EXCLUSIVE! Birthday Tweetings! HUG A HEDGEHOG!

Joan Elliott
Series continues!
Stitch a card and send itt
winging its way today!
An adorable
cushion for
your home

The
emmost
ost b
beautiful
eautiful c
cross
r stitch designs
The
Joan Elliott
Collection

SHIMMERING BEAUTIES
You'll love Lesley Teare's beaded
water lily and metallic dragonfly

Serene Scene…
Relax on a canal boat trip with Maria Diaz

Fabulous flapper!
Historical Ladies series – Collect all 4

Nautical
&NICE!
Stitch and share thisis
ISSUE 225
August 2013
fun nautical gift set!
14 Stitch Britain’s
coastal birds
4 62
In this issue…
Designs to stitch
4 Jewel on the water – Lesley Teare’s
water lily is the picture of serenity
14 Birds of our shores – Enjoy hours
of stitching, with this design of British
coastal birds from Anchor
27 Drifting dreams – A relaxing, timeless
canal scene from Maria Diaz
Every issue
10 Write to us to win prizes!
12 Jane Greenoff’s page – Top tips for
perfecting different types of eyelet stitches
22 New ideas! – News, reviews and more
24 Becs’ crafty ideas – Be inspired by
Rebecca Bradshaw’s stitching world
2 August 2013
27
47
56
35 Fabulous flapper – The final lady in
Joan Elliott’s stunning four-part series
47 Birthday tweetings – Adorable cards
for friends’ special days, by Angela Poole
56 Beside the seaside – Fun beach hut
and boat designs from Diane Machin
62 Huggable hedgehog – Our cute cushion
by Lucie Heaton is perfect for a little girl
26 Back issues & binders – What do you
need to complete your collection?
72 Next month – Enjoy a sneaky preview
of next issue’s projects!
74 Relax and enjoy – Take a break with our
crossword and win prizes from Zweigart
Lucie Heaton’s cute
hedgehog cushion
Essential inspiration
31 Baby boom – Our pick of 10 gorgeous
birth sampler kits and charts, from quick-
and-easy designs to bigger projects
66 In love with lavender – Rebecca Bradshaw
shows how to make deliciously scented,
prettily decorated sachets and drawstring
bags to fragrance your home
69 Stitching success – Charting editor
Abi Barker’s guide to everything you need
to get started on this month’s projects
Great offers!
8 Great giveaways – Enter today for a
chance to win a fantastic stitching prize!
51 Classic kits – Your favourite Collection
designs available in kit form
54 Direct to your door – Order fabric and
threads packs for this issue’s projects
 IN EVERY ISSUE!
CHART OF
THE MONTH
The fourth in Joan Elliott’s
sensational series of
historical ladies is her
‘Fabulous flapper’
on page 35
CHART
of
Mothneth!

We Welcome…
love it! Joan Elliott has really created something special in her set
of four historical women, and her ‘Fabulous flapper’ design
in this issue brings the series to a close in spectacular style.
We know you’ll adore every stitch of this glamorous 1920s
lady, so go to page 35 to get started!
Other highlights this month include Anchor’s striking
‘Birds of our shores’ on page 14, Maria Diaz’s relaxing canal
scene ‘Drifting dreams’ on page 27 and fun beach accessories
from Diane Machin on page 56. Plus, on page 66, Rebecca
Bradshaw shows you how to create pretty lavender sachets
for your home. A summer of happy stitching is guaranteed!
y colours, trends
Inspired by d and traditi
tradition
tiona
nall
traditional
Scandinavian textiles, these cushions by
Swedish designer Anette Eriksson are ideal
for scattering on chairs for a rustic-chic look.
We just can’t decide which our favourite is! Catherine Hood
For more on Anette’s designs, go to page 23. PS Email us at csc@futurenet.com with photos and updates
on your stitching projects – we love seeing your work!

August 2013 3
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Jewel
on the water
Enjoy the exquisite bloom of a water lily
all year round by stitching this serene
Meet the design from Lesley Teare
designer...
Lesley Teare
“The beauty of water lilies
has led to their widespread
use as ornamental plants.
I t isn’t hard to see why the water lily is so
popular around the world. The instantly
recognisable star- or cup-shaped flowers come
The French artist Claude in a full spectrum of colours, from soft white
Monet depicted the flower to intense blue, creating spots of colour on the
in many of his paintings water’s surface. In her design, Lesley has cleverly
but here I have chosen to used shading to make the lily appear three-
show just a single flower
dimensional – a quality aided by the dragonfly,
and naturally thought
whose iridescent body jumps out of the picture
that a gorgeous dragonfly
would perfectly complete in the foreground – while the swirls of water link
the design. the two elements together. ³
“To replicate the insect’s
iridescent quality, I have
used Kreinik metallic Pearl beads and metallic thread make the colours in this design really pop
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.”

4 August 2013
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32HPI evenweave There are lots of different elements to this
Jewel on the water
DMC Anchor Madeira Colour
(or 16HPI aida), design and they all have several colour changes. Cross stitch in two strands
off-white,
Zweigart Murano
To help with your counting, we advise you to 00 White 002 2402 White
Ref: 3984/101, complete a single section, then move on to the FF 562 210 1206 Dark mint green
16x14in (41x36cm) next, rather than trying to work all the stitches ~~ 727 293 0110 Yellow
Stranded cotton ee 742 303 0114 Light orange
as listed in the key in the same colour.
HH 747 158 1104 Light blue
Kreinik Very Fine Before you begin, look closely at the chart
ss 807 168 1108 Medium blue
Braid as listed in and photograph, and plan the order in which you pp 818 023 0502 Very light pink
the key
Seed beads as are going to stitch the design. gg 922 1003 0310 Dark orange
listed in the key xx 954 203 1211 Light mint green
 Frame with Stitching the design hh 961 076 0610 Dark pink
a 7¾x10¾in SS 962 075 0609 Medium pink
(20x27cm)
Fold your fabric in half both ways to find the
dd 988 243 1402 Dark green
aperture, white centre and start stitching from this point. All the
KK 989 242 1401 Light green
)Items marked  are cross stitch using stranded cotton is worked in ff 3716 025 0606 Light pink
included in materials
pack, items marked two strands over two threads of the evenweave
 are not included. fabric. You may find the water lily petals are a Cross stitch in one strand
)Fabric for the little trickier to work than the other areas, as kk Kreinik Very Fine (#4) braid 006 Blue
stitched piece @@ Kreinik Very Fine (#4) braid 014HL Sky blue
supplied by Willow there are several close colour changes.
II Kreinik Very Fine (#4) braid 017HL White gold
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willowfabrics.com or
work the metallic cross stitches on the dragonfly. Kreinik Very Fine (#4) braid 191 Pale yellow
call  0800 0567811. TT

)Turn to page 69 for This thread can tangle and break, so stitch slowly
hints and help! and carefully, and use short lengths. Backstitch in one strand
*922 1003 0310 Dark orange

Adding the details water lily centre

3765 170 2506 Dark blue
When you have finished working all the cross
Make stitch, you can add the backstitch details using
lily pad
3831 039 0507 Very dark pink
it easy! one strand of stranded cotton: dark orange for water lily petals
Fabric and threads
pack direct to you for the water lily centre; dark blue for the lily pad; Kreinik Very Fine (#4) braid 051HL Sapphire
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TURN TO PAGE 54 and very dark pink for the petals.
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Use one strand of sapphire Kreinik Very
Attach beads with matching cotton
Fine Braid for the dragonfly details.
Mill Hill seed beads 03021 Royal Pearl
water lily, background
Attaching the beads
Finally, you can attach the Royal Pearl seed Stitched using DMC and Kreinik threads on
beads on top of the stitching. These are sewn 32HPI evenweave over two threads
Stitch count 122x94 Design area 7½x5¾in (19x15cm)
on with a half cross stitch using thread to match
*indicates colour is listed earlier in the key
the stitches beneath rather than the bead so
that the stitches don’t 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 frame’s 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. Next month...
Angela Poole’s fab
ulous butterfly cu
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shion
(226). Find
pte mb er iss
features in our Se 72–73!
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special baby from issue 223. I’ve been trying to be

