Innholdsfortegnelse for Christmas 2017 i Cross Stitch Crazy

Stacey Black Art Editor This month... “Durene’s magical snowman scene on page 56 is so adorable!” Alison Maney Production Editor This month... “My cards this year are going to be the snowglobes on page 74” Leela Roy Designer This month... “The cosy cottages from page 34 have really captured my imagination” Fiona Baker Technical Editor This month... “I love the warm colour palette of this month’s gift ideas on page 20!” Heather Nugent Charting Assistant This month... “I’ve been inspired by Kaffe Fassett to create the quilted star designs on page 63” Hannah Erskine Charting Assistant This month... “I can’t wait to hang Emma Congdon’s word clouds from page 44 on my tree!” Contact crazy www.facebook.com/crossstitchcrazy www.twitter.com/crazy_magazine www.cross-stitching.com 0117 933 8023 Cross Stitch Crazy Immediate Media Company Bristol Ltd, 2nd…

GIFT AVAILABLE with print edition of issue 235 only CALL 03330 162 133 TO BUY ! The winters are chilly down in the South Pole, so these little penguins need to put on their best knitwear to stay nice and warm in the snow. Dress these cuties up in adorable pink and blue winter outfits when you stitch them using your free kit, which comes with everything you need to create six different gift tags. Attach them to your presents, or hang them on your tree for an extra dose of Christmas cuteness! And the fun doesn’t need to stop there – use your penguin tags for winter birthdays and New Year gifts, too! No matter what the occasion, these adorable penguins are sure to cause a stir. As these tiny tags are…

W e’re all fans of Ryan Gosling here at Crazy towers. Some of us fell for him as kids while watching The Mickey Mouse Club, a few swooned over his smoldering role in The Notebook and still others discovered him through indie movies like Drive and Blue Valentine. And each of us are so excited to see him in Blade Runner 2049 that we might all decide to stitch this sexy portrait! Reader’s pick ! Requested by NICKY PERKINS 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, Bristol BS1 3BN. If the celebrity…

With flowing auburn hair and twinkling emerald eyes, this lovely lady has stepped out of the legendary era of King Arthur and onto your aida! Dressed in green and gold and covered in sparkling seed beads, she’s sure to catch everyone’s eye no matter where you put her. You’ll get to know her well yourself as you take on her fractionals, backstitch, seed beads and whole stitches. You could also try stitching her onto rustic-effect aida for an even more traditional look! Need to know Stitch Time 45 hours (approx) Stitch Types Whole cross stitch, fractionals, backstitch, French knots, seed beads ShoppingList... Threads - Stranded cotton and metallic threads as listed in the key Needle - Size 24 tapestry needle; beading needle Beads - Mill Hill seed beads as listed…

Quick and easy to stitch one a night! Need to know Stitch Time 6-7 hours each (approx) Stitch Types Whole cross stitch, fractionals, backstitch ShoppingList... Threads - Stranded cotton as listed in the key Needle - Size 24 tapestry needle Fabric - Zweigart 14-count white aida measuring 18x18cm (7x7in) for each design. To buy, visit www.sewandso.co.uk or call 0800 013 0150 Extras - 3in wooden embroidery hoops from Sew and So; white felt for backing, gold paint and ribbon of your choice from local stores…

H ave a holly jolly holiday when you stitch these festive garlands, shaped like all the letters of the alphabet! Use this abc to write Christmassy greetings or create quick and easy tags for your gifts. Whatever you need to make, this alphabet will come in handy – stitch your family’s names to make cheery place cards at the Christmas dinner table, add words to a merry sampler, use soluble canvas to add your initial to your favourite winter blouse, or stitch and frame the words ‘Merry Christmas’ to give to a loved one on Christmas morning. You could also use these little letters to practice and perfect your stitchy skills, as they require fractionals and French knots as well as whole stitches and backstitch. Before you know it, your…

