Here in the Cross Stitch Gold office, we’re in the mood for sunny days, seaside views and summery blooms. So, while the dregs of winter are still lingering outside, we thought we’d fill this issue with some sunshine scenes, and a dash of retro romance thrown in for good measure, to cheer ourselves...
Take a look at Carol Thornton’s ‘Lighthouse View’ (p12), flower-laden farmyard scene by Joanne Aston (p28) and gorgeous, sentimental ‘Celtic Angel’ courtesy of Shannon Wasilieff (p20). We also have a chalkboard ‘Welcome’ design, by Durene Jones, perfect for bringing a warm feel to a home, (p38), Lesley Teare’s Father’s Day cards for dear dads everywhere (p.60), and of course, there is our cover star, Maria Diaz’s stunning 1920s woman, filled with sensational stitched detail and vivid tones…