good and finish the many projects I
My first grandchild was born nine- have on the go, but
and-a-half weeks premature on they all got tossed
1 December 2012 and spent the first aside so I could
seven weeks of her life in hospital stitch these cakes!
before coming home. She is such As you can see in
a little fighter and is now doing well. the photo, I turned
I stitched these teddy bears – from one into a Kindle
a Leisure Arts book – for her and made cosy to give to
them into a cot quilt. When she came my mother on her
home, I gave it to my daughter, who birthday. I swapped a
was absolutely thrilled. couple of colours forr
Dee’s teddy
This project certainly helped me cot quilt is some I already had
through the time while my grandchild so sweet and added a bit of
was in hospital and we could not visit her, Madeira GlissenGloss
ss Emma turned a
and kept me focused on the positives, even to put some sparkle single cupcake
into a Kindle case
though there were days when she was not on the icing.
doing so well. The only trouble is that, like real
Dee Kerr, by email cupcakes, they are moreish – I could
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These really
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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
My mother had got a bag of material
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– they look so sweet and yummy! I and if I messed up I wouldn’t have 4 You shared pictures of your WIPs – we’re
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Toni Ball, as chief bottle washer, cook and chaffeur.”
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Here is my version (pictured right) of
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issue 205. I love flowers, so wanted to
stitch this as soon as I saw it, but I’d
only ever stitched on aida.
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 Jane’s
Stitching essentials
A-Z of Cross Stitch
Each month Jane takes us from A-Z covering all things
cross stitch related! This month, perfect eyelet stitches
This
month…
In this installment of the cross stitch A–Z,
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
can’t 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.
Cross Stitch Guild News
Created for the CSG by Carole Hughes,
these Small Counting Pins (pictured above,
priced £5.99 each) are the perfect gift for
the stitcher who has everything.
I use them for counting across empty
linen and marking position, and when rolling
and pinning extra fabric. I now have 11 in my
work tray, as I can’t decide which I like best!
Every glass bead is handmade and
unique. Each pin is mounted on a gold-plate
pin with a safety cap. It is almost impossible
to choose which colour to buy or collect!
About
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As founder of the Cross Stitch Guild and a
prolific designer, author and businesswoman
for almost 30 years, Jane is in constant
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and stitching holidays, Jane appears twice a
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To find out more, visit the
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E is for… eyelet stitches
This month, I am looking at eyelet stitches – a type
of pulled stitch – and sharing my tips for working
them. The most common pulled stitch is probably
the Algerian eye, which was used extensively in early
samplers, often as part of decorative alphabet letters.
How to stitch an Algerian eye
This pretty star-shaped stitch often occupies the
space taken by four cross stitches, although the
stitch size can be altered to suit the project. Created
Right top: a combination
of counted stitches,
including eyelet stitches;
right: work Alergian eye
from the outside in, pulling
the thread after going
down the central hole
correctly, the stitch is a square with a round hole in the centre – this is where it differs
from eyelets, which may be a variety of shapes.
Algerian eye should be worked clockwise or anticlockwise, from the outside in, always
going down the centre hole. This is a pulled stitch, meaning that you are intended to pull
firmly. The trick is to pull the thread after going down the hole and before coming up at
the side. This means the hole is in the centre, not around the edges.
Algerian eye stitches may be worked over two, four or more threads to suit the chart,
but as with all counted stitches, be consistent within a project and avoid a trailing thread
passing across the hole on the back of the stitching.
Eyelet variations
There are several eyelet
stitch variations, some
of which are shown in
the diagrams on the
right. You can choose
the shape you like and work it over more or fewer threads
to create larger or smaller eyelets.
The rules are the same for all eyelets. The trick to help
you make the hole in the centre correctly is to pull the thread
Above: eyelets come in a range of
as you go down the hole and avoid doing so as you come up shapes and sizes. Why not try to
create your own? Just follow the
at the side. When following the sequence on the diagrams,
sequence and pass the needle
work the stitch by passing the needle down through the centre, down the middle hole
and take care that trailing threads do not cross the hole.
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walk on a sunny day, with a brisk wind carrying the
calls of coastal birds and making our eyes stream.
The birds are so detailed and realistic they wouldn’t
look out of place as illustrations in a wildlife guide,
while the central landscape sets the scene and draws
all the parts together. If you’re after a quick stitch,
one of the birds or other motifs would look equally
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Shopping list... ³ Planning your stitching

)16HPI aida (or 32HPI This is a large project and requires a little careful
evenweave), white, planning. It is best to get organised with a design
25x22in (64x56cm)
of this size, rather than just starting in the middle,
)Stranded cotton
as listed in the key or working all of the stitches in the same colour,
) Frame with a then all those in another.
19x15¾in (48x40cm)
Take a good look at the chart, key and,
aperture, white-
washed wood most importantly, the photograph before you
)Go to page 69 for begin. Start by stitching the cliff edge scene in
hints and help!
the centre, as this will ensure you position the
design correctly on the fabric. Also, because it’s
a large area that reaches out to the other motifs,
it will help with the positioning of those.

Ideas for single motifs

If you don’t want to stitch the whole picture, each motif
would work well on its own. Any of the birds would make
a special card for someone who loves the countryside or
watching birds, while the shells would look beautiful repeated
in a row and attached to the border of a hand towel.
None of the motifs overlap, so you won’t need to adapt
them if you want to stitch them on their own.

Birds of our shores

Anchor Colour Anchor Colour Anchor Colour
Cross stitch in two strands Cross stitch in two strands Backstitch/long stitch in one strand
00 001 Bright white (2) rr 921 Dark teal *040 Dark pink
qq 040 Dark pink FF 1013 Dark terracotta bindweed flowers
hh 046 Red KK 1040 Medium green grey *046 Red
ee 050 Medium pink ss 1041 Very dark green grey puffin’s eye
HH 073 Light pink 88 1046 Golden brown *269 Very dark green
>> 234 Light grey (2) II 1060 Light teal (2) grass, bindweed
xx 253 Light green ff 1062 Medium teal (3) *360 Brown
&& 265 Medium green (2) seagulls, puffin, pelican, bindweed
tt 267 Dark green (2) Half cross stitch in two strands *387 Cream
CC 269 Very dark green nn 128 Light blue (2) grass
$$ 273 Dark green grey %% 129 Dark blue *401 Very dark grey
pp 301 Light yellow 44 *253 Light green all other outlines and details
SS 302 Dark yellow QQ 259 Pale green
TT 333 Orange == *265 Medium green French knots in two strands
mm 360 Brown gg 267 Dark green *001 Bright white
~~ 361 Tan (2) << *361 Tan pelican’s eye, puffin’s eye
99 373 Bronze brown kk *373 Bronze brown *403 Black
DD 387 Cream (2) @@ *1062 Medium teal gannet’s eye, seagulls’ eyes
BB 399 Medium grey *1046 Golden brown
EE 400 Dark grey Half cross stitch in one strand bindweed
dd 401 Very dark grey (2) ** *128 Light blue
bb 403 Black RR *387 Cream Stitched using Anchor threads
:: 850 Petrol blue (2) on 16HPI aida
66 875 Light mint green Backstitch/long stitch in one strand Stitch count 274x220
UU 876 Dark mint green *001 Bright white Design area 17x13¾in (43x35cm)
zz 882 Light terracotta shells, seagulls, puffin, avocet *indicates colour is listed earlier in the key
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 Then, to help with your counting, choose one
motif or area to stitch and work all of it before
moving on to the next one.

Working the cross stitch

All the cross stitch is worked over one thread
of the aida fabric using two strands of stranded
cotton. Many of the threads are of similar
shades, so take care to select the correct
one each time.
When you have finished the cross stitch
for each motif, work the half cross stitch. Some
areas are worked using one strand and others
using two. Refer to the chart and key to ensure
you work these correctly in order to create the
right depth and dimension in the design. Make
sure all your stitches go in the same direction
for uniformity.
More British wildlife designs…
Adding the details have a range of native wildlife designs, such
All of the backstitch and long stitch is worked
as Birds in Season (PCE880) RRP £32.75,
in one strand. If you look at the chart you’ll see
The Bird Table (PCE742)
the backstitch is worked over one fabric square,
whereas the long stitch is worked over more
RRP £23.30, and British
than one; however, they are both stitched in the Wildlife (PCE889)
same way. RRP £32.75. For stockist
Take care with your tension when working details and to see the
the long stitch so the stitches don’t sag across full range of Anchor
your fabric. It is quite fiddly in places, so work
designs, visit www.
slowly and carefully, with frequent reference
coatscrafts.co.uk or
to the chart.
The French knots are added last and are all
call  01484 681881.
worked in two strands.