W hen a magical snowman needs help getting dressed on a snowy afternoon, his robin friends are more than happy to help! Join in the fun when you stitch these cute characters using whole stitches, fractionals and backstitch. We love the textured details of the snowman’s hat and scarf, plus the subtle shading throughout the scene – it makes it easy to get lost in this winter wonderland! Cuddle up on the sofa and stitch this hoop for a buddy of your own to warm their heart in the colder months. Need to know Stitch Time 55 hours (approx) Stitch Types Whole cross stitch, fractionals, backstitch, French knots ShoppingList... Threads - Stranded cotton as listed in the key Needle - Size 24 tapestry needle Fabric - Fabric Flare 14-count Cotton…

Mix the cosy cheer of a Fair Isle jumper with bright bunting and you get this simple yet striking project! Made up of little festive-inspired motifs, each triangle is easy to create as it uses whole stitches only – great for kids who are just learning to stitch. To make your own bunting, simply cut felt into triangles and stitch the edge onto your pom-pom trim. You can then attach your stitched design with running stitch, as we did here, or with double-sided tape. Then just string it up in your room for a fresh holiday finish! Need to know Stitch Time 3-4 hours each Stitch Types Whole cross stitch ShoppingList... Threads - Stranded cotton as listed in the key Needle - Size 24 tapestry needle Fabric - Zweigart 14-count…

Understanding charts and keys Follow the steps below for an introduction to getting started, then use the simple instructions opposite to learn each stitch! 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 centre of our cross stitch charts is marked out using small arrows on the edge of each side of the chart. This is the best place to start stitching, so you end up with the design in the middle of the fabric. To find the centre of your fabric, fold it in half…

... to the Christmas issue of Crazy! Although the daylight hours are starting to dwindle, we’ve got plenty of stitching to keep you feeling bright and cheerful all through the winter months. Start with your free gift – a set of gift tags featuring eight cute penguins, all wrapped up in cosy knitwear! Our exclusive this month is the perennially popular Tatty Teddy, who’s getting ready to give a special present over on page 10. If you’ve still got some gifts of your own to prepare, turn to page 20 for some warm winter ideas, or make Lesley Teare’s quick-to-stitch mini hoops from page 37. Decorate your home and hearth in style with Emma Congdon’s cool Christmas word clouds on page 44, or turn to page 28 to meet a…

W e’re getting hungry just looking at all these Christmas treats! Pile a plate high with rich puddings, crunchy biscuits, fragrant clementines and more – all cooked up in stitches! Warm tones of cinnamon orange and berry red infuse these motifs with all the homely aromas of a festive kitchen. After stitching this tasty selection, you’ll be known for giving the sweetest Christmas gifts around! 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 and 14-count 5cm (2in) wide white aida band cut to desired length. To buy, visit www.sewandso.co.uk or…

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All wrapped up It’s always a good idea to have some ribbon and baker’s twine on standby at this time of year, whether it’s for decorating your cards or wrapping those all-important presents. These Scandi-inspired packs will help you to keep everything looking merry and bright! Sara Signature Collection Scandinavian Christmas Ribbon, £4.99, and Baker’s Twine, £3.99, from www.crafterscompanion.co.uk Pretty papers These busy patterns would go well with small and simple stitches! We’ve used them to create our own aperture cards for these dressed-up doggies – keep an eye out for this fun project by Durene Jones in the next issue 236 of Crazy. Pa Rom Pa Pom Pom 6x6in Paper Pack, £3 from Hobbycraft Purple power If you’ve been stitching our snowflake designs from issue 234, then you might…

OVER £1,036 OF PRIZES TO BE WON! Bothy Threads kits! We’re huge fans of Christmas, and we know you’ll be head over heels for this kit too! Part of Bothy Threads’ Love collection, Love Yule is a mix of seasonal motifs that will soften even the Scroogiest heart. See more at www.bothythreads.com. To enter, text CSC235BOTHY, your name, postal address and email address to 87474 (texts will be charged at 50p plus your standard network rate) or label your postcard ‘Bothy Threads 235 giveaway’. Stitching, Sewing & Hobbycrafts show tickets! Don’t miss the chance to win a pair of tickets to the Stitching, Sewing & Hobbycrafts show at EventCity, Manchester, 1st-3rd February 2018. For details, go to www.ichfevents. co.uk, and to enter, text CSC235SHOW, your name, postal address and email…

