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Год: 2008
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Issue 205
Get set for Santa!
Rachel
Hutchinson
Be inspired-p98
Stylish ideas
Gorgeous gifts
Festive home
For kids I
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Sparkly threads and embellishments
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Festive flourish
This sachet adds
a unique touch to
our stunning table
runner - p36
Bear hug
Adam shows off
his mum’s gift for
his new baby
cousin - pl9
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Tiny tags
We love the little
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Sanderson’s baby
sampler - p28
Bat out of Hell
Meat Loaf fan Jenni
worked over 7,000
stitches in one week
to finish this - p69
...this Christmas by stitching beautiful decorations for
your home and delighting family and friends with lovingly
crafted cards and gifts. All it takes is a little time and some
inspiration from your favourite magazine!
So, grab your needles and get creative with our stunning
Christmas angel, beautiful table linen and stylish
Scandinavian-style wreath. We’ve two collections of
festive cards as different from each other as chalk and
cheese and quick-stitch motifs to make even the smallest
foodie gifts into something special. And, of course, we’ve
got plenty of treats for little ones - they’ll love our
stockings, gift bags and fun festive t-shirts.
Enjoy the issue, and our very special Margaret Sherry
calendar, which you can start using today to count down
your stitching days to Christmas!
Cathy Lewis, Editor
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Our stitching month...
A warm welcome...
to Kay Inglis, CrossStitcher’s
new deputy editor
Tree-mendous!
Gina decorates the
Christmas tree ready
for the photo shoot
- in August!
Santa’s little helpers!
Grace and Tommy get
into the Christmas spirit
modelling our cute
elf t-shirts
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Packed with fresh ideas
How to...
have fun with
embellishments
We track down the best
Christmas crafty bits for
your festive projects
itch Joan Elliott’s magical
angel for an heirloom to cherish
^Your projects
12 The Big Stitch An angelic
decoration for your home
23 Quick cards Bring some
retro glamour to the festivities
28 Occasions Welcome a new
baby with our chic sampler
33 Quick gifts Fabulous
Christmas t-shirts for the kids
using Soluble Canvas
36 Traditional Jayne Netley
Mayhew’s table set is an
heirloom with a difference
41 Quick cards Discover the
delights of Satin threads
43 Inspired by... Water gardens
47 Quick gifts Perfect
packaging for seasonal presents
53 Kids Jolly gifts featuring Mr
and Little Miss Christmas
58 Alphabet Penguins abc
60 Cute Stitch an adorable
Somebunny Christmas sack
64 Favourites A contemporary
home sampler with a rustic edge
* Buy & Try
76 Reader offers Great value
items for your home
77 Q&A Rebecca Preston answers
your stitching queries
80 Back issues Missed an
issue? Order your magazine here
83 Giveaways Get your hands on
stitching goodies worth £1000
84 Techniques How to find the
best Christmas embellishments
86 Buy it! Fabric and thread
packs for projects in this issue
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Contents
My life in
stitches...
Rachel
Hutchinson
Meet the textile designer
from Northern Ireland
with a fascination for
combining the past with
the present
87 Guide Need some basic
stitching advice? Look no further
94 Stockist list Contact
information for those important
stitching companies
Every Issue
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PLUS Enter our competition to win Christmas
goodies from Zweigart! Turn to p26
Over to you!
69 True-life story "My gift for Meat Loaf"
70 Tales from Norman
70 Margaret Sherry ABC
71 Chart challenge
71 Find a penpal
72 Free reader ads
74 Puzzles
75 Stitch a star
Elvis Presley
This month...
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Cute cats
These gorgeous kittens are the purr-feet present for the cat
lover in your life. Kitty Utter is part of the Dimensions gold
range, designed for the more experienced stitcher. It’s a great
project to choose if you’re in search of a challenge, and it’s
sure to keep you entertained while you stitch. Worked on 18
count ivory aida, the kit includes threads, needle, thread
sorter and easy instructions.
