The World of Cross Stitching September 2021

The recent pandemic ensured the iconic World War II phrase ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ is as motivational today as it was back then. So, Siobhan Harrison of April Rose has put a modern twist on the vintage posters with four uplifting designs to encourage you to keep calm and enjoy your hobby whether it be gardening, stitching or spending time with your pets (p62). Green-fingered folk will love Katie Crumpton’s design of a modern-day witch practising her magic on a sunflower (p78) and Fiona Baker’s tranquil garden filled with sunny blooms and birds (p84). I recommend spending the long summer days stitching these designs in a shady spot in your own garden! If you’re after something quick and small to stitch, one of those projects you can pop in your bag…

The recent pandemic ensured the iconic World War II phrase ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ is as motivational today as it was back then. So, Siobhan Harrison of April Rose has put a modern twist on the vintage posters with four uplifting designs to encourage you to keep calm and enjoy your hobby whether it be gardening, stitching or spending time with your pets (p62). Green-fingered folk will love Katie Crumpton’s design of a modern-day witch practising her magic on a sunflower (p78) and Fiona Baker’s tranquil garden filled with sunny blooms and birds (p84). I recommend spending the long summer days stitching these designs in a shady spot in your own garden! If you’re after something quick and small to stitch, one of those projects you can pop in…

Be on the panel! Roxy Opas is a global mobility manager from Dorset What is your idea of cross stitch heaven? I would have to be sat by a roaring fire with my stitching and a mug of coffee on a winter’s afternoon – it makes me feel cosy just thinking about it. Tell us about your favourite stitchy project? I really love all of my Wrendale projects by Bothy Threads, so it’s really difficult to pick just one but if I have to it would be ‘The Diet Starts Tomorrow’. I frame all of my projects and rotate them throughout the year. Recent fave WOXS design? I love the Wallace and Gromit design in issue 307 (June 2021), it reminds me of my childhood and my…

Be on the panel! × Get a sneak preview× Appear in the magazine× Receive a stitchy gift Roxy Opas is a global mobility manager from Dorset What is your idea of cross stitch heaven? I would have to be sat by a roaring fire with my stitching and a mug of coffee on a winter’s afternoon – it makes me feel cosy just thinking about it. Tell us about your favourite stitchy project? I really love all of my Wrendale projects by Bothy Threads, so it’s really difficult to pick just one but if I have to it would be ‘The Diet Starts Tomorrow’. I frame all of my projects and rotate them throughout the year. Recent fave WOXS design? I love the Wallace and Gromit design in issue 307 (June 2021), it reminds me of my childhood and…

Teacher Mouse key STITCH COUNT 39 high x 39 wide DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) – 7x7cm (2¾x2¾in) This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton Missed a chart? ISSUE 309 Stitch Flossie supermouse to say thanks to one of the superhumans in your life. ISSUE 308 Show someone that they’re out of this world with Monty in his space suit. ISSUE 307 Dressed as a cowgirl ready to rodeo, Flossie makes the perfect card to say ‘howdy’. For back issues, call ☎ 03330 162 137 or visit http://bit.ly/1NwX3Rv Summer holidays are finally in sight, so why not help a young person in your life stitch their way to the top of the class? Monty’s dressed in a smart shirt and tie and ready to teach. He’ll make an…

Teacher Mouse key STITCH COUNT 39 high x 39 wide DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) – 7x7cm (2¾x2¾in) This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton Missed a chart? ISSUE 309 Stitch Flossie supermouse to say thanks to one of the superhumans in your life. ISSUE 308 Show someone that they’re out of this world with Monty in his space suit. ISSUE 307 Dressed as a cowgirl ready to rodeo, Flossie makes the perfect card to say ‘howdy’. For back issues, call ☎ 03330 162 137 or visit http://bit.ly/1NwX3Rv Summer holidays are finally in sight, so why not help a young person in your life stitch their way to the top of the class? Monty’s dressed in a smart shirt and tie and ready to teach. He’ll make an excellent thank you card for a hard working teacher at the end…