The World of Cross Stitching April 2021

We’re thrilled to welcome back Peter Rabbit as the cover star this month! I know you are fans of the lovable bunny too, so I hope you enjoy stitching this fab spring scene (p10). We’ve got plenty more seasonal patterns to keep you busy – celebrate Easter with Heather Nugent’s fun wreath (p84), enjoy Nia Rhind’s delightful spring sampler (p62) and make handy labels for your indoor plant pots with Jenny van de Wiele’s 12 delicate herb designs (p18). I’m a big fan of William Morris and so I asked Amanda Butler to create a set of charts inspired by the 19th century designer. She’s truly captured the bold repeating patterns William Morris was known for in the stylish dining set on page 56 – sure to impress guests! At…

We’re thrilled to welcome back Peter Rabbit as the cover star this month! I know you are fans of the lovable bunny too, so I hope you enjoy stitching this fab spring scene (p10). We’ve got plenty more seasonal patterns to keep you busy – celebrate Easter with Heather Nugent’s fun wreath (p84), enjoy Nia Rhind’s delightful spring sampler (p62) and make handy labels for your indoor plant pots with Jenny van de Wiele’s 12 delicate herb designs (p18). I’m a big fan of William Morris and so I asked Amanda Butler to create a set of charts inspired by the 19th century designer. She’s truly captured the bold repeating patterns William Morris was known for in the stylish dining set on page 56 – sure to impress guests! At the time…

LESLEY TEARE Escape to a vibrant Mexican kitchen featuring succulents, tropical fruit, colourful crockery and a woman at the heart of Lesley’s stunning design (p36). LISA REAKES Lisa has created a kaleidoscope of pattern and colour with her abstract cats chart (p68). This eye-catching design will keep you mesmerised for hours! HEATHER NUGENT Bring the joy of the season into your home with Heather’s brilliant Easter wreath (p84). Stitch as many motifs as you like to create your own unique design.…

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 your questions as soon as we can, but if you’re working to a specific deadline then do let us know!…

Be on the panel! × Get a sneak preview × Appear in the magazine × Receive a stitchy gift Dawn Paget is an Early Years practitioner from Oxfordshire What is your fave project? My mum bought me ‘Creative Dog’ by Joan Elliott. It says, ‘I’m creative, don’t expect me to be neat too’. What has been your worst stitching disaster? A card for a friend I stitched when I was 13 years old, not long after I became visually impaired. It has taken me years to relearn cross stitching, now I mostly cross stitch by touch rather than by sight. What is your idea of cross stitch heaven? At home with my latest project, rock music playing in the background and a box of chocolates next to me. Fave WOXS…

Be on the panel! × Get a sneak preview × Appear in the magazine × Receive a stitchy gift Dawn Paget is an Early Years practitioner from Oxfordshire What is your fave project? My mum bought me ‘Creative Dog’ by Joan Elliott. It says, ‘I’m creative, don’t expect me to be neat too’. What has been your worst stitching disaster? A card for a friend I stitched when I was 13 years old, not long after I became visually impaired. It has taken me years to relearn cross stitching, now I mostly cross stitch by touch rather than by sight. What is your idea of cross stitch heaven? At home with my latest project, rock music playing in the background and a box of chocolates next to me. Fave WOXS design? The advent calendar by Durene Jones from issue 299 (Nov 2020), it…