The World of Cross Stitching Jun-22

This month’s issue is a real celebration of nature and the great outdoors. From a sunset campsite overlooking a lake (p26) and a set of adorable farm motifs for kids (p68) to part two of our seasonal tree series (p20), there’s plenty to inspire you and keep your needles busy as summer arrives. We’ve been thinking about how we can be a little kinder to our planet with Amanda Gregory’s ‘Save our Oceans’ project on page 84. Patch Amanda’s beautiful underwater scene and important message onto a reusable tote bag and carry it around with you to raise awareness. You can combine your passion for stitching and conservation by joining in with the fundraising ideas that we’ve included for World Ocean Day on 8 June. Over on page 25, our Senior Technical…

Kimberley Kirtland is a pharmacy dispenser from Banbury Who is your fave designer? Emma Congdon* – her designs have so much impact and colour. What’s your favourite ever cross stitch project? A ‘Home Sweet Home’ sampler I stitched for my hairdresser when they moved into a new house. It was my first ever official project. Your recent fave WOXS design? My favourite design has to be the Christmas village project from issue 313 (Dec 2021). I like it because it is cute and Christmassy and I just can’t wait to make it for my friends. Worst stitching disaster? I was halfway through stitching a big project and realised I had royally gone wrong so had to unpick everything and start again. It took forever. Proudest stitching moment? I made a penguin brooch for my friend and she said I was…

Supermouse key Cross stitch in two strands STITCH COUNT 40 high x 38 wide DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) – 7.5x7cm (2 x2 in) Kapow! Monty Mouse looks incredible as a superhero! The caped crusader is here to save the day, ready to swoop in and come to the rescue if you’re battling with French knot villains or tricky fractionals. Swap the initial to make a custom card for your hero. Missed a chart? ISSUE 319 Flossie looks enchanting as a mer-mouse with a tail that shimmers in the sea. ISSUE 318 Meet Charlie, a cheerful new addition to the delightful Furry Tales family. ISSUE 317 Flossie looks super serene as she starts 2022 with a healthy new hobby, yoga. For back issues, call % 03330 162 137 or visit http://bit.ly/1NwX3Rv…

Our Media Ltd, London, W6 7BT and Mespil House, Dublin, DO4 T4A6 Wooden Thread Sorter Thread sorter made from responsible sources: FSC C138978. Batch Number: PW35795/060821. Made in China. Manufactured by Premium World Ltd, GU7 1HZ, United Kingdom and Premium World France, Lichardié Basse, 81640, France. For more information about our gifts, please send an email to gifts@ourmedia.co.uk Follow our useful tips below for how to get the most out of your thread organiser… • Taking a moment to arrange your threads onto a sorter before starting a project can save you lots of time and stress down the line – for one thing, your threads will be orderly, ready and waiting for you when you need them (rather than hiding somewhere at the bottom of a bag or box). • To get set up, cut your skein into…

Cucumber sandwiches and bunting at the ready for the extended bank holiday weekend on 2 June 2022 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II becoming the first British Monarch to ever celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking an historical 70 years on the throne. We can’t think of a better way to honour this extraordinary year of Her Majesty’s life devoted to service and duty than with Faby Reilly’s regal sampler. It even includes all four national emblems representing the nations of the British Isles alongside the official Platinum Jubilee emblem. Resplendent throughout with glittering beads and metallics, a special occasion also calls for some special stitches – you’ll work couching stitch for the swirling line on the emblem and turkey work on the Queen’s Guards’ fun furry hats. If you’ve not come across…

Star Letter REACH FOR THE RAINBOW Here is one of my finishes – I always tell my children that everyone has a special ability and to reach for the rainbow and find yours. So I stitched this, got it framed, and here are my children with the picture. I hope you like it.Natasha Bell, via email Hannah F: What a fabulous picture to stitch and a wonderful thing to tell your children, Natasha. They look so happy in the photo, and more than a little bit proud of their mum and what you’ve achieved. It’s certainly an inspiring piece. The black frame you’ve chosen complements the silhouette-style of the design perfectly. Look out for more rainbows in future issues – we’ve got an exciting rainbow card kit coming up as the gift with issue…