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Stitch and share this fun nautical gift set! Relax on a canal boat trip with Maria Diaz Historical Ladies series – Collect all 4 EXCLUSIVE! Joan Elliott Series continues! The Collection Joan Elliott SHIMMERING BEAUTIES flapper! F abulous HUG A HEDGEHOG! 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  • Stitch and share this fun nautical gift set!

    Relax on a canal boat trip with Maria Diaz

    Historical Ladies series Collect all 4

    EXCLUSIVE!Joan ElliottSeries continues!

    The Collection

    Joan Elliott

    SHIMMERING BEAUTIES

    flapper!Fabulous

    HUG A HEDGEHOG!

    Serene Scene

    The most beautiful cross stitch designs

    An adorable cushion for your home

    You'll love Lesley Teare's beaded water lily and metallic dragonfly

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    Stitch a card and send it winging its way today!

    BirthdayTweetings!

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    Nautical & NICE! ISSUE 225

    August 2013

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  • Every issue10 Write to us to win prizes!

    12 Jane Greenoffs page Top tips for perfecting different types of eyelet stitches

    22 New ideas! News, reviews and more

    24 Becs crafty ideas Be inspired by Rebecca Bradshaws stitching world

    26 Back issues & binders What do you need to complete your collection?

    72 Next month Enjoy a sneaky preview of next issues projects!

    74 Relax and enjoy Take a break with our crossword and win prizes from Zweigart

    Essential inspiration31 Baby boom Our pick of 10 gorgeous

    birth sampler kits and charts, from quick- and-easy designs to bigger projects

    66 In love with lavender Rebecca Bradshaw shows how to make deliciously scented, prettily decorated sachets and drawstring bags to fragrance your home

    69 Stitching success Charting editor Abi Barkers guide to everything you need to get started on this months projects

    Great offers!8 Great giveaways Enter today for a

    chance to win a fantastic stitching prize!

    51 Classic kits Your favourite Collection designs available in kit form

    54 Direct to your door Order fabric and threads packs for this issues projects

    Designs to stitch4 Jewel on the water Lesley Teares

    water lily is the picture of serenity

    14 Birds of our shores Enjoy hours of stitching, with this design of British coastal birds from Anchor

    27 Drifting dreams A relaxing, timeless canal scene from Maria Diaz

    35 Fabulous flapper The final lady in Joan Elliotts stunning four-part series

    47 Birthday tweetings Adorable cards for friends special days, by Angela Poole

    56 Beside the seaside Fun beach hut and boat designs from Diane Machin

    62 Huggable hedgehog Our cute cushion by Lucie Heaton is perfect for a little girl

    2 August 2013

    In this issue

    624

    56

    27

    14

    47

    Stitch Britains coastal birds

    Lucie Heatons cute hedgehog cushion

  • August 2013 3

    CHART OF THE MONTH

    The fourth in Joan Elliotts sensational series of

    historical ladies is her Fabulous flapper

    on page 35

    CHART of theMonth!

    IN EVERY ISSUE!

    Inspired by colours, trends and traditional Scandinavian textiles, these cushions by Swedish designer Anette Eriksson are ideal for scattering on chairs for a rustic-chic look. We just cant decide which our favourite is! For more on Anettes designs, go to page 23.

    Joan Elliott has really created something special in her set of four historical women, and her Fabulous flapper design in this issue brings the series to a close in spectacular style. We know youll adore every stitch of this glamorous 1920s lady, so go to page 35 to get started! Other highlights this month include Anchors striking Birds of our shores on page 14, Maria Diazs relaxing canal scene Drifting dreams on page 27 and fun beach accessories from Diane Machin on page 56. Plus, on page 66, Rebecca Bradshaw shows you how to create pretty lavender sachets for your home. A summer of happy stitching is guaranteed!

    Catherine HoodPS Email us at [email protected] with photos and updates on your stitching projects we love seeing your work!

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    y colours, trends and traditiond and tradititionanalll

    We love it!

  • 4 August 2013

    Summer flower

    Enjoy the exquisite bloom of a water lily all year round by stitching this serene design from Lesley Teare

    I t isnt hard to see why the water lily is so popular around the world. The instantly recognisable star- or cup-shaped flowers come

    in a full spectrum of colours, from soft white

    to intense blue, creating spots of colour on the

    waters surface. In her design, Lesley has cleverly

    used shading to make the lily appear three-

    dimensional a quality aided by the dragonfly,

    whose iridescent body jumps out of the picture

    in the foreground while the swirls of water link

    the two elements together.

    Pearl beads and metallic thread make the colours in this design really pop

    Jewelon the waterMeet the designer...

    Lesley TeareThe beauty of water lilies has led to their widespread use as ornamental plants. The French artist Claude Monet depicted the flower in many of his paintings but here I have chosen to show just a single flower and naturally thought that a gorgeous dragonfly would perfectly complete the design. To replicate the insects iridescent quality, I have used Kreinik metallic threads, which are lovely to stitch with. I have used a combination of pale yellow and gold on the wings these are delicate colours and look beautiful. The small pearl beads add an extra touch to this pretty picture and I hope you really enjoy stitching it.

