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BRIGHT NEW
PROJECTS
Summer!
HANDMADE
WEDDING
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Step 1
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PLACE a piece of felt right sides
together over the stitching and stitch
together along the top edge. Fold the
white felt to the back of the evenweave.
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LAY felt backing right sides together
on top of the evenweave and stitch
together, down the side, along the
bottom and up the other side.
Make sure you stitch along the edge
of the stitched design.
Step 4
TRIM the seams and turn the case
right sides out and press to nish.
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Make a
mug cosy
Step 1
TRIM your stitching to the same
size as the backing fabric with the
design placed 3cm from the right
or left-hand edge and centrally
widthways. Place your backing
fabric on top, right sides together,
and sew along the top, bottom
and side nearest the cross
stitched design.
Step 2
TURN right sides out. Press under
the raw edges of the remaining
side and fold the cord in half to
make a loop to t over your
button. Tuck the ends into the
unstitched side then top stitch
down to secure.
Step 3
STITCH the button on the other
edge. Wrap the cosy round your
mug and loop the cord round the
button to hold in place.
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Every month we showcase the latest high street trends, new ideas
and inspiring personalities for todays stylish cross stitcher
Garden party
Makers need space to do their favourite things
and where better than at the end of the garden?
Sally Coulthards new book Shed Decor is
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JULY 2015
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Outthere
UP IN THE SKY
BREW BEAUTY
FOR THE PERFECT CUPPA during a stitching session, try this
haberdashery-themed cup and saucer for your afternoon tea. The Quirky
Cup Collective paint each design by hand, inspired by everything from
amingos to sunowers to fruit, and each mug or cup is different.
www.thequirkycupcollective.bigcartel.com
Sunny side up
Summer holidays are around
he corner, and these ice cream
and flip flop sunglasses cases
make fab beach accessories.
ry our ice cream bookmark
on page 52, for lots more cool
un, whatever the weather.
www.notonthehi hstreet.com/
cherishhandmade
LOVE
HEARTS
THE GRAPHIC heart print on these
gift tags reminds us of our
favourite stitch. Contemporary,
but with a quirky vintage touch,
the tags come with their own black
and white bakers twine ties. We
think theyd make a fab nishing
touch to any wedding gift.
www.rosehipcards.co.uk
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JULY 2015
BASKET BALL
WERE ALWAYS looking for pretty storage
for our sewing stash. These zesty baskets are
all handwoven by female artisans in Kenya
and Ghana and each comes with a thank you
note from the lady who made it. Thats
what we call woven with love!
www.thebasketroom.com
In bloom
LOOK CLOSELY at this hand-embroidered
cushion from Also Home to see tiny
bumblebees and ladybirds! Made by
artisans in India, the
Mary cushion is inspired
by an embroidery
stitched by Also Home
founder, Anna Smiths
grandmother. Try the
look with our dandelion
tote bag on page 46.
www.alsohome.com
Outthere
TREND SPOTTING
COSY
COUPLE
Katie Allen
COMING UP ROSES
Hedge Fund
ICONIC WILDFLOWER
the dandelion is the inspiration
for our projects on page 46 so
while youre stitching them, why
not enjoy a herbal tea from one of
these lovely wildower mugs? Alison
Bick works from her studio overlooking
the River Gannel in Newquay and her
designs are inspired by the Cornish
countryside. The individually hand-printed
mugs are made in Cornwall too. We
can almost hear the seagulls
www.alisonbick.co.uk
WHO
ThisrosytapestrycushionfromLulu
&Natisstitchedbyhandin100%wool.
www.luluandnat.com
WHAT
CLAIRE HARTIGAN
LITTLE WREN
MYPIPSQUEAK
Getyourpawsonthiscutecat
notebookcover,hand-sewnand
drawnandinspiredbymaker
VickysrescuekittyStella.
Startabudding
romancewith
thesefinebone
chinajugs,each
onehanddecorated
inStoke.
www.
sophieallport.com
HOW
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CRAFTY THOUGHTS
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CREATURE COMFORTS
LOVE STITCHING
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LOVE STITCHING
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LOVE STITCHING
Make a
shaped cushion
Step 1
PLACE tracing paper over your
stitching and draw a shape about
1cm away from the edge of the
stitching. Keep the edges
rounded and curving gently.
