Cross Stitch Favourites Spring 2021

Three cheers for the arrival of spring! A time of hope, new life, lighter days and the start of warmer weather. It's also a time of celebrations – and with so many fun occasions falling at this time of year, it's a really great time to be a cross stitcher. With this in mind, we've packed this issue of Cross Stitch Favourites with gorgeous charts to help you make the most of whatever you are marking, including Mother's Day, Easter, wedding days, new babies, spring birthdays and so much more. We've teamed up with some of the UK's best-loved cross stitch designers to bring you this bumper collection of charts. Stitchers of every skill level will find the perfect project – whether you're a complete beginner, a seasoned pro or…

Shopping list Fabric 14-count white aida measuring 45x45cm (7¾x7¾in) Threads Stranded cotton as listed in the key Needle Size 24 tapestry needle Extras Stretched canvas measuring 30x30cm (11¾x11¾in) Stitcher’s guide Our colourful tulips are stitched onto 14-count white aida in 29 shades of cotton. The cross stitch is worked in two strands of cotton, and there are plenty of fractionals throughout the piece, too. Backstitch is in one strand of cotton, as are the French knots for the butterflies. This is a densely stitched project so is best suited to stitchers with experience, or intermediates who are ready for a challenge. How to stitch the tulips picture 1 Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in half both horizontally and vertically; the centre point is where the fold…

Shopping list Fabric 14-count aida measuring 15x15cm (6x6in) for the card, 10x10cm (4x4in) for the poke and 10cm (4in) x your desired length for the napkin Threads Stranded cotton as listed in the key Needle Size 24 tapestry needle Extras 6mm double-sided tape, cloth napkin, patterned paper, hand-cut aperture card and lolly stick Stitcher’s guide Our Mother’s Day butterfly set is stitched onto 14-count white aida using just nine different colours of thread. The designs contain whole cross stitch and backstitch only, so are ideal for stitchers of all abilities, including complete beginners. How to stitch the butterfly designs 1 Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in half both horizontally and vertically. The centre is where the two fold lines meet and form a cross. Follow the…

Shopping list Fabric 14-count white aida measuring 45x45cm (7¾x7¾in) Threads Stranded cotton as listed in the key Needle Size 24 tapestry needle Extras Stretched canvas measuring 30x30cm (11¾x11¾in) Stitcher’s guide Our colourful tulips are stitched onto 14-count white aida in 29 shades of cotton. The cross stitch is worked in two strands of cotton, and there are plenty of fractionals throughout the piece, too. Backstitch is in one strand of cotton, as are the French knots for the butterflies. This is a densely stitched project so is best suited to stitchers with experience, or intermediates who are ready for a challenge. How to stitch the tulips picture 1 Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in half both horizontally and vertically; the centre point is where the fold lines meet. Follow the arrows on the chart to find its centre,…

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Shopping list Fabric 14-count aida measuring 15x15cm (6x6in) for the card, 10x10cm (4x4in) for the poke and 10cm (4in) x your desired length for the napkin Threads Stranded cotton as listed in the key Needle Size 24 tapestry needle Extras 6mm double-sided tape, cloth napkin, patterned paper, hand-cut aperture card and lolly stick Stitcher’s guide Our Mother’s Day butterfly set is stitched onto 14-count white aida using just nine different colours of thread. The designs contain whole cross stitch and backstitch only, so are ideal for stitchers of all abilities, including complete beginners. How to stitch the butterfly designs 1 Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in half both horizontally and vertically. The centre is where the two fold lines meet and form a cross. Follow the arrows on the chart to find its centre, and start stitching here,…