  • Make it easy!Fabric and threads

    pack direct to you for just 35.50

    TURN TO PAGE 54 TO ORDER

    9000

  • 6 August 2013

    Summer flower

    Planning your stitchingThere are lots of different elements to this

    design and they all have several colour changes.

    To help with your counting, we advise you to

    complete a single section, then move on to the

    next, rather than trying to work all the stitches

    in the same colour.

    Before you begin, look closely at the chart

    and photograph, and plan the order in which you

    are going to stitch the design.

    Stitching the designFold your fabric in half both ways to find the

    centre and start stitching from this point. All the

    cross stitch using stranded cotton is worked in

    two strands over two threads of the evenweave

    fabric. You may find the water lily petals are a

    little trickier to work than the other areas, as

    there are several close colour changes.

    Use one strand of Kreinik Very Fine Braid to

    work the metallic cross stitches on the dragonfly.

    This thread can tangle and break, so stitch slowly

    and carefully, and use short lengths.

    Adding the detailsWhen you have finished working all the cross

    stitch, you can add the backstitch details using

    one strand of stranded cotton: dark orange for

    the water lily centre; dark blue for the lily pad;

    and very dark pink for the petals.

    Use one strand of sapphire Kreinik Very

    Fine Braid for the dragonfly details.

    Attaching the beadsFinally, you can attach the Royal Pearl seed

    beads on top of the stitching. These are sewn

    on with a half cross stitch using thread to match

    the stitches beneath rather than the bead so

    that the stitches dont show up. The positions

    of the beads are shown on the chart.

    Framing your pictureNormally, when you frame a design you should

    place it centrally within the frames aperture.

    However, with this design it looks visually more

    accurate if the green border line is the same

    distance from the aperture all the way round.

    This will mean some of the elements of

    the design that reach outside the border are

    closer to the aperture than others, but as the

    border line is quite dominant, this is what

    the eye will see first.

    32HPI evenweave (or 16HPI aida), off-white, Zweigart Murano Ref: 3984/101, 16x14in (41x36cm)

    Stranded cotton as listed in the key

    Kreinik Very Fine Braid as listed in the key

    Seed beads as listed in the key

    Frame with a 7x10in (20x27cm) aperture, white

    Items marked are included in materials pack, items marked are not included.

    Fabric for the stitched piece supplied by Willow Fabrics visit www.willowfabrics.com or call 0800 0567811.

    Turn to page 69 for hints and help!

    Shopping list... Jewel on the water DMC Anchor Madeira Colour

    Cross stitch in two strandsWhite 002 2402 White

    562 210 1206 Dark mint green

    727 293 0110 Yellow

    742 303 0114 Light orange

    747 158 1104 Light blue

    807 168 1108 Medium blue

    818 023 0502 Very light pink

    922 1003 0310 Dark orange

    954 203 1211 Light mint green

    961 076 0610 Dark pink

    962 075 0609 Medium pink

    988 243 1402 Dark green

    989 242 1401 Light green

    3716 025 0606 Light pink

    Cross stitch in one strandKreinik Very Fine (#4) braid 006 Blue

    Kreinik Very Fine (#4) braid 014HL Sky blue

    Kreinik Very Fine (#4) braid 017HL White gold

    Kreinik Very Fine (#4) braid 018 Navy

    Kreinik Very Fine (#4) braid 191 Pale yellow

    Backstitch in one strand*922 1003 0310 Dark orange

    water lily centre

    3765 170 2506 Dark blue

    lily pad

    3831 039 0507 Very dark pink

    water lily petals

    Kreinik Very Fine (#4) braid 051HL Sapphire

    dragonfly

    Attach beads with matching cottonMill Hill seed beads 03021 Royal Pearl

    water lily, background

    Stitched using DMC and Kreinik threads on

    32HPI evenweave over two threads

    Stitch count 122x94 Design area 7x5in (19x15cm)

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    Tech headsWe love the fun motifs in this new design by Helen Smith our favourite has to be the snappy Megabyte! With its play on words, its bound to make any teenager roll their eyes and have a secret chuckle it would would make a great gift for offspring heading off to uni. The kit, complete with 14HPI white aida, pre-sorted threads, needle, instructions and chart, is available for 27.49 from Bothy Threads (www.bothythreads.com; 0844 8000 221), but we have six up for grabs! To enter, go to www.futurecomps.co.uk/csc225TECH and complete the form, or text the keyword to 87474 with your name and address. Keyword: 225TECH

    Get stackedThese vintage-inspired bangles are the elegant way to make a subtle statement about your love of stitching and would make a great gift for a crafty friend. They make us recall delving into our grandmas sewing basket when we were small and drawing out her coiled-up tape measure to play with! The trio is available to buy as a set for 36 from Bee Jewellery (www.beejewellery.co.uk; 01803 840183), but we have all three in the pretty, on-trend Peppermint shade to give away to one lucky reader. To enter, go to www.futurecomps.co.uk/csc225BANG and complete the form, or text the keyword to 87474 with your name and address. Keyword: 225BANG