Next month...
Lesley Teare’s pret
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design
(226).
ptemb er issue
features in our Se 72 –73!
mo re on page
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Be inspired by new kits, great ideas and more from the vibrant stitching world

Budding We
love it!
inspirations
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Looking for a great gift for a newborn? Designer
Sheena Rogers has been working on a year-long
S
project designing ‘Flower of the Month’ cross stitch
p
m
mini cushions that we think are gorgeous!
“The idea for a ‘calendar’ of designs was born when
I had feedback from some of my customers asking for
ti l fl
particular flowers to be worked into mini cushions,” Sheena explains.
“I knew certain flowers were associated with each month, known as
g
birth flowers, so that gave me scope for a collection of 12 designs.”
What a brilliant idea! Each one also
features blocks of colours matching the he
birthstone for that month.
‘Flower of the Month’ kits cost £13.99 99
each and include a fabric label detailing ng
the featured flowers and birthstone for or
you to stitch on to the back of your
completed cushion. Available from
www.sheenarogersdesigns.co.uk

Utterly 3 of the best farmyard critters

Organza the Piglet, ref XCZ6, £27.49

irresistible! This sweet design is

perfect for a nursery
wall. The kit contains
14HPI pink petit point
If, like us, you can’t help cooing
Zweigart aida, pre-sorted
over the dinkiness of baby stranded cottons,
shoes, you’ll love these baby- needle, stitch diagram
and instructions.
themed ribbons. They will look www.bothythreads.
great on your ‘new baby’ cross com or call 0844
Baby Sitting, Heritage 8000 221.
stitched cards! Available for Crafts, ref PFBS1126,
around 70p/ £14.35
Peter Underhill’s new Sheep, Mouseloft, ref 003-701sml, £1.35
metre from design would make This dinky lamb will make
Berisfords@ a lovely card for an a quick stitch – ideal for
adding some cuteness
stockist expectant mum!
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Available as a full
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Meet…
Anette Eriksson
The cross stitch and home décor
designer talks us through her love
of timeless and on-trend pieces
What got you into crafts?
I think I was quite an impatient child
who constantly needed something Get
in my hands! Reading was never my
thing, and I still find it difficult to
find a book that can keep my mind
on board
Stop kids becoming fed up on long
as occupied as crafts can. So a love journeys with these nifty hand-stitched
for colours, patterns, yarns and board games. Created from reclaimed
fabrics came early. However, it really denim jeans by Glen Shirai, they even
hit me when I stopped smoking in feature the original pockets to keep
my early 40s – I just had to have your draught pieces safe. Available
something in my hands! for around £16 from
We love your homeware cross www.winksprettylittle
stitch pieces – what drew you things.com
to focus on this design area?
Colours, trends I wanted to display cushions with a
and traditions handmade feel that complemented
inspire her work
my home interior style. I don’t like
the ‘crafty’ look in itself – I could
never put up a piece at home just
because I made it. I want my
de
designs to feel on-trend or classic.
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What inspires your designs?
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The love for colour in different
c
combinations, home interior trends
– but most of all the Scandinavian
lifestyle and textile traditions.
What are you working on now?
As usual, a few pieces, including a
backstitch cushion with sock yarn
in Swedish folklore style.
What do you enjoy most about
Toot cute!
How adorable are
your career?
I love textiles, colours, patterns, these new cross
fabrics and yarns – to be able to stitch characters
work with these daily is a treat!
What’s new for you?
from Genny
I have finally finished my new Haines? Created
website! I’ve had my website for for Goldleaf Needlework, Mr and
more than 10 years, and it was time
for a new look. I also want to start Mrs Tooting, plus their fluffy
a blog where people who like my youngster, star in two designs
designs can follow what’s happening.
– True Love and Home Sweet
www.anetteeriksson.com
Home. Each one costs £15 for
“Working with textiles, colours the kit or £6 for the chart. Visit
patterns and yarns is a treat” www.goldleafneedlework.co.uk
or call  01482 571120.

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Craft aid Crafty ideas

as
Are you based in the
West Country and Rebecca
looking for a way to Bradshaw
showcase your craft skills and do some good? I love self-covered
buttons. They are
Jack’s Patch Nursery & Garden Centre in a simple, quick and
cheap way to add
Bishopsteignton, Devon, are inviting stitchers,
a personal and
knitters and other crafters to sign up for a charity ‘finished’ touch to
any item. I used
fayre in aid of the Meningitis Trust on 24 August. some on the beach bag,
A pitch costs £30 for the day and attendees must sunglasses case and notebook
cover I made for the Weekend
have valid public liability insurance. To find out Workbox section on page 56.
more, call  01278 440500 by 12 August. Self-cover buttons come in
either white plastic or metal, in
diameters from 11mm to 45mm,
and in various quantities. They
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are ideal for adding a special touch fastened off at the beginning.
to little ones’ dressing gowns, bibs t off
3. Place the top of the button in the centre
and more. the back of the fabric, then pull the thread
The charts include lettering to allow
you to personalise your project with “Self-covered buttons
the name of your choice – the makings
of a newborn’s gifts to treasure. add a personal touch”
Petits Amis is available to buy in
the UK from Sew and So (www.sew up tightly around it and work a few stitches
andso.co.uk;  0800 013 0150), over each other to secure the fabric.
priced £5.50. 4. Press the back of the button over the
gathered fabric to complete.
I use self-covered buttons a lot for finishing
curtains when I make hand-pleated headings.
I always stitch a small button covered in a

A for complementary fabric over the gather at the

bottom of the pleats.

adorable!
The Bouncing Baby’s ABC of sampler charts
Another nice idea is to embroider or cross
stitch a small motif on fabric to cover your
button with. For the beach designs, I cross
stitched a small heart over one thread on
has all the ingredients
ingr for a great heirloom gift. linen to cover the button. This is simple to
Each le letter is represented by a fun motif, do – just choose a chart with the number
offering up a nostalgic feel that of squares that will fit on top of your button
b
brings to mind the Ladybird books (stitching over one quadruples the number
of squares you can use).
tthat
ha were among our own first reads
(L is even for ladybird!). A bright,
ed
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Drifting
dreams Conjure up the feeling of a long, lazy
day wandering Britain’s waterways,
Make with this evocative scene by Maria Diaz
it easy!
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Summer scene

W e can think of few better ways

to spend a warm summer’s
day than watching the world go by as we
0
0 10 20 30 40

drift along on a narrowboat. But seeing

this pretty design come to life in stitch 10

must surely be one of them! ³

Drifting dreams 20
DMC Anchor Madeira Colour
Cross stitch in two strands
gg 155 109 0902 Purple
nn 164 240 1209 Light green
EE 320 215 1311 Sage green 30
hh 321 047 0510 Dark red
@@ 350 011 0213 Medium red
xx 352 009 0303 Light red
dd 367 216 1312 Dark green
UU 434 310 2009 Dark brown 40
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DD 437 362 2012 Tan
pp 472 253 1414 Lime green
ff 606 334 0209 Bright red
tt 646 1040 1812 Dark green grey 50
&& 647 900 1813 Light green grey
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743 305 0113 Dark yellow
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ss 797 132 0912 Bluebell 60
HH 800 144 0908 Light blue
bb 820 134 0914 Dark blue
00 822 390 1908 Stone
:: 844 1041 1810 Dark grey
mm 930 1035 1712 Dark petrol blue 70
FF 931 1034 1711 Med petrol blue
BB 932 1033 1710 Lt petrol blue (2)
kk 989 242 1401 Medium green
SS 3023 397 1814 Silver grey
~~ 3024 234 1805 Light grey 80
CC 3345 268 1406 Dark leaf green
$$ 3347 266 1408 Medium leaf green
KK 3348 264 1409 Light leaf green
ee DMC Light Effects E3821
90
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B5200 001 2401 Bright white
windows
307 289 0104 Bright yellow
narrowboat details 100
310 403 2402 Black
all other outlines and details

Stitched using DMC threads on 28HPI evenweave

over two threads 110
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Summer scene

