The World of Cross Stitching December 2020

We’re bringing you a very special mag this month as we celebrate our 300th issue! That’s right, for over 20 years WOXS has been inspiring stitchers from around the world – that’s A LOT of projects to keep you busy! Join in the celebrations on page 58 as we chat to some of the designers and readers who’ve been with us from the early days, plus, we’ve got a big birthday competition for you to enter to win some rather fabulous stitchy prizes! Let’s get the festivities underway with our wonderful designs in this issue… Try making a cute Christmas stocking for a little one, we show you how on page 84, or put on your finest threads and stitch the glam 1950s ladies in our April Rose design (p72). You’ll…

We’re bringing you a very special mag this month as we celebrate our 300th issue! That’s right, for over 20 years WOXS has been inspiring stitchers from around the world – that’s A LOT of projects to keep you busy! Join in the celebrations on page 58 as we chat to some of the designers and readers who’ve been with us from the early days, plus, we’ve got a big birthday competition for you to enter to win some rather fabulous stitchy prizes! Let’s get the festivities underway with our wonderful designs in this issue… Try making a cute Christmas stocking for a little one, we show you how on page 84, or put on your finest threads and stitch the glam 1950s ladies in our April Rose design (p72).…

Anne Nordheim is an author and freelance writer from Verdal, Norway Favourite subject to stitch? I get really happy when I find small animal or landscape projects that fit onto a card – they make great gifts! Last gift you stitched? I made ‘Tropical Sunset’ in WOXS 283 (Aug 2019) as a Christmas gift for my sister and brother-in-law because they like to travel. I put it in a black frame and was happy with the result. Best stitching tip you’ve heard? To stitch efficiently, you should thread several needles before you start stitching. Then, when you run out of thread, you just grab the next needle and continue, instead of having to stop to thread the needle again. Fave WOXS design? I really love the ‘Colourful Toucan’ in 295 (July 2020) because…

Anne Nordheim is an author and freelance writer from Verdal, Norway Favourite subject to stitch? I get really happy when I find small animal or landscape projects that fit onto a card – they make great gifts! Last gift you stitched? I made ‘Tropical Sunset’ in WOXS 283 (Aug 2019) as a Christmas gift for my sister and brother-in-law because they like to travel. I put it in a black frame and was happy with the result. Best stitching tip you’ve heard? To stitch efficiently, you should thread several needles before you start stitching. Then, when you run out of thread, you just grab the next needle and continue, instead of having to stop to thread the needle again. Fave WOXS design? I really love the ‘Colourful Toucan’ in 295 (July 2020) because it’s so vibrant. I plan…

Elf Mouse key STITCH COUNT 40 high x 32 wide DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) – 7.5x6cm (3x2¼in) This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton Missed a chart? ISSUE 299 Perfect for the knitters in your life, Lizzie would be a welcome craft companion. ISSUE 298 Ready to go trick or treating, Monty is looking fa-boo-lous dressed as a scary monster. ISSUE 297 Rock on, Lizzie! This design will be great fun to stitch and a surefire hit with music fans. For back issues, call 03330 162 137 or visit http://bit.ly/1NwX3Rv All decked out in a jingly hat and pointed shoes, Monty is really getting into the spirit of the season! Join in and spread some Christmas cheer to your loved ones by patching this jolly elf onto…

Elf Mouse key STITCH COUNT 40 high x 32 wide DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) – 7.5x6cm (3x2¼in) This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton Missed a chart? ISSUE 299 Perfect for the knitters in your life, Lizzie would be a welcome craft companion. ISSUE 298 Ready to go trick or treating, Monty is looking fa-boo-lous dressed as a scary monster. ISSUE 297 Rock on, Lizzie! This design will be great fun to stitch and a surefire hit with music fans. For back issues, call 03330 162 137 or visit http://bit.ly/1NwX3Rv All decked out in a jingly hat and pointed shoes, Monty is really getting into the spirit of the season! Join in and spread some Christmas cheer to your loved ones by patching this jolly elf onto festive backing paper and then onto a single-fold coloured card.…