    Out and aboutThe Stitch, Sew & Hobbycrafts show formerly Creative Stitches and Hobbycrafts comes to Westpoint, Exeter, on 2629 September, bringing with it a host of crafting experts, craft supplies from more than 150 exhibitors, plus workshops and demonstrations! Tickets cost 8.50 each (6.50 in advance). For more information, visit www.ichf.co.uk; 01425 277988. We have 10 pairs of tickets to give away, so why not see if you can be one of the winners, and take a friend with you? To enter, go to www.futurecomps.co.uk /csc225SHOW and complete the form, or text the keyword to 87474 with your name and address. Keyword: 225SHOW

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    Every letter we print wins a great thread prize from

    Is anyone able to send me part two of the Age of Steam design (issue 188)? Happy to pay costs.Teresa [email protected]

    Could anyone send me issue 204? I would like to stitch

    Dees teddy cot quilt is so sweet

    I am looking for issue 149, which contains a Wuthering Heights design. Willing to pay costs.Virginia Dinger [email protected]

    Could anyone send me issue 219 (February 2013)? I would like to stitch the wedding sampler by Caroline Vincent. Willing to pay costs. Helen MacDonald bigmacmacdonald @hotmail.com

    Ive missed! Missed an issue? Cant nd that elusive design? Cant get a back issue? Try our reader noticeboardJoan Elliotts Winter Goddess. Willing to pay costs.Annalisa Zennaro [email protected]

    I am looking for issues 201 and 209. Will pay costs. Brenda Ozog [email protected]

    Cupcake cosyI couldnt wait to stitch the cupcakes

    from issue 223. Ive been trying to be

    good and nish the many projects I

    have on the go, but

    they all got tossed

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    stitch these cakes!

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    the photo, I turned

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    my mother on her

    birthday. I swapped a

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    The only trouble is that, like real

    cupcakes, they are moreish I could

    stitch up a dozen right away!

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    been delighted with her gift, Emma.

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    and-a-half weeks premature on

    1 December 2012 and spent the rst

    seven weeks of her life in hospital

    before coming home. She is such

    a little ghter and is now doing well.

    I stitched these teddy bears from

    a Leisure Arts book for her and made

    them into a cot quilt. When she came

    home, I gave it to my daughter, who

    was absolutely thrilled.

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    through the time while my grandchild

    was in hospital and we could not visit her,

    and kept me focused on the positives, even

    though there were days when she was not

    doing so well.

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  • 12 August 2013

    Stitching essentials

    In this installment of the cross stitch AZ, we are on to the letter E. I have decided to talk about eyelet stitches in particular, the fact that they are pulled stitches. We have a saying here at The Cross Stitch Guild (CSG) that Cross stitchers cant pull. This is not casting aspersions on the physical attractiveness of cross stitchers as a race, but that generally pulled embroidery proves to be a challenge! The idea of pulled embroidery is that the fabric ends up full of little holes but there are no fabric threads removed.

    Each month Jane takes us from A-Z covering all things cross stitch related! This month, perfect eyelet stitches

    A-Z of Cross StitchJanes

    About Jane Greenoff

    As founder of the Cross Stitch Guild and a prolific designer, author and businesswoman

    for almost 30 years, Jane is in constant demand. In addition to running classes, events and stitching holidays, Jane appears twice a

    month on Create and Craft TV.

    To find out more, visit the website or call for details:

    www.thecrossstitchguild.com Freephone (UK callers): 0800 328 9750 (from outside UK): +44 (0)1285 713678

    E is for eyelet stitchesThis month

    Right top: a combination of counted stitches, including eyelet stitches; right: work Alergian eye from the outside in, pulling the thread after going down the central hole

    Above: eyelets come in a range of shapes and sizes. Why not try to create your own? Just follow the sequence and pass the needle down the middle hole

    Cross Stitch Guild NewsCreated for the CSG by Carole Hughes, these Small Counting Pins (pictured above, priced 5.99 each) are the perfect gift for the stitcher who has everything. I use them for counting across empty linen and marking position, and when rolling and pinning extra fabric. I now have 11 in my work tray, as I cant decide which I like best! Every glass bead is handmade and unique. Each pin is mounted on a gold-plate pin with a safety cap. It is almost impossible to choose which colour to buy or collect!

    This month, I am looking at eyelet stitches a type of pulled stitch and sharing my tips for working them. The most common pulled stitch is probably the Algerian eye, which was used extensively in early samplers, often as part of decorative alphabet letters.

    How to stitch an Algerian eyeThis pretty star-shaped stitch often occupies the space taken by four cross stitches, although the stitch size can be altered to suit the project. Created

    correctly, the stitch is a square with a round hole in the centre this is where it differs from eyelets, which may be a variety of shapes. Algerian eye should be worked clockwise or anticlockwise, from the outside in, always going down the centre hole. This is a pulled stitch, meaning that you are intended to pull firmly. The trick is to pull the thread after going down the hole and before coming up at the side. This means the hole is in the centre, not around the edges. Algerian eye stitches may be worked over two, four or more threads to suit the chart, but as with all counted stitches, be consistent within a project and avoid a trailing thread passing across the hole on the back of the stitching.