Shopping list... ³ Stitching the design

28HPI evenweave You will find this an interesting design to stitch,
(or 14HPI aida), ges
as some areas require many colour changes
white, 16x18in
(41x46cm)
ons –
while others – even relatively large sections
Stranded cotton e section
comprise just one colour. Complete one
as listed in the key at a time rather than working all the stitches
tches in
DMC Light Effects
the same colour. This will help you position
tion the
thread as listed in
the key rest of the design.
 Frame with a Fold your fabric in half both ways to
o find the
10x12in (25x30cm)
centre and start stitching at this pointt to ensure
outer dimension
 White felt 10x12in your design is placed correctly on the
e fabric.
(25x30cm), for The cross stitch is all worked in two strands
nds
backing
)Items marked  are
of stranded cotton or DMC Light Effects thread The simple
imple
stretched-canvas framing effect balances
l nces
included in materials over two threads of the evenweave fabric.
the intense colour and detail of the design
pack, items marked
 are not included.
)Turn to page 69 for
Adding the details give a frame size
size, but for this sort of stretched
stretched-

hints and help! When you have finished working the cross stitch,
you can add the backstitch. This is all worked in
one strand: bright white for the windows; yellow
for the narrowboat details; and black for all the
other outlines and details.
Keep your threads organised
When you are constantly changing thread colour and pulling
canvas effect the outside size is the most
important one.
Also ask the framer to cut a piece of white
mount board to fit exactly over the finished
frame. Then follow these steps:
1. Stick the mount board on top of the frame
with double-sided tape.
2. Place your finished stitching centrally over

new lengths from a skein, the labels can easily fall off. If this that and push pins through the edge of the
fabric and into the mount board.
happens, simply loop the remaining thread through a hole
3. Stick double-sided tape over the back of the
in a piece of card and label it with the manufacturer and
frame, then stretch the fabric tightly round
number for future reference. to the back and stick it into place. Fold the
corners neatly, so you have a 90° angle at
Framing your picture the edges.
You will need to have a frame specially cut for 4. Stitch the piece of felt over the back of the
Make this design. Ask your framer for a flat, plain frame for a neat finish, then sew a small
it easy! wooden frame about 1in (2.5cm) deep, cut curtain ring to the top of the centre back
Fabric and threads
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Meet the designer...

Maria Diaz
“I love canal art, it’s 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 wasn’t quite as pretty as the one here, I used
it as my inspiration and have tried to evoke the serene
Next month...
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ou t mo re on
(226). Find

30 August 2013
 Fun and on-trend,
this Baby Love
sampler is available
to download as a
chart from www.
themakingspot.com

ThřĹhõõè W
Welcome a new baby into the world and create an heirloom
tto be passed to future generations by stitching a birth
sampler – Jo Ryan rounds up some of the best designs
s

E ver since the Duchess of Cambridge’s

pregnancy was announced in December, the
royal baby has never been far from the headlines.
As Kate’s due date of 13 July draws closer, it seems
the whole world is awaiting news of the birth. But
for any family, a baby’s birth is an exciting event,
and few gifts could be more fitting than a lovingly
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. ³

August 2013 31
 Two by two
Noah’s Ark must be among the most well
known of all biblical stories. There are many
versions told in children’s 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 baby’s 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. A stork’s gift
The white stork’s 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 didn’t bully them by taking
them little brothers and sisters.
pairs; and the parent birds look
There are many theories
after their young for some time.
about how the stork came to
This Stork Birth Sampler kit
symbolise childbirth, including
comes with pink and blue thread
the facts that their migration
and is priced £18.50. For stockists
to Europe heralds spring; they ,
visit www.classicemb.co.uk or call
often form the same breeding
 01529 461056.

Tender moments
In this pretty sampler, sweetly named ‘Hello little chick’, two doting

Mixing old & new

’s Fire Engine design
The Historical Sampler Company
ents, such as the alphabet
incorporates several traditional elem
that draws the eye into the
and numbers in a border pattern
fun imagery keep it looking
centre, but the primary colours and
modern and fresh.
of cars,
This is very muc h a sam pler for a male baby, with motifs
– types of mac hine ry and
trains, tractors and a fire engine
so appealing to boys ! It’s
transport that are loud, fast and
or as a kit price d £19.95. Visit
available as a chart pack priced £9,
co.uk or call  0126 8 7119 18.
www.historicalsamplercompany.
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

32 August 2013
 Baby samplers

Roots in
the past Animal ABC Three of the
Reminiscent of the classic ABC wall chart many babies cutest
have up in their nursery, this cute sampler, the Baby
Hugs Zoo Alphabet Birth Record from Dimensions, features
characters…
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
No-one could fail to love this puppy’s
floppy ears and cheeky expression.
You can also stitch this Bedtime
Boofle Sampler with a pink hat for
The buck-teethed rabbits may
a girl. From DMC, priced £26.99. For
give this sampler a fun, modern stockists, visit www.dmccreative.co.uk
touch, but it actually echoes or call  0116 2754000.
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 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

Fantastic fire engine kit is priced £15.99. Visit littlestar

stitches.co.uk or call  01453 546891.

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 children’s
books and hit television
series based around
fire brigades, so this
action-packed Fire Few characters melt the hearts of
Brigade Birth Sampler children and adults as much as fluffy,
by Vervaco is sure to be treasured by the child as he grows older. Plus, patched-up bear Tatty Teddy does.
This Bath Time Birth Sampler is
in bold primary colours, it’s bound to look striking in the nursery. There’s
available from Coats, priced £21.20.
plenty of space to add names if twin or even triplet boys are on the way. For stockists, visit www.coatscrafts.
Priced around £30, the kit is available online and in good needlework shops. co.uk or call  01484 681881.

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Fabulous
The sensational final
lady in Joan Elliott’s
historical series flapper
CHAR
of T
Motnheth!
 Meet the designer…

Joan Elliott
“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
woman’s 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 lady’s beautiful I love this elegant 1920s lady – she looks
necklace is worked completely in pearl seed beads. What like she’s walked straight out of one of the
glamorous parties in The Great Gatsby!
fun to go back in time and recreate one of our most Joan has added so many gorgeous little

”
exciting periods of fashion.
“Stepping out at the most trendy
party, this 1920s fashionista is the
details to her outfit, from her string of
pearls right down to her shoes with
sho
butterfly bows – Joan says her mother had shoesh ess
just like that and she always wished she had a pair!
I hope you’ve enjoyed this series. We’d love to see
photos of your stitched ladies – which is your favourite?

picture of style. Her silky dress moves

gracefully with every step she takes” Catherine Hood

For regular updates on Joan’s work and to see pictures of her latest cross stitch
designs, books and more, visit www.joanelliott.wordpress.com

36 August 2013
 Chart of the Month

Shopping list... Planning ahead Adding the backstitch

28HPI evenweave Before you begin stitching a project of this size, When you have finished working the cross
(or 14HPI aida), it’s important to make a plan. Take a close look stitch, you can add the backstitch details. These
Polstitches hand-
at the chart, key and photograph to decide how are all worked in one strand over two threads
dyed ‘colourful
clouds’, 23x18in you are going to stitch the design. This doesn’t of the fabric using either stranded cotton or
(58x46cm), call mean just planning to work the cross stitch Kreinik Very Fine Braid as detailed in the key.
 01559 370406 or
visit www.polstitches before the backstitch, but the order in which The key gives details of the placement of the
designs.co.uk you are going to stitch different areas. various colours and the chart shows them as
Stranded cotton
Obviously, it’s best to start stitching at the different-coloured lines.
as listed in the key
Kreinik Very Fine centre to make sure you position your work Work the French knots using one strand of
Braid as listed in correctly on the fabric. Then you can count purple haze Kreinik Very Fine Braid at the top
the key. For local
outwards to work other areas. of the dress.
stockists, visit
www.kreinik.com Splitting the design into small sections may
Seed beads as help to make the project more achievable. For Attaching the beads
listed in the key
example, you could work all the different sections To complete your design and add
 Frame with a
16x11¼in (41x29cm) of the lady’s dress one at a time, then her head a little three-dimensional detail,
il,
aperture, light gilt and body, and finally the fan. Planning ahead in attach seed beads to your
finish
this way will save you time later on. finished stitching. Sew them
)Items marked  are
included in materials on with a half cross stitch
pack. Items marked Stitching the design using thread to match the
 are not included.
You should start by working the cross stitch, fabric beneath rather than
)Turn to page 69 for
hints and help! because the other stitches and elements of the bead so the stitches don’t
show up.
op
Attach gold beads to the top
Tip… Preventing frayed braid
wers
rs and
of the dress and gloves, flowers
When working with Kreinik Very Fine Braid, use lengths
rl beads
feathers, and use royal pearl
of 12in (30cm) or less, as it can fray if overworked. he
for the necklace, flowers, the
bottom of the red bow, on
the design are worked beside or on top of this. the green section of the
Most of the cross stitch is worked in two strands dress and on the shoes.
Make of stranded cotton over two threads of the The positions of the beads
it easy! evenweave fabric. are shown on the chart.
Fabric and threads
pack direct to you for The metallic cross stitches are worked
just £52
TURN TO PAGE 54
in one strand of purple haze Kreinik Very
TO ORDER
Fine Braid.