Festive
ornaments
Give your Christmas tree decorations
a stitcher’s touch with this Shaped
Ornaments kit from Janlynn. There
are 24 different designs and backing
fabric for all the ornaments is
included. Readers can buy the kit
from Past Impressions for £28.40 -
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Our pick of the best new kits and charts
^Personal gift
We love this Christmas
Angel name sampler from Cottage]
Needlecrafts. Each one is individually
. у designed so you can stitch any name
you like up to nine letters long.
You can buy a chart or kitT
Wonderful windmill
Kits we love...
Fabulous fairies
Fairy fans will love these beautiful Linda Ravenscroft
designs, new at Colray Crafts. Pandora, Scorpio and
A Touch of Frost can be purchased as complete kits,
worked on either aida or evenweave.
You’ll be blown away by the
new Cut Thru' Windmill by
Amanda Loverseed.
The colourful design is one
of the latest additions to the
popular range, and is
stitched on 14 count antique
aida which has a cloud
pattern on it for a fantastic
backdrop. The kit, ref XCT15,
is available to buy from
Bothy Threads.
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Cool in
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Here’s an idea for
a funky Christmas gift
- a hand-stitched tea
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stitch your chosen design on
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It's great fun for all the family and would make
a terrific Christmas gift!
From SewandSo.
Ideas and events to inspire your stitching
Kids will love the chance to get crafty with
these cool DIY Christmas
Stockings from MIC.
Available in a range of colours
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Christmas 2008 CrOSSSttdier 9
New for you this
Die-cut shapes
Add a touch of pink to your
Christmas with these die-cut
chipboard shapes from
Papermania. If you’re looking for
something a little different,
they’d make the perfect addition
to your cards and gifts. They’re
part of the Christmas Naughty
And Nice range, ref 3551901,
and come with a range of
seasonal messages in some
funky retro colours.
Available from docrafts.
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Extras we love...
Let it snow
PaperArts have some great new Christmas
papers in their winter range. We like Snowflake
Paisley, ref 646, and Happy Snowman, ref 644.
There's lots more available too!
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Piggy in the middle
We’re loving the new
Christmas range for
Panduro Hobby, featured
in their 2008/2009
catalogue. Our favourite
product is this paint-your-
own Christmas Pigs kit,
ref 490509. It contains
10 pigs, acrylic paint and
brush, plus full instructions.
What a great way to spend
a quiet evening!
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New products and embellishments you'll love
The Nutmeg Company’s
new catalogue is full to the
brim with charts and kits
for 3D cross stitch projects.
There are plenty of great
Christmas ideas, including
cross stitched Christmas
cards on perforated paper.
The catalogue also features
kits for decorations and
miniature houses, stitched
on aida or plastic canvas.
There are also two projects
in the catalogue itself, so
you can get started with your 3D cross
stitching straight away!
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Three Dimension
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You will need:
[7[ Stranded cotton as
listed in the key
[7] Size 24 tapestry
needle
[7| 14 count Zweigart
aida, celadon, ref
3706/0611,40x40cm,
from Willow Fabrics
Finishing touches:
|~ । Antique gold frame
with a visual
aperture of 23x23cm
Above The gold
Kreinik adds a really
festive feel to the
details in this project
Right Attach the
beads for the holly
berries using similar
coloured cotton
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Christmas angel right up to date. Worked in shades
of red and vibrant green, this project looks stunning
mounted in a gold frame, and would make a wonderful gift
for a cherished friend. But it’s the detail that really makes
it special. Subtle gold stitching adds flashes of shine to the
background, while ruby seed beads give the dainty flowers
a touch of texture and sparkle. We love the angel’s delicate
features and the feathered effect on her wings - and we’re
sure you’ll find her a joy to stitch. X
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Kreinik's braid is non-divisible and
should be used singly in the needle. It is
a courser thread than stranded cotton,
so it might be worth using a larger, size
22 tapestry needle, which will help to
stretch each aida hole and reduce the
amount of wear and tear on the thread.
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The Christmas Elf Fairy kit, ref 40001,
from Sewandso
“Give yourself a real holiday treat with
this luxurious kit from Mirabilia.