    Eyelet variationsThere are several eyelet stitch variations, some of which are shown in the diagrams on the right. You can choose the shape you like and work it over more or fewer threads to create larger or smaller eyelets. The rules are the same for all eyelets. The trick to help you make the hole in the centre correctly is to pull the thread as you go down the hole and avoid doing so as you come up at the side. When following the sequence on the diagrams, work the stitch by passing the needle down through the centre, and take care that trailing threads do not cross the hole.

  • 14 August 2013

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    Celebrate the beauty of Britains coastal wildlife with this Anchor design by Amanda Jane Butler

    P erfect for summer stitching, this striking design instantly brings to mind a clifftop walk on a sunny day, with a brisk wind carrying the

    calls of coastal birds and making our eyes stream.

    The birds are so detailed and realistic they wouldnt

    look out of place as illustrations in a wildlife guide,

    while the central landscape sets the scene and draws

    all the parts together. If youre after a quick stitch,

    one of the birds or other motifs would look equally

    stunning on its own.

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    Planning your stitchingThis is a large project and requires a little careful

    planning. It is best to get organised with a design

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    or working all of the stitches in the same colour,

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    it will help with the positioning of those.

    Ideas for single motifsIf you dont want to stitch the whole picture, each motif

    would work well on its own. Any of the birds would make

    a special card for someone who loves the countryside or

    watching birds, while the shells would look beautiful repeated

    in a row and attached to the border of a hand towel.

    None of the motifs overlap, so you wont need to adapt

    them if you want to stitch them on their own.

    16HPI aida (or 32HPI evenweave), white, 25x22in (64x56cm)

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    Birds of our shores Anchor Colour

    Cross stitch in two strands001 Bright white (2)

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    Then, to help with your counting, choose one

    motif or area to stitch and work all of it before

    moving on to the next one.

    Working the cross stitchAll the cross stitch is worked over one thread

    of the aida fabric using two strands of stranded

    cotton. Many of the threads are of similar

    shades, so take care to select the correct

    one each time.

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    for each motif, work the half cross stitch. Some

    areas are worked using one strand and others

    using two. Refer to the chart and key to ensure

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    right depth and dimension in the design. Make

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    for uniformity.

    Adding the detailsAll of the backstitch and long stitch is worked

    in one strand. If you look at the chart youll see

    the backstitch is worked over one fabric square,

    whereas the long stitch is worked over more

    than one; however, they are both stitched in the

    same way.

    Take care with your tension when working

    the long stitch so the stitches dont sag across

    your fabric. It is quite fiddly in places, so work

    slowly and carefully, with frequent reference

    to the chart.

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    worked in two strands.

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  • Be inspired by new kits, great ideas and more from the vibrant stitching world

    22 August 2013

    We love it!Looking for a great gift for a newborn? Designer Sheena Rogers has been working on a year-long project designing Flower of the Month cross stitch mini cushions that we think are gorgeous! The idea for a calendar of designs was born when I had feedback from some of my customers asking for

    particular owers to be worked into mini cushions, Sheena explains. I knew certain owers were associated with each month, known as birth owers, so that gave me scope for a collection of 12 designs. What a brilliant idea! Each one also features blocks of colours matching the birthstone for that month. Flower of the Month kits cost 13.99 each and include a fabric label detailing the featured owers and birthstone for you to stitch on to the back of your completed cushion. Available from www.sheenarogersdesigns.co.uk

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    around 70p/metre from Berisfords@stockist enquiries.co.uk; 01453 883581.

    Sheep, Mouseloft, ref 003-701sml, 1.35This dinky lamb will make a quick stitch ideal for adding some cuteness to a project, or even embellishing a little ones collar or pocket. Chart only. www.mouseloft.co.uk or call 01477 533566.

    Baby Sitting, Heritage Crafts, ref PFBS1126, 14.35Peter Underhills new design would make a lovely card for an expectant mum! Available as a full kit on 14HPI aida or 27HPI evenweave.www.hcrafts.com or call 01889 575256.

    Organza the Piglet, ref XCZ6, 27.49This sweet design is perfect for a nursery wall. The kit contains 14HPI pink petit point Zweigart aida, pre-sorted stranded cottons, needle, stitch diagram and instructions.www.bothythreads.com or call 0844 8000 221.

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    Working with textiles, colours patterns and yarns is a treat

    Meet Anette ErikssonThe cross stitch and home dcor designer talks us through her love of timeless and on-trend piecesWhat got you into crafts? I think I was quite an impatient child who constantly needed something in my hands! Reading was never my thing, and I still nd it difcult to nd a book that can keep my mind as occupied as crafts can. So a love for colours, patterns, yarns and fabrics came early. However, it really hit me when I stopped smoking in my early 40s I just had to have something in my hands!We love your homeware cross stitch pieces what drew you to focus on this design area?I wanted to display cushions with a handmade feel that complemented my home interior style. I dont like the crafty look in itself I could never put up a piece at home just because I made it. I want my designs to feel on-trend or classic.What inspires your designs?The love for colour in different combinations, home interior trends but most of all the Scandinavian lifestyle and textile traditions.What are you working on now?As usual, a few pieces, including a backstitch cushion with sock yarn in Swedish folklore style.What do you enjoy most about your career?I love textiles, colours, patterns, fabrics and yarns to be able to work with these daily is a treat!Whats new for you?I have nally nished my new website! Ive had my website for more than 10 years, and it was time for a new look. I also want to start a blog where people who like my designs can follow whats happening.www.anetteeriksson.com

