The World of Cross Stitching Christmas 2021

We’re so excited to welcome Wallace and Gromit back to The World of Cross Stitching. This lovable pair evoke happy childhood memories and what better time to have feelings of nostalgia than at Christmas (p10)? The robin is a garden favourite for many and brings a welcome splash of colour to the winter months. Fiona Baker has designed a beautiful scene featuring a pair of robins with pom-pom embellishments for the holly berries as a unique finishing touch (p24). If you’re looking to impress your guests this year, then you’ll love Amanda Gregory’s stunning poinsettia table runner (p58). We’ve included simple instructions on making it up ready to dress your table on the big day. Heather Nugent’s vibrant mosaic-style tree decorations will also catch a visitor’s eye (p36). This beginner-friendly…

We’re so excited to welcome Wallace and Gromit back to The World of Cross Stitching. This lovable pair evoke happy childhood memories and what better time to have feelings of nostalgia than at Christmas (p10)? The robin is a garden favourite for many and brings a welcome splash of colour to the winter months. Fiona Baker has designed a beautiful scene featuring a pair of robins with pom-pom embellishments for the holly berries as a unique finishing touch (p24). If you’re looking to impress your guests this year, then you’ll love Amanda Gregory’s stunning poinsettia table runner (p58). We’ve included simple instructions on making it up ready to dress your table on the big day. Heather Nugent’s vibrant mosaic-style tree decorations will also catch a visitor’s eye (p36). This beginner-friendly project is…

Ruth Dews is a quality assurer from Derbyshire How did you start stitching? In my late teens, a weekly cross stitch chart book came out. It gave me the bug and I kept going from there. Can you tell us about your latest stitch? I’m currently stitching ‘Let’s Sew’ by Ursula Michael for my sister-in-law. I’ve done a few of Ursula’s designs before, including a Christmas tree, snowman, dog, cat and cup of coffee. Let’s talk about your proudest stitchy moment? I completed a large dragon stitch, accompanied by a verse and chorus of the Welsh national anthem, surrounded by a beautiful Celtic border. I’d found it tricky, but I’m very proud of it and it has had pride of place in the dining room for 21 years. Fave WOXS…

Ruth Dews is a quality assurer from Derbyshire How did you start stitching? In my late teens, a weekly cross stitch chart book came out. It gave me the bug and I kept going from there. Can you tell us about your latest stitch? I’m currently stitching ‘Let’s Sew’ by Ursula Michael for my sister-in-law. I’ve done a few of Ursula’s designs before, including a Christmas tree, snowman, dog, cat and cup of coffee. Let’s talk about your proudest stitchy moment? I completed a large dragon stitch, accompanied by a verse and chorus of the Welsh national anthem, surrounded by a beautiful Celtic border. I’d found it tricky, but I’m very proud of it and it has had pride of place in the dining room for 21 years. Fave WOXS design? I loved the Wallace and Gromit design…

Cheese Mouse key STITCH COUNT 39 high x 38 wide DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) – 7x7cm (2 x2 in) This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton Missed a chart? ISSUE 313 Lizzie’s spreading Christmas cheer this year with her giant red glittering bauble. ISSUE 312 Festive Monty is festooned with holly and wears a big red bow and a Santa hat. ISSUE 311 Celebrate fright night with Flossie dressed in a scary Halloween costume. For back issues, call % 03330 162 137 or visit http://bit.ly/1NwX3Rv Lizzie looks delighted by this giant cheese gift that’s almost as big as she is – did she receive it from Flossie or Monty do you think? Or perhaps this is her pressie to one of them. No one ever became poor…

Cheese Mouse key STITCH COUNT 39 high x 38 wide DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) – 7x7cm (2 x2 in) This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton Missed a chart? ISSUE 313 Lizzie’s spreading Christmas cheer this year with her giant red glittering bauble. ISSUE 312 Festive Monty is festooned with holly and wears a big red bow and a Santa hat. ISSUE 311 Celebrate fright night with Flossie dressed in a scary Halloween costume. For back issues, call % 03330 162 137 or visit http://bit.ly/1NwX3Rv Lizzie looks delighted by this giant cheese gift that’s almost as big as she is – did she receive it from Flossie or Monty do you think? Or perhaps this is her pressie to one of them. No one ever became poor by giving after all, so why not stitch and gift this to…