It's a stitcher’s paradise, including fluffy
Wisper thread, hand-dyed Crescent
Colours stranded cotton, Kreinik metallic
threads, Mill Hill beads as well as 32
count Zweigart linen fabric. Your fairy is
sure to be a quirky keepsake you’ll enjoy
for years to come. ”
Editors
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4 of the best...
Christmas fairy
and angel kits
We pick four designs
guaranteed to add magic to
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Christmas Fairies kit, ref XO7, from Just a Moment
"With not a French knot or fractional in sight, stitchers of
all abilities can enjoy these light-hearted designs. Make
your finished fairies into cards or even mount them into
tiny gold frames for quick Christmas decorations. Buy
the chart pack for just £6.50 or the complete kit, with
your choice of either navy or white aida, for £15."
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Row of Christmas Fairies kit,
ref SSN25402, from Stitcher
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П Three gift tags cut
from light blue card
Г~| a variety of blue and
gold papers for tags
P| Cream and bronze
ribbon
P| One miniature white
button
p| Iron-on interfacing
to back aida
embellishments
Design by
Joanne Sanderson
10 i I
hours
Newarriv
Combine cross stitch and papercraft with
this irresistible design by Joanne Sanderson
his is the perfect chance for you to create a beautiful
and personal gift for a new addition to the family. It’s
a great project to try if you’ve ever been tempted to
add some special embellishments to your stitching. We’ve
used buttons, ribbons and pretty papers to give a unique
edge to Joanne’s pram and heart design, which can be
stitched in either a pink or a blue colourway. You can adapt
the design as much as you like to suit your taste and use up
whatever you have in your cupboards. It will be a gift to
treasure for years to come.
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New arrival
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1 Using the template below, cut three
gift tags from a piece of light blue
card and punch a hole at the top. Add
your gold and blue papers to each gift
tag in whatever combination you like. It
will look best if each tag is different,
with contrasting patterns together.
Add iron-on interfacing to the back
of all your stitched embellishments
to prevent the edges of the fabric
fraying. Cut out each piece of aida using
sharp scissors. Use pinking shears to
cut the top and bottom edges for
a lovely textured finish.
Our designs have been stitched
on 14 count aida
Finished design stitch count
(according to our positioning)
91 high x 78 wide
Design area
17x14cm (бУгхбУгю)
3 Attach a stitched heart to the
centre of two of your gift tags using
sticky pads to create a raised effect.
Add the remaining stitched pieces using
double-sided tape. For the centre tag,
cut a tiny heart shape from gold paper,
glue it to your button and attach under
the word ‘Welcome’.
Tie a ribbon through the punched
hole in the top of each tag. Attach
the finished tags to your stitching using
double-sided tape. Position them seven
aida blocks above the bottom stitched
border. Add the pram’s ribbon
embellishment with glue or a single
stitch around the centre knot.
Use this template to cut out
your tags. When positioning
them, leave five aida
squares between the pram
wheels and top edge, and
seven between the bottom
and the bar of hearts
For a girl...
DMC Anchor Madeira
Cross stitch in two strands
E White 002 3401
A 760 1022 0405
0819 271 0501
03328 1024 0406
03713 1021 0501
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I-----1317 400 1714
I-----IPMC Light Effects E3821
French knots in one strand
I ♦ 1з17 400 1714
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Christmas. All you 11 have to do is make a couple of
simple alterations to the wording.
Instant expert
Iron-on interfacing
Iron-on interfacing is a definite stitcher’s
must have. It has an adhesive side which
should be placed on the reverse of your
stitching and ironed in position. It helps
add rigidity to your design, prevents aida
from fraying and hides the reverse of
your work too! Great for cards, tags and
any project with exposed fabric edges.
