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Cross Stitch Crazy
November 2019Busting with fun, Cross Stitch Crazy is the magazine for stitchers who just can’t get enough! In each issue, we promise to deliver easy to follow and quick to stitch designs from your favourite designers.
IN THIS ISSUE
meet the team
Katie Kegie Art Editor This month… “I’ll stitch my sister a fun Christmas card with one of the hats on page 39” Lou Smith Production Editor This month… “Those beautiful trees on page 44 have got my name all over them!” Emily Godwin Designer This month… “I’ll make fun party invites with the pretty celebration designs on page 36!” Fiona Baker Technical Editor This month… “I plan to update our Christmas tree with the bright ideas on page 22” Heather Nugent Charting Editor This month… “I might make cute cards using one side of Fiona’s merry sleighs on page 72” Hannah Erskine Charting Assistant This month… “The party hamster on page 58 will be a big hit with my young nephew!”…
welcome…
… to the 20th anniversary issue of Crazy! That’s right, it’s been 20 years since Crazy first appeared on the scene back in 1999. To celebrate, we’re hosting a mega-giveaway on page 56, with 20 prizes worth £100+ each. Plus, we have all you need to start your winter stitching! I love Emma Congdon’s Christmas greetings cushion on page 64, which features the phrase ‘Merry Christmas’ in 18 different languages. Or, if you’re looking for cards, try Maria Diaz’s classic poppy-themed designs on page 30 for Remembrance Day, or the pom-pom winter hats on page 39 for any winter holiday or event! And for a real festive treat, learn how to stitch and make your own plastic canvas Santa sleigh on page 72. Enjoy, and thanks for being part of…
over to you…
Marilyn Wagner Leeds Who do you most like to stitch for? I enjoy stitching for my friends and family. They receive a lot of my projects as gifts! How would you describe your stitching style? My stitching style is mostly slow and sure, as I want to make sure I get the design right. How cross stitch crazy are you? I like to stitch for at least four hours a day! Which project are you most proud of? I’m most proud of the Nativity scene I did from one of the Christmas issues of Crazy. Which occasion gets your needle twitching? Birthdays, Christmas and anniversaries! When I’m not stitching, you’ll find me… Depending on the weather, I’m usually outside gardening or reading a good book. Alice Volpato Italy Which cross stitch designer would be your dream dinner party guest? Well, I’ve already been honoured to have Michael…
cross stitch crazy
EDITOR Alison Maney alison@cross-stitching.com ART EDITOR Katie Kegie PRODUCTION EDITOR Lou Smith DESIGNER Emily Godwin TECHNICAL EDITOR Fiona Baker CHARTING EDITOR Heather Nugent CHARTING ASSISTANT Hannah Erskine PHOTOGRAPHY Jesse Wild CONTRIBUTORS Jenny Barton, Poppy Benner, Annelise Brant, Emma Congdon, Maria Diaz, Helen Dorritt, James Hearne, Lucie Heaton, Diane Hollands, Mollie Johanson, Durene Jones, Helen Metcalfe, Carol McCormick, Cheryl McKinnon, Margaret Sherry, Rob Speed, Claire Vaughan, Jenni Waugh GROUP ADVERTISEMENT SALES MANAGER Penny Stokes SENIOR BRAND SALES EXECUTIVE Victoria Allan ☎ 0117 300 8214 victoria.allan@immediate.co.uk DIRECT MARKETING EXECUTIVE Tom Allen RIGHTS ASSISTANT Kristin Eriksen PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Sarah Powell PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Lizzie Ayre BUYING TEAM Karen Flannigan, Jennifer Morgan, Paul Torre PUBLISHING DIRECTOR Liz Taylor CEO Tom Bureau MANAGING DIRECTOR Andy Marshall HEAD OF LICENSING & SYNDICATION Joanna Marshall PRINTED IN ENGLAND BY William Gibbons REPROGRAPHICS Tony Hunt, Chris Sutch…
santa hoop kit
GIFT AVAILABLE with print edition of issue 260 only CALL ☎ 03330 162 133* TO BUY Old Saint Nick’s back in town, and he’s pulling out all the stops to wish you a happy Christmas! Bursting from the centre of a wreath adorned with golden baubles, holly and a big red bow, this tiny Kris Kringle is the picture of festive cheer. His arms are spread wide with joy, ready to wrap your loved ones in a big holiday hug! This scene is full of fun details to stitch, from Santa’s twirly moustache to the wreath’s French knot berries. In this small but complex kit, you’ll work your way through a varied mix of whole stitches, fractionals, backstitch and French knots. And be sure to check the key carefully before you start…
holiday cuddles
These cute kitties have tucked themselves in for the night and are waiting for Christmas morning to arrive! They’re already imagining all the fun toys and treats they’ll find beneath the tree when they awake. This scene is filled with Margaret’s unique whimsical charm, and has plenty of details to keep your needle busy, from the classic patterns on the stockings to the smiling faces of the cats. So, follow this little duo’s lead – find a comfy spot, grab yourself a mince pie or two and stitch away the days until December, when you can finally display this purr-fect project! Need to know Stitch Time 45 hours (approx) Stitch Types Whole cross stitch, fractionals, backstitch Shopping List… Threads - Stranded cotton as listed in the key Needle - Size 24 tapestry needle Fabric - Zweigart 14-count…
