The World of Cross Stitching May 2020
Every issue is packed with the very best cross stitch designs, expert advice and in depth technical features, as well as product news, reader letters and stories, competitions and giveaways.
in this issue
welcome
Hope you’re enjoying springtime stitching – the fresh long hours of daylight are much more inspiring! I can’t wait to get stuck into this month’s projects – starting with the intricate blackwork hummingbird by Debbie Harding (p56). I love the selection of rainbow threads used and if you’ve not tried blackwork before, this is the perfect introductory project. If you’re thinking ahead to summer then you’ll enjoy Helz Cuppleditch’s playful puppy, Pepper, lounging in a beach ring (p68) or Jenny Van De Wiele’s bright wildflower hoops on page 84. This May marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day and you can commemorate one of the most memorable days in history with a celebratory scene by Lesley Teare (p38). I wish I’d had Durene Jones’ sweet cake topper designs (p74) for my wedding…
meet our guests
Terri Galvin is an operations manager from North Carolina, USA Why do you love cross stitch? I use it as a stress reliever as well as a creative outlet. It’s a very calming activity. I also really enjoy the sense of completion when I finish a project. How’d you get into stitching? When I was 18 years old, a friend introduced me to it. I tried it and I was hooked! I gave it up for several years but came back to it about five years ago – I am addicted again! Fave WOXS design? My favourite design so far is the gingerbread ‘Advent Calendar’ by Fiona Baker in issue 286 (Nov 2019). I hope to start it soon so it’s ready for next Christmas. I adore the little gingerbread village and all the bright threads. Best…
furry tales
Princess Mouse key Make way for Her Royal Highness, Princess of Furry Tales. Dressed in an elegant blue ballgown and a golden crown, Lizzie is quite the vision. To add an extra regal sparkle, why not stitch with metallic thread to really make Lizzie shine? Missed a chart? ISSUE 292 Here comes hardworking Monty with a lawnmower, ready to tackle the garden. ISSUE 291 Lizzie has been very busy in the garden harvesting colourful spring blooms. ISSUE 290 Lovely Flossie, in her fancy green party outfit, is ready to dance and have a good time! For back issues, call ☎ 03330 162 137 or visit http://bit.ly/1NwX3Rv…
your 3-in-1 card kit!
TOP TIP These cards are perfect to make up and keep on hand in case a birthday or special event sneaks up on you Inside your kit… To help you sort your threads, here is a list of the colours and number of lengths inside your free kit: White x 3 Dark red x 1 Red x 1 Brown x 2 Yellow x 3 Blue x 4 Light blue x 2 Light pink x 3 Pink x 3 Light yellow x 2 Grey x 3 Total: 27 lengths Cute Cupcakes key Quick to stitch & send! Factbox • Stitching Time Approx. 3-4 hours each• Type of Stitches Cross stitch, fractionals, backstitch• Ease of Stitching Advanced beginner…
ultimate crossstitch only east asia
Order your copy today Stitching treasures inspired by the East Only £9.99 inc p&p Discover a world of beautiful designs with this extra-special compilation of charts inspired by the decorative art and traditions of Japan, China and beyond. With their timeless appeal, these highly decorative designs are a must-stitch for avid cross stitchers. Frame ornate pictures and create sublime centrepieces for your home, give gifts of good luck to friends and family and stitch portraits of gorgeous geishas. From stunning kimonos, golden pagodas and fabulous fans you’ll find these and more in this unmissable collector’s issue of Ultimate Cross Stitch East Asia. Inside this issue: • Stitch geishas in sumptuous kimonos• Classic blue and white willow patterns• Elegant fans with intricate cross stitch detail• Cherry blossom designs, plus enchanting dragonflies, parasols and water lilies• Fabulous card…
burning bright
Sometimes you see a finished cross stitch design that takes your breath away and immediately deserves to shoot to the top of your ‘Must Stitch’ list. We think that this spectacular tiger portrait is just such a design. The personality and natural beauty of the big cat shines out of the finished piece – we can almost feel the tiger’s intense gaze upon us from amid his stitched jungle surroundings! It’s hard to believe that so much detail has been captured with so little backstitch. The design is worked almost entirely in full cross stitch, with backstitch only added for the striped beast’s whiskers and to mark out the top of his head, ears and muzzle. It will be a real treat to see this proud and powerful tiger coming to life…