    Get on board

    Stop kids becoming fed up on long journeys with these nifty hand-stitched board games. Created from reclaimed denim jeans by Glen Shirai, they even

    feature the original pockets to keep your draught pieces safe. Available

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    Toot cute!How adorable are these new cross stitch characters from Genny Haines? Created for Goldleaf Needlework, Mr and Mrs Tooting, plus their uffy youngster, star in two designs True Love and Home Sweet Home. Each one costs 15 for the kit or 6 for the chart. Visit www.goldleafneedlework.co.uk or call 01482 571120.

    Colours, trends and traditions inspire her work

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    24 August 2013

    Crafty ideasRebecca BradshawI love self-covered buttons. They are a simple, quick and cheap way to add a personal and nished touch to any item. I used some on the beach bag, sunglasses case and notebook cover I made for the Weekend Workbox section on page 56. Self-cover buttons come in either white plastic or metal, in diameters from 11mm to 45mm, and in various quantities. They are easy to cover heres how:1. Cut your fabric into a circle

    with a diameter in (1.5cm) bigger than the buttons.

    2. Sew a gathering thread all around the edge of the fabric, making sure it is securely fastened off at the beginning.

    3. Place the top of the button in the centre of the back of the fabric, then pull the thread

    up tightly around it and work a few stitches over each other to secure the fabric.

    4. Press the back of the button over the gathered fabric to complete.

    I use self-covered buttons a lot for nishing curtains when I make hand-pleated headings. I always stitch a small button covered in a complementary fabric over the gather at the bottom of the pleats. Another nice idea is to embroider or cross stitch a small motif on fabric to cover your button with. For the beach designs, I cross stitched a small heart over one thread on linen to cover the button. This is simple to do just choose a chart with the number of squares that will t on top of your button (stitching over one quadruples the number of squares you can use).

    Self-covered buttons add a personal touch

    Book review Petits Amis by Annette Jungmann The 139th slim volume from RICO is packed with cute cross stitch motifs from mice to sausage dogs, and bunny rabbits to teddy bears that are ideal for adding a special touch to little ones dressing gowns, bibs and more. The charts include lettering to allow you to personalise your project with the name of your choice the makings of a newborns gifts to treasure. Petits Amis is available to buy in the UK from Sew and So (www.sew andso.co.uk; 0800 013 0150), priced 5.50.

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    The Bouncing Babys ABC of sampler charts has all the ingredients for a great heirloom gift.

    Each letter is represented by a fun motif, offering up a nostalgic feel that

    brings to mind the Ladybird books that were among our own rst reads (L is even for ladybird!). A bright, educational set to sew into a

    snuggly blanket children will love. Available at 9.95 as a 32-page

    PDF from www.lucie heaton.com

    Craft aidAre you based in the West Country and looking for a way to showcase your craft skills and do some good? Jacks Patch Nursery & Garden Centre in Bishopsteignton, Devon, are inviting stitchers, knitters and other crafters to sign up for a charity fayre in aid of the Meningitis Trust on 24 August. A pitch costs 30 for the day and attendees must have valid public liability insurance. To nd out more, call 01278 440500 by 12 August.

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    797 132 0912 Bluebell

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    820 134 0914 Dark blue

    822 390 1908 Stone

    844 1041 1810 Dark grey

    930 1035 1712 Dark petrol blue

    931 1034 1711 Med petrol blue

    932 1033 1710 Lt petrol blue (2)

    989 242 1401 Medium green

    3023 397 1814 Silver grey

    3024 234 1805 Light grey

    3345 268 1406 Dark leaf green

    3347 266 1408 Medium leaf green

    3348 264 1409 Light leaf green

    DMC Light Effects E3821

    Backstitch in one strandB5200 001 2401 Bright white

    windows

    307 289 0104 Bright yellow

    narrowboat details

    310 403 2402 Black

    all other outlines and details

    Stitched using DMC threads on 28HPI evenweave

    over two threads

    Stitch count 112x140

    Design area 8x10in (20x25.5cm)

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    drift along on a narrowboat. But seeing

    this pretty design come to life in stitch

    must surely be one of them!

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  • 30 August 2013

    Summer scene

    Next month...Maria Diazs picture

    -perfect summer

    cottage features in our September issu

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    (226). Find out more on page 7273!

    Stitching the designYou will find this an interesting design to stitch,

    as some areas require many colour changes

    while others even relatively large sections

    comprise just one colour. Complete one section

    at a time rather than working all the stitches in

    the same colour. This will help you position the

    rest of the design.

    Fold your fabric in half both ways to find the

    centre and start stitching at this point to ensure

    your design is placed correctly on the fabric.

    The cross stitch is all worked in two strands

    of stranded cotton or DMC Light Effects thread

    over two threads of the evenweave fabric.

