The World of Cross Stitching February 2020

This issue is another delightful dream, bursting with new-season stitches for all abilities. Whether you are looking for a new challenge to test your skills this spring, or you desire some quick stitches to pick up and put down, this issue has something to tempt you all. Why not start by settling down with a good cup of tea when you start stitching the lovely ‘Tea with Friends’ design from Siobhan Harrison (p18). Breakfast will never be dull again with Rhona Norrie’s sweet little soldier egg cosies (p84), which can’t fail to bring a smile to your face! With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you can get busy making our adorable panda (p68), which is bursting with love or Lucie Heaton’s space pun cards (p56) are the perfect way…

This issue is another delightful dream, bursting with new-season stitches for all abilities. Whether you are looking for a new challenge to test your skills this spring, or you desire some quick stitches to pick up and put down, this issue has something to tempt you all. Why not start by settling down with a good cup of tea when you start stitching the lovely ‘Tea with Friends’ design from Siobhan Harrison (p18). Breakfast will never be dull again with Rhona Norrie’s sweet little soldier egg cosies (p84), which can’t fail to bring a smile to your face! With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you can get busy making our adorable panda (p68), which is bursting with love or Lucie Heaton’s space pun cards (p56) are the perfect way to show…

FIONA BAKER Get to grips with a new stitch and fun embellishments with Fiona’s fabulous fox design (p24). Try lazy daisy stitch, French knots and add sequins. SOSAE & DENNIS The Caetanos bring their signature style to this fun Kawaii panda (p68). The design will make an adorable gift for someone special this Valentine’s Day. RHONA NORRIE Make breakfast a real treat with Rhona’s set of six dashing soldier egg cosies (p84). Follow our simple step-by-step instructions to make this brave battalion.…

Paula Palmet is a high school student from Tõrvandi, Estonia How’d you start stitching? My love of stitching started in kindergarten. I remember the teachers poking a pattern of holes into cartons and then we would backstitch them with thread. I immediately got addicted! When my mother saw this, she introduced me to cross stitch – I really can’t thank her enough for that! Your best stitching tip? I’ve always been ever grateful to whoever taught me the loop method for beginning to stitch. It’s the perfect way to start stitching, and it looks so neat from the back too! Recent fave WOXS design? I liked issue 287 (Dec, 2019) because it reminded me that Christmas was just around the corner. My favourite design from that issue were the ‘City Snow Globes’. I loved making them…

Paula Palmet is a high school student from Tõrvandi, Estonia How’d you start stitching? My love of stitching started in kindergarten. I remember the teachers poking a pattern of holes into cartons and then we would backstitch them with thread. I immediately got addicted! When my mother saw this, she introduced me to cross stitch – I really can’t thank her enough for that! Your best stitching tip? I’ve always been ever grateful to whoever taught me the loop method for beginning to stitch. It’s the perfect way to start stitching, and it looks so neat from the back too! Recent fave WOXS design? I liked issue 287 (Dec, 2019) because it reminded me that Christmas was just around the corner. My favourite design from that issue were the ‘City…

Flossie Mouse key Let’s say a big ‘welcome’ to the newest member of the family – Flossie! Stitch this little sweetie, with her matching party dress and bow, and celebrate 100 Furry Tales charts from Lucie Heaton! Stitch Flossie today to make a fabulous greeting card. 100th FURRY TALES CHART! Meet the designer Lucie Heaton “I get so much enjoyment from seeing how readers use my patterns and I find it amazing how much love there is for these little characters. I first started designing them for The World of Cross Stitching nearly 18 years ago and it’s wonderful that they are still as popular as ever. To celebrate, I’m introducing a new character to the Furry Tales family – meet Flossie Mouse!” For back issues, call ☎ 03330 162…