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You will need:
|V[ Stranded cotton
as listed in the key
|V| Size 9 embroidery
needle
0 14 count DMC
Soluble Canvas,
£3.95 per 20x22cm
sheet, from
DMC stockists
Finishing touches
|~</| Plain white cotton
child's t-shirt
LrJ Whole stitches LrJ Backstitch
For stitching advice turn to page 87
Intermediate
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Project
$ Quick gifts
Quick gifts
When using waste canvas or Soluble Canvas
it’s important to make sure your threads are
started and finished securely. Be sure to keep
Personalise it
the reverse of the design as neat as possible
too. Loops or loose threads can be easily
snagged, causing your hard work to unravel.
Why not add a personal touch
to the t-shirt? Try stitching
your child's name along the
bottom of the design using
our alphabet above.
ICut a piece of Soluble Canvas
that’s 2cm larger all the way
round than the design. Position
the canvas on to your t-shirt and
then pin and tack the canvas in
place. Opt for a sharp embroidery
needle to help pierce the fabric.
2 Use a loop or waste knot to
start your thread and work
each cross stitch over a single
canvas block. You may find it’s
easier to identify each canvas
hole by angling a light above you
to reflect off the canvas surface.
30nce all the cross stitched
areas have been completed,
work the backstitch outlines.
Then remove your tacking
stitches, as shown above. There’s
no need to trim any excess canvas
because it will dissolve.
4 Dissolve the canvas by
placing the t-shirt into
a bowl of hot soapy water and
gently agitate. The canvas will
disappear within 10 minutes, so in
the meantime sit back and relax,
then hang the t-shirt up to dry.
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Above Use a thread
conditioner to help
make the metallics
more manageable
ht Long stitch is
perfect for the
seasonal fir fronds
Design by
Jayne Netley Mayhew
Upto
(50;
each
Gorgeous
garland
Make Jayne Netley Mayhew’s stylish table
decorations the centrepiece of your festive feast
M Photography by Jesse Wild Styling and direction by Helena Tracey
Christmas dinner will be more irresistible than ever with
this beautiful linen set on your table. Jane Netley
Mayhew’s timeless runner, covered in delicious
oranges and berries, is a decoration you can get out again
and again every year. The stunning array of vibrant colours is
stitched on Zweigart’s bold red Lugana fabric, with fractional
stitches and French knots providing extra detail. For a more
modern effect you could try stitching the runner design on to
white aida, or choose black for a striking, contemporary look
that will really wow your guests. Ж
О Whole stitches О Backstitch О Fractional stitches
О French knots О Long stitch О DMC Light Effects
Table runner
You will need:
Stranded cotton as
listed in the key
gj Size 26 tapestry
needle
25 count Zweigart
Christmas Red
Lugana fabric,
ref 3835/0954,
45x100cm or to
fit the dimensions
of your table,
from Willow Fabrics
Finishing touches
Our finished runner
measures 29x90cm
Heart sachet
You will need:
[0 Stranded cotton as
listed in the key
[У[ Size 26 tapestry
needle
|^[ 25 count Zweigart
Christmas Red
Lugana fabric,
ref 3835/0954,
20x20cm, from
Willow Fabrics
Finishing touches:
Red felt for backing,
20x20cm
gj Stuffing to fill your
sachet
Red ribbon for
hanging
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Festive
Project
Traditional
Size 26 tapestry
needle
Finishing touches:
rZ White place cards,
Ш ref SF05U, 5.6x8.9cin,
from Craft Creations
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Place cards
You will need:
rZ Stranded cotton as
Ш listed in the key
|
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Cake band
You will need:
gj Stranded cotton as
listed in the key
|^7[ Size 24 tapestry
needle
gj 14 count Zweigart
white-edged red aida
band, ref 7008/19,
8x80cm, from
Willow Fabrics
Finishing touches:
Iron-on interfacing to
back your band
rZ 25 count Zweigart
Ш Christmas Red
Lugana fabric,
ref 3835/0954,
10x10cm, from
Willow Fabrics
Instant expert
Long stitch
This is a simple way to add
texture to your design.
Work the fir details with
a series of long stitches to
the length shown on the
chart. Unlike backstitches,
these create a continuous
line which really brings the
firneedles to life.
