The Cross Stitch Gold Festive collection is packed with 46 luxury designs – from snowy scenes and heartfelt cards to gift ideas for all the family and heirloom decorations to bring out year after year.
For many of us, the main reason we enjoy stitching Christmas designs so much is the opportunity to spread good cheer to friends and family near and far. So, that’s why this issue is packed with cards and gift ideas that we just know your recipients will cherish. Surprise kids with a sweet Santa and Rudolph Advent calendar (p118), a robin stocking (p114), or a gingerbread garland (p102) that will be treasured year after year. Plus, find greeting cards to suit all tastes, including festive phrases by Emma Congdon (p24), a fun gnome (p110), mice up to mischief (p126) and stand-up wreath cards in traditional hues (p86). And, after all that time spent crafting for others, try to make time to stitch something just for you. We’ve got must-make home…
Rhona Norrie Rhona is a prolific and popular cross stitch designer from Scotland who now calls New York home. Her work is regularly featured in The World of Cross Stitching. Rhona is a total cross stitch addict! If she doesn’t have a needle in her hand, then it will be a camera that she’s carrying to capture the wonders of nature. Shop her range of cute and quirky cross stitch charts at www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RhonaNorrieDesigns. Smile as you stitch Rhona’s cheeky gnomes. Page 110 Angela Poole Angela, who has a degree in Textiles and Surface Pattern, was previously the Commissioning Editor of Papercraft Inspirations magazine. The talented multi-crafter is also a cross stitch designer and sells her patterns through her website www.angelapoole.co.uk. Here you’ll also find all her innovative craft products, such…
Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 14-count white aida in 28 shades of stranded cotton. The cross stitch and fractional stitches are both worked in two strands of thread, while the backstitch detail is worked in one strand. French knots in one strand of cotton add detail to this densely stitched scene, which is recommended for experienced stitchers. How to stitch the design 1 Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in half both ways. Find the centre of the chart and start stitching here, working your way outwards. 2 Work the cross stitch over two threads of the fabric using two strands of cotton. For every tiny symbol you see on the chart, work a fractional stitch. 3 Add the backstitch detail using one strand of…
Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 28-count ivory evenweave over two threads of the fabric in 38 shades of stranded cotton and one of metallic thread. Cross stitch, half cross stitch and fractionals are in two strands of cotton, while backstitch is in one strand of cotton or metallic thread. Seed beads embellish the design. How to stitch the design 1 Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in half both ways. Find the centre of the chart and start stitching here. 2 Work the cross stitch over two threads of the fabric using two strands of cotton. For every tiny symbol you see on the chart, work a fractional stitch. 3 Work the half cross stitch using two strands of cotton. 4 Add the backstitch detail…
Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 14-count over-dyed aida using 32 shades of cotton. Cross stitch is in two strands of cotton, and backstitch is in one strand. There are some fractional stitches, too. This will suit stitchers with some experience. How to stitch the design 1 Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in half horizontally and vertically. Follow the arrows on the chart to find its centre and start stitching here, working outwards. 2 Work the cross stitch over two threads of the fabric in two strands of cotton. For every tiny symbol you see on the chart, work a fractional stitch. 3 Add the backstitch in one strand of cotton. Three different shades are used. 4 Check over your finished stitching and prepare for…
Stitcher’s guide These designs are worked on 28-count cashel linen over two threads of the fabric, using 15 shades of stranded cotton and two shades of metallic thread. The designs use cross stitch in two strands of thread, while backstitch adds definition in one strand. These beautiful cards are suitable for intermediate stitchers. How to stitch the designs 1 Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in half both horizontally and vertically. Follow the arrows on the chart to find its centre and start stitching from here, working your way outwards. 2 Work the cross stitch over two threads of the fabric using two strands of cotton or metallic thread. 3 Add the backstitch in one strand of cotton or metallic thread. Four different shades of cotton and…
