The World of Cross Stitching September 2019

Are you an animal lover? We’ve got an array of creatures for you to enjoy stitching this month, from Durene Jones’ folksy-style chicken design (p40) and Kay Widdowson’s snoozing fox (p24) to a selection of jungle animals in Rhona Norrie’s matching game for kids (p72). We also have part 2 of Lucie Heaton’s beautiful birds blanket project on page 56 and in next month’s mag we’ll show you how to turn all 12 designs into a patchwork quilt. You’re going to love Fiona Baker’s stunning lighthouse design on page 66. Stitched on specially dyed fabric to create a dramatic stormy sky, this will be a perfect piece of art for a nautical-themed room. If you know someone who loves the glitz and glamour of the 1920s or ‘30s then take…

Are you an animal lover? We’ve got an array of creatures for you to enjoy stitching this month, from Durene Jones’ folksy-style chicken design (p40) and Kay Widdowson’s snoozing fox (p24) to a selection of jungle animals in Rhona Norrie’s matching game for kids (p72). We also have part 2 of Lucie Heaton’s beautiful birds blanket project on page 56 and in next month’s mag we’ll show you how to turn all 12 designs into a patchwork quilt. You’re going to love Fiona Baker’s stunning lighthouse design on page 66. Stitched on specially dyed fabric to create a dramatic stormy sky, this will be a perfect piece of art for a nautical-themed room. If you know someone who loves the glitz and glamour of the 1920s or ‘30s then take a look…

KAY WIDDOWSON Kay has created a delightful woodland scene to brighten your home, featuring a dozing fox snuggled up amongst the autumn leaves (p24). SUSAN BATES Enjoy the farm without the mud by stitching Susan’s vibrant landscape complete with rustic tractor, wheat fields and bright blooms on page 8. POPPY BENNER Impress your colleagues with Poppy’s fruity lunch bag on page 28. Using whole stitches and backstitch only, the mouthwatering design is easy to create.…

Alison Waddington is retired and comes from Rhyl, Wales How did you start stitching? My teacher encouraged me to do some cross stitching in junior school. I made a dressing table cover on green aida with red and white stitches. It made me feel good about myself that I could do it. What was the last thing you stitched as a gift for someone? It was for my grandchildren, because I wanted them to have something special from Grandma. I stitched their initials, K and E, using a seaside ABC from an old issue of WOXS. What has been your favourite design recently in WOXS? I’d like to stitch the Enchanting Unicorn from issue 278. This looks like a good project to follow. What’s your proudest stitching moment? Some years…

Alison Waddington is retired and comes from Rhyl, Wales How did you start stitching? My teacher encouraged me to do some cross stitching in junior school. I made a dressing table cover on green aida with red and white stitches. It made me feel good about myself that I could do it. What was the last thing you stitched as a gift for someone? It was for my grandchildren, because I wanted them to have something special from Grandma. I stitched their initials, K and E, using a seaside ABC from an old issue of WOXS. What has been your favourite design recently in WOXS? I’d like to stitch the Enchanting Unicorn from issue 278. This looks like a good project to follow. What’s your proudest stitching moment? Some years ago I stitched a Strawberries and Cream sampler. It…

BEAUTIFUL CARDS & GIFTS Inside you’ll find a simple backstitch ABC and some fab finishing ideas, perfect for adding that personal touch to your designs. Meet the designer Amanda Gregory “I love watching the flowers in my garden change with the seasons, and so I was excited to work on this project, creating a floral wreath design for each month of the year. I’ve included plenty of classic flowers.”…