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Traditional
ETC
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etc
- 50 —
x 10
60
30
40
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Making your hea
Place the felt on top of your
design, sandwiching the
ribbon inside. Pin in position and
machine stitch in place. Leave
a gap along one edge for stuffing.
D D ♦
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Step-by-step
Makingyourtable runner
Trim your fabric and felt into
a heart shape. Place the
design face up on a flat surface.
Fold your ribbon length in half
and pin the two ends on the top
edge, with the loop resting on
the surface of your stitching.
and fill with stuffing. Now all
that’s left to do is to stitch the
opening together and attach to
your table runner!
Fold the fabric back and
pin the sides to 2.5cm
from each edge of your
stitching. Our finished
runner measures 29cm
wide. Stitch in place using
coordinating red thread and
trim the excess.
Fold your fabric back
from this mark, creating
a point. Take care that the
point is centred and even on
either side of your runner.
Stitch into place and trim
away excess.
2 To make the point on
the end of your runner,
make a mark 14.5cm away
from the side edge of your
fabric and 6.5cm from the
bottom of your stitching. Do
exactly the same for the
opposite end.
4 Attach your heart
sachet by tacking the
ribbon or cord in place on
the back of the runner. Or if
you prefer, use the sachet on
its own as an extra
ornament for the tree.
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$ Traditional
У /
Cross stitch in two strands
Cross stitch in two strands
Backstitch in two strands
DMC Anchor Madeira
DMC Anchor Madeira
Gorgeous garland
DMC Anchor Madeira
0 White
CO 224
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03823
Long stitch in one strand
1 1.3345 268 fir fronds 1406
1 1.3346 267 fir fronds 1407
1 3823 386 orange slices 2512
1 French knots in one strand
♦ DMC Light Effects E3852 flowers
002
893
1006
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1047
1046
334
046
306
259
310
308
307
359
1044
333
258
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2214 fir fronds
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2211 pine cones
2007 L~ J 900 333 0208
orange slices
1405 1 1-3722 1027 0812
0208 flowers
1413 Backstitch in one strand
1412 White 002 2401
1411 snowflake
1506 1 0205 13348 264 fir fronds 1409
DMC Lieht Eff< sets E5200
snowflake, stars
Our design has been stitched on
25 count evenweave
Design stitch count
90 high x 126 wide
Design area
18x24cm (7x91/2in)
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Cards &
Festive
Christmas 2008 CrossStfcter 41
И Photography by Jesse Wild Styling by Helena Tracey
We three
kings
Capture the joy of the nativity with
Diane Machin’s vivid Satin thread designs
И Whole stitches 0 Backstitch 0 Fractional stitches
0 French knots 0 DMC speciality threads
For stitching advice turn to page 87
You will need:
M Stranded cotton
Ш as listed in the key
g Size 26 tapestry
needle
ryi 16 count white aida,
13x13cm
Finishing touches:
[7| Violet, deep green
and red cards,
ref SF03U from
Craft Creations,
with an aperture
cut to 5.1x5.1cm
% Cards
Right Satin threads
have a lovely soft,
shiny texture
Nativity cards
DMC Satin Threads
Cross stitch in two strands
0S211
08307
* S552
®S606
’ S798
® S799
g. S818
08841
!S898
8943
08959
S3820
S5200
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of each colour
Es307
S741
Backstitch in one strand
I----18841
stars, angels, kings
I-----18898
all other outlines and details
I 185200
32 count evenweave
for a finer finish *1
stars, buildings
French knots in one strand
I ♦ 18841
crowns
Instant expert
Satin threads
DMC’s Satin threads are lovely
and soft to work with and they have
a wonderful sheen. They also have
Our designs have been stitched
on 16 count aida
Design stitch count
32 high x 32 wide
Design area
5x5cm (2x2in)
CrossSStcher
more manageable, lightly run the thread
over a tablet of beeswax or a thread
conditioner such as Thread Heaven.
Embroidery hoops
Keep the edges of your design crisp
and neat by making sure you use an
embroidery hoop or frame when
stitching each nativity scene.
