Just CrossStitch October 2022

Hello stitching friends! This issue of Just CrossStitch finds us looking toward the quickly approaching days of autumn. Who doesn’t enjoy a brisk bike ride through the swirling leaves and crisp fall air? Or, perhaps, pumpkin spice lattes shared over a charming conversation between friends is more your speed. Designs reminiscent of these things and more await your needle and thread as you meander your way through the pages ahead! Designer Elizabeth Spurlock sets the tone for the issue with her Seasonal Gathering design, a gorgeous sampling of blooms bursting with the rich hues that signify the end of summer. Not to be outdone, Tatiana Romero offers her own vision of autumn with Happy Fall Critters, a collection of woodland animal patterns. These little cuties will provide hours of stitching enjoyment, while…

Design by Elizabeth Spurlock of Saving Graces Fine Needlearts Skill Level: Intermediate Stitch Count: 122H x 96W Design Size: 8¾” x 6⅞” Materials • 15” x 13” piece 28-count ivory Jobelan from Wichelt Imports Inc. • One skein each DMC® or Sullivans® USA six-strand embroidery floss • Size 24 tapestry needle • One package Mill Hill Seed Beads • One package Mill Hill Antique Seed Beads • Beading needle Instructions Cross stitch over two threads using two strands of floss. Backstitch over two threads using one strand of floss. Attach beads using coordinating-color floss and ½ cross stitch. Shaded portion indicates chart overlap.…

Original Artwork by Lucy Laux of Lucy Laux Designs, adapted for cross stitch Skill Level: Intermediate Stitch Count: 88H x 72W Design Size: 6¼” x 5⅛” Materials • 13” x 12” piece 28-count vanilla cream Atomic Ranch Lugana from Rogue Stitching • One skein each DMC® or Sullivans® USA six-strand embroidery floss • Size 24 tapestry needle Instructions Cross stitch over two threads using two strands of floss. Where small symbols appear, work ¼ cross stitch using two strands of floss. Backstitch over two threads or work straight stitch using one strand of floss. Cabin With a View…

Design by Jennifer Rodriguez of Always Time to Stitch Skill Level: Intermediate Stitch Count: 30H x 30W Design Size: 2⅛” x 2⅛” Materials • 8” x 8” piece 28-count café mocha Country French linen from Wichelt Imports Inc. • One skein each DMC® or Sullivans® USA six-strand embroidery floss • Size 24 tapestry needle Instructions Cross stitch over two threads using two strands of floss. Where small symbols appear, work ¾ cross stitch using two strands of floss. Backstitch over two threads using one strand of floss. Finishing Materials & Instructions • Horn Book Flower from Joseph’s Workshop • Double-sided craft tape Model was finished using FlatOrnament Finishing Instructions. Using double-sided tape, adhere finished piece to center of horn book as shown. Tiny Pumpkin Landscape…

Design by Eirinn Norrie of Tangled Threads and Things Skill Level: Easy Stitch Count: 33H x 54W Design Size: 2⅜” x 3⅞” Materials • 9” x 10” piece 14-count ivory Aida from Zweigart® • One skein The Gentle Art Sampler Threads • One skein each The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Sampler Threads • Size 24 tapestry needle Instructions Cross stitch over one square using two strands of floss. Finishing Materials & Instructions • 4” x 18” strip coordinating fabric • Fusible interfacing • Decorative trim • 3” piece hook-and-loop tape Press stitched piece from reverse side, straightening as much as possible. Trim to allow ¾” Aida at top and bottom edges and ⅜” at each side beyond stitched design. Fold ½” of coordinating fabric strip to the back along top and bottom long edges and at both ends; press. Center stitched piece faceup on right side of pressed…

Designs by Frony Ritter of Frony Ritter Designs Skill Level: Intermediate Stitch Count Acorn: 46H x 46W Gourd: 46H x 46W Maple Leaf: 47H x 46W Design Size Acorn: 3⅛” x 3⅛” Gourd: 3⅛” x 3⅛” Maple Leaf: 3⅛” x 3⅛” Materials • Three 9” x 9” pieces 28-count chai tea Jobelan from Wichelt Imports Inc. • One skein each DMC® or Sullivans® USA six-strand embroidery floss • One package each Mill Hill Petite Seed Beads • Size 24 tapestry needle • Beading needle Instructions Cross stitch over two threads using two strands of floss. Attach beads using cross stitch and one strand of coordinating floss. Finishing Materials & Instructions • Park Lane 6” x 6” Pallet Square Wood Surface frames (#18181461) from JoAnn Fabrics • Americana walnut water-based gel stain from DecoArt • One skein DMC® 720 six-strand embroidery floss • Clear-drying craft glue Stain pallet frames following manufacturer’s instructions; let dry completely. Finish…