The World of Cross Stitching February 2021

This issue is all about love and kindness! With the crazy and unsettling year of 2020 behind us, I think we could all do with spreading the love in stitches! So, with that in mind, your exclusive gift this month is a chart book of 60 designs filled with joy and positivity to give a little boost to those who need it. Our cover star is Margaret Sherry’s adorable mouse who shows he cares by sharing the brolly with his pal (p10)! You’ll also find a quirky love-themed sampler (p24), vibrant Valentine’s Day cards (p56) that’ll set hearts aflutter and a chalkboard-style sentiment to remind your family just how important they are to you (p62). I’m also very excited to start stitching Susan Bates’ pretty steampunk clock (p76) for my…

This issue is all about love and kindness! With the crazy and unsettling year of 2020 behind us, I think we could all do with spreading the love in stitches! So, with that in mind, your exclusive gift this month is a chart book of 60 designs filled with joy and positivity to give a little boost to those who need it. Our cover star is Margaret Sherry’s adorable mouse who shows he cares by sharing the brolly with his pal (p10)! You’ll also find a quirky love-themed sampler (p24), vibrant Valentine’s Day cards (p56) that’ll set hearts aflutter and a chalkboard-style sentiment to remind your family just how important they are to you (p62). I’m also very excited to start stitching Susan Bates’ pretty steampunk clock (p76) for my home and…

MARIA DIAZ Maria has captured the glamorous fashion and country house charm of the 1920s in her intricate scene – it’s sure to delight Downton Abbey fans (p36)! JANE HENDERSON Little ones will adore Jane’s princess-themed alphabet set (p71), featuring a range of sweet motifs. Stitch for a card, door hanging or frame for a nursery. NIA RHIND You’ll have Nia’s love sampler (p24) stitched up and ready to gift to a loved one in no time. Designer, Nia, is new to WOXS so let’s give her a warm welcome! STITCHING HELP! Don’t forget to send all your stitchy questions and design requests in to us! Email us at: theworldofxstitching@immediate.co.uk Write to: Ask the Experts, The World of Cross Stitching, Immediate Media Co, Eagle House, Colston Avenue, Bristol BS1 4ST…

MARIA DIAZ Maria has captured the glamorous fashion and country house charm of the 1920s in her intricate scene – it’s sure to delight Downton Abbey fans (p36)! JANE HENDERSON Little ones will adore Jane’s princess-themed alphabet set (p71), featuring a range of sweet motifs. Stitch for a card, door hanging or frame for a nursery. NIA RHIND You’ll have Nia’s love sampler (p24) stitched up and ready to gift to a loved one in no time. Designer, Nia, is new to WOXS so let’s give her a warm welcome! STITCHING HELP! Don’t forget to send all your stitchy questions and design requests in to us! Email us at: theworldofxstitching@immediate.co.uk Write to: Ask the Experts, The World of Cross Stitching, Immediate Media Co, Eagle House, Colston Avenue, Bristol BS1 4ST Send in queries via social media: www.facebook.com/theworldofcrossstitching www.instagram.com/worldofcrossstitching We will try and answer…

Grace Jones is retired and lives in Monmouthshire Describe cross stitch heaven? Sitting stitching on a sun lounger in Switzerland on a beautiful sunny day with a view of the mountains. Any stitching buddies? Me and two friends try to get together once a week to stitch and catch up with our latest news. My cat Sparky likes to ‘help’ by sitting on my lap, usually when I’m at a difficult bit. Fave WOXS design? The birthday cards by Angela Poole in issue 296. I like them because they are ideal for both men and women, I’ve made two so far. What drives you mad about cross stitching? Miscalculating how long it’s going to take me to finish a project. I often have to stitch into the early hours… Your best compliment? I don’t usually stitch for men or boys…

Grace Jones is retired and lives in Monmouthshire Describe cross stitch heaven? Sitting stitching on a sun lounger in Switzerland on a beautiful sunny day with a view of the mountains. Any stitching buddies? Me and two friends try to get together once a week to stitch and catch up with our latest news. My cat Sparky likes to ‘help’ by sitting on my lap, usually when I’m at a difficult bit. Fave WOXS design? The birthday cards by Angela Poole in issue 296. I like them because they are ideal for both men and women, I’ve made two so far. What drives you mad about cross stitching? Miscalculating how long it’s going to take me to finish a project. I often have to stitch into the early hours… Your best compliment?…