The World of Cross Stitching May 2021

As the days begin to stretch out and spring creeps in, we welcome the chance to refresh and brighten our homes by stitching the super selection of sunny projects on offer this month. It’s been difficult to go on holiday during the past year, so we’re bringing you the delights of travel in cross stitch form instead! Michael Powell’s vibrant city scene (p18) will transport you to the bustling streets of Amsterdam and Susan Bates’ set of four seaside hoops (p84) inspired by Tenby will evoke happy beach memories. I travelled around Mexico in 2006, and since then, I’ve been fascinated by the culture. So, I’m particularly excited to share Poppy Benner’s Mexican folk art motifs in our Design Library on page 47. The brilliant collection includes sugar skulls, Frida Kahlo and…

As the days begin to stretch out and spring creeps in, we welcome the chance to refresh and brighten our homes by stitching the super selection of sunny projects on offer this month. It’s been difficult to go on holiday during the past year, so we’re bringing you the delights of travel in cross stitch form instead! Michael Powell’s vibrant city scene (p18) will transport you to the bustling streets of Amsterdam and Susan Bates’ set of four seaside hoops (p84) inspired by Tenby will evoke happy beach memories. I travelled around Mexico in 2006, and since then, I’ve been fascinated by the culture. So, I’m particularly excited to share Poppy Benner’s Mexican folk art motifs in our Design Library on page 47. The brilliant collection includes sugar skulls, Frida…

Deborah White is a marriage registrar from Cheshire What is your fave project? A huge Victorian dolls’ house. I’d only just learned to stitch but I loved it. My mum paid to have it framed and it remains one of my most treasured possessions to this day. What was the last thing you stitched for someone? An Easter card for a good friend, which I designed myself. Do you stitch alone or have stitching buddies? I’ve tried a craft group, but I couldn’t stitch and talk at the same time! I do belong to a few Facebook groups, which has been great. Fave WOXS design? The Assisi cards from 303 (Feb 2021) – they’re so striking, and the colours complement the unstitched areas Best stitching tip? Start a new thread…

Deborah White is a marriage registrar from Cheshire What is your fave project? A huge Victorian dolls’ house. I’d only just learned to stitch but I loved it. My mum paid to have it framed and it remains one of my most treasured possessions to this day. What was the last thing you stitched for someone? An Easter card for a good friend, which I designed myself. Do you stitch alone or have stitching buddies? I’ve tried a craft group, but I couldn’t stitch and talk at the same time! I do belong to a few Facebook groups, which has been great. Fave WOXS design? The Assisi cards from 303 (Feb 2021) – they’re so striking, and the colours complement the unstitched areas Best stitching tip? Start a new thread with a loop knot – it’s such an easy way to…

Surfing Mouse key STITCH COUNT 40 high x 40 wide DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) – 7.5x7.5cm (2¾x2¾in) This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton Missed a chart? ISSUE 305 Brighten someone’s day with rollerskating Flossie Mouse and her polka dot brights. ISSUE 304 Stitch Monty Mouse the Medic to say thanks to a key worker for all their care. ISSUE 303 Wearing a rainbow cardigan, Flossie Mouse wants to make sure everyone stays safe. For back issues, call 03330 162 137 or visit http://bit.ly/1NwX3Rv Surf’s up! Monty wears floral shorts and catches a wave on his sun-yellow surfboard in a design that shouts having fun in the sun. Capture the design in a white card with a circular aperture for a summery action-packed finish.…

Surfing Mouse key STITCH COUNT 40 high x 40 wide DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) – 7.5x7.5cm (2¾x2¾in) This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton Missed a chart? ISSUE 305 Brighten someone’s day with rollerskating Flossie Mouse and her polka dot brights. ISSUE 304 Stitch Monty Mouse the Medic to say thanks to a key worker for all their care. ISSUE 303 Wearing a rainbow cardigan, Flossie Mouse wants to make sure everyone stays safe. For back issues, call 03330 162 137 or visit http://bit.ly/1NwX3Rv Surf’s up! Monty wears floral shorts and catches a wave on his sun-yellow surfboard in a design that shouts having fun in the sun. Capture the design in a white card with a circular aperture for a summery action-packed finish.…