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Jewel
on the water
Meet the
designer...
Lesley Teare
The beauty of water lilies
has led to their widespread
use as ornamental plants.
The French artist Claude
Monet depicted the flower
in many of his paintings
but here I have chosen to
show just a single flower
and naturally thought
that a gorgeous dragonfly
would perfectly complete
the design.
To replicate the insects
iridescent quality, I have
used Kreinik metallic
threads, which are lovely
to stitch with. I have used a
combination of pale yellow
and gold on the wings
these are delicate colours
and look beautiful.
The small pearl beads
add an extra touch to this
pretty picture and I hope
you really enjoy stitching it.
Make
it easy!
Fabric and threads
pack direct to you for
just 35.50
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Planning your stitching
There are lots of different elements to this
design and they all have several colour changes.
To help with your counting, we advise you to
complete a single section, then move on to the
next, rather than trying to work all the stitches
in the same colour.
Before you begin, look closely at the chart
and photograph, and plan the order in which you
are going to stitch the design.
Stitching the design
Fold your fabric in half both ways to find the
centre and start stitching from this point. All the
cross stitch using stranded cotton is worked in
two strands over two threads of the evenweave
fabric. You may find the water lily petals are a
little trickier to work than the other areas, as
there are several close colour changes.
Use one strand of Kreinik Very Fine Braid to
work the metallic cross stitches on the dragonfly.
This thread can tangle and break, so stitch slowly
and carefully, and use short lengths.
Adding the details
When you have finished working all the cross
stitch, you can add the backstitch details using
one strand of stranded cotton: dark orange for
the water lily centre; dark blue for the lily pad;
and very dark pink for the petals.
Use one strand of sapphire Kreinik Very
Fine Braid for the dragonfly details.
Attaching the beads
Finally, you can attach the Royal Pearl seed
beads on top of the stitching. These are sewn
on with a half cross stitch using thread to match
the stitches beneath rather than the bead so
that the stitches dont show up. The positions
of the beads are shown on the chart.
Framing your picture
Normally, when you frame a design you should
place it centrally within the frames aperture.
However, with this design it looks visually more
accurate if the green border line is the same
distance from the aperture all the way round.
This will mean some of the elements of
the design that reach outside the border are
closer to the aperture than others, but as the
border line is quite dominant, this is what
the eye will see first.
32HPI evenweave
(or 16HPI aida),
off-white,
Zweigart Murano
Ref: 3984/101,
16x14in (41x36cm)
Stranded cotton
as listed in the key
Seed beads as
listed in the key
Frame with
a 7x10in
(20x27cm)
aperture, white
) Items marked
are
included in materials
pack, items marked
are not included.
) Fabric for the
stitched piece
supplied by Willow
Fabrics visit www.
willowfabrics.com or
call 0800 0567811.
) Turn to page 69 for
hints and help!
Shopping list...
Jewel on the water
DMC Anchor Madeira Colour
Cross stitch in two strands
White 002 2402 White
562 210 1206 Dark mint green
727 293 0110 Yellow
742 303 0114 Light orange
747 158 1104 Light blue
807 168 1108 Medium blue
818 023 0502 Very light pink
922 1003 0310 Dark orange
954 203 1211 Light mint green
961 076 0610 Dark pink
962 075 0609 Medium pink
988 243 1402 Dark green
989 242 1401 Light green
3716 025 0606 Light pink
Cross stitch in one strand
Kreinik Very Fine (#4) braid 006 Blue
Kreinik Very Fine (#4) braid 014HL Sky blue
Kreinik Very Fine (#4) braid 017HL White gold
Kreinik Very Fine (#4) braid 018 Navy
Kreinik Very Fine (#4) braid 191 Pale yellow
Backstitch in one strand
*922 1003 0310 Dark orange
water lily centre
3765 170 2506 Dark blue
lily pad
3831 039 0507 Very dark pink
water lily petals
Kreinik Very Fine (#4) braid 051HL Sapphire
dragonfly
Attach beads with matching cotton
Mill Hill seed beads 03021 Royal Pearl
water lily, background
Stitched using DMC and Kreinik threads on
32HPI evenweave over two threads
Stitch count 122x94 Design area 7x5in (19x15cm)
*indicates colour is listed earlier in the key
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Angela Pooles fabulous butterfly cushion
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Teresa Day
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Could anyone send me issue
204? I would like to stitch
Dees teddy
cot quilt is
so sweet
I am looking for issue 149,
which contains a Wuthering
Heights design. Willing to
pay costs.
Virginia Dinger
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Could anyone send me issue
219 (February 2013)? I would
like to stitch the wedding
sampler by Caroline Vincent.
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Cupcake cosy
I couldnt wait to stitch the cupcakes
from issue 223. Ive been trying to be
good and nish the many projects I
have on the go, but
they all got tossed
aside so I could
stitch these cakes!
As you can see in
the photo, I turned
one into a Kindle
cosy to give to
my mother on her
birthday. I swapped a
couple of colours for
some I already had
and added a bit of
Madeira GlissenGloss
to put some sparkle
on the icing.
The only trouble is that, like real
cupcakes, they are moreish I could
stitch up a dozen right away!
Emma Gowland, by email
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My rst grandchild was born nine-
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seven weeks of her life in hospital
before coming home. She is such
a little ghter and is now doing well.
I stitched these teddy bears from
a Leisure Arts book for her and made
them into a cot quilt. When she came
home, I gave it to my daughter, who
was absolutely thrilled.
This project certainly helped me
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was in hospital and we could not visit her,
and kept me focused on the positives, even
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Sweet treats
I thought you would like to see these
cupcakes (pictured above) I stitched
from issue 223. When I received my
copy, I was thrilled to see these designs
they look so sweet and yummy! I
started them straight away, making
them into a table runner for my kitchen.
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Lesley Teares Saffron shopper from
issue 205. I love owers, so wanted to
stitch this as soon as I saw it, but Id
only ever stitched on aida.
The cupcake designs look so sweet
and yummy! I started them straight
away, making them into a table runner
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Stitching essentials
In this installment of the cross stitch AZ,
we are on to the letter E. I have decided to
talk about eyelet stitches in particular, the
fact that they are pulled stitches.
We have a saying here at The Cross
Stitch Guild (CSG) that Cross stitchers
cant pull. This is not casting aspersions
on the physical attractiveness of cross
stitchers as a race, but that generally pulled
embroidery proves to be a challenge!
The idea of pulled embroidery is that
the fabric ends up full of little holes but
there are no fabric threads removed.
Each month Jane takes us from A-Z covering all things
cross stitch related! This month, perfect eyelet stitches
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Planning your stitching
This is a large project and requires a little careful
planning. It is best to get organised with a design
of this size, rather than just starting in the middle,
or working all of the stitches in the same colour,
then all those in another.
Take a good look at the chart, key and,
most importantly, the photograph before you
begin. Start by stitching the cliff edge scene in
the centre, as this will ensure you position the
design correctly on the fabric. Also, because its
a large area that reaches out to the other motifs,
it will help with the positioning of those.
28HPI evenweave
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Also ask the framer to cut a piece of white
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1. Stick the mount board on top of the frame
with double-sided tape.
2. Place your finished stitching centrally over
that and push pins through the edge of the
fabric and into the mount board.
3. Stick double-sided tape over the back of the
frame, then stretch the fabric tightly round
to the back and stick it into place. Fold the
corners neatly, so you have a 90 angle at
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Maria Diaz
I love canal art, its so bright and cheerful.
I once lived in a canal-side cottage my
front door opened onto the canal path. It was a restful
place to live. My office window looked out over the water,
and seeing the wonderfully decorated barges chugging
past brightened even a very drizzly grey day. Although
my cottage wasnt quite as pretty as the one here, I used
it as my inspiration and have tried to evoke the serene
mood and relaxed pace of the canal side.
Framing your picture
You will need to have a frame specially cut for
this design. Ask your framer for a flat, plain
wooden frame about 1in (2.5cm) deep, cut
to the dimensions given in the shopping list.
The sizes stated are the outer dimensions
of the frame. This isnt how we would normally
The simple
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Welcome a new baby into the world and create an heirloom
to be passed to future generations by stitching a birth
sampler Jo Ryan rounds up some of the best designs
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pregnancy was announced in December, the
royal baby has never been far from the headlines.