Go pink! Use your stitchy skills to help people affected by breast cancer – by throwing a party! Breast Cancer Care wants to help you raise money for their most recent fundraising push, The Big Pink, throughout the month of October (a.k.a. Breast Cancer Awareness Month). Simply visit the Breast Cancer Care website to order your free fundraising kit, which will include everything you need to throw your own event! You can put together anything from an afternoon tea to a house party, but we recommend organising a stitchy get-together with your fellow crafty friends – or putting on a cross stitch workshop for those who haven’t yet learned the joys of stitching! And, to add to the fun, you can ask all your guests to dress up in pink…

Make this Christmas the best one yet with these trees, all decked out for the holiday celebrations Trim the tree £2.90, Christmas Tree by Ringcat www.ringcat.etsy.com Here’s a lovely classic tree, ready to stitch in the six thread colours suggested, or in shades that match your own tree’s colour scheme. Work it entirely in whole stitches on 14-count aida for a finished picture measuring 7.5x7.5cm (3x3in). Scandi sampler £5.72, Merry Christmas Cross Stitch Sampler by Love4CrossStitch www.love4crossstitch.etsy.com This sampler-style tree will keep you interested from the first stitch to the last! It’s an easy project worked in whole stitches only. It would make a beautiful gift for a loved one! So tweet £4.84, Christmas Birds by StitcheryStitch www.stitcherystitch.etsy.com What a jolly unusual example of a tree! This fir is made…

Karen Gough Mansfield Which project are you most proud of? John Clayton’s Duck Pond. My dad started it shortly before he passed away, and I asked my mum if I could finish it in his memory. Who do you most like to stitch for? I love to stitch for my family, as my mum and mother-in-law are both stitchers as well. We all take an interest in each others’ projects and know how much time, effort and love goes into each piece. How cross stitch crazy are you? I’m crazy to the point where I keep a list of pieces I’ve finished and on what date, and keep a record of any design I like! Who’s your favourite character to stitch? I love Tatty Teddy and have most of the…

Meowy Christmas These cats are meowing their favourite Christmas carols with all their might! You’ll sing along too when you stitch the adorable Cat’s Chorus chart by Celtic Needlecraft, which is worked in whole stitches only. Snuggle up and stitch it this December! To buy, visit www.celticroseneedlecraft.net or call 01246 281 663 Home for the holidays Find your dream house with these four kits from Riolis! Make yourself at home with (clockwise from top left) Ice Cabin, Winter Cabin, Cabin with Sleigh and Cabin with a Bell. Each kit has a 3D element that’ll make your projects look extra special, too! To find your local and online retailers, visit www.solocrafts.com Ring true Deck the halls with abstract wreaths and jolly Christmas sayings when you create these typographical designs by Stitchsperation!…

Capture your fondest festive memories in stitches with these beautiful pastel shapes! This snowflake, Christmas tree, bauble and stocking are made up of all the most evocative words and phrases of the season. Turn your favourite design into a squishy hanging when you back it with fabric and a bit of wadding, as we did here, or turn them all into large modern Christmas cards. They’re a great way to say something special to loved ones on Christmas morning – try tucking a few into your family’s stockings or hanging them proudly on your tree this year! Need to know Stitch Time 6-8 hours each (approx) Stitch Types Whole cross stitch, backstitch ShoppingList... Threads - Stranded cotton as listed in the key Needle - Size 24 tapestry needle Fabric -…

Twinkling metallic threads, elegant poses and a magical sprinkle of snow – these cute stitches have it all! Create your own winter wonderlands with these timeless ballerinas, turning them into Christmas cards and gift tags for your loved ones. Or, if you prefer to have them pirouette and twirl on your wall, each design will also fit neatly inside a 3in hoop. As they only include whole stitches and backstitch, they’re quick to make, too! Curl up and watch The Nutcracker while you stitch these ballet beauties. Need to know Stitch Time 2-8 hours each (approx) Stitch Types Whole cross stitch, backstitch ShoppingList... Threads - Stranded cotton and metallic threads as listed in the key Needle - Size 24 tapestry needle Fabric - Zweigart 14-count white aida measuring 15x15cm (6x6in)…