Sommaire pour September 2024 de CrossStitcher

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WHAT’S INSIDE? º EXTENSIVE VARIETY OF PETS: Enjoy stitching detailed designs of over 40 breeds of cats and dogs, along with other popular pets like rabbits, guinea pigs, and more. º CUSTOMISATION TIPS: Learn how to adjust thread colours to perfectly match the real-life hues of your own pets, making each piece uniquely yours. º THEMED ALPHABETS AND SENTIMENTS: The book includes special alphabets and fitting sentiments that capture the playful and loving essence of pet ownership. º DECORATIVE MOTIFS: Explore a collection of cute and humorous motifs that reflect the joy and fun of being an animal lover. º GIFT AND KEEPSAKE IDEAS: Get inspired by numerous suggestions on how to use your finished pieces for gifts or keepsakes, showcasing your craftsmanship and love for pets. SHOP NOW AT…

Hullo! I enjoy saying yes – yes to people, yes to adventures, yes to new experiences. But sometimes I find myself feeling overwhelmed or under the weather – or just generally off. In those moments, there is nothing finer than delivering a heartfelt ‘nah’. Sometimes we can feel compelled (by expectation, by tradition, by FOMO) to say yes to things even when we don’t want to. I know that I have a habit of saying yes because I do really want to participate in something, while also knowing it’ll leave me spread very thin. It can be a difficult balancing act, especially if you have lots of important aspects in your life to consider (family, friends, chasing dreams) – if any of you have figured it out, please let me…

Every month we are giving you a FREE calendar download to print out and attach your stitching to display in your home. Head to our CrossStitcher Facebook Digital Downloads page… Designed by: Emma Congdon Stitch count: 46 high x 46 wide Design size: 8.5x8.5cm (3¼x 3¼in) Stitch time: 3 hours This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric. Over the year we will be bringing you 12 months to make a Calendar Year. Each month is filled with motifs appropriate for that season Materials • Sampedro White 14 count aida; 14x14cm (5½2x5½in)• Stranded cotton as listed in the key• Size 24 tapestry needle Materials available from www.willowfabrics.com How to… join our Stitch-A-Long We’re unveiling a new monthly calender which will run from January to December 24. Over the year…

You can work with any fabric or thread combinations you like, making this a great stash-busting project! Material For each design • Zweigart Teal, Apple, Coral, Lavender or Pale Lemon 14 count aida; 20x20cm (8x8in)• Stranded cotton as listed in the key• Size 24 tapestry needle  Materials available from www.willowfabrics.com Designed by: Emma Congdon Max. stitch count: 43 high x 37 wide Max. design size: 8x7cm (3⅛x2¾in) Stitch time: 5 hours each These designs were stitched on 14 count aida fabric. Please turn to page 15 to buy the project pack for £24, or just the fabric for £8, both plus P&P…

Each month we publish a new letter and number set based on a theme, designed for you to cut out and keep for when you need it Anyone with kids or grandkids is going to love this month’s alphabet! Or perhaps you’re a teacher or nursery worker looking for some inspiration to liven up the walls of your classrooms? Whatever you want to use them for these storybook motifs are perfect for all sorts of projects for little ones! Our Fairy Tales & Nursery Rhymes alphabet letters were mounted in a card, painted hoop and a super grip embroidery hoop. Each was stitched on blue 14 count aida, and each letter is approximately 30 high x 30 wide. The design size for each letter is approx. 6x6cm (2¼x2¼in), and it…

In the last issue (August 412) we gave you the final part of the Mandala. Over the last nine months we hope you have achieved a sense of calm as you have stitched the wonderful mindful sayings… If you missed any of the nine issues needed to complete the design; 404 to 412, you can order back issues or digital copies from www.crossstitchermag.co.uk. Make a… cushion Step 1 COMPLETE the stitching, then cut your fabric and backing fabric to 46x46cm (18x18in), making sure the design in the centre. Step 2 PLACE the cushion front right-sides together with the backing fabric. Pin, then machine stitch around the edge, with a 1.25cm (½in) seam allowance, and leaving a gap on one side for turning. Step 3 TURN to the right side, insert…

THE CHALLENGE • White 14 count aida• 7 shades of DMC stranded cotton (shown above)• Mini Mason jar THE RULES • Create a deaign for the top of a Mason jar• The design should be no more than 35 x 35 stitches• Only the materials above can be used• Be as creative as possible! Spread the joy of stitching with a novel gift idea! We’ve asked three designers this month to come up with a design for the lid of a mason jar that can then be filled with a gift. They could only use the materials listed on the left, and the seven shades of stranded cotton we chose for them. Take a look at their results below – we’ve featured a pattern for each one so you can…

132-PAGE NEW SEASON SPECIAL! Contents subject to change. ISSUE 414 OCTOBER 2024 On sale 3 September BIGGEST ISSUE EVER! Your complete seasonal stitching pack brings you everything you need for your autumn stitching. Inside this month ♥ The witching hour: Halloween sampler ♥ Colour of home: brand-new swatch sampler ♥ Going postal: pretty floral stamps cards ♥ Georgian gentry: stitch Darcy’s house, Pemberley! Autumn leaves Crafty designs Creative ideas…