Meet the stitcher…

Jane Thomas
“This lady reminds me of the way my mother
dressed when she was young. As usual, I
stitched from the top to the bottom, as I like to see the
picture emerging. I was glad there were few quarter
stitches, except to shape the hands and shoes. When
using Kreinik thread for backstitching, as for the
feathers, I work Holbein stitch, as the stitches lie nice
and flat. Another reason for using this stitch is the
thread needs little starting and finishing, which is
Next month...
Lesley Teare’s beautiful bouquet of
poppies
(226). Find
good because metallics can easily unravel.” will feature in our September issue
out more on pages 72–73.

August 2013 37
Fabulous flapper 0
0 10 20 30 40

DMC Anchor Madeira Colour

Cross stitch in two strands
II 159 117 0901 Light bluebell
$$ 160 175 0902 Medium bluebell
dd 161 176 0906 Dark bluebell
10
FF 350 011 0213 Medium red
%% 351 010 0214 Light red
KK 352 009 0303 Dark coral
HH 353 008 2605 Light coral
CC 501 878 1704 Very dark green
20
gg 502 877 1703 Dark green
SS 503 876 1702 Medium green
~~ 746 275 0101 Pale yellow
@@ 801 359 2007 Light brown
hh 817 013 0211 Dark red
== 945 881 2309 Dark pink beige 30
pp 951 1010 2308 Medium pink beige
&& 3041 871 2613 Dark plum
ee 3042 870 2612 Medium plum
tt 3045 888 2103 Golden brown
ff 3046 887 2206 Dark sandy yellow 40
DD 3047 852 2205 Light sandy yellow
mm 3371 382 2004 Dark brown
ss 3740 872 2614 Very dark plum
xx 3743 869 2611 Light plum
00 3770 1009 2314 Light pink beige 50
TT 3813 875 1701 Light green

Cross stitch in one strand

kk Kreinik Very Fine (#4) braid 4013 Purple Haze
60
Backstitch in one strand
*801 359 2007 Light brown
face, neck
*817 013 0211 Dark red
lips 70
*3371 382 2004 Dark brown
all other outlines and details
Kreinik Very Fine (#4) Braid 003 Red
dress
*Kreinik Very Fine (#4) Braid 4013 Purple Haze
80
clothing, feathers

French knots in one strand

*Kreinik Very Fine (#4) Braid 4013 Purple Haze
top of dress
90

Attach beads with matching cotton

Mill Hill seed beads 00557 Gold
top of dress, gloves, feathers, flowers
t

Mill Hill seed beads 03021 Royal Pearl

100
jewellery, clothing, shoes, flowers, red bow

Stitched using DMC and Kreinik threads on

28HPI evenweave over two threads
Stitch count 197x130 110
Design area 14x9¼in (35.5x23.5cm)
*indicates colour is listed earlier in the key
 Chart of the Month

50 60 t 70 80 90 100 110 120 130

August 2013 39
 120

130

140

Polstitches have a 150

range of gorgeous
hand-dyed fabrics 160
that will bring
out this design 170

www.polstitchesdesigns.co.uk

180

190

The luxurious, feminine palette

perfectly captures the glitz, glamour and
sense of freedom of the twenties
 Chart of the Month

© Joan Elliott
t
 More designs by…
Joan Elliott

Lavender Fairy Nostalgic Cards for Mum

Cross Stitch Collection issue 208 Cross Stitch Collection issue 168
This fairy is a picture of calm and serenity Sweet cards your mum will adore

Eastern Promise Summer Fairy

CrossStitcher issue 171 Cross Stitch Collection issue 170
A stunning oriental portrait for your home An enchanting design you’ll love to stitch

Cross Stitch Collection has teamed up with The Making Spot

to ensure you can stitch our wonderful designers’ projects – instantly!
So even if you don’t have a copy of the magazine, you can download Joan’s
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Birthday
Make someone’s birthday extra special with one
of these sweet cards designed by Angela Poole
Card collection

0
0 10 20 t 30 40 50
Birthday tweetings
Anchor DMC Madeira Colour
Cross stitch in two strands
001 B5200 2401 Bright white
063 601 0701 Very dark pink
10
073 151 0607 Light pink
074 3354 0606 Medium pink
075 3733 0505 Dark pink
122 3807 2702 Purple
20 158 597 1108 Dark turquoise
265 471 1308 Green
301 744 0112 Yellow
t

t
379 3862 2601 Brown
30 9159 162 1014 Light turquoise

Backstitch in one strand

*001 B5200 2401 Bright white
hats, balloon
40
*063 601 0701 Very dark pink
candle
236 3799 1713 Grey
all other outlines and details
50
French knots in one strand
© Angela Poole t *236 3799 1713 Grey
eyes, lettering

Stitched using Anchor threads on 16HPI aida

Max stitch count 55x56
Design area 3½x3½in (9x9cm)
*indicates colour is listed earlier in the key

When your birthday comes around,

why not stitch this ‘How tweet of you’
design to send out as thank-you cards? It’s
cute, original and sure to raise a smile!

48 August 2013
 Card collection

Our blue and pink spotty cards set

off the stitching perfectly – find out how to
print out your own dotty card for free below!

0 10 20 t 30 40 50
0

10

20

t
30

Make
it easy! 40
Shopping list... Fabric and threads
pack direct to you for
16HPI aida (or just £14.25
TURN TO PAGE 54
32HPI evenweave), TO ORDER

white, 8x10in 50
(20x25cm) per card )Items marked  are
Stranded cotton included in materials
as listed in the key pack, items marked © Angela Poole t
 Cards 6x6in  are not included.
(15x15cm), blue )Turn to page 69 for
or pink dotty hints and help!
Print out…
dotty card
0 10 20 t 30 40 50 If you can’t find spotty
0
cards, you can download ad
the dotty design we’ve
used here for free!
Just visit crossstitcher. r.
themakingspot.com
10
Print the design on
to thin card, then cut
the card to 6x12in (15x30cm) m) and fold it
in half. Alternatively, print the design out
20 on paper, then cut that and a piece of white
card to the same dimensions and stick
them together.
Trim your stitching to 4½x4½in (11x11cm)
t

and fray the edges by removing some of

30 the fabric threads. Finally, stick the stitched
fabric to the centre of the front of the card
using double-sided tape.

40

There’s
50
more!
t © Angela Poole

August 2013 49
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0
0 10 20 t 30 40 50 If the birthday girl has a favourite colour,
you could easily change the palette used in
these designs to incorporate it, giving the
© Angela Poole
card an ultra-personal feel

10

20
t

30

40

Next month...
Lucie Heaton’s fa
ntastic fairy card
ue (226
s
).
mber iss
feature in our Septe 72 –7 3!
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50 August 2013
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Age of STEAM
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O Pre-sorted threads
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Huggable hedgehog (evenweave) £19 £ CSC22503 O Needle
Huggable hedgehog (aida) £19 £ CSC22504 O Full colour photograph
Birthday tweetings (evenweave) £14.25 £ CSC22505 of finished stitching
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Treat yourself to one (or maybe all six) of Joan Elliott’s fabulous
Flower Fairies. This colourful series became an instant hit with Cross
Stitch Collection readers when it began in January 2011! Each Flower
Grand total
Fairy kit also contains seed beads and metallic threads.

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Security Daffodil Fairy (issue 193) Iris Fairy (issue 194) Poppy Fairy (issue 195)
Expiry date Code Codes: CSCKIT53 (14HPI Codes: CSCKIT55 (14HPI Codes: CSCKIT57 (14HPI
(Card Security Code is 3 or 4 digit number at the end of signature strip on the back.) hand-dyed aida), CSCKIT54 hand-dyed aida), CSCKIT56 hand-dyed aida), CSCKIT58
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you. Please tick this box if you do not wish to receive these Q (28HPI hand-dyed evenweave) (28HPI hand-dyed evenweave) (28HPI hand-dyed evenweave)
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Ladies’ DAY
Sandy Littlejohns and Deb Lester’s beautiful Ascot Ladies’ Day scene is a Ladies’ Day (issue 110)
Codes: CSCKIT65 (14HPI aida), CSCKIT66 (28HPI evenweave)
masterpiece to behold. Epitomising the height of 1950’s glamour, this is the Price: £49
perfect project for any racing enthusiast. Size: 7x26¼in (18x67cm) Stitch count:112x420

Charts
INCLUDED
Elemental GODDESSES IN EVERY
CLASSIC
An outstanding collection of four Elemental Goddesses by Joan Elliott. KIT
Each kit also contains luxurious metallic threads and delicate seed beads.