Step 2
CUT out the shape and draw
round it on the back of your
evenweave. Pin the cushion back
and front right sides together.
Step 3
STITCH together along the
drawn line, leaving a gap along
the bottom straight edge for
turning. Trim the seams then turn
right sides out and press.
Step 4
STUFF your cushion rmly
then sew up the gap to nish.
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An interview with...
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INSPIRING PEOPLE
Im always looking
for designs that can
be translated into
cross stitch,
says Rebecca
onstantly inspired by
designs that I see,
eometric patterns
all of the books she illustrated and Its
A Small World is my favourite ride at
Disneyland. Satsuma Streets cross
stitch patterns remind me a lot of Mary
Blairs work she has such a great eye
for colour.Mollie Johanson from
Wild Olive is a huge inspiration too,
she has such a distinct style.
I am constantly inspired by patterns
or designs that I see, especially
geometric patterns.
What do you think has been your
most popular project?
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FESTIVAL OF LIGHT
Festival
of
light
Let the celebrations begin!
Take your pick from our parade
of Chinese paper lanterns to
get the party started
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Make a
vase band
Step 1
MEASURE the circumference of
your vase. Cut a strip of backing
fabric and your stitching 5cm
longer than your measurement
and 12cm tall. Place the two strips
right sides together.
Step 2
SEW along the two long edges
and turn right sides out. Press the
raw ends under and topstitch.
Wrap round your vase,
overlapping the ends and then
oversew to secure.
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Glass Charm
14 count plastic canvas,
10x10cm
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for tassel
For stockist details see pag
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Make a
glass charm
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Step 1
TRIM your stitched design,
leaving one square of plastic
canvas outside the stitching all
the way round.
Step 2
THREAD the cord through the
top of the stitched canvas to tie to
your straw or glass.
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MAKE a yellow tassel and tie to
the bottom of your stitching.
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Make a clock
Step 1
CUT a circle of interfacing the
same size as the clock face and
press to back of your stitching.
Snip a small hole in the centre of
this circle enough to push the
clock mechanism through.
Step 2
TRIM your stitching and backing
fabric into a circle slightly larger
than your hoop. Centre it over the
inner hoop and press the outer
hoop down over your fabric. Pull
your fabric taught and tighten the
screw as much as you can. Secure
the fabric edges with doublesided tape or hot glue.
Step 3
CUT a piece of mount board
to t snugly inside the hoop from
behind as this will make sure the
clock mechanism is held more
securely in place.
Step 4
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directly beneath the hole in the
fabric then attach the clock
movement following the
manufacturers instructions.
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Make a
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Step 1
REMOVE the waste canvas
threads from your stitching then
cut out the felt, 1cm outside the
stitching, all the way round.
Trim the backing felt to the same
size and shape.
Step 2
PLACE the back and front
wrong sides together and
oversew all the way round using
white thread, leaving a small gap
on the bottom edge.
Step 3
STUFF your cloud shape lightly
then sew up the gap and stitch the
brooch back to the other side of
your cloud to complete.
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Drop us a line to pin your projects into our album!
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JUST DANDY
Just Dandy
Treat someone special to
our trio of dandelion delights,
with a pretty purse, keyring
and bag to choose from
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tote bag
Step 1
TRIM your stitching to the size
of your backing fabric then place
them right sides together and
stitch down one side, across the
bottom and up the other side.
Repeat with the two lining pieces
but leaving a gap in the centre of
the bottom edge for turning later.
Step 2
TAKE one handle strip and fold it
in half lengthways with right sides
together. Stitch down the length
and turn right sides out then top
stitch down both long edges.
Repeat for the other handle.
Step 3
PIN the short end of one handle
to the right side of the bag front,
matching raw edges and
positioning it 6cm in from the side
seam. Pin the other end of the
handle 6cm from the other side
seam in the same way. Repeat for
the other handle on the bag back.
Step 4
PLACE the bag lining inside the
bag outer with wrong sides
touching and matching side
seams. Stitch together all round
the top then turn right sides out
though the gap in the lining and
slip stitch to close. Push the lining
inside the bag and topstitch
around the top edge to neaten.
Lesley Teare
Tote Bag
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19 count orange evenweav
50x50cm
g fabric,
Cotton backing and linin
three 37x35cm pieces
Fabric for handles,
two 4x63cm pieces
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Make a
keyring
Step 1
TRIM your stitched fabric to the
same size as the backing fabric then
place them right sides together.
