The World of Cross Stitching November 2019

Who has already started stitching for Christmas? I have! I like to start my Christmas cards early and I’ve got my eye on the set of six Christmas tree designs on page 72. The beads add a touch of opulence that is sure to impress the recipients. For something completely unique, you’ll want to try Heather Nugent’s cute animal cards (p38) stitched with Madeira Lana wool, giving the animals’ fur a realistic fluffy effect! On page 84, you’ll find Heather’s essential guide to making cards and tags – it’s never been so easy to make and send personal greetings to loved ones. What better way to countdown to Christmas than with a handmade Advent calendar? Fiona Baker has created a fun gingerbread house design on page 56 and it’s really simple…

Who has already started stitching for Christmas? I have! I like to start my Christmas cards early and I’ve got my eye on the set of six Christmas tree designs on page 72. The beads add a touch of opulence that is sure to impress the recipients. For something completely unique, you’ll want to try Heather Nugent’s cute animal cards (p38) stitched with Madeira Lana wool, giving the animals’ fur a realistic fluffy effect! On page 84, you’ll find Heather’s essential guide to making cards and tags – it’s never been so easy to make and send personal greetings to loved ones. What better way to countdown to Christmas than with a handmade Advent calendar? Fiona Baker has created a fun gingerbread house design on page 56 and it’s really…

JENNY BARTON With rich colours and stunning detail, Jenny’s elegant angel (p10) is an heirloom piece that you’ll want to hang pride of place in your home year after year. AMANDA GREGORY Amanda has created an evocative design of the Scottish moors in winter featuring a pair of Highland cows huddled together at the centre of the piece (p78). FIONA BAKER Fiona’s scrumptious gingerbread Advent calendar (p56) will be a big hit with your family, especially when you pop some treats into the numbered pockets!…

JENNY BARTON With rich colours and stunning detail, Jenny’s elegant angel (p10) is an heirloom piece that you’ll want to hang pride of place in your home year after year. AMANDA GREGORY Amanda has created an evocative design of the Scottish moors in winter featuring a pair of Highland cows huddled together at the centre of the piece (p78). FIONA BAKER Fiona’s scrumptious gingerbread Advent calendar (p56) will be a big hit with your family, especially when you pop some treats into the numbered pockets!…

Samantha Whitehouse is a payroll and pension admin from Hertford How did you get into stitching? I started cross stitching as a child when I was given a craft kit with simple patterns to follow. I picked cross stitching back up again about three years ago after seeing a discounted kit in my local craft store and picking it up on a whim! Best stitching tip you’ve heard? I saw a post somewhere recently that explained that one end of the skein of thread is designed to not knot up when you pull it out, and the other end is designed for bobbin winding – that explained why I was having problems with knotted threads everywhere! Design you love? I’ve my eye on the three part Bird Quilt, the first of which is in WOXS 283.…

Samantha Whitehouse is a payroll and pension admin from Hertford How did you get into stitching? I started cross stitching as a child when I was given a craft kit with simple patterns to follow. I picked cross stitching back up again about three years ago after seeing a discounted kit in my local craft store and picking it up on a whim! Best stitching tip you’ve heard? I saw a post somewhere recently that explained that one end of the skein of thread is designed to not knot up when you pull it out, and the other end is designed for bobbin winding – that explained why I was having problems with knotted threads everywhere! Design you love? I’ve my eye on the three part Bird Quilt, the first…