Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2019 i Cross Stitch Gold

Meet the designer Jenny Barton Jenny has been passionate about the creative arts since she was a small child, and went on to study graphic design at university. Soon after, she landed a job as a needlework designer for DMC Creative World, and became a freelance designer a couple of years later. She loves being able to work with cross stitch every day! “Capture the magic at the bottom of your garden. With the complexion of an English rose and a dress made of petals, this fairy is a delight.” Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 28-count white evenweave over two threads of the fabric in 30 shades of stranded cotton. Cross stitch is in both one and two strands of thread, while half cross stitch is worked in…

Meet the designer Maria Diaz Maria has always had a passion for needlecraft, since learning to sew as a child on her great-grandmother’s Singer machine. After art college she landed a job as a printer, which led to her becoming DMC’s first in-house designer. She is now an independent designer and lives in the Midlands with her two sons, Lincoln and Hudson. “Just like this girl and her little dog, I love to be by the water. This looks like the perfect spot for some stitching, a good book, or simply some peace and quiet.” Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 28-count white evenweave over two threads of the fabric in 30 shades of stranded cotton. Cross stitch is in two strands of thread, as is the half cross…

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 creates 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. “I’m delighted to be bringing you this new series, and I can’t wait to see what the changing seasons bring to this charming mountain scene.” Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 28-count white evenweave over two threads of the fabric in 37 shades of stranded cotton. Cross stitch is in two strands of thread, with a few fractional stitches on the butterflies for added…

THE EXPERTS JO BENNER Jo is an experienced stitcher and knitter, who writes for several craft magazines. She’s on hand to help with chart queries and stitching know-how, as well as product questions. FIONA BAKER Fiona is the Technical Editor for Cross Stitch Gold and our sister magazines. She is a talented cross stitch designer, too, and can answer any of your stitching queries. HEATHER NUGENT Heather is the Charting Editor for Cross Stitch Gold and our sister magazines. With a passion for stitching and sewing, she is here to help with charting and making-up questions. Wedding bells Q I need to stitch a wedding sampler for the daughter and future son-in-law of a friend of mine. Everything I’ve found is very old fashioned. I need something that’s not too…

Meet the designer Fiona Baker Fiona has always had a passion for art and design from an early age, and loves the creativity in her role as Technical Editor for Cross Stitch Gold, as well as our sister magazines, Cross Stitch Crazy and The World of Cross Stitching. “Strawberry picking is one of my favourite summer traditions – I always take a lovely big basket to fill to the brim with juicy fruits. There’s nothing nicer!” Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 28-count evenweave over two threads of the fabric in 33 shades of stranded cotton. Cross stitch and half cross stitch are both worked in two strands of thread, while backstitch detail is in both one and two strands. There are lots of French knots in one strand…

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Solve the clues, then rearrange the letters in the shaded squares to spell the name of a Spanish city (9) ACROSS 1 Public display (10) 6 Game played on horseback (4) 8 Rocky peak (3) 9 Droop (4) 10 Roundabout route (6) 11 Brief sleep (3) 12 Exchange (4) 14 Small frozen block (3,4) 16 Sailing boat (5) 18 Houses converted from stables (4) 19 Passing craze (3) 22 Friendly talk (4) 24 Prior to (5) 26 No longer in use (7) 27 Compass point (4) 29 Mobile phone smart card (3) 31 Shakespearean tragedy (6) 33 Fine linen or cotton fabric (4) 34 Fuss (3) 35 Coniferous tree (4) 36 Captain Kirk’s starship in Star Trek (10) DOWN 1 Tidal mouth of a river (7) 2 Fish-eating wading bird…

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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. “Send best wishes to a happy couple you know when you stitch this sweet wedding sampler. Love is most definitely in the air for these two bears!” Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 28-count white evenweave over two threads of the fabric in 21 shades of stranded cotton. Cross stitch is in two strands of thread, with fractional stitches for extra detail. Backstitch is worked in both one and…

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 creates 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. “Furry kittens, hearts, flowers and butterflies – these cards certainly have the ‘aaah’ factor, while pretty pastel shades give them a vintage nursery feel.” Stitcher’s guide These designs are worked on 28-count white evenweave over two threads of the fabric in 24 shades of stranded cotton. Cross stitch is in two strands of thread, with a few fractional stitches for extra detail. Backstitch defines the…

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. “My design is inspired by a colourful little corner of Cornwall, which has beautiful views and some of the prettiest wild flowers I’ve ever seen.” Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 14-count white aida in 28 shades of stranded cotton. Cross stitch and fractionals are in two strands of thread, while backstitch defines the design in one strand. French knots are worked in one strand. This densely stitched project is recommended for experienced stitchers. How to stitch the design 1 Find…

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 range of popular cross stitching magazines. “There are over 40 species of dahlia, and I’ve included different colours and varieties here for extra interest. Which one is your favourite, I wonder?” Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 28-count white evenweave over two threads of the fabric in 32 shades of stranded cotton. Cross stitch is in two strands of thread, and backstitch defines the design in one strand of thread. This design also uses fractional stitches and is recommended for experienced stitchers. How to stitch the…

Garden blooms Fill your home with the everlasting beauty of these delicate cross stitched flowers. A great project for intermediate stitchers, Pastel Floral (3265, £45.99) measures 33x35.5cm (13x14in) on 14-count aida and contains no backstitch, yet still manages to capture an array of pretty petals in stunning detail using expert shading. Arranged in a simple glass vase, these blooms have a natural, country-garden feel, just perfect for displaying on the windowsill. Visit www.stitcher.co.uk or call 0161 464 7310 to buy GOLD STAR BUY Totally tropical This perfect pair of toucans would make a great gift for a loving duo, perhaps as an alternative wedding gift. The tropical palette makes this project simply irresistible for anyone who loves colour – we adore the contrast between the background in warm shades of…

Other half CUT THRU’ WEDDING (XCT23), Bothy Threads, £32.99 What’s in the kit • Black and white chart • 14-count white aida • Stranded cotton • Tapestry needles Size of finished design 31x32cm (12¼x12½in) Stitching this kit What a fun design this is. There’s so much going on, from the love birds stealing a kiss, to the pianist, hammering away on the ivories! This kit is from the 24-strong range of Cut Thru’ designs by Amanda Loverseed. It uses full cross stitches in both one and two strands, backstitch in one strand, and a few French knots. There’s also an alphabet and numbers for personalisation, plus eight large-print A3 sheets of chart for the main design. You won’t need a magnifier here! Where to buy Visit www.bothythreads.com or call 01900…

TECHNICAL EDITOR How to read our charts All our charts are printed in both colour and symbols. Each square on a cross stitch chart contains a symbol, and each symbol corresponds with one stitch. The key tells you what thread colour each symbol corresponds to, and how many strands to use for each cross stitch, backstitch or French knot. It also gives you the design's dimensions, to help you cut your fabric to size. The thread numbers listed in the first column of the key refer to the brand that we've used to stitch the design. Conversions for two other brands are given, but they're not always exact equivalents. Avoid mixing more than one brand in the same design. Sometimes you'll need more than one skein of a certain colour,…