Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2018 i Cross Stitch Gold

stitch tip Use a sharp needle to work the fractional stitches if you are stitching on aida Meet the designer Amanda Gregory Based in the West Country, Amanda is a talented watercolour artist, cross stitch designer and dressmaker. Her work is suffused with gorgeous colour combinations and a great sense of detail, and her beautiful designs regularly appear in a selection of cross stitching magazines. “What could be more perfect to stitch in spring than a field full of tulips, planted in bold stripes of colour for a spectacular visual display. Gorgeous!” You will need FABRIC Zweigart 28-count white evenweave measuring 40x40cm (15½x15½in) THREADS Stranded cotton as listed in the key NEEDLE Size 26 tapestry needle EXTRAS Frame and mount of your choice with a minimum aperture of 25.5x25.5cm (10x10in) FOR STOCKISTS’ DETAILS turn to…

stitch tip Roll up your fabric in between stitching sessions to keep it clean and free of creases Meet the designer Carol Thornton Watercolour artist Carol sketches and paints her gorgeous works of art before turning them into cross stitch designs. She creates charts for various magazines and has attracted legions of fans who love her distinctive style of artwork, which translates beautifully into cross stitch. “I loved creating this charming scene. It would look lovely on a bedroom wall, or maybe on a bookshelf, nestled in amongst your little one’s favourite stories.” You will need FABRIC Zweigart 28-count white evenweave measuring 40x45cm (15¾x17¾in) THREADS Stranded cotton as listed in the key NEEDLE Size 26 tapestry needle EXTRAS Frame of your choice with a minimum aperture of 24x30cm (9½x11¾in) FOR STOCKISTS’ DETAILS turn to page…

stitch tip For tips on how to work a perfect French knot, turn to our Stitching Guide on page 65 Meet the designer Durene Jones Prolific designer Durene Jones creates cross stitch charts for a range of stitching magazines. Her work is well loved for its modern and colourful tone, but she is a versatile designer and can turn her hand to any theme or style. Before starting on her creative cross stitch career, Durene worked as a graphic designer. “As a fan of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, I thoroughly enjoyed creating these elegant Art Nouveau-inspired flowers. So pretty.” You will need FABRIC Zweigart 28-count white evenweave measuring 25x15cm (9¾x6in) for each design THREADS Stranded cotton as listed in the key NEEDLE Size 26 tapestry needle EXTRAS Craft Creations single fold cards (SF09U) in creative…

stitch tip Use red cotton to grid your fabric into 10x10 squares – this will help with placing the animals Meet the designer Joanne Aston Cross stitch designer Joanne has a degree in Fashion and Textiles from The Univerity of Central England. She has worked as design manager at Coats Crafts and is now a freelance designer, taking on commissions for a range of projects. “I love ambling along the country lanes in springtime and passing various farm animals on my way. It makes me laugh when a nosey pig or curious cow comes across the field to greet me over the fence!” You will need FABRIC Zweigart 28-count white evenweave measuring 50x45cm (19½x17¾in) THREADS Stranded cotton as listed in the key NEEDLE Size 26 tapestry needle EXTRAS Backing fabric, 37cm (14½in) wooden dowel…

stitch tip Try this design on pale coloured aida such as light pink or pale blue, for a slightly different finish Meet the designer Jayne Schofield Jayne is a freelance illustrator and cross stitch designer with her own company, The Stitching Shed. Her fun and colourful designs have been published in many magazines, as well as a book called Home & Heart Cross Stitch. Jayne lives in Lancashire with her husband and little boy. “It’s important to tell your friends how much they mean to you, so give my friendship quote a try! It looks fab on an apron, but would be lovely as a cushion, too.” You will need FABRIC Zweigart 28-count white evenweave measuring 38x40cm (15x15¾in) THREADS Stranded cotton as listed in the key NEEDLE Size 26 tapestry needle EXTRAS White, pink…

stitch tip Use shorter lengths of metallic thread when you work the swirling backstitch, to prevent wear and tear Meet the designer Faby Reilly Faby has always loved drawing, sewing and embroidering. She started designing cross stitch charts in 2008 and loves sharing her passion with others. Her work has attracted a legion of fans, who love the delicate details of her stylish needlework designs. “Dragonflies are so fascinating and their colours so enchanting. I couldn’t resist giving this lilypond scene a magical feel, with silver sparkle and glittering beads.” You will need FABRIC Zweigart 28-count white evenweave measuring 40x40cm (15¾x15¾in) THREADS Stranded cotton and metallic thread as listed in the key NEEDLE Size 26 tapestry needle; beading needle BEADS Mill Hill seed beads as listed in the key EXTRAS Backing fabric and cushion pad…

stitch tip Check the key carefully, as some of the backstitch is worked in two strands Meet the designer Lesley Teare Lesley is an experienced cross stitch designer, with a degree in Printed and Woven Textiles, and many years of design experience. She is renowned for creating designs for a wide range of stitching magazines, and has a range of cross stitch books to her name, too. Lesley lives and works in rural Suffolk, where she enjoys gardening and country walks with her labrador. “This project was fun to work on. There’s nothing better than a walk with your dog – it’s one of my favourite things to do, in any weather!” You will need FABRIC Zweigart 28-count cream evenweave (3270/264) measuring 45x40cm (17¾x15¾in) THREADS Stranded cotton as listed in the key…

stitch tip Turn to page 48 for a step-by-step guide to making these lovely pillowcases Meet the designer Angela Poole Angela, who has a degree in Textiles and Surface Pattern, was previously the Commissioning Editor of Papercraft Inspirations magazine. She’s also a talented cross stitch designer and sells her patterns through her Etsy shop, Angela Poole Design You will need FABRIC Zweigart 28-count white evenweave measuring 52x28cm (20½x11in) for each design THREADS Stranded cotton as listed in the key NEEDLE Size 26 tapestry needle EXTRAS Pillowcases and ribbon of your choice from local stores FOR STOCKISTS’ DETAILS turn to page 59 Stitcher’s guide These designs are worked on 28-count white evenweave over two threads of the fabric in 14 shades of cotton. Cross stitch is worked in two strands of cotton, and the backstitch is…

Win! Solve the clues, then rearrange the letters in the shaded squares to spell an Australian port city (9) ACROSS 1 US actor who stars in Dave and Cry Freedom (5,5) 6 In the following manner (4) 8 Small restaurant that is open all day (5) 9 Try to persuade persistently (4) 10 Impetus or driving power (8) 11 Ceramic wares (5) 12 Bucket usually made of metal or wood (4) 14 Open framework of crossing strips (7) 17 Officially join and pay a fee (5) 18 Irritating sensation on the skin (4) 19 Tapering end of a spar that supports a square sail (7) 23 Legend (4) 24 Bother or harass (5) 26 Stretchy cord (7) 27 Ooze (4) 29 High quality Indian tea (5) 30 Large dog with…