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hours
jflBk “For me, this stylised
г • design of three
dragonflies flying above
rha beautiful waterlily
L r ePrt°mises a long, hot
summer’s day. Imagine
sitting by the water watching the
Inspired by.*
water g
Intermediate
insects dip and dive along the
surface! The delicate shades are
sparkle foliage cool water
enhanced by the addition of sparkly
GlissenGloss threads which give
a gorgeous shimmer to the colours.”
Lesley Teare, designer
wildlife, refresh ripples light
И Whole stitches О Backstitch EZ1 Fractional stitches
0 Beading 0 Madeira GlissenGloss
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GlissenGloss
thread from
Sewandso
s
£
i
It's a great idea to invest in some
beeswax or a thread conditioner when
stitching with Madeira GlissenGloss. It
will protect your thread and help it to
slide more easily through the fabric.
You will need:
p7| Stranded cotton as
listed in the key
[7| Size 24 tapestry
needle
14 count DMC blue
marble aida,
ref 56643, 30x45cm,
from Sewandso
k^
Finishing touches
0 Silk dupion fabric,
two border pieces
20x40cm and
backing fabric
40x55cm
|7[ Mill Hill seed beads
from Framecraft
[7j Stuffing to fill your
cushion
0 14 count Zweigart
waste canvas from
Willow Fabrics, or
DMC Soluble Canvas
from DMC stockists
(optional)
Instant expert
Waste canvas dragonfly
Why not add even more
sparkle to your cushion by stitching the
smallest dragonfly on to the border fabric as
we’ve done? Make sure to work it once the
fabric has been stitched in position, as
explained in step 1 of our guide below. To find
out more about using DMC’s Soluble Canvas
turn to page 35 for our special tips.
Step-by-step
Bordered cushion
k
1 Place the design face up and
position your border fabric on
top. Make sure 2cm of this fabric
sits beyond the edge of the design
for hemming. Pin and machine
stitch in place following the edge
of the design as your guide.
Repeat for the other side.
2 Place this panel face up, and
position your backing fabric
on top and pin together. With
a pencil draw out the finished
cushion dimensions (31x44cm).
For the cushion height, measure
and mark 4cm from bottom and
from the top right of the design.
3For the cushion width, draw
a horizontal line from the top
right and bottom right corner of
the design outwards to meet your
vertical pencil line, as explained in
step 2. Repeat to the other side.
This will leave you with an outline
marking out the finished size.
together, using your pencil lines
as a guide. Remember to leave an
opening on one side to fill the
cushion. Turn right side out, add
the stuffing and finally slipstitch
the opening together.
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Inspiring ideas
Water gardens
Cross stitch in two strands
DMC Anchor Madeira
*J Madeira GlissenGloss GR37
A Madeira GlissenGloss GR52
A Madeira GlissenGloss GR57
A Madeira GlissenGloss GR300
Madeira GlissenGloss GR308
Cross stitch using one strand
of each colour
208 098 0804
209 109 0803
210 108 0802
211 342 0801
Backstitch in one strand
EZ__] Madeira GlissenGloss
GR67
I [Madeira GlissenGloss
GR308
I----1208 098
]704 256
0804
1308
Attach beads with cotton
ЕЮ Mill Hill seed beads
03037
Our design has been stitched on
14 count aida
Design stitch count
121 high x 63 wide
Design area
22xllcm (83/4x4i/2in)
Reader guest
“This is a stylish and decorative
I design to treasure forever. You could
change the colours to match the
decor of any ГООПТ’сЫге Booth
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[Q For fabrics, see page 94
1/МШШШШ111 шт
I
$ Inspiring ideas
Tip Make sure you
cushion your beads
with a fluffy white
towel when
making up your
stretched canvas.
Stretched canvas
A stretched canvas picture will really make the most
of the beautiful blue marbled aida fabric.
Hanging
Add glamour to any
room with a sparkly
wall hanging.
Tip Decorate your
hanging using
leftover beads from
the main design.
You'll probably
have lots!
4 of the best
Finishing ideas
Want to do something
different with your stