Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2020 i Cross Stitch Gold

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. “Whether you sit outside or inside to stitch, the detail in this design will keep your needle busy for many happy hours.” Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 28-count ice blue evenweave over two threads of the fabric in 30 shades of cotton. Cross stitch is in two strands of cotton, with fractional stitches for extra detail. Backstitch defines the design in one strand of cotton, and French knots are also worked in one strand. This project is recommended for experienced…

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! “Two soft, lovable hares, snuggled up in the bluebells – if you’re looking for a design with a generous helping of cuteness, then look no further!” Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 28-count white evenweave over two threads of the fabric in 38 shades of cotton. Cross stitch is in both one and two strands of cotton, and there are lots of fractional stitches throughout. Backstitch…

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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. “I wanted this design to have a light, bright, summery feel, so have kept the thread colours fresh and pretty throughout.” Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 28-count white evenweave over two threads of the fabric in 37 shades of cotton and one shade of metallic thread. Cross stitch is in two strands of cotton or metallic, with a few fractional stitches for the lady’s eyes. Half…

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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. “I have used four different shades of glittering metallic thread for the rings in these designs, to give a realistic sparkly effect. I hope you enjoy stitching them!” Stitcher’s guide These designs are worked on 28-count white evenweave over two threads of the fabric, in 25 shades of cotton and four shades of metallic thread. Cross stitch is in two strands of cotton or metallic, with fractional stitches throughout. Half cross stitch is in two strands of cotton, and backstitch is in…

Get in touch Email: zeena@cross-stitching.com Write to: Zeena Moolla, Cross Stitch Gold magazine, Eagle House, Colston Avenue, Bristol BS1 4ST Join us at: facebook.com/crossstitchgold Tweet us: @CrossStitchGold Care to dance? his is a design called The Summer Ball, which I started way back in 2010. I was about a third of the way through when I found out my sister-in-law was pregnant with my first niece, so I put it aside to stitch baby bits! Ten years, two more nieces, a nephew, various friends having kids and other projects happened, before I finally got around to picking it back up. I finally finished it a few months ago. Natalie Trenner, Harlow, Essex Zeena: It was worth the ten-year wait, Natalie! I love the elegant feel of this period piece. Festive…

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. “This piece makes a sweet gift for someone special, but if you love designs that capture a tender moment then you may well find it hard to part with!” Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 28-count ice blue evenweave over two threads of the fabric in 23 shades of cotton and one shade of metallic thread. Cross stitch is in two strands of cotton…

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. “Tulips and daffodils are ten-a-penny at the moment, which is just as well, as I love to have them dotted around the house in pretty vases and jugs just like this one.” Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 14-count white aida in 36 shades of cotton. Cross stitch is in two strands of cotton, with lots of fractional stitches throughout for extra detail. Backstitch defines the design in one strand of cotton. This design is suitable for experienced stitchers. How…

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. Baby bunting Q My brother and his wife are expecting a baby in the autumn, which gives me a bit of time to make a present for the new arrival. It would be lovely…

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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,…

I recently completed this beautiful cross stitch pattern by Maria Diaz from Cross Stitch Gold magazine, issue 148. I have stitched many elegant ladies and this was a definite must to add to my ever-growing collection of completed pieces. She is so pretty with her gorgeous hat and bright flowers. I love the charts in your magazine as they are always so clear and easy to follow. Thank you for such wonderful patterns – I look forward to starting my next project very soon. Lindsay Holmes, by email Zeena: Our tech team do a wonderful job with the charts, don’t they? Do let us know which elegant lady you choose to stitch next!…

Dear reader, Feel the refreshing ocean breeze as you stitch this welcoming seaside window kit, designed by Janlynn! When you subscribe to Cross Stitch Gold today, you'll receive this beautiful kit, worth over £29, plus you’ll pay just £14.99 every 3 issues, saving 29% on the shop price. Don’t miss out on this great offer – treat yourself today, or delight a fellow stitcher with a gift subscription. In every issue of Gold: 8 large designs in every issue The world’s best designers Expert stitching advice and tips…

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. “I had lots of fun coming up with these tasty kitchen motifs on a red and green theme! A background of white fabric keeps it looking fresh.” Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 28-count white evenweave over two threads of the fabric in 24 shades of cotton. Cross stitch is in two strands of cotton, with lots of fractional stitches throughout. Backstitch defines the design in one strand of…

What a hoot Tree of Owls (BFTO1566) will have you hooting with laughter as you stitch each cute character. It's bedtime for these feathered friends, and you can see some of them reading, some drifting off, and others already out like a light. If you're a fan of Karen Carter's other owl designs, why not add this to your collection to make a thoroughly cheerful display. The kit comes with 14-count aida or 27-count evenweave for £24.95, and measures 12x20cm (4 ⅓ x 7 ⅓ in) when complete. Visit www.hcrafts.com or call 01889 575256 SUMMER DAYS Take a step towards summer with this new Luca-S design, Poppies and Butterflies (BU4018, £29.99). The fabulous red poppies are perfectly detailed with shading and backstitch, while blue cornflowers provide a pretty colour contrast,…

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! “I’m crazy for the 70s vibe of this floral pattern. It’s like a beautiful summer garden with a fun psychedelic twist!” Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 28-count white evenweave over two threads of the fabric in 29 shades of cotton. Cross stitch is in two strands of cotton, with lots of fractional stitches throughout. Backstitch defines the design in one and two strands of cotton,…

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