Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2018 i Cross Stitch Gold

Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 28-count ice blue evenweave in 32 shades of stranded cotton and one of metallic thread. Cross stitch is worked in two strands, with lots of fractional stitches for extra detail. Half cross stitch is in two strands, and backstitch in one strand of cotton or metallic defines the design. This project also uses seed beads, and is suited to experienced stitchers. How to stitch the design 1 Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in half horizontally and vertically. Find the centre of the chart and start stitching here, working outwards. 2 Work the cross stitch over two threads of the fabric in two strands of cotton or metallic thread. For every tiny symbol on the chart, work a fractional stitch.…

Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 28-count cream evenweave in 20 shades of stranded cotton. Cross stitch is worked in two strands of cotton, with a few fractional stitches for shaping. The backstitch detail is in one strand, and French knots are also in one strand of thread. This design is suitable for intermediate stitchers. How to stitch the design 1 Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in half horizontally and vertically. Find the centre of the chart and start stitching here, working 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 in one strand of cotton. 4 Work the French…

Stitcher’s guide These designs are worked on 28-count white evenweave in just seven shades of stranded cotton. Cross stitch is worked in two strands of cotton, and the designs are defined using backstitch in one strand. There are a few French knots, also in one strand, on two of the designs. There are also some fractional stitches. We recommend these cards for intermediate stitchers. How to stitch the designs 1 Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in half horizontally and vertically. Find the centre of the chart and start stitching here, working outwards. 2 Work the cross stitch over two threads of the fabric using two strands of cotton. For every tiny symbol on the chart, work a fractional stitch. 3 Add the backstitch in one strand…

“The pot of flowers would look lovely as a small picture or even as a greetings card.”Heather Nugent, Charting Editor Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 25-count light green lugana evenweave in 39 shades of stranded cotton and two shades of variegated thread. Cross stitch is worked in three strands of thread, and the backstitch uses either one or two strands. French knots in one strand add extra detail, and there are also some seed beads. With plenty of fractional stitches as well, this design is suitable 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. 2 Work the cross stitch over two threads of the…

Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 28-count white evenweave in 26 shades of stranded cotton. Cross stitch is worked in two strands of cotton. The backstitch detail is in both one and two strands, and French knots are also worked in both one and two strands. This design also features fractional stitches, and is therefore recommended for experienced stitchers. How to stitch the design 1 Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in half horizontally and vertically. Find the centre of the chart and start stitching here, working outwards. 2 Work the cross stitch over two threads of the fabric using two strands of cotton. For every tiny symbol on the chart, work a fractional stitch. 3 Add the backstitch in one or two strands of cotton.…

Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 14-count white aida in 28 shades of stranded cotton. Cross stitch and fractional stitches are worked in two strands of cotton. The backstitch detail is in one strand, and French knots are also added in one strand of thread. This densely stitched design is recommended for experienced stitchers. How to stitch the design 1 Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in half horizontally and vertically. Find the centre of the chart and start stitching here, working outwards. 2 Work the cross stitch using 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 dark grey cotton. 4 Work the French knots using one strand of…

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“What a fantastic, intricate design with such delicate detail. The subtle colour scheme is just sublime.”Fiona Baker, Technical Editor Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 28-count Whisper evenweave in 19 shades of stranded cotton, one variegated shade and one metallic thread. Cross stitch is in two strands and backstitch in one strand. There are also French knots and eyelet stitches in one strand of thread, plus sequins and seed beads. This project is best suited to 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 outwards. 2 Work the cross stitch over two threads of the fabric using two strands of cotton or metallic thread. 3…

Ruler of the deep OCEAN OF THE GREAT (2015.02.28), Orcraphics, £38.48 WHAT’S IN THE KIT Black-and-white chart 14-count ice blue aida DMC stranded cotton Tapestry needle SIZE OF FINISHED DESIGN 36.5x20.5cm (14¼x8in) STITCHING THIS KIT No under-the-sea kit review would be complete without an appearance from the great white shark, which gets its name from its white underbelly area. The deadly beast instills both awe and terror, and makes a powerful subject for cross stitch. This extremely realistic design is stitched in 37 shades of thread on ice blue aida, which adds to the underwater effect. Covering the entire design area, it’s worked in whole cross stitches only, in two strands, including some combined stitches, using one strand each of two different shades. As you stitch, you may want to…