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  • The World of Cross Stitching2 min read
    Take A Break!
    Solve the clues then rearrange the letters in the shaded squares to spell the name of a garden tool (6) 1 Tennis stroke (8) 5 Pea cases (4) 7 Shellfish dish (6) 8 Bright pinkish-red (6) 9 Moving staircase (9) 11 Length of thread loosely wound (5) 12
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    Stitch-A-Long
    Hello all and welcome to part 6 of my SAL. I can’t believe we’re already halfway through! For this part, we’re going to be stitching two handy tools that are in everyone’s stitching kit and we can’t live without – sewing scissors and snips! There’s n
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    Technique Focus
    Q I really want to learn how to do blackwork patterns. I’m collecting the ocean animal blackwork series and want to stitch the octopus first. What is your advice on how to start? Thank you so much! Ajai Arya, via Facebook A Fiona: Traditionally, blac
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    Wishes Granted
    Q I migrated to Australia from the UK 19 years ago. A good friend back in England loves wombats and I would love to stitch one on a card for her birthday. Could you please design one of these furry critters? She would be so thrilled. Sandy Waters-Lew
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    On The Road
    × Zweigart* 14-count white aida measuring 10cm (4in) x desired length × Stranded cotton as listed in the key × Size 24 tapestry needle × Coloured card, white paper for backing, acid-free double-sided tape and wooden crate of your choice from local st
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    Next Month In
    Contents subject to change. Gift(s) only with print edition, and overseas gift(s) may vary. Everyone’s favourite patchwork elephant is out for a walk in the sun! × Don’t miss our Design Library featuring Kawaii North American animals × Stitch a sceni
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    Have A dapper Day
    Father’s Day is right round the corner, so what better way to go that extra mile with your needle and wish the special man in your life a fan-tache-tic day than with these delightful and fun cards? Whether he’s your dad, grandad, step-dad, family fri
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    How To Stitch
    Each coloured square on the chart represents a whole cross stitch. Bring the needle up at the bottom left corner of a square and down at the top right corner. Then, bring the needle up at the bottom right corner and down at the top left to complete a
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    Stockists
    Ready, set, shop! Where to buy your start-up kit – turn to page 78 to see exactly what you’ll need ANCHOR www.lovecrafts.com For Anchor threads www.blacksheepwools.com ☎ 01925 764231 For Anchor cross stitch kits DMC www.dmc.com ☎ 01924 371501 For kit
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    Welcome
    This month’s issue is all about trying something new. As we welcome summer and the anticipation of the warmer, longer days it brings, there’s plenty of opportunity to sneak in even more stitching time. So, why not join us for part 1 of Faby Reilly’s
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    Each issue of The World of Cross Stitching meets all your stitching needs, with over 80 easy-to-follow charts, features, expert advice and stories to read. Find it packed with beautiful inspiration that you’ll love, whatever your skill level! Have Th
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    How To…
    Start with these must-have items Most stitchers start off using aida – a block-weave fabric, which is divided into squares by a grid of holes, making it an ideal fabric for beginners. Each cross stitch is worked over one square. Or you may prefer eve
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    Off To The Races
    33 WINNING IDEAS Stitch these adorable ponies by Cheryl McKinnon for the equine enthusiasts in your life × 33 quick-and-easy motifs × Cheryl McKinnon’s design inspiration × Stitches for every skill level × Helpful tips and advice × Unique present ide
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    Our Best Buys
    PICK OF THE MONTH Take a gander at this proud little fellow holding the Progress Pride flag! Fine Frog Stitching’s* ‘Progress Goose’ is not only a great pattern this Pride month, but you can always spread love and acceptance throughout the entire yea
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    Ask The Experts
    Fiona Baker Senior Technical Editor Hannah Erskine Charting Assistant Vicki Atkinson Editor Q I would like to stitch the 'State Fair' project from issue 335 (August 2023), but I don't like working on 28-count cashel linen. Please could you advise if
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    Meet Our Guests
    is a bartender from Orange County, California What’s your proudest stitching moment? When I won the cross stitch division at my county fair. The project I submitted was from WOXS and one of my favourite projects! When I entered the design, I didn’t h
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    Meet Some Of Our Designers…
    Delight a nature lover with Hannah’s otter-ly adorable portrait of this fun-filled creature peeking out among summery waterlilies in full bloom (p10). Celebrate Father’s Day this June by stitching Rhona’s dapper bow tie and moustache cards (p56), com
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    Stitching Help!
    Don’t forget to send all your stitchy questions and design requests in to us! Email us at: theworldofxstitching@ourmedia.co.uk Write to: Ask the Experts, The World of Cross Stitching, Our Media Ltd, Eagle House, Bristol BS1 4ST Send in queries via so
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    Practical Petals
    If there’s one thing that can ruin your stitching momentum, it’s losing your trusty needle – and we all know how frustrating that can be when it happens! This biscornu pincushion and needle book set is not only adorned with ravishing ranunculuses but
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    Bring nature In
    It’s a little early for summer heat here in the UK, but we can feel the warmth already just by looking at this elegant scarlet poppy. Carol’s designs start as watercolour paintings before she creates the charts, which is why the detail and colours ha
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    Back Issues
    Get set for spring with The Lavender Fairy and her fluttering companions, and enjoy a golden eagle flying over a glorious landscape. Remedy your space with an apothecary herb sampler, and have some fun stitching groovy animals dancing the night away!
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    Your Letters
    Every letter writer gets a prize! This is my stunning Serengeti sunset project. It’s been finished for a while now as it was my gift to my husband, Christopher, on our wedding day. I worked on it for over two years from our engagement and planned in
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    Bon voyage!
    As summer is right around the corner, it means it’s time for us to pack our suitcases and go on our next European adventure. And what better way to document the highlights of your travels than with postcards painting a stitchy scenery of each locatio
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    Sail The Seas
    × Zweigart* 14-count white aida measuring 26x26cm (10x10in) × Stranded cotton as listed in the key × Size 24 tapestry needle × Trimits 21cm hanging magnetic wooden frame (GBTN005-MED) from Maries Cross Stitch* × Medium-weight iron-on interfacing and
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    Enter To Win!
    PRIZES worth over £1,140! 8 UP FOR GRABS! Step into a world of peace and tranquillity with this wonderful view of a boat sailing across a sunny bay. ‘The Haven’ from Heritage Crafts* is designed by Mel Rodicq, whose range also includes ‘The Peaceful
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    Otter-ly adorable
    Poking his head out from underneath the waterlilies, this friendly-faced otter is too cute to not stitch. And, if you look closely, you will spot his froggy little companion perched on top of the floating pad, blending right into the stitchy scenery.
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    Deep Water Dives
    The tremendous sea turtle is a beautiful creature known for its hard-shelled back, migrating vast distances across many oceans and living for several decades. And we think a fab way to shell-ebrate this majestic creature further is with a gorgeous ho
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    The World of Cross Stitching
    Editor Vicki Atkinson Production Editor Sienna Samra Creative Design Lead Claire Watkins Designer Parvin Sepehr Senior Technical Editor Fiona Baker Charting Assistant Hannah Erskine Photography Steve Sayers, Dave Caudery Contributors Carol McCormick,
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    Furry Tales
    STITCH COUNT 40 high x 39 wide DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) – 7.5x7cm (2¾x2¾in) Adorned in all the colours of the rainbow, Monty Mouse is showing his support for anyone celebrating Pride this June. Stitch Monty’s heartfelt appreciation to
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    Birds Collection
    ON SALE NOW! JUST £9.99* inc free UK P&P × 132 pages of cross stitch inspiration × Garden friends, ABC, tropical birds & more × Charts by all your favourite designers Order your copy today! ORDER ONLINE www.ourmediashop.com/GoldBirds24 Or CALL 03330

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