoppingList... Threads - Stranded cotton as listed in the key Needle - Size 24 tapestry needle Fabric - Zweigart 14-count antique white (101) aida measuring 45x35cm (17_x13_in) for the…

After a long journey through the woods, clever siblings Hansel and Gretel find a cottage built from delicious cakes and sweets. But they’ll have to outsmart the witch inside to have their happy ending! Bring their story to life in stitches with this adorable project, the latest in Lucie Heaton’s popular fairytale series. Kids will love reliving the classic tale as much as they’ll enjoy imagining themselves visiting a house made of sweets. Tuck in! Need to know Stitch Time 50 hours (approx) Stitch Types Whole cross stitch, backstitch, French knots ShoppingList... Threads - Stranded cotton as listed in the key Needle - Size 24 tapestry needle Fabric - Zweigart 14-count white aida measuring 40x35cm (15_x13_in). To buy, visit www.sewandso.co.uk or call 0800 013 0150 Extras - Apples White Cotton…