As Kates due date of 13 July draws closer, it seems
the whole world is awaiting news of the birth. But
for any family, a babys birth is an exciting event,
and few gifts could be more fitting than a lovingly
Th h
stitched sampler. Steeped in tradition, these not
only make original and personal presents, they are
also sure to be treasured by the parents, and later
by the child, and get passed down the generations.
There is a huge range of designs available, so
to inspire you and help narrow your options, on the
next two pages we present some of our favourites.
Fun and on-trend,
this Baby Love
sampler is available
to download as a
chart from www.
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The white storks association
with childbirth originated in
Germany according to
folklore, the birds found babies
in caves and marshes and
carried them to houses in
baskets. In the 1830s, Hans
Christian Andersen popularised
the association with his fairytale
The Storks, in which a family
of the birds thanks little boys
who didnt bully them by taking
them little brothers and sisters.
There are many theories
about how the stork came to
symbolise childbirth, including
the facts that their migration
to Europe heralds spring; they
often form the same breeding
A storks gift
The Historical Sampler Companys Fire Engine design
incorporates several traditional elements, such as the alphabet
and numbers in a border pattern that draws the eye into the
centre, but the primary colours and fun imagery keep it looking
modern and fresh.
This is very much a sampler for a male baby, with motifs of cars,
trains, tractors and a fire engine types of machinery and
transport that are loud, fast and so appealing to boys! Its
available as a chart pack priced 9, or as a kit priced 19.95. Visit
www.historicalsamplercompany.co.uk or call 01268 711918.
Mixing old & new
In this pretty sampler, sweetly named Hello little chick, two doting
birds tend to their just-hatched chick. The mother and her chick are
beak to beak, while the father watches over them, protecting his family.
Their nest is in a blossom tree that has bloomed into life, signalling
spring a time of hope,
prosperity and birth
while at each corner of
the sampler sits a heart
shape, which has been a
symbol of love since the
15th century. The chart
is available to download
from The Making Spot,
priced 1.49. Visit www.
themakingspot.com
Tender moments
Noahs Ark must be among the most well
known of all biblical stories. There are many
versions told in childrens books, songs and
films, and with its simple, animal-filled narrative,
it is easy to see why it is so popular.
Fun, colourful and full of animals children
love, such as elephants and lions, this All
Creatures sampler by Bothy Threads is sure to
delight youngsters and adults alike. The fact the
animals are in pairs makes this perfect for twins.
The more you look, the more detail you spot
such as the starfish in the waves and the bees
above the flamingos and there is plenty of
space to stitch the babys name, date of birth
and any other details you wish to add. Priced
27.49 for the kit. Visit www.bothythreads.com
or call 0844 8000 221.
Two by two
pairs; and the parent birds look
after their young for some time.
This Stork Birth Sampler kit
comes with pink and blue thread
and is priced 18.50. For stockists,
visit www.classicemb.co.uk or call
01529 461056.
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Baby samplers
Three of the
cutest
characters
Oozing ahh factor is polar bear cub
Binkie part of Little Star Stitches
Arctic Lovable range. You can stitch
this sampler with a blue shadow for
a boy. The Binkies Rocking Horse
kit is priced 15.99. Visit littlestar
stitches.co.uk or call 01453 546891.
Few characters melt the hearts of
children and adults as much as uffy,
patched-up bear Tatty Teddy does.
This Bath Time Birth Sampler is
available from Coats, priced 21.20.
For stockists, visit www.coatscrafts.
co.uk or call 01484 681881.
No-one could fail to love this puppys
oppy ears and cheeky expression.
You can also stitch this Bedtime
Booe Sampler with a pink hat for
a girl. From DMC, priced 26.99. For
stockists, visit www.dmccreative.co.uk
or call 0116 2754000.
With their bright-red
exteriors, loud clanging
alarm bells, fast speeds
and associations with
danger and heroism, it
is little wonder that fire
engines are so appealing
to young boys.
There are numerous
fire engine toys, as well
as many childrens
books and hit television
series based around
fire brigades, so this
action-packed Fire
Brigade Birth Sampler
by Vervaco is sure to be treasured by the child as he grows older. Plus,
in bold primary colours, its bound to look striking in the nursery. Theres
plenty of space to add names if twin or even triplet boys are on the way.
