The World of Cross Stitching July 2020

Even if you can’t be outside to enjoy the sunny weather, this month’s projects should set the scene so that you can be surrounded by summer in your homes at all times! The tropical toucan by Kay Widdowson (p10) will transport you to a jungle paradise, head to the beach with Jenny Barton’s summery alphabet set (p29) and make Durene Jones’ vibrant roll-up placemats for indoor picnics or to use in the garden (p78). I am in awe of Maria Diaz’s elegant geisha gazing across the breathtaking landscape on page 38. There are so many wonderful details for you to enjoy from the gold metallics highlighting the intricate pattern of the kimono to the beads in the geisha’s hair pin! Look out for Maria’s complementary design in our next issue…

Even if you can’t be outside to enjoy the sunny weather, this month’s projects should set the scene so that you can be surrounded by summer in your homes at all times! The tropical toucan by Kay Widdowson (p10) will transport you to a jungle paradise, head to the beach with Jenny Barton’s summery alphabet set (p29) and make Durene Jones’ vibrant roll-up placemats for indoor picnics or to use in the garden (p78). I am in awe of Maria Diaz’s elegant geisha gazing across the breathtaking landscape on page 38. There are so many wonderful details for you to enjoy from the gold metallics highlighting the intricate pattern of the kimono to the beads in the geisha’s hair pin! Look out for Maria’s complementary design in our next issue 296…

IAN HALLOWS Celebrate the arrival of a new baby with Ian’s adorable bear (p64). Use the backstitch ABC to personalise with the baby’s name, date of birth and weight. SUSAN BATES Head to the skies with Susan’s collection of 43 fantastic airborne motifs (p47), featuring spaceships, balloons, kites, rockets, gliders, helicopters and more. KAY WIDDOWSON Kay’s lively toucan will add a splash of colour to your home (p10). You’ll love stitching the vibrant exotic plants and creating the texture on the bird’s plumage. Your chance to win! See page 77 to enter our competitions & be lucky…

IAN HALLOWS Celebrate the arrival of a new baby with Ian’s adorable bear (p64). Use the backstitch ABC to personalise with the baby’s name, date of birth and weight. SUSAN BATES Head to the skies with Susan’s collection of 43 fantastic airborne motifs (p47), featuring spaceships, balloons, kites, rockets, gliders, helicopters and more. KAY WIDDOWSON Kay’s lively toucan will add a splash of colour to your home (p10). You’ll love stitching the vibrant exotic plants and creating the texture on the bird’s plumage. Your chance to win! See page 77 to enter our competitions & be lucky…

Angie Walkery Fenyw is a data analyst from Newport When did you start stitching? I learned to cross stitch as a child when I was at school. My mum still uses the pincushion I made for her when I was nine years old. What are you working on? A huge magnolia that my daughter bought me. It’s so big I’m having to stitch it sideways on the frame and have to keep reminding myself which way the stitches lie! Fave WOXS design? ‘Hill Top Farm’ by Michael Powell in the January 2020 issue (289) was very tempting. I currently have a WIP of his ‘Secret Gardens’ design which I intend to finish next summer. What do you love and enjoy the most about cross stitch? Cross stitching brings me inner peace, it always has and always will. I…

Angie Walkery Fenyw is a data analyst from Newport When did you start stitching? I learned to cross stitch as a child when I was at school. My mum still uses the pincushion I made for her when I was nine years old. What are you working on? A huge magnolia that my daughter bought me. It’s so big I’m having to stitch it sideways on the frame and have to keep reminding myself which way the stitches lie! Fave WOXS design? ‘Hill Top Farm’ by Michael Powell in the January 2020 issue (289) was very tempting. I currently have a WIP of his ‘Secret Gardens’ design which I intend to finish next summer. What do you love and enjoy the most about cross stitch? Cross stitching brings me inner peace, it always…