The World of Cross Stitching June 2020

Let’s keep calm and carry on stitching! It’s been a difficult time across the world recently, but I hope that you’ve all been continuing to stitch – it’s such a relaxing and mindful activity and I’ve got plenty of projects to keep you motivated this month. First, let’s all head to the seaside with Fiona Baker’s stunning nostalgic pier stitched on special dyed sunset fabric (p72) and Emma Horan’s bright summer holiday scene (p24). We chat to new The World of Cross Stitching designer, Emma, about how she transforms her vibrant paintings into cross stitch designs on page 29. Add a splash of colour to your home with Amanda Butler’s citrus fruit set (p58). We show you how to turn the three botanical-style patterns into handy accessories to add a…

Let’s keep calm and carry on stitching! It’s been a difficult time across the world recently, but I hope that you’ve all been continuing to stitch – it’s such a relaxing and mindful activity and I’ve got plenty of projects to keep you motivated this month. First, let’s all head to the seaside with Fiona Baker’s stunning nostalgic pier stitched on special dyed sunset fabric (p72) and Emma Horan’s bright summer holiday scene (p24). We chat to new The World of Cross Stitching designer, Emma, about how she transforms her vibrant paintings into cross stitch designs on page 29. Add a splash of colour to your home with Amanda Butler’s citrus fruit set (p58). We show you how to turn the three botanical-style patterns into handy accessories to add a zest for…

MARGARET SHERRY Celebrate a birthday with Margaret’s adorable fluffy kitty holding a large celebration cake, complete with candles (p10). Make a wish! AMANDA GREGORY Amanda has incorporated oriental lilies, white roses and sweet pink gerbera daisies to create a wonderful wedding wreath display (p84). SIOBHAN HARRISON Siobhan has created a set of Father’s Day cards (p38) featuring a range of hobbies so you’re sure to find a design to suit a special man in your life.…

Tracey Knight is a retired teacher from Alton Technique you’d like to master? My fractional stitches are pretty hit and miss! I keep trying to get some consistency with them. I have found that switching my needle for one with a sharper point does help. Who are your stitchy buddies? I belong to a couple of stitching groups, but admit that I prefer the contemplative, meditative aspect of stitching by myself. Who would you love to have a stitching session with? I wish I’d had the opportunity to meet Jo Verso. Her books and designs were the ones that kept me going when I was a cross stitch newbie. Your fave project style? I love backstitching, I think that it really brings a project to life. That’s probably why I was so delighted to discover blackwork! Fave WOXS design? The…

Tracey Knight is a retired teacher from Alton Technique you’d like to master? My fractional stitches are pretty hit and miss! I keep trying to get some consistency with them. I have found that switching my needle for one with a sharper point does help. Who are your stitchy buddies? I belong to a couple of stitching groups, but admit that I prefer the contemplative, meditative aspect of stitching by myself. Who would you love to have a stitching session with? I wish I’d had the opportunity to meet Jo Verso. Her books and designs were the ones that kept me going when I was a cross stitch newbie. Your fave project style? I love backstitching, I think that it really brings a project to life. That’s probably why I…

Football Mouse key STITCH COUNT 40 high x 31 wide DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) – 7.5x5.5cm (2¾x2¼in) This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton Concentrating on a game of keep-yuppy, Monty dreams of one day playing for England. Stitch him for footie-mad girls and boys and patch him onto a sports kit bag or use waste canvas to stitch him onto a favourite T-shirt. Missed a chart? ISSUE 293 Make way for Her Royal Highness, Princess Lizzie of Furry Tales, in her ballgown. 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. For back issues, call ☎ 03330 162 137 or visit http://bit.ly/1NwX3Rv…