All At Sea Tilda Fabrics have a new catalogue; Creating Memories, featuring seasonal basics for Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Each collection focuses on a different colour and as we enjoy the last of the seasonal sunshine, we love Summer and Ocean Blues – a colourway that is perfect for seaside projects but is, of course, handy for any project where you need a good selection of gorgeous blue fabrics. With a wide variety of prints available, the collection also includes coordinating buttons and you can also find free patterns on the Tilda’s World website www.tildasworld.com. FIRM FAVOURITES: HANNAH BROCKEN Designers share with us their top stitching essentials SMALL SCISSORS I love taking my cross stitch everywhere with me, especially on my travels, but airports don’t allow normal scissors in…

EVERYDAY FOLK KRISTA WEST [David & Charles] Discover a delightful collection of traditional folk cross stitch designs from the Mediterranean and beyond. This book features essential projects such as table runners, table squares and cushion covers, plus guidance on designing your own pieces and working with historic motifs. It also includes instructions and a design library with over 175 charts, making it a great resource for anyone interested in traditional folk embroidery. JOURNAL WITH THREAD: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO SEWING SEASONAL STORIES IN FABRIC & THREAD WITH IRON-ON TRANSFERS JESSIE CHORLEY [David & Charles] How about creating your very own fabric journal with textile artist Jessie Chorley’s guide to slow stitch fabric journalling? You'll learn how to work your stories into fabric and thread to craft a beautiful hand-stitched journal. Gather fabrics,…

Designed by: Cheryl McKinnon Stitch count: 56 high x 113 wide Design size: 10.5x22cm (4¼x8¾in) Stitch time: 8 hours This design was stitched on 25 count evenweave over two threads of fabric. Why not stitch the design twice, so that the design will appear on either side of the pencil case? Make a… zipped purse Step 1 STITCH the design in the centre of the fabric, and with the top of the design 2.3cm (7⁄8in) down from the top of the evenweave, using two strands for the cross stitch, and one for the backstitch. Step 2 FOLD over the top of the stitched evenweave onto the wrong side by 1.25cm (½in). Press the fold in place. Working from the outside of the pencil case, place the fold on top of…

Theresa Lawson’s first book, the beautiful embroidery guide Hand-Stitched House has been followed up with an equally aesthetically pleasing volume focused on nature and natural elements; Hand-Stitched Oasis. We sat down with Theresa to delve into the inspiration behind her new book, her creative process, and the message she hopes to share… When asked about the impetus for Hand-Stitched Oasis, Theresa reveals a heartfelt desire to expand on the world she built in Hand-Stitched House. While the first book focused on the home, Theresa’s love of nature yearned for expression. “The thing I felt was missing from Hand-Stitched House were the natural elements,” she admits. This sparked the concept of a book dedicated solely to capturing the beauty of the outdoors through embroidery. The last time we spoke with Theresa,…

A writer based in New Delhi, and a subscriber to CrossStitcher of many years, Anuradha Jain has been practising embroidery in some form or the other for most of her life and she says that the adage ‘her soul is fed by needle and thread’, holds so true for her. Needlework has helped her through some of the most difficult times of her life and here she shares with us a little bit about her stitching journey so far… Anuradha was taught needlework, as with so many stitchers, by her ‘very talented’ nan and mum, and over the years she has tried her hand at various techniques and forms, which has led to the vast majority of her home décor and soft furnishings being made by hand. “All the quilts…

THE ESSENTIAL KIT YOU’LL NEED TO START STITCHING FABRICS Aida is the ideal choice for cross stitch beginners – it is a block-weave fabric, which is divided into squares with a grid of holes. Each cross stitch is worked over one square. Aida comes in a range of sizes which are called counts. So 14 count means that there are 14 squares to the inch and this will make 14 cross stitches. Aida also comes in 16, 18 and 20 count. The larger the number, the more stitches to the inch and so the smaller the design will stitch up. Evenweave is a woven grid of threads in a finer count. Each stitch is usually worked over two threads, so a 28 count evenweave with each stitch worked over two…

LEAVES LOVE OUR tree project on page 65? Take a leaf out of our book and have fun with these leafy-themed stitching items. WHO Steph Arnold is the genius behind this beautiful Oh Sew Bootiful Handmade Loadsa Leaves Embroidery Kit that is perfect for anyone who is a fan of backstitch! www.rosyposypetals.co.uk WHAT This Oak Leaf print fabric in Sand is 100% Cotton and ideal for backing any autumn-themed cushions you intend to stitch! www.iliv.co.uk HOW Embellish your projects with this Leaf Green Ribbon Collection which includes ric-rac and a oak leaf ribbon that would make a pretty trim for stitched cards. www.etsy.com/uk/shop/StitchKits…

