Cross Stitch Favourites Cross Stitch Favourites Christmas 2017

39 Who could resist these super-cute festive foxes? We all look forward to beginning our Christmas stitching – and with so many cards, gifts and decorations to make it can be hard to know where to start! We're making it easy for you this year, with this fantastic compilation of festive charts, created by some of the UK's most talented cross stitch designers. With a mixture of both traditional and modern designs, you'll find fabulous quick-stitch motifs in our selection box sections that are just waiting to be turned into gorgeous season's greetings and irresistible stocking fillers. There are also larger projects, such as the winter cottage scene on page 46 and the Christmas countdown advent calender on page 54 that will make striking decorations for your home. Projects like…

Stitch Fizzy Moon Stitch Tip We picked a white wooden frame for our picture to continue the snowy theme, and to let the colours stand out SHOPPING LIST Fabric 14-count white aida measuring 20x22cm (8x8_in) Threads Stranded cotton as listed in the key Needle Size 24 tapestry needle Extras Frame of your choice with a minimum aperture of 19x19cm (7_x7_in) Stitcher’s guide This winter heartwarmer is stitched onto 14-count white aida using 14 different colours of stranded cotton. It is worked in whole cross stitch, fractionals and backstitch in both one and two strands, and there are French knots, too. We think it’s a really great choice for stitchers of all abilities, especially those wishing to perfect their backstitch. How to stitch Fizzy Moon 1 Find the centre of your…

39 Who could resist these super-cute festive foxes? We all look forward to beginning our Christmas stitching – and with so many cards, gifts and decorations to make it can be hard to know where to start! We're making it easy for you this year, with this fantastic compilation of festive charts, created by some of the UK's most talented cross stitch designers. With a mixture of both traditional and modern designs, you'll find fabulous quick-stitch motifs in our selection box sections that are just waiting to be turned into gorgeous season's greetings and irresistible stocking fillers. There are also larger projects, such as the winter cottage scene on page 46 and the Christmas countdown advent calender on page 54 that will make striking decorations for your home. Projects like our adorable…

Stitch Fizzy Moon Stitch Tip We picked a white wooden frame for our picture to continue the snowy theme, and to let the colours stand out SHOPPING LIST Fabric 14-count white aida measuring 20x22cm (8x8_in) Threads Stranded cotton as listed in the key Needle Size 24 tapestry needle Extras Frame of your choice with a minimum aperture of 19x19cm (7_x7_in) Stitcher’s guide This winter heartwarmer is stitched onto 14-count white aida using 14 different colours of stranded cotton. It is worked in whole cross stitch, fractionals and backstitch in both one and two strands, and there are French knots, too. We think it’s a really great choice for stitchers of all abilities, especially those wishing to perfect their backstitch. How to stitch Fizzy Moon 1 Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in half both horizontally and vertically. Follow the arrows on the…

“Stitched in 16 bright shades, this modern design will stand out on any wall this Xmas.” Fiona Baker, technical editor Great holiday project Stitch Tip It can take up to two weeks to have a project professionally framed, so make sure you allow extra time for this when stitching for a special occasion SHOPPING LIST Fabric 14-count white aida measuring 45x35cm (18x14in) Threads Stranded cotton as listed in the key Needle Size 24 tapestry needle Extras Frame of your choice with a minimum aperture of 34x23cm (13_x9in) Stitcher’s guide Our reindeer pal is stitched onto 14-count aida using whole cross stitch and backstitch only, making him ideal for stitchers of every ability. It takes around 50 hours to complete so we think it’s perfect for beginners who are looking for…

SHOPPING LIST Fabric 14-count white aida measuring 15x15cm (6x6in) for most designs Threads Stranded cotton as listed in the key Needle Size 24 tapestry needle Extras Cards, aperture cards, felt backing, ribbon and patterned paper of your choice from your local craft shop Stitcher’s guide Full of fun, our festive motifs are really quick to stitch. They contain whole cross stitch, fractionals and backstitch, and some have French knots, so we’re confident that stitchers of all abilities will find the perfect design in this collection. How to stitch the motifs 1 Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in half both horizontally and vertically. Find the centre of your chart and start stitching from here, in the centre of the fabric, working your way outwards. 2 Complete all…