Priced around 30, the kit is available online and in good needlework shops.
Fantastic fire engine
Reminiscent of the classic ABC wall chart many babies
have up in their nursery, this cute sampler, the Baby
Hugs Zoo Alphabet Birth Record from Dimensions, features
the letters A to F and numbers one to four, giving it an
educational feel.
Each of the figures is matched with an animal in the
case of the letters, with a creature whose name begins with
that letter. The animals are depicted almost as toys the
number three is even matched with a teddy bear rather
than a real animal and are sure to appeal to any youngster
as he or she grows older. The kit is priced 26.95. Visit
www.sewandso.co.uk
Animal ABC
The buck-teethed rabbits may
give this sampler a fun, modern
touch, but it actually echoes
traditional designs. Samplers
started out as a collection of
stitches randomly placed on
the fabric, but by the 1600s
the stitches were worked in
methodical rows of motifs
and alphabets surrounded by
a border a style used to
great effect here.
Pictured is the Baby Girl
design, but a Baby Boy one is
also available. Priced 18 for
the kit, or 11 for the chart. Visit
www.littledovedesigns.co.uk
Roots in
the past
The buck-teethed rabbits may
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T
wenties fashion burst
on the scene with an
unprecedented sense
of daring and glamour. Many young
women felt a new-found sense of
personal freedom as they shook off
the heavy petticoats and excess frills of the Victorians.
Skirts shortened, and silky fabrics revealed more of a
womans figure than ever before. High-buttoned shoes
yielded to silk stockings and ribboned pumps. Luxuriant
tresses were clipped into sassy bobs and topped off with
silk sashes or chic little hats.
Stepping out at the most trendy party, this 1920s
fashionista is the picture of style. Her silky dress moves
gracefully with every step she takes. Satin sashes are
wrapped loosely at her waist and around her head for
a lovely accent and her silken shawl is ready to drape
around her shoulders should an evening chill set in. Long
strings of dazzling pearls are a must for this lady, as is
her flirtatious feathered fan.
Stitched on 28HPI evenweave from Polstitches, this
design includes lots of sparkling metallic thread details
on the embroidered dress and fan. The ladys beautiful
necklace is worked completely in pearl seed beads. What
fun to go back in time and recreate one of our most
exciting periods of fashion.
Meet the designer
Stepping out at the most trendy
party, this 1920s fashionista is the
picture of style. Her silky dress moves
gracefully with every step she takes
Joan Elliott
28HPI evenweave
(or 14HPI aida),
Polstitches hand-
dyed colourful
clouds, 23x18in
(58x46cm), call
01559 370406 or
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Seed beads as
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160 175 0902 Medium bluebell
161 176 0906 Dark bluebell
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Make someones birthday extra special with one
of these sweet cards designed by Angela Poole
Birthday
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Birthday tweetings
Anchor DMC Madeira Colour
Cross stitch in two strands
001 B5200 2401 Bright white
063 601 0701 Very dark pink
073 151 0607 Light pink
074 3354 0606 Medium pink
075 3733 0505 Dark pink
122 3807 2702 Purple
158 597 1108 Dark turquoise
265 471 1308 Green
301 744 0112 Yellow
379 3862 2601 Brown
9159 162 1014 Light turquoise
Backstitch in one strand
*001 B5200 2401 Bright white
hats, balloon
*063 601 0701 Very dark pink
candle
236 3799 1713 Grey
all other outlines and details
French knots in one strand
*236 3799 1713 Grey
eyes, lettering
Stitched using Anchor threads on 16HPI aida
Max stitch count 55x56
Design area 3x3in (9x9cm)
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Our blue and pink spotty cards set
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print out your own dotty card for free below!
Print out
dotty card
If you cant nd spotty
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the dotty design weve
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Just visit crossstitcher.
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Print the design on
to thin card, then cut
the card to 6x12in (15x30cm) and fold it
in half. Alternatively, print the design out
on paper, then cut that and a piece of white
card to the same dimensions and stick
them together.
Trim your stitching to 4x4in (11x11cm)
and fray the edges by removing some of
the fabric threads. Finally, stick the stitched
fabric to the centre of the front of the card
using double-sided tape.