Step 2
STITCH together all the way
round leaving a small gap along
one side for turning.
Step 3
TURN the keyring right sides out
and slip stitch the gap closed.
Punch an eyelet into the centre
of the top then loop the cord
through to nish.
Keyring
19 count green evenweav
e, front
15x15cm, back 11x12cm
White eyelet
White cord
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Make a
clasp purse
Step 1
MAKE paper pattern in a purse
shape, adding a seam allowance
(see tip, right). Place centrally over
your stitching, draw round it and
cut it out. Cut the purse back to
the same size.
Step 2
PLACE the purse back and front
right sides together and stitch
down the side along the bottom
and up the other side starting and
nishing where the clasps hinges
will be positioned.
Step 3
TURN the unstitched top and side
edges under by 1cm.
Step 4
TUCK the purse front and back
inside the clasp then stitch in place
through the holes in the clasp and
into the fabric. Use a thread to
match the clasp.
Clasp Purse
19 count blue evenweav
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front 20x20cm, back 10x12c
m
Purse frame, 8cm width
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Step 1
TRIM your aida to 2cm outside
the stitching all the way around.
Step 2
TURN the edge of the aida over
1cm to the wrong side and turn the
bottom into a point then press.
Step 3
TRIM the felt to the same size as
the turned over aid then slip stitch
to the back of your bookmark.
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20 COUNT
Even if youve never tried
stitching on evenweave
before, we think youll
nd using the 20 count
variety a breeze. As
you can see, the holes
are much larger and
easier to see than on
28 or 32 count, giving
bold, chunky stitches.
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greeting then stick it below the shoes on
your card using double-sided tape.
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Lets get
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MATERIALS
Hoop Lady
16 count white aida, 25x25cm
Wooden embroidery hoop,
4in (10cm)
Cotton backing fabric, 20x20cm
Double-sided tape
Cake toppers
14 count plastic canvas, 10x10cm
Bamboo skewer
For stockist details see page 84
How to
frame in a hoop
Step 1
TRIM your stitching and
backing fabric into a circle
slightly larger than your hoop.
Centre over the inner hoop and
press the outer hoop down
over your fabric.
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PULL your fabric taught and
tighten the screw as much as
you can. Secure the fabric
edges with double-sided tape
or hot glue.
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What to make
Who will you stitch next? Here
are some fabulous ideas for
more fun face projects
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Make perfect
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STRAWBERRY
PRESERVE
VASE OF FLOWERS
Use mini allium pom-poms as a
amboyant nish touch to your stitching!
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Brush up on your basic pom-pom skills with this easy ice cream design
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COTTON PATCH
FRUMBLE
www.cottonpatch.co.uk
Clovers pom-pom maker is
the perfect accessory to have
stashed in your craft box! It
comes in various sizes, plus
theres a heart shaped
pom-pom maker too!
www.frumble.co.uk
Foraquickfixtry ready-made
pom-poms!Theres a delicious
selectionofcolours, and sizes to
befoundhere,plus pom-pom
trimperfectfor adding an
extrabitoffun to projects!
Wrap different colours of yarn to make a strawberry, complete with pips and leafy top!
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Zo Patching
MR PRINTABLES BLOG
www.blog.mrprintables.com
Fresh fruit, wild animals and
even childrens play sets, theres
a pom-pom for just about
everyone here! Be inspired by
this array of ideas plus there
are handy tutorials too!
www.pinterest.com/
xstitchmagazine
Visit our Pinterest board to
nd a special board dedicated
to The Savvy Stitcher. You can
pin all these designs and nd
inspiration for more!
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basics
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
NEEDLES
EMBROIDERY SCISSORS
STRANDED COTTON
AIDA
EVENWEAVE
THE CHART
THE KEY
Colour match
IN THE key, the closest
column of thread codes
listed next to the chart
symbols is the thread
brand thats used in the design. Similar
colour matches are listed alongside it.
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BACKSTITCH
Use this easy stitch to give a neat outline and add details
Step 1
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WASTE KNOT
A simple way to get started stitching
Step 1
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Step 3
Reverse of fabric
LOOP KNOT
Reverse of fabric
Step 3
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FRENCH KNOTS
Go dotty with this simple way to add neat knots to your designs
Step 1
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FRACTIONALS
These little stitches are great for adding a bit more detail to your work
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BEADING
HALF CROSS
STITCH
WASTE AND
SOLUBLE CANVAS
SOLUBLE CANVAS
WASTE CANVAS
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Your projects
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BREW FOR TWO
28 count Zweigart Brittney white
evenweave, ref 3270/100: Willow Fabrics
Cotton backing fabric: Cotton Patch
White cord: Bijoux Beads
White button: similar from The Makery
GO FLY A KITE
14 count waste canvas: Willow Fabrics
White felt: Wool Felt Company
3mm ribbon: Hobbycraft
Soft toy lling: Hobbycraft
Brooch back: Bijoux Beads
CREATURE COMFORTS
20 count Zweigart Bellana
white evenweave, ref 3256/100:
Willow Fabrics
Cotton backing fabric: Cotton Patch
Soft toy lling: Hobbycraft
JUST DANDY
19 count Zweigart Ariosa evenweave,
orange, ref 3711/4066: Willow Fabrics
Cotton backing fabric: Cotton Patch
19 count Zweigart Ariosa evenweave,
blue, ref 3711/5091: Willow Fabrics
Purse frame, 80x40mm, bronze tone:
Well Made Tools at Amazon.co.uk
19 count Zweigart Ariosa evenweave,
green, ref 3711/6073: Willow Fabrics
Eyelet: Hobbycraft
White cord: Bijoux Beads
FESTIVAL OF LIGHT
28 count Zweigart Brittney
white evenweave, ref 3270/100:
Willow Fabrics
Wooden frame: eFrame
Mount board: Fred Aldous
Cotton backing fabric: Cotton Patch
14 count plastic canvas:
Willow Fabrics
Grey cord: Bijoux Beads
GROW YOUR OWN
18 count Zweigart cream aida,
ref 3793/264: Willow Fabrics
Cotton backing fabric: Cotton Patch
A5 notebook: WHSmith
TIME TO BLOOM
28 count Zweigart Cashel white linen
ref 3281/100: Willow Fabrics
Embroidery hoop, 8in: Hobbycraft
Mount board: Fred Aldous
Cotton backing fabric: Cotton Patch
Clock movement with 73mm silver
hands: www.clockmovements.co.uk
WISH YOU WERE HERE
28 count Zweigart Brittney
white evenweave, ref 3270/100:
Willow Fabrics
Wooden frame: eFrame
Mount board: Fred Aldous
SCOOPS & SPRINKLES
16 count Zweigart blue aida,
ref 3251/503: Willow Fabrics
White felt: Wool Felt Company
Red felt ball: Blooming Felt
PILLOW FIGHT
20 count Zweigart Bellana
white evenweave, ref 3256/100:
Willow Fabrics
Cotton backing fabric: Cotton Patch
Bias binding: similar from The Makery
Piping cord: Gone to Earth
Cushion pad, 30x50cm,
ref 64913009: John Lewis
STEP IT UP
28 count Zweigart Brittney
white evenweave, ref 3270/100:
Willow Fabrics
White card: Craft Creations
FACE TO FACE
14 count plastic canvas:
Willow Fabrics
Bamboo Skewer: Lakeland
16 HPI Zweigart white aida, ref
3251/100: Willow Fabrics
Wooden embroidery hoop,
4in: Hobbycraft
Cotton backing fabric: Cotton Patch
BY THE SEASHORE
28 count Zweigart Brittney
white evenweave ref 3270/100:
Willow Fabrics
Wooden frame: eFrame
Mount Board: Fred Aldous
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1 Toddler meltdown (7)
2 Selsh driver (4,3)
3 Ice cream server (5)
4 Adhesive (4)
5 Dijon or wholegrain, eg (7)
6 Foul-smelling mammal (5)
7 Synthetic sportswear
fabric (5)
13 Possess (3)
14 Decorate food
with food (7)
15 Game played with
ten pins (7)
16 Tool for turning
nuts and bolts (7)
19 Torn strip of
material or paper (5)
20 Sauce for a
roast dinner (5)
21 Lure (5)
23 --- Lagerfeld, fashion
designer (4)
HOW TO ENTER
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USING logic and a process of elimination, ll the
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and 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9 only once.
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