    Adding the detailsWhen you have finished working the cross stitch,

    you can add the backstitch. This is all worked in

    one strand: bright white for the windows; yellow

    for the narrowboat details; and black for all the

    other outlines and details.

    Keep your threads organisedWhen you are constantly changing thread colour and pulling

    new lengths from a skein, the labels can easily fall off. If this

    happens, simply loop the remaining thread through a hole

    in a piece of card and label it with the manufacturer and

    number for future reference.

    The simple stretched-canvas framing effect balances the intense colour and detail of the design

    28HPI evenweave (or 14HPI aida), white, 16x18in (41x46cm)

    Stranded cotton as listed in the key

    DMC Light Effects thread as listed in the key

    Frame with a 10x12in (25x30cm) outer dimension

    White felt 10x12in (25x30cm), for backing

    Items marked are included in materials pack, items marked are not included.

    Turn to page 69 for hints and help!

    Shopping list...

    give a frame size, but for this sort of stretched-

    canvas effect the outside size is the most

    important one.

    Also ask the framer to cut a piece of white

    mount board to fit exactly over the finished

    frame. Then follow these steps:

    1. Stick the mount board on top of the frame

    with double-sided tape.

    2. Place your finished stitching centrally over

    that and push pins through the edge of the

    fabric and into the mount board.

    3. Stick double-sided tape over the back of the

    frame, then stretch the fabric tightly round

    to the back and stick it into place. Fold the

    corners neatly, so you have a 90 angle at

    the edges.

    4. Stitch the piece of felt over the back of the

    frame for a neat finish, then sew a small

    curtain ring to the top of the centre back

    for hanging.

    Make it easy!Fabric and threads

    pack direct to you for just 20

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    Meet the designer...

    Maria DiazI love canal art, its so bright and cheerful. I once lived in a canal-side cottage my

    front door opened onto the canal path. It was a restful place to live. My office window looked out over the water, and seeing the wonderfully decorated barges chugging past brightened even a very drizzly grey day. Although my cottage wasnt quite as pretty as the one here, I used it as my inspiration and have tried to evoke the serene mood and relaxed pace of the canal side.

    Framing your picture You will need to have a frame specially cut for

    this design. Ask your framer for a flat, plain

    wooden frame about 1in (2.5cm) deep, cut

    to the dimensions given in the shopping list.

    The sizes stated are the outer dimensions

    of the frame. This isnt how we would normally

    The simplestretched-canvas framing effect balances the intense colour and detail of the design

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    Welcome a new baby into the world and create an heirloom to be passed to future generations by stitching a birth sampler Jo Ryan rounds up some of the best designs

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    ver since the Duchess of Cambridges

    pregnancy was announced in December, the

    royal baby has never been far from the headlines.

    As Kates due date of 13 July draws closer, it seems

    the whole world is awaiting news of the birth. But

    for any family, a babys birth is an exciting event,

    and few gifts could be more fitting than a lovingly

    stitched sampler. Steeped in tradition, these not

    only make original and personal presents, they are

    also sure to be treasured by the parents, and later

    by the child, and get passed down the generations.

    There is a huge range of designs available, so

    to inspire you and help narrow your options, on the

    next two pages we present some of our favourites.

    Fun and on-trend, this Baby Love

    sampler is available to download as a chart from www.

    themakingspot.com

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    The white storks association with childbirth originated in Germany according to folklore, the birds found babies in caves and marshes and carried them to houses in baskets. In the 1830s, Hans Christian Andersen popularised the association with his fairytale The Storks, in which a family of the birds thanks little boys who didnt bully them by taking them little brothers and sisters. There are many theories about how the stork came to symbolise childbirth, including the facts that their migration to Europe heralds spring; they often form the same breeding

    A storks gift

    The Historical Sampler Companys Fire Engine design

    incorporates several traditional elements, such as the alphabet

    and numbers in a border pattern that draws the eye into the

    centre, but the primary colours and fun imagery keep it looking

    modern and fresh.

    This is very much a sampler for a male baby, with motifs of cars,

    trains, tractors and a fire engine types of machinery and

    transport that are loud, fast and so appealing to boys! Its

    available as a chart pack priced 9, or as a kit priced 19.95. Visit

    www.historicalsamplercompany.co.uk or call 01268 711918.

    Mixing old & newIn this pretty sampler, sweetly named Hello little chick, two doting

    birds tend to their just-hatched chick. The mother and her chick are

    beak to beak, while the father watches over them, protecting his family.

    Their nest is in a blossom tree that has bloomed into life, signalling

    spring a time of hope,

    prosperity and birth

    while at each corner of

    the sampler sits a heart

    shape, which has been a

    symbol of love since the

    15th century. The chart

    is available to download

    from The Making Spot,

    priced 1.49. Visit www.

    themakingspot.com

    Tender moments

    Noahs Ark must be among the most well

    known of all biblical stories. There are many

    versions told in childrens books, songs and

    films, and with its simple, animal-filled narrative,

    it is easy to see why it is so popular.

    Fun, colourful and full of animals children

    love, such as elephants and lions, this All

    Creatures sampler by Bothy Threads is sure to

    delight youngsters and adults alike. The fact the

    animals are in pairs makes this perfect for twins.

