The World of Cross Stitching August 2020

This is now the third issue of The World of Cross Stitching that’s been created from our makeshift home offices! The team and I have been working hard to bring you the usual stitchy projects each month. We’ve had to make a few small changes and to find workarounds for things like photography – plus avoiding distractions from pets, families and TV! We want to thank you for your support during this time, it means a lot to us. I hope the projects in these pages will keep you occupied this month. I’m thrilled to welcome back the Forever Friends bear on page 10 – stitch for a gift to bring a smile. If you’re looking for a wedding present, then Lucie Heaton’s Furry Tales sampler (p56) is for you.…

This is now the third issue of The World of Cross Stitching that’s been created from our makeshift home offices! The team and I have been working hard to bring you the usual stitchy projects each month. We’ve had to make a few small changes and to find workarounds for things like photography – plus avoiding distractions from pets, families and TV! We want to thank you for your support during this time, it means a lot to us. I hope the projects in these pages will keep you occupied this month. I’m thrilled to welcome back the Forever Friends bear on page 10 – stitch for a gift to bring a smile. If you’re looking for a wedding present, then Lucie Heaton’s Furry Tales sampler (p56) is for you. Or…

MARIA DIAZ Maria has created a striking samurai warrior on page 78 to accompany her beautiful geisha design featured in the mag last month. Stitch the pair! JANE HENDERSON Choose from three design styles to stitch and make handy pan holders to match your kitchen décor (p70). They’re easy to create – we show you how! ANGELA POOLE Celebrate milestone birthdays with Angela’s set of six cards designed for adults (p18). You’ll find a range of themes to suit birthday boys or girls.…

Be on the panel! x Get a sneak preview x Appear in the magazine x Receive a stitchy gift Carol Way Hefner is a retired school teacher from Lincoln, Missouri, USA How’d you get into stitching? In 1980 when my daughter was first in kindergarten, the mother of one of her little friends introduced me to cross stitching and I soon fell in love. Your favourite project type? Making greeting cards. It’s so much fun to create a card to specifically suit the recipient’s personality and interests. The Design Library of your magazine has been a wonderful resource for me over the years. Fave recent WOXS design? I really love the ‘Sunny Daffodils’ by Amanda Gregory in the April 2020 issue (292). The sight of the first spring daffodils is…

Be on the panel! x Get a sneak preview x Appear in the magazine x Receive a stitchy gift Carol Way Hefner is a retired school teacher from Lincoln, Missouri, USA How’d you get into stitching? In 1980 when my daughter was first in kindergarten, the mother of one of her little friends introduced me to cross stitching and I soon fell in love. Your favourite project type? Making greeting cards. It’s so much fun to create a card to specifically suit the recipient’s personality and interests. The Design Library of your magazine has been a wonderful resource for me over the years. Fave recent WOXS design? I really love the ‘Sunny Daffodils’ by Amanda Gregory in the April 2020 issue (292). The sight of the first spring daffodils is always so joyful. What’s your current project? Right now I’m working on a…

Fishing Mouse key STITCH COUNT 40 high x 39 wide DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) – 7.5x7cm (2¾x2¾in) This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton Monty loves nothing more than fishing at the lake. He’s feeling pretty pleased with himself here as he just caught a fish! Stitch this fun design and patch onto coloured card to make a simple greeting card for fellow fishing fans! Missed a chart? ISSUE 295 Flossie is wearing her favourite fancy dress outfit – she’s a magical unicorn! ISSUE 294 Stitch Monty practising his keepy-uppy skills for footiemad boys and girls. ISSUE 293 Make way for Her Royal Highness, Princess Lizzie of Furry Tales, in her ballgown. For back issues, call ☎ 03330 162 137 or visit http://bit.ly/1NwX3Rv…