Praying HANDS
These detailed and realistic hands,
Fire
Fi
FireGGoddess
oddess
odd
ddess (i
(issu
(issue
ssue 1184)
84) Water
Wat
W Goddess
ter Goddess
odd
ddess (i
(issu
(issue
ssue 1181)
81)
are based on Albrecht Dürer’s
Codes: CSCKIT67 (14HPI hand-dyed aida), Codes: CSCKIT69 (14HPI hand-dyed aida), preparatory drawings from around
CSCKIT68 (28HPI hand-dyed evenweave) CSCKIT70 (28HPI hand-dyed evenweave) 1508 for the Heller Altarpiece.
Price: £72 Price: £75
Size: 16x11¾in (40x30cm) Size: 11¾x15½in (30x40cm)
Maria Diaz has taken ‘The Praying
Stitch count: 224x166 Stitch count: 163x219 Hands’ (or Betende Hände) 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: 9½x7½in (24x19cm)
Stitch count: 132x105

Earth
Ear th Goddess
Earth Godd
oddess
ddess (i(iss
(issue
ssue 1188)
88) Aii G
Air Goddess
oddess
odd
ddess (i
(iss
(issue
ssue 1191)
91)
Codes: CSCKIT71 (14HPI hand-dyed aida), Codes: CSCKIT73 (14HPI hand-dyed aida),
CSCKIT72 (28HPI hand-dyed evenweave) CSCKIT74 (28HPI hand-dyed evenweave)
Price: £65 Price: £65
Size: 11¾x15½in (30x40cm) Size: 16x11¾in (40x30cm)
Stitch count: 163x219 Stitch count: 223x166

email: futurekits@westcoastembroidery.co.uk
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Buy it now

August
materials packs
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for selected projects in this issue. Complete the order form on page 52 to
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01704 873301 or email futurekits@westcoastembroidery.co.uk P&P
UK ONLY
Go to page 52
to order

p4 p27
Jewel on Drifting dreams
the water This pretty scene by Maria
Diaz will look stunning on
Our pack for Lesley Teare’s water
lily design contains evenweave your wall. Our convenient
or aida, pre-sorted threads, pack contains evenweave or
Kreinik thread and beads. aida and pre-sorted threads.
Code: CSC22501 (evenweave) Code: CSC22507 (evenweave)
CSC22502 (aida) CSC22508 (aida)
Price: £35.50 Price: £20
NB Charts are not included
NB Charts 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

p47
Birthday
tweetings
Stitch Angela Poole’s adorable
cards using our handy pack
that contains evenweave or
aida and pre-sorted threads. p35 Fabulous flapper
Code: CSC22505 (evenweave) Bring Joan Elliott’s 1920s lady to life in stitch with our pack of hand-
CSC22506 (aida) dyed evenweave or aida, pre-sorted threads, Kreinik thread and beads.
Price: £14.25 Code: CSC22509 (evenweave) CSC22510 (aida)
NB Charts are not included Price: £52
NB Charts are not included

54 August 2013
Weekend workbox

Beside the
seaside
Create a natty set of summer accessories from Shopping list...
Diane Machin’s sailing boat and beach hut designs )28HPI linen (or 14HPI
aida), flax, Zweigart
Cashel Ref: 3281/52

S
Bag: 8x16in (20x41cm)
Notebook cover:
trolling along a promenade peering but one that never fails to fill us with 10x13in (25x33cm)
in brightly coloured beach huts happiness. So we can’t help but love these Sunglasses case:
11x8in (28x20cm)
and watching boats, sails billowing, jolly designs, which capture the spirit of )Stranded cotton
as listed in the key
across the bay is a simple pleasure the British seaside to a T and make us
Bag:
long for a trip to the beach. What’s more, )Cotton fabric
© Diane Machin

0 10 t 20 23x29in (58x74cm),
0 we know you’ll adore them, too!
blue stripe
) Lining fabric 17x26in
Positioning your stitching (43x66cm), cream
) Four self-cover buttons
Before you begin stitching, use this guide to work
¾in (2cm) diameter
10 out how to position the designs correctly: Notebook cover:
Bag and sunglasses case Fold the fabric in half )Cotton fabric
both ways to find the centre and start stitching 8x16in (20x41cm),
blue stripe
at this point. ) 2oz wadding
20 Notebook cover Fold the fabric in half lengthways 8x10in (20x25cm)
and mark the centre – this is the horizontal ) Self-cover button
¾in (2cm) diameter
centre of the stitching. Measure 2in (5cm) in
) Cotton cord 4in
from the right-hand short side of the fabric – this (10cm), cream
marks the right-hand edge of the chart. Start ) A6 notebook
30
t

Sunglasses case:
stitching at the centre of the right side and work
)Cotton fabric
outwards from this point. 8x18in (20x46cm),
blue stripe
Stitching the designs ) 2oz wadding
40 8x10in (20x25cm)
All of the cross stitch is worked in two strands ) Self-cover button
of stranded cotton over two threads of the ¾in (2cm) diameter
linen fabric. You’ll find the stitching is fairly ) Cotton cord 6in
(15cm), cream
quick and simple to do, as there are only a few
50 ) Sewing kit – usual
different colours used and blocks of stitching essentials including
to work. matching thread
)Fabric for the stitched
When you have finished the cross stitch, you piece supplied by
can add the backstitch details using one strand Willow Fabrics –
60
visit www.willow
of dark grey throughout.
t fabrics.com or call
Stitch carefully so your backstitches lie just  0800 0567811.
The designs are simple and use only outside the cross stitches and don’t overlap )Turn to page 69 for
hints and help!
a few colours, so your stitching will grow quickly them. This will ensure the outlines are neat. ³

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Weekend workbox

³ Making the sunglasses case design is placed centrally across the fabric and
1½in (4cm) up from the lower edge.
Cut out your fabric as follows:
Assembling the case
Blue stripe cotton Three pieces 7½x4½in
1. Place the stitched front and cotton back right
(19x11cm) for the back and lining.
sides together and stitch down one side, across
Keep your One piece 2x8in (5x20cm) for the top binding.
the bottom and up the other side using a ½in
sunglasses safe Wadding Two pieces 7½x4½in (19x11cm).
when you’re out (1.5cm) seam allowance. Turn right sides out
Stitched linen Trim your stitched linen so it
and about with and press.
this padded case measures 7½x4½in (19x11cm), ensuring the
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 ½in
(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 ½in (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.
Beside the seaside 6. Stitch the button to the front of the case
DMC Anchor Madeira Colour so the loop sits securely round it.
Cross stitch in two strands
White 002 2402 White
312 979 1005 Dark blue 0 10 20 30 40 50
0
322 146 1004 Medium blue © Diane Machin

334 977 1003 Light blue

414 235 1714 Light grey
734 279 1610 Olive green
3761 928 1105 Turquoise blue 10
3831 039 0508 Red

Backstitch in one strand

413 236 1713 Dark grey
t

all outlines and details 20

Stitched using DMC threads on 28HPI linen

over two threads
Sunglasses case stitch count 62x28 30
Design area 4½x2in (11.5x5cm)
Notebook cover stitch count 84x56
Design area 6x4in (15.5x10cm)
Bag stitch count 40x152
Design area 2¾x10¾in (7x27cm) 40

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6. Pin one handle right sides together, matching