    The more you look, the more detail you spot

    such as the starfish in the waves and the bees

    above the flamingos and there is plenty of

    space to stitch the babys name, date of birth

    and any other details you wish to add. Priced

    27.49 for the kit. Visit www.bothythreads.com

    or call 0844 8000 221.

    Two by two

    pairs; and the parent birds look after their young for some time.This Stork Birth Sampler kit comes with pink and blue thread and is priced 18.50. For stockists, visit www.classicemb.co.uk or call 01529 461056.

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    Baby samplers

    Three of the cutest

    characters

    Oozing ahh factor is polar bear cub Binkie part of Little Star Stitches Arctic Lovable range. You can stitch this sampler with a blue shadow for

    a boy. The Binkies Rocking Horse kit is priced 15.99. Visit littlestar

    stitches.co.uk or call 01453 546891.

    Few characters melt the hearts of children and adults as much as uffy,

    patched-up bear Tatty Teddy does. This Bath Time Birth Sampler is

    available from Coats, priced 21.20. For stockists, visit www.coatscrafts.

    co.uk or call 01484 681881.

    No-one could fail to love this puppys oppy ears and cheeky expression.

    You can also stitch this Bedtime Booe Sampler with a pink hat for

    a girl. From DMC, priced 26.99. For stockists, visit www.dmccreative.co.uk

    or call 0116 2754000.

    With their bright-red

    exteriors, loud clanging

    alarm bells, fast speeds

    and associations with

    danger and heroism, it

    is little wonder that fire

    engines are so appealing

    to young boys.

    There are numerous

    fire engine toys, as well

    as many childrens

    books and hit television

    series based around

    fire brigades, so this

    action-packed Fire

    Brigade Birth Sampler

    by Vervaco is sure to be treasured by the child as he grows older. Plus,

    in bold primary colours, its bound to look striking in the nursery. Theres

    plenty of space to add names if twin or even triplet boys are on the way.

    Priced around 30, the kit is available online and in good needlework shops.

    Fantastic fire engine

    Reminiscent of the classic ABC wall chart many babies

    have up in their nursery, this cute sampler, the Baby

    Hugs Zoo Alphabet Birth Record from Dimensions, features

    the letters A to F and numbers one to four, giving it an

    educational feel.

    Each of the figures is matched with an animal in the

    case of the letters, with a creature whose name begins with

    that letter. The animals are depicted almost as toys the

    number three is even matched with a teddy bear rather

    than a real animal and are sure to appeal to any youngster

    as he or she grows older. The kit is priced 26.95. Visit

    www.sewandso.co.uk

    Animal ABC

    The buck-teethed rabbits may

    give this sampler a fun, modern

    touch, but it actually echoes

    traditional designs. Samplers

    started out as a collection of

    stitches randomly placed on

    the fabric, but by the 1600s

    the stitches were worked in

    methodical rows of motifs

    and alphabets surrounded by

    a border a style used to

    great effect here.

    Pictured is the Baby Girl

    design, but a Baby Boy one is

    also available. Priced 18 for

    the kit, or 11 for the chart. Visit

    www.littledovedesigns.co.uk

    Roots in the past

    The buck-teethed rabbits may

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  • CHART of theMonth!

    FabulousflapperThe sensational final lady in Joan Elliotts historical series

  • For regular updates on Joans work and to see pictures of her latest cross stitch designs, books and more, visit www.joanelliott.wordpress.com

    Twenties fashion burst on the scene with an unprecedented sense of daring and glamour. Many young

    women felt a new-found sense of

    personal freedom as they shook off

    the heavy petticoats and excess frills of the Victorians.

    Skirts shortened, and silky fabrics revealed more of a

    womans figure than ever before. High-buttoned shoes

    yielded to silk stockings and ribboned pumps. Luxuriant

    tresses were clipped into sassy bobs and topped off with

    silk sashes or chic little hats.

    Stepping out at the most trendy party, this 1920s

    fashionista is the picture of style. Her silky dress moves

    gracefully with every step she takes. Satin sashes are

    wrapped loosely at her waist and around her head for

    a lovely accent and her silken shawl is ready to drape

    around her shoulders should an evening chill set in. Long

    strings of dazzling pearls are a must for this lady, as is

    her flirtatious feathered fan.

    Stitched on 28HPI evenweave from Polstitches, this

    design includes lots of sparkling metallic thread details

    on the embroidered dress and fan. The ladys beautiful

    necklace is worked completely in pearl seed beads. What

    fun to go back in time and recreate one of our most

    exciting periods of fashion.

    Meet the designer

    Stepping out at the most trendy party, this 1920s fashionista is the

    picture of style. Her silky dress moves gracefully with every step she takes

    Joan Elliott

    I love this elegant 1920s lady she looks like shes walked straight out of one of the glamorous parties in The Great Gatsby! Joan has added so many gorgeous little details to her outfit, from her string of pearls right down to her shoes with butterfly bows Joan says her mother had shoes just like that and she always wished she had a pair! I hope youve enjoyed this series. Wed love to see photos of your stitched ladies which is your favourite?