LIMITED TIME OFFER! This offer ends 2 September, or earlier if stock runs out! RHS CROSS STITCH KITS The inspiration for these lovely cross stitch kits is taken from the RHS Lindley Collection, held at the Royal Horticultural Societies headquarters in London. This collection of horticultural books, journals and botanical prints provides inspirations for designers and artist alike. The featured kits, which are mostly full cross stitch, all come with 14 white count aida, stranded cotton sorted on a card, a needle, a threader, chart and instructions. The bamboo hoop in the larger kits is 20.5cm (8in), and in the smaller 14cm (5½in). Each kit is packed in a printed cardboard envelope, with has a lovely botanical design printed on the inside. Garden Tiger Moth, Melon and Tulip Bouquet £15.00…

Designed by: Maria Diaz Max. stitch count: 46 high x 37 wide Max. design size: 8.5x7cm (3⅜x234in) Stitch time: 7 hours each These designs were stitched on 14 count aida fabric. Customise the thread colours of the dog or cat to make them match your own pet! Make an… aperture card Step 1 WORK using two strands of stranded cotton for the cross stitch and half cross stitch, and one strand for the backstitch. Step 2 TRIM the stitched fabric to fit your card, with the design centrally placed behind the card’s aperture. Step 3 ATTACH double-sided tape to the inside of the card around the edge of the aperture. Step 4 PLACE the stitching on the table right-side up, and then place the card on top, pressing down firmly on…

Designed by: Durene Jones Stitch count: 28 high x 46 wide lid & base; 44 high x22 wide bunny Design size: 5x8.5cm (2x3⅜in) lid & base; 8x4cm (3⅛x1⅝in) bunny Stitch time: 24 hours This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric. Make your… Cottage Garden Bunny tin Step 1 STITCH your four bunny parts for your bunny and the cottage garden scene, using two strands for the cross stitch and one and two strands for the backstitch. Space the four parts well out on the fabric, allowing for a seam allowance on all sides. Step 2 CUT around the scenes that fit in the lid and base of the box, leaving two blank aida squares on all sides, and rounding the corners to fit the tin lid. Apply fabric…

PROJECT PACK If you would like to stitch Stitch & Stitchability, we have a materials pack with everything you need to get you stitching right away, and have it delivered to your door! Your materials pack contains: • Zweigart 14 count aida in Sky Glitter• Skeins of DMC stranded cotton• Skeins of DMC Light Effects• Heart charm (design may vary)• Seed beads• Two gold-plated tapestry needles; size 24 and size 26 How to order: Fill in the form on page 15 or go to www.willowfabrics.com to order your project pack at the CrossStitcher reader price of £39.60, plus P&P. Designed by: Durene Jones Stitch count: 166 high x 108 wide Design size: 30.5x19.5cm (12x7⅝in) Stitch time: 43 hours This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric. How to… frame…

Materials For each design • Zweigart Antique White Brittney; ref: 3270/101, 25 x 25cm (9⅞x9⅞in)• Stranded cotton as listed in the key• Size 26 tapestry needle• Ribbon to tie on jam jar Materials available from www.willowfabrics.com Designed by: Anna Matvieieva Max. stitch count: 34 high x 34 wide Max. design size: 6x6cm (2⅜x2⅜in) Stitch time: 6 hours each These designs were stitched on 28 count evenweave over two threads of fabric. Using pinking shears, cut the stitching into a 17cm diameter circle with the design in the centre, and then secure the circle of fabric to the top of the jam jar with ribbon MORE TO ENJOY! Our jam pot cover project was taken from Cross Stitch Summer Holidays by Anna Matvieieva, published by Tuva. This book contains nostalgic cross-stitch designs…

Oour magical version of an apple tree is a little bit special, we think you’ll agree! With a crop of ripe and juicy fruit, fantastical berries, russet leaves and a few woodland friends to boot, there’s plenty of detail here to get stuck into. A picture that’s suitable for experienced stitchers, you’ll have to take care with counting and tackle some trickier areas – from blending threads to French knots. Enjoy! Designed by: Amanda Butler Stitch count: 177 high x 118 wide Design size: 32.5x23cm (12¾x9in) Stitch time: 44 hours This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric. Materials • DMC Morning Dew 14 count aida; 50x55cm (19½x21½in)• Stranded cotton as listed in the key• Size 24 tapestry needle• Bird charm• Frame with a 35x27cm (13¾x10⅝in) aperture• Mount board…

“September is a great month to be out and about, and on a visit to The House of Binns, a National Trust for Scotland property in West Lothian, I was inspired by the exotic colours and flamboyant nature, of the resident peafowl. The famous peacocks and peahens roam freely and roost in a huge sycamore tree close to the historic house. Where do you get your inspiration?” SHOW OFF WHAT OR WHERE YOU STITCH… WE’D love to see what or where you stitch on your break. Send to crossstitcher@warnersgroup.co.uk with TEA BREAK as the subject. If you’re featured you’ll receive a mystery prize! ISSUE 411’S TEA BREAK WINNER “I love to stitch and have a cuppa in my seat by the window which lets lots of lovely light in.” Julie…