The World of Cross Stitching January 2022

This month we’re bringing you a fantastic collection of wintry designs that will keep you busy once the festive period is over! Amanda Butler’s heartwarming scene of geese migrating to warmer regions perfectly captures the cold season (p58). Jenny Van De Wiele’s folk-style winter sampler awaits you on page 84, or for a quicker stitch try Alyssa Westhoek’s Scandi animals (p20). Find thoughtful handmade thank you cards designed by Nia Rhind on page 36 – choose from three designs to suit the occasion. Have you heard about the brand new Paintbox Crafts Threads launched by LoveCrafts? We’ve got an exclusive project designed by Cheryl McKinnon using these lovely new stranded cotton threads on page 42. If you’re a fan of romantic vintage style then you won’t want to miss Maria Diaz’s chic…

This month we’re bringing you a fantastic collection of wintry designs that will keep you busy once the festive period is over! Amanda Butler’s heartwarming scene of geese migrating to warmer regions perfectly captures the cold season (p58). Jenny Van De Wiele’s folk-style winter sampler awaits you on page 84, or for a quicker stitch try Alyssa Westhoek’s Scandi animals (p20). Find thoughtful handmade thank you cards designed by Nia Rhind on page 36 – choose from three designs to suit the occasion. Have you heard about the brand new Paintbox Crafts Threads launched by LoveCrafts? We’ve got an exclusive project designed by Cheryl McKinnon using these lovely new stranded cotton threads on page 42. If you’re a fan of romantic vintage style then you won’t want to miss Maria…

JENNY BARTON Choose from seven sympathetic designs and send a caring card to a grieving loved one to let them know you’re there for them during their time of need (p78). RHONA NORRIE Rhona’s adorable collection of cosy animals wrapped in winter woollies in this month’s Design Library are sure to warm hearts and raise a smile (p47). MARIA DIAZ If you’re a fan of period dramas such as Downton Abbey, you’ll love Maria’s stylish couple dressed to impress in fashion from the 1930s on page 10.…

Be on the panel! × Get a sneak preview × Appear in the magazine × Receive a stitchy gift Jayne Perkins works in finance and sales admin and is from Stourbridge How did you start stitching? In my teens I helped my mum finish off a tapestry kit and I enjoyed that so much that I looked into other types of sewing and discovered cross stitch. On my honeymoon (of all times) I discovered cross stitch magazines – I’ve been hooked ever since. What’s your favourite project style and why? I don’t have a fave style. I love all sorts, but I do make lots of cards so small motifs are always best, especially for Christmas cards – I make quite a few each year. Fave WOXS design? I adore the ‘Animal Portraits’ by Lucie Heaton from issue 312 (November 2020).…

Be on the panel! × Get a sneak preview × Appear in the magazine × Receive a stitchy gift Jayne Perkins works in finance and sales admin and is from Stourbridge How did you start stitching? In my teens I helped my mum finish off a tapestry kit and I enjoyed that so much that I looked into other types of sewing and discovered cross stitch. On my honeymoon (of all times) I discovered cross stitch magazines – I’ve been hooked ever since. What’s your favourite project style and why? I don’t have a fave style. I love all sorts, but I do make lots of cards so small motifs are always best, especially for Christmas cards – I make quite a few each year. Fave WOXS design? I adore…

Lizzie takes her sacred duties as the tooth fairy very seriously. Dressed in classic fairy attire complete with crown and wings she’ll be there to collect little ones’ teeth with a wave of her magic wand. Why not stitch this to help encourage children with all-important brushing! Missed a chart? ISSUE 314 Lizzie’s delighted with a giant cheese gift that’s almost as big as she is. 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. For back issues, call ☎ 03330 162 137 or visit http://bit.ly/1NwX3Rv…