Stranded cotton
as listed in the key
Cards 6x6in
(15x15cm), blue
or pink dotty
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you could easily change the palette used in
these designs to incorporate it, giving the
card an ultra-personal feel
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Street Party (issues 207-209)
Codes: CSCKIT49 (16HPI aida), CSCKIT50 (32HPI evenweave)
Price: 47
Size: 7x26in (18x66.5cm) Stitch count: 112x420
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Codes: CSCKIT53 (14HPI
hand-dyed aida), CSCKIT54
(28HPI hand-dyed evenweave)
Price: 57
Size: 11x15in (30x40cm)
Stitch count: 164x220
Iris Fairy (issue 194)
Codes: CSCKIT55 (14HPI
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(28HPI hand-dyed evenweave)
Price: 58
Size: 15x11in (40x30cm)
Stitch count: 220x164
Poppy Fairy (issue 195)
Codes: CSCKIT57 (14HPI
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(28HPI hand-dyed evenweave)
Price: 57
Size: 11x15in (30x40cm)
Stitch count: 164x220
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Stitch Collection readers when it began in January 2011! Each Flower
Fairy kit also contains seed beads and metallic threads.
Rose Fairy (issue 196)
Codes: CSCKIT59 (14HPI
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Price: 53
Size: 15x11in (40x30cm)
Stitch count: 220x164
Chrysanthemum Fairy (197)
Codes: CSCKIT61 (14HPI
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(28HPI hand-dyed evenweave)
Price: 61
Size: 11x15in (30x40cm)
Stitch count: 164x220
Lily Fairy (issue 198)
Codes: CSCKIT63 (14HPI
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Price: 65
Size: 15x11in (40x30cm)
Stitch count: 220x164
Fire Goddess (issue 184)
Codes: CSCKIT67 (14HPI hand-dyed aida),
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Price: 72
Size: 16x11in (40x30cm)
Stitch count: 224x166
Water Goddess (issue 181)
Codes: CSCKIT69 (14HPI hand-dyed aida),
CSCKIT70 (28HPI hand-dyed evenweave)
Price: 75
Size: 11x15in (30x40cm)
Stitch count: 163x219
Earth Goddess (issue 188)
Codes: CSCKIT71 (14HPI hand-dyed aida),
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Price: 65
Size: 11x15in (30x40cm)
Stitch count: 163x219
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Codes: CSCKIT73 (14HPI hand-dyed aida),
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Price: 65
Size: 16x11in (40x30cm)
Stitch count: 223x166
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An outstanding collection of four Elemental Goddesses by Joan Elliott.
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Ladies DAY
Sandy Littlejohns and Deb Lesters beautiful Ascot Ladies Day scene is a
masterpiece to behold. Epitomising the height of 1950s glamour, this is the
perfect project for any racing enthusiast.
Praying HANDS
These detailed and realistic hands,
are based on Albrecht Drers
preparatory drawings from around
1508 for the Heller Altarpiece.
Maria Diaz has taken The Praying
Hands (or Betende Hnde) work
and turned it into a sepia cross
stitch that captures the essence
of the piece beautifully.
Price: 21
Codes: CSCKIT75 (14HPI aida)
CSCKIT76 (28HPI evenweave)
Design area: 9x7in (24x19cm)
Stitch count: 132x105
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Ear Ear EEarth th th th thGGGGG dd dd odd odd oddess ess ess ess (i (i (i (i (iss ssu ssu ssu 11 e 1 e 1 e 188) 88) 88) 88) 88)
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Air Air Ai i Air GGGGG dd dd odd odd oddess ess ess ess (i (i (i (i (iss ssu ssu ssu 11 e 1 e 1 e 191) 91) 91) 91) 91)
Ladies Day (issue 110)
Codes: CSCKIT65 (14HPI aida), CSCKIT66 (28HPI evenweave)
Price: 49
Size: 7x26in (18x67cm) Stitch count:112x420
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p35 Fabulous flapper
Bring Joan Elliotts 1920s lady to life in stitch with our pack of hand-
dyed evenweave or aida, pre-sorted threads, Kreinik thread and beads.
Code: CSC22509 (evenweave) CSC22510 (aida)
Price: 52
NB Charts are not included
p47
Birthday
tweetings
Stitch Angela Pooles adorable
cards using our handy pack
that contains evenweave or
aida and pre-sorted threads.
Code: CSC22505 (evenweave)
CSC22506 (aida)
Price: 14.25
NB Charts are not included
p27
Drifting dreams
This pretty scene by Maria
Diaz will look stunning on
your wall. Our convenient
pack contains evenweave or
aida and pre-sorted threads.
Code: CSC22507 (evenweave)
CSC22508 (aida)
Price: 20
NB Charts are not included
p62
Huggable
hedgehog
The pack for this cute hedgehog
designed by Lucie Heaton
includes evenweave or aida
and pre-sorted threads.
Code: CSC22503 (evenweave)
CSC22504 (aida)
Price: 19
NB Charts are not included
p4
Jewel on
the water
Our pack for Lesley Teares water
lily design contains evenweave
or aida, pre-sorted threads,
Kreinik thread and beads.
Code: CSC22501 (evenweave)
CSC22502 (aida)
Price: 35.50
NB Charts not included
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and watching boats, sails billowing,
across the bay is a simple pleasure
Keep your
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when youre out
and about with
this padded case
Beside the seaside
DMC Anchor Madeira Colour
Cross stitch in two strands
White 002 2402 White
312 979 1005 Dark blue
322 146 1004 Medium blue
334 977 1003 Light blue
414 235 1714 Light grey
734 279 1610 Olive green
3761 928 1105 Turquoise blue
3831 039 0508 Red
Backstitch in one strand
413 236 1713 Dark grey
all outlines and details
Stitched using DMC threads on 28HPI linen
over two threads
Sunglasses case stitch count 62x28
Design area 4x2in (11.5x5cm)
Notebook cover stitch count 84x56
Design area 6x4in (15.5x10cm)
Bag stitch count 40x152
Design area 2x10in (7x27cm)
Making the sunglasses case
Cut out your fabric as follows:
Blue stripe cotton Three pieces 7x4in
(19x11cm) for the back and lining.
One piece 2x8in (5x20cm) for the top binding.
Wadding Two pieces 7x4in (19x11cm).
Stitched linen Trim your stitched linen so it
measures 7x4in (19x11cm), ensuring the
design is placed centrally across the fabric and
1in (4cm) up from the lower edge.
Assembling the case
1. Place the stitched front and cotton back right
sides together and stitch down one side, across
the bottom and up the other side using a in
(1.5cm) seam allowance. Turn right sides out
and press.
2. Assemble the padded lining by placing one of
the lining pieces right side up on top of a bit
of wadding. Put the other lining piece right
side down over this, then the second wadding
piece on top. Stitch the layers together down
the sides and along the bottom using a in
(1.5cm) seam allowance.
3. Put the padded lining inside the case outer,
matching side seams and the top edges. Fold
the cotton cord in half to make a loop, then
match the two ends with the raw edges of the
top of the back of the cover and tack into place.
4. Bind the glasses case to enclose all of the
raw edges by pinning the strip right sides
together at the top of the case. Turn one
short end under at a side seam and overlap
the other on top. Stitch all the way round,
enclosing the loop ends, using a in (1.5cm)
seam allowance.
5. Fold the binding strip over to the inside
of the case, then turn the other long end
under to meet the stitched seam and slip
stitch to neaten.
6. Stitch the button to the front of the case
so the loop sits securely round it.
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I absolutely love hedgehogs,
so it was a pleasure to work
on this project.
A couple of years ago,
we were lucky enough to
have a hedgehog family
take up residence under
our compost heap. It was
wonderful to see the mum
and her two babies coming
out to explore each evening
and they did a great job of
controlling the number of
slugs and snails attacking
the vegetable plot. I always
hope the hedgehogs will
come back to our garden
one year!
Make
it easy!
Fabric and threads
pack direct to you for
just 19
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Fold your evenweave fabric in half both ways
to find the centre and start stitching at this
point. All of the cross stitch is worked in four
strands of stranded cotton over two threads
of the fabric.
Some of the elements, such as the flowers
and hearts, are spaced away from the main
hedgehog design, so count carefully outwards
to ensure you position them correctly.
Adding the details
When you have finished working the cross
stitch, you can add the backstitch details.
The trails around the hedgehog are worked
20HPI evenweave,
white,
Zweigart Bellana
Ref: 3256/100,
18x18in (46x46cm)
Stranded cotton
as listed in the key
Cotton fabric for
the backing 17x18in
(43x46cm), white
Cotton fabric for the
patchwork border
four different fabrics,
each measuring
3x21in (8x53cm),
to coordinate with
your cross stitch
Zip 16in (41cm) white
Cushion pad
16x16in (41x41cm)
Sewing kit usual
essentials including
matching thread
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included in materials
pack, items marked
are not included.
) Fabric for the
stitched piece
supplied by Willow
Fabrics visit www.
willowfabrics.com or
call 0800 0567811
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hints and help!
Shopping list...
using two strands of dark sepia. The remainder
of the backstitch is worked using two strands
of grey.
Take care to ensure that you work the
backstitch neatly and accurately, as it really
stands out against the cross stitch and white
evenweave background.
Making up the cushion
Cutting out the fabric
Evenweave: cut the stitched evenweave into
a 13x13in (33x33cm) square, with the stitching
positioned centrally.
Huggable hedgehog
DMC Anchor Madeira Colour
Cross stitch in four strands
White 002 2402 White (2)
603 055 0701 Dark pink
605 1094 0613 Light pink
817 013 0211 Red
840 1084 1912 Dark sepia
842 1080 1910 Light sepia
913 204 1212 Dark green
955 203 1210 Light green
995 410 1102 Dark blue
996 433 1103 Light blue (2)
3799 236 1713 Grey
3866 926 1901 Off white
Backstitch in two strands
*840 1084 1912 Dark sepia
trails
*3799 236 1713 Grey
all other outlines and details
Stitched using DMC threads on 20HPI evenweave
over two threads
Stitch count 100x101
Design area 10x10in (25.5x25.5cm)
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If you would prefer to stitch on aida, we have made a materials
pack containing stranded cotton and enough 11HPI aida to work
the cushion front. This aida is the same colour and size as the
evenweave listed in the shopping list (Zweigart Perl-aida ref 1007/100).
Use the same number of strands as listed above. As this aida is a different
count to the evenweave, the finished design will be slightly smaller at 9x9in
(23x23cm), but you can still follow the making-up instructions to complete
your cushion. Turn to page 54 to order either the evenweave or aida packs.
Make
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Fabric and threads
pack direct to you for
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asking them
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the border is
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to make them
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Find out more on page 7273!
Patchwork fabrics: cut seven 3x3in (8x8cm)
squares from each of the four fabrics, making
28 pieces in total.
Backing fabric: cut this into two rectangles,
each measuring 9x17in (23x43cm).
Making the cushion front
To create the cushion front, follow the steps
below, stitching all the fabrics right sides
together using a in (1.5cm) seam allowance
and pressing the seams open as you go:
1. Arrange the patchwork squares around the
stitched evenweave, tweaking their placement
until you are happy with the order.
2. Join together into one long strip the six
squares that run across the top. Repeat this
for the bottom six squares.
3. Sew the top six-square strip to the upper edge
of the stitched evenweave, and the bottom
six-square strip to the lower edge.
4. Sew together into one strip the eight squares
down one of the sides, then do the same with
the eight squares down the other side.
5. Join these long strips to the sides of the
stitched evenweave.
Finishing the cushion
To complete the cushion, follow these steps:
1. Place the two backing pieces of fabric right
sides together and stitch a 2in (5cm) seam
at each end of the longer side. Insert the zip
in the gap between these two seams.
2. Position the cushion front and back right sides
together and stitch all the way round.
3. Turn the cushion cover right sides out, press,
and insert the cushion pad to complete.
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Fill your home with the relaxing, summery fragrance of
lavender by making beautiful scented sachets and bags
Rebecca Bradshaw shows you how
T
hroughout history, lavender has
had all sorts of uses, including as
a perfume, cooking ingredient and insect
repellent. In fact, the word lavender comes
from the Latin lavare, which means to
wash, as the Romans liked to use it in
their baths to cleanse the spirit and for
its medicinal qualities.
For many people today, the beautiful
flower brings to mind heady summer days,
the smell of the Provence region of France
and a sense of restfulness and wellbeing.
What better way is there to capture all this
than by drying lavender and making your
own scented bag?
Lavender bags can be anything from
a small fabric sachet for your drawers,
to a large pillow for sleeping on. And you
can decorate them in a variety of ways
to make an attractive item for your home.
Every time you catch their scent, youll be
transported to the gorgeous landscape of
Provence on a balmy evening.
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In Love
with lavender
Simple sachets
Its really easy and takes only a few minutes to make
a sachet just follow these steps:
1. Cut out two squares of fabric (see the
Fabric choices box, opposite), then
stitch them right sides together, leaving
a small gap on one side for turning.
2. Turn right sides out, fill with lavender
and stitch up the gap.
3. Fold a length of ribbon in half and stitch
it to the back to make a hanging loop.
If you want to decorate your sachet with
a motif, stitch this before you assemble
the bag. There are many beautiful cross
stitch lavender charts, but for a simple
but effective look, draw out the word
Lavender on graph paper, then cross
stitch this on to one of the linen squares.
Alternatively, print out the word in an
attractive font, trace it on to cotton fabric
and embroider over this using backstitch.
Stitching essentials
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very time you catch the
scent of a lavender bag, youll
be transported to P
rovence
Pretty pyramids
Stitch these small bags for your drawers
These little bags are quick to put together and are ideal for
tucking into your underwear drawer to keep everything fresh.
Make just one or a whole heap theyre great for selling at local
ftes, too. To make one, follow these steps:
1. Cut out two pieces of printed cotton fabric measuring 4x4in
(10x10cm) each. Put the two pieces of fabric right sides
together and stitch around three sides with a in (1.5cm)
seam allowance.
2. Turn the fabric right sides out and fill the bag with dried
lavender and some rice to add weight.
3. Fold the raw edges under by in (1.5cm), then pin them
together, matching the seams, so you have a pyramid shape.
4. Stitch the two folded-under edges together to complete.
Sourcing dried lavender
Where to buy dried lavender and how to dry your own
As a rough guide, you will need 20g of dried lavender for a bag as big as
your hand. You can buy dried lavender in shops or online. Lavender World
(www.lavenderworld.co.uk) sells it in various quantities, which is perfect if
you want to make several bags.
If you have some lavender plants in your garden, it is easy to harvest and
dry your own. Always pick lavender flowers on a dry day after the morning
dew has evaporated. Strip the buds from the stalks with your fingertips, then
spread them out on to a tray to dry for a week.
Every now and then, stir the buds to separate them and to make sure they
dry evenly. Store the lavender in sealed bags to maintain the scent until you
are ready to use it.
Fabric choices
Tips for selecting the best fabric for
your sachets
Choose lightweight, natural fabrics to allow the lavender
to breathe and the scent to emanate. Good options are
linens, cotton muslin sheers or open weaves such as
cotton evenweave for stitching on.
You can also use organza, but it is best to choose
a silk one, because the natural fibres will release the
scent effectively.
6 uses of lavender
Keeping clothes smelling wash-day fresh;
Repelling moths and insects;
As a herbal medicine it can provide relief from
depression, stress, migraines, exhaustion and insomnia;
Washing and healing burns, wounds and cuts just create
a strong tea by using several tablespoons of lavender per
cup of hot water and leaving it to steep for an hour;
As a deodorant;
Treating insect bites.
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Assembling your bag
Follow these steps to complete the
drawstring bag:
1. Trim the stitched linen so it measures 7x5in
(18x14cm), with the stitching placed centrally
across the fabric and 1in (4cm) up from the
lower edge.
2. Place the linen and cream cotton fabric right
sides together and stitch down one side, across
the bottom and up the other side using a in
(1.5cm) seam allowance.
3. Turn the top of the bag, both back and front, over
in (1.5cm), then in (1.5cm) again and stitch
down to hem.
4. Mix the toy stuffing with dried lavender, then fill
the bag with it, leaving 1in (2.5cm) at the top free.
5. Tie up the bag securely with the twine.