The World of Cross Stitching October 2019

Welcome to our October issue, filled with seasonal treats for you to enjoy! Jenny Barton’s set of three spook-tacular Halloween masks are perfect for trick or treating (p20) and celebrate autumn with Angela Poole’s delightful fairy garden in a stunning palette of rich thread shades (p72). I’m really excited to be featuring one of the most recognisable historical figures on our cover this month! You can immortalise Henry VIII in stitches with Kareen Taylerson’s majestic design on page 10. Do you know a little one who is celebrating a birthday soon? We’ve got a versatile set of greeting cards by Durene Jones for you to personalise with the child’s age and there’s six fun designs to choose from (p38). And finally, have you been stitching Lucie Heaton’s stunning birds? If so, head over…

Welcome to our October issue, filled with seasonal treats for you to enjoy! Jenny Barton’s set of three spook-tacular Halloween masks are perfect for trick or treating (p20) and celebrate autumn with Angela Poole’s delightful fairy garden in a stunning palette of rich thread shades (p72). I’m really excited to be featuring one of the most recognisable historical figures on our cover this month! You can immortalise Henry VIII in stitches with Kareen Taylerson’s majestic design on page 10. Do you know a little one who is celebrating a birthday soon? We’ve got a versatile set of greeting cards by Durene Jones for you to personalise with the child’s age and there’s six fun designs to choose from (p38). And finally, have you been stitching Lucie Heaton’s stunning birds? If…

DIANE MACHIN Diane has designed the perfect alphabet set for crafters! Featuring an array of stitchy motifs, use the letters to make a sign to hang on your craft room door (p55). RHONA NORRIE You’ll never be short of card and gift ideas for animal lovers with Rhona’s heartwarming Design Library (p47) filled with 40 adorable pet-themed motifs. HEATHER NUGENT Add a splash of colour to your desk or coffee table with Heather’s fantastic 3D tissue box cover (p24). Stylish and practical, this is sure to brighten a sniffly day.…

DIANE MACHIN Diane has designed the perfect alphabet set for crafters! Featuring an array of stitchy motifs, use the letters to make a sign to hang on your craft room door (p55). RHONA NORRIE You’ll never be short of card and gift ideas for animal lovers with Rhona’s heartwarming Design Library (p47) filled with 40 adorable pet-themed motifs. HEATHER NUGENT Add a splash of colour to your desk or coffee table with Heather’s fantastic 3D tissue box cover (p24). Stylish and practical, this is sure to brighten a sniffly day.…

Fave cross stitch project? I designed and stitched a retirement sampler for a former colleague and enjoyed almost every minute of it. It was so fun making something so personal to the recipient. Best compliment you’ve had? I would have to say it was probably from the old lady, Peggy – my mum used to work as a cleaner for elderly people and during school holidays I sometimes went with her to work. Peggy gave me my first cross stitch kit and inspired me to start stitching when I was around 6 years old. Without her encouragement I would be unlikely to still be stitching today. Recent WOXS design you love? I really liked the sweet spaniel puppy design from issue 281. He looks really friendly and cute and I…

Fave cross stitch project? I designed and stitched a retirement sampler for a former colleague and enjoyed almost every minute of it. It was so fun making something so personal to the recipient. Best compliment you’ve had? I would have to say it was probably from the old lady, Peggy – my mum used to work as a cleaner for elderly people and during school holidays I sometimes went with her to work. Peggy gave me my first cross stitch kit and inspired me to start stitching when I was around 6 years old. Without her encouragement I would be unlikely to still be stitching today. Recent WOXS design you love? I really liked the sweet spaniel puppy design from issue 281. He looks really friendly and cute and I can’t wait to make a…