Making the bag
raw edges, to the top of the front of the bag,
Cut out your fabric as follows:
positioning each end 2½in (6cm) in from the
Blue stripe cotton Two pieces 17x13in
side seams. Repeat with the other handle on
(43x33cm) for the back and front.
the back of the bag.
Two strips 2½x29in (6x73cm) for the handles.
7. Put the bag outer inside the lining so they are
Lining fabric Two pieces 17x13in (43x33cm) for
right sides together, matching side seams.
the back and front.
Stitch all the way around the top, enclosing the
Assembling the bag
handles, using a ½in (1.5cm) seam allowance.
1. Trim your stitched linen to 1in (2.5cm) above
8. Turn the bag right sides out, slip stitch up the
and below the stitching, then trim the length
gap in the lining, then top stitch along the top
so it measures 13in (33cm), with the design
of the bag. Stitch a button below the ends of
placed centrally.
2. Turn the top and bottom edges under by ½in
the handles on the front and back to finish. ³
(1.5cm) and press.
3. Place the stitching on the bag front fabric so
Extra makes...
the lower edge of the linen is 2½in (6cm) up Covered buttons
from the bottom, then pin. Stitch the linen in You only need a square of linen about Outline the heart using one strand
place all the way around, close to the edge. 3x3in (8cm) to cover each button, of dark grey.
You don’t need to turn under the short ends, so you can use off-cuts from the Cover your button following the
as these will be enclosed in the bag seam. main fabric. packaging instructions to complete.
4. Place the bag front and back right sides Stitch the heart motif in the
together and stitch down one side, along
the bottom and up the other side using a
centre of each linen square. Work Heart buttons
the half cross stitch over one thread DMC Anchor Madeira Colour
½in (1.5cm) seam allowance. Repeat with of the fabric using two strands of Half cross stitch in two strands
the lining fabric pieces, leaving a 4in (10cm) stranded cotton. White 002 2402 White
ater.
gap along the bottom for turning later. 3831 039 0508 Red
0 t 10
5. Fold one handle strip in half 0 Backstitch in one strand
lengthways, right sides together.
413 236 1713 Dk grey
Stitch it together down the long heart outline
t

edge using a ¼in (6mm) seam

allowance. Turn it right sides out Stitched using DMC threads on 28HPI
110
0 linen over one thread Stitch count 12x12
and press the seam to the centre
back. Repeat with the other handle. t Design area ½x½in (1.5x1.5cm)

60 70 t 80 90
0 100
100 110 120 130 140 150

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Weekend
Weekend workbox

³ Making the book cover

Cut out your fabric as follows:
Blue stripe cotton One piece 7½x14½in
(19x37cm) for the lining.
Two pieces 7½x3in (19x8cm) for the flaps.
Stitched linen Trim the stitched linen so it
measures 7½x10½in (19x27cm), with the design
placed centrally up the fabric and ¾in (2cm) in
from the right-hand edge.
Attaching the button loop
1. Place the stitched linen right side up. Fold the
cotton cord in half to make a loop and match
the two ends with the raw edges of the left
Colourful, short edge of the fabric and tack it into place.
fun and simple to 2. Place one flap right sides together with the
make, this notebook
cover is perfect for
linen cover, matching raw edges and enclosing
a holiday journal the ends of the cord loop. Stitch together
using a ½in (1.5cm) seam allowance, then
press the seam open. Repeat with the other
0 10 20 t 30 40 50
0 side of the linen cover and flap.
© Diane Machin
3. Turn the fabric over and press all the edges of
the main cover and flaps ½in (1.5cm) to the
wrong side.
10
Assembling the cover
1. Place the joined fabric piece right side down
and put the wadding on top. You will need to
trim the wadding slightly so it is a little smaller
20
than the height of the cover and comes up to
the seams between the main cover and flaps.
This will reduce bulk in the flaps.
30
2. Fold the turned-over edges of the fabric over
the wadding and stitch into place, making
sure you don’t stitch through to the front.
3. Place the lining fabric on top of the wadding
40 and turn under the edges so they come just
t

inside the main fabric edges. Slip stitch it

into place.
Finishing off
50 1. Fold the flaps to the inside of the cover, then
oversew the top and bottom
of each flap
through all the
60
layers to hold
them securely
in place.
2. Stitch the
70
button to the
front of the
cover so that
80 the loop
sits securely Next month...
Pretty fruit desig
ns feature
t around it. ptemb er issue (226).
in our Se
re on pa ge 72–73!
Find out mo

60 August 2013
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EXCLUSIVE! Birthday Tweetings! HUG A HEDGEHOG!

Joan Elliott
Series continues!
Stitch a card and send itt
winging its way today!
An adorable
cushion for
your home

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ISSUE 225
August 2013
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Cute cushion

Adorable and original, this hedgehog

cushion from Lucie Heaton is the perfect
present for any animal-mad little girl

Meet the
W ith between 5,000 and 6,000 spines
on their bodies, hedgehogs, though
cute, are not animals we would normally consider
huggable. But this cute fellow, made into a soft
designer...
cushion, is one we definitely do! Sure to be loved by
Lucie any little girl, this design is full of fun – and, as much

Heaton of it is simple to stitch, it’s perfect for introducing a

child to the craft. The patchwork-style border gives it
“I absolutely love hedgehogs,
so it was a pleasure to work a homespun look – just make sure you opt for fabric
on this project. prints and colours that coordinate with the cross
“A couple of years ago, stitch for a professional finish. ³
we were lucky enough to
have a hedgehog family
take up residence under The backstitch really stands out, so work it neatly and accurately
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!”

62 August 2013
 Make
it easy!
Fabric and threads
pack direct to you for
just £19
TURN TO PAGE 54
TO ORDER
Cute cushion

Shopping list... ³ Stitching the design using two strands of dark sepia. The remainder
20HPI evenweave, Fold your evenweave fabric in half both ways of the backstitch is worked using two strands
white, to find the centre and start stitching at this of grey.
Zweigart Bellana
Ref: 3256/100,
point. All of the cross stitch is worked in four Take care to ensure that you work the
18x18in (46x46cm) strands of stranded cotton over two threads backstitch neatly and accurately, as it really
Stranded cotton of the fabric. stands out against the cross stitch and white
as listed in the key
Some of the elements, such as the flowers evenweave background.
 Cotton fabric for
the backing 17x18in and hearts, are spaced away from the main
(43x46cm), white
 Cotton fabric for the
hedgehog design, so count carefully outwards Making up the cushion
to ensure you position them correctly. Cutting out the fabric
patchwork border –
four different fabrics, Evenweave: cut the stitched evenweave into
each measuring
3x21in (8x53cm),
Adding the details a 13x13in (33x33cm) square, with the stitching
to coordinate with When you have finished working the cross positioned centrally.
your cross stitch stitch, you can add the backstitch details.
 Zip 16in (41cm) white The trails around the hedgehog are worked
 Cushion pad 0 10 20 30
0
16x16in (41x41cm)
 Sewing kit – usual
essentials including
matching thread
Huggable hedgehog
DMC Anchor Madeira Colour
)Items marked  are 10
included in materials
Cross stitch in four strands
pack, items marked 00 White 002 2402 White (2)
 are not included. ee 603 055 0701 Dark pink
)Fabric for the xx 605 1094 0613 Light pink
stitched piece hh 817 013 0211 Red 20
supplied by Willow 840 1084 1912 Dark sepia
dd
Fabrics – visit www.
KK 842 1080 1910 Light sepia
willowfabrics.com or
call  0800 0567811 FF 913 204 1212 Dark green
)Turn to page 69 for ff 955 203 1210 Light green 30
hints and help! ss 995 410 1102 Dark blue
HH 996 433 1103 Light blue (2)
mm 3799 236 1713 Grey
~~ 3866 926 1901 Off white 40

Backstitch in two strands

*840 1084 1912 Dark sepia
trails
t

50
*3799 236 1713 Grey
all other outlines and details

Stitched using DMC threads on 20HPI evenweave

60
over two threads
Stitch count 100x101
Design area 10x10in (25.5x25.5cm)
*indicates colour is listed earlier in the key
(2) indicates more than one skein required 70

Make
it easy!
Fabric and threads 80
pack direct to you for
just £19 Alternative materials pack
TURN TO PAGE 54 If you would prefer to stitch on aida, we have made a materials
TO ORDER
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). 90
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.
100

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 Cute cushion

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
If y
you are To create the cushion front, follow the steps
stitch
stitching this for below, stitching all the fabrics right sides
your daughter or
granddaughter,
grand together using a ½in (1.5cm) seam allowance
asking them
aski and pressing the seams open as you go:
help choose
to h
the fabric for
1. Arrange the patchwork squares around the
the border is
th stitched evenweave, tweaking their placement
a great way until you are happy with the order.
to make them
feel involved 2. Join together into one long strip the six
squares that run across the top. Repeat this
40
0 50
5 0 60
0 70
0 80
0 90
0 100
for the bottom six squares.
t
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Lucie Heaton 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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Stitching essentials

In Love…
with lavender
F your home with the relaxing, summery fragrance of
Fill
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, you’ll be
transported to the gorgeous landscape of
Provence on a balmy evening.