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  • Chart of the Month

    Next month...Lesley Teares beautiful bouquet of pop

    pies

    will feature in our September issue (226). Find

    out more on pages 7273.

    Adding the backstitch When you have finished working the cross

    stitch, you can add the backstitch details. These

    are all worked in one strand over two threads

    of the fabric using either stranded cotton or

    Kreinik Very Fine Braid as detailed in the key.

    The key gives details of the placement of the

    various colours and the chart shows them as

    different-coloured lines.

    Work the French knots using one strand of

    purple haze Kreinik Very Fine Braid at the top

    of the dress.

    Attaching the beadsTo complete your design and add

    a little three-dimensional detail,

    attach seed beads to your

    finished stitching. Sew them

    on with a half cross stitch

    using thread to match the

    fabric beneath rather than

    the bead so the stitches dont

    show up.

    Attach gold beads to the top

    of the dress and gloves, flowers and

    feathers, and use royal pearl beads

    for the necklace, flowers, the

    bottom of the red bow, on

    the green section of the

    dress and on the shoes.

    The positions of the beads

    are shown on the chart.

    Planning aheadBefore you begin stitching a project of this size,

    its important to make a plan. Take a close look

    at the chart, key and photograph to decide how

    you are going to stitch the design. This doesnt

    mean just planning to work the cross stitch

    before the backstitch, but the order in which

    you are going to stitch different areas.

    Obviously, its best to start stitching at the

    centre to make sure you position your work

    correctly on the fabric. Then you can count

    outwards to work other areas.

    Splitting the design into small sections may

    help to make the project more achievable. For

    example, you could work all the different sections

    of the ladys dress one at a time, then her head

    and body, and finally the fan. Planning ahead in

    this way will save you time later on.

    Stitching the designYou should start by working the cross stitch,

    because the other stitches and elements of

    Meet the stitcher

    Jane ThomasThis lady reminds me of the way my mother

    dressed when she was young. As usual, I

    stitched from the top to the bottom, as I like to see the

    picture emerging. I was glad there were few quarter

    stitches, except to shape the hands and shoes. When

    using Kreinik thread for backstitching, as for the

    feathers, I work Holbein stitch, as the stitches lie nice

    and flat. Another reason for using this stitch is the

    thread needs little starting and finishing, which is

    good because metallics can easily unravel.

    Tip Preventing frayed braidWhen working with Kreinik Very Fine Braid, use lengths

    of 12in (30cm) or less, as it can fray if overworked.

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    the design are worked beside or on top of this.

    Most of the cross stitch is worked in two strands

    of stranded cotton over two threads of the

    evenweave fabric.

    The metallic cross stitches are worked

    in one strand of purple haze Kreinik Very

    Fine Braid.

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    pack direct to you for just 52

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    28HPI evenweave (or 14HPI aida), Polstitches hand- dyed colourful clouds, 23x18in (58x46cm), call 01559 370406 or visit www.polstitches designs.co.uk

    Stranded cotton as listed in the key

    Kreinik Very Fine Braid as listed in the key. For local stockists, visit www.kreinik.com

    Seed beads as listed in the key

    Frame with a 16x11in (41x29cm) aperture, light gilt finish

    Items marked are included in materials pack. Items marked are not included.

    Turn to page 69 for hints and help!

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    Cross stitch in two strands159 117 0901 Light bluebell

    160 175 0902 Medium bluebell

    161 176 0906 Dark bluebell

    350 011 0213 Medium red

    351 010 0214 Light red

    352 009 0303 Dark coral

    353 008 2605 Light coral

    501 878 1704 Very dark green

    502 877 1703 Dark green

    503 876 1702 Medium green

    746 275 0101 Pale yellow

    801 359 2007 Light brown

    817 013 0211 Dark red

    945 881 2309 Dark pink beige

    951 1010 2308 Medium pink beige

    3041 871 2613 Dark plum

    3042 870 2612 Medium plum

    3045 888 2103 Golden brown

    3046 887 2206 Dark sandy yellow

    3047 852 2205 Light sandy yellow

    3371 382 2004 Dark brown

    3740 872 2614 Very dark plum

    3743 869 2611 Light plum

    3770 1009 2314 Light pink beige

    3813 875 1701 Light green

    Cross stitch in one strandKreinik Very Fine (#4) braid 4013 Purple Haze

    Backstitch in one strand*801 359 2007 Light brown

    face, neck

    *817 013 0211 Dark red

    lips

    *3371 382 2004 Dark brown

    all other outlines and details

    Kreinik Very Fine (#4) Braid 003 Red

    dress

    *Kreinik Very Fine (#4) Braid 4013 Purple Haze

    clothing, feathers

    French knots in one strand*Kreinik Very Fine (#4) Braid 4013 Purple Haze

    top of dress

    Attach beads with matching cottonMill Hill seed beads 00557 Gold

    top of dress, gloves, feathers, flowers

    Mill Hill seed beads 03021 Royal Pearl

    jewellery, clothing, shoes, flowers, red bow

    Stitched using DMC and Kreinik threads on

    28HPI evenweave over two threads

    Stitch count 197x130

    Design area 14x9in (35.5x23.5cm)

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