Every time you catch thoeu’ll

Simple sachets scent of a lavender bag,vyence
It’s really easy and takes only a few minutes to make be transported to Pro
a sachet – just follow these steps:
1. Cut out two squares of fabric (see the 3. Fold a length of ribbon in half and stitch but effective look, draw out the word
‘Fabric choices’ box, opposite), then it to the back to make a hanging loop. ‘Lavender’ on graph paper, then cross
stitch them right sides together, leaving If you want to decorate your sachet with stitch this on to one of the linen squares.
a small gap on one side for turning. a motif, stitch this before you assemble Alternatively, print out the word in an
2. Turn right sides out, fill with lavender the bag. There are many beautiful cross attractive font, trace it on to cotton fabric
and stitch up the gap. stitch lavender charts, but for a simple and embroider over this using backstitch.

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 Stitching essentials

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 – they’re great for selling at local
fêtes, 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 ½in (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 ½in (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.

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.

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. ³

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Stitching essentials

³ Make a drawstring lavender bag What you need

This beautiful drawstring bag full of dried lavender is perfect • 28HPI linen, • Soft-toy stuffing

to hang in a room or among your clothes cream, 8x8in • Dried lavender

(20x20cm) • Twine
Stitching the design • Stranded cotton • Sewing kit –
0 t 10
Measure 2in (5cm) up from the bottom of the linen 0 as listed in the key you’ll need the
and mark a line, then measure centrally across the • Cotton fabric, usual essentials,
linen. Where these two points cross is the middle 7x5½in (18x14cm), including
of the lower edge of the chart and you should start cream matching thread
stitching upwards from this point.
All the cross stitch is worked using three strands 10
of stranded cotton over two threads of the linen
fabric. The backstitch is worked using one strand.
Lavender bag
DMC Anchor Madeira Colour
Add the French knots last using one strand. Cross stitch in three strands

t
155 109 0803 Light purple
20
Assembling your bag 310
333
403
119
2400
0903
Black
Dark purple
Follow these steps to complete the 712 926 2101 Cream
drawstring bag: 3013 853 1605 Sage green
1. Trim the stitched linen so it measures 7x5½in 3746 1030 2702 Medium purple
(18x14cm), with the stitching placed centrally 30 3820 306 2509 Yellow
across the fabric and 1½in (4cm) up from the
lower edge. Backstitch in one strand
t
2. Place the linen and cream cotton fabric right 791 178 0904 V dark purple
sides together and stitch down one side, across lavender
the bottom and up the other side using a ½in 936 846 1507 Green
(1.5cm) seam allowance. all other outlines and details
3. Turn the top of the bag, both back and front, over
½in (1.5cm), then ½in (1.5cm) again and stitch French knots in one strand
down to hem. *3746 1030 2702 Medium purple
4. Mix the toy stuffing with dried lavender, then fill lavender
the bag with it, leaving 1in (2.5cm) at the top free.
5. Tie up the bag securely with the twine. Stitched using DMC threads on
28HPI evenweave over two threads
Stitch count 35x13
This bag is easy to make and looks so pretty. It
Design area 2½x1in (6.5x2.5cm)
would be a great present, too – why not stitch
*indicates colour is listed earlier in the key
one for a friend’s birthday?

Buying
lavender bags
Many craft fairs sell homemade
lavender bags, so it is worth
looking in your local area.To
buy online, visit www.etsy.com,
www.folksy.com and
www.notonthehighstreet.com
for some beautiful
examples.

68 August 2013
 Essential guide

Stitch basics
Discover all you need to know to start cross stitching and lots of handy hints
and tips to make you an expert. Charting editor Abigail Barker is your guide…

Getting started Try these three ways to get going, then choose the one that suits you best

Select your needle

Fabric HPI Needle

Aida 11-14 Tapestry 24
Aida 16-20 Tapestry 26
Hardanger 22 Tapestry 26
Evenweave 22-32 Tapestry 26
Evenweave 36 and over Tapestry 28
Loop start When stitching Loose end start Waste knot start
TIP To attach beads, use a beading with two threads When stitching with any When stitching with any
needle or a size 28 tapestry needle. Cut a single thread that’s number of threads number of threads
twice as long as you need, Bring your needle up through Knot the end of the thread and
and thread both ends the fabric, leaving a little piece take the needle down through
through your needle. Come of thread at the back. Hold this the fabric on the right side,
up through the fabric and thread underneath the area a little away from your first
make a half stitch, then pass to be stitched so that you will stitch. As you stitch towards
the needle through the loop secure it with your first few the knot, you’ll secure the
that’s formed at the back to cross stitches. thread at the back, then you
secure it. can snip off the knot.

Learn the basic techniques and you’re

Cross stitch made easy ready for the projects!

2
2 3 4

1 3

Cross stitch on aida
Aida has groups of threads
woven together to form distinct
blocks – perfect for beginners.
Cross stitches are made over
one block of fabric, on any
count. A quick way to work a
line of stitches is to use half
cross stitches going one way,
then double back on yourself.
Half cross stitch
This is simply half of an ordinary
cross stitch. Bring the needle up
at 1, down at 2, up at 3 and so
on. Half cross stitches are often
used to create a paler area of
stitching, for example for the
sky or a background, which can
give the impression of distance
in a design.
Cross stitch on evenweave
Evenweave and linen fabrics are
woven in single threads. Usually
you will stitch over two threads,
as in the example shown above.
As a result of this, a design
stitched on 28HPI evenweave
will be the same size as one
stitched on 14HPI aida.
Backstitch, used for outlines or
details, is shown as coloured
lines on the chart and is worked
after the cross stitch. Bring the
needle up at 1, down at 2, up at
3, down at 2, up at 4 and so on,
working over one block of aida
or two threads of evenweave.
Long stitch is worked the same
way, but over more than one
block of aida or more than two
threads of evenweave.

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Essential guide
h
A B
Fractional stitches
A small symbol in the corner of
a square (A) indicates a
three-quarter stitch (B). If two
different symbols occupy one
The final details
Many designs feature beads or French knots. These are
easy to do, but practise on scrap fabric first
French knots
1 Bring the needle up through
the fabric. With thumb and
forefinger, hold the thread a
few inches away from where it
came up. Keeping the thread
taut, twist the needle twice
around the thread.
When finished…
Taking care of your stitching
Wash your work to refresh the fabric and threads – good quality
threads won’t run. Use warm water and rinse until the water runs
clear. To iron, place your damp stitching on fluffy towels, with a
clean white cloth over the top, and press with a warm iron until it’s
almost dry.
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C D
square, make the less shown are on aida where the TIP Fractionals are easier to
prominent colour a tiny quarter centre block has to be pierced work on evenweave as there is
stitch (C) then work a three- to make the quarter stitch (you no block to be pierced.
quarter stitch in the other may want to use a sharper
colour (D). The examples needle for this).
Reading charts and keys
The charts are easy to follow when you know how
Q Each chart symbol represents
one stitch on the fabric.
Daisy key
Beads DMC Anchor Madeira Colour
Attach each bead with a half Q The key shows the thread Cross stitch in two strands
00 White 002 2402 White
cross stitch. Bring the needle up colour that the symbols ee 210 108 0802 Light purple
at one bottom corner of the represent, for all stitches. bb 550 101 0714 Dark purple
square, thread the bead on to Check how many strands of hh 553 098 0712 Med purple
HH 3866 926 2001 Off white
the needle and complete the thread you need for each.
stitch. Use a needle with a small Q The thread codes in the key Half cross stitch in two strands
eye, or a beading needle, and are for DMC, Anchor and // *550 101 0714 Dark purple
sewing cotton that matches the Madeira colours. We list the Cross stitch using one strand of
fabric or stitching. Attach more threads used to stitch our each colour
firmly with a whole cross stitch. model first (therefore the 22
211 342 0801 Lilac
DMC Light Effects E5200
design may look slightly
different if stitched using Backstitch in one strand
another brand). *550 101 0714 Dark purple
all outlines and details
Q The arrows on the chart
French knots in two strands
indicate the centre of the
743 305 0113 Yellow
chart. On most designs, you’ll
daisy centre details
start stitching here to ensure
the design is central. To find Attach beads with matching cotton
Mill Hill seed beads 02002 Yellow creme
the centre of your fabric, fold it
daisy centre details
in half both ways; the crease in
the middle corresponds to the Stitched using DMC threads on 14HPI aida
chart centre where you’ll Stitch count 44x42 Design area 3¼x3in (8x8cm)
*indicates colour is listed earlier in the key
make your first stitch.
2 Still holding the thread, push
0 10 20 t 30 40
the needle down into the 0
fabric close to where it came
out, then pull the needle
through gently to form a knot.
Don’t pull too hard.
TIP Vary the number of twists 10
or strands to make larger or
smaller French knots.
20
t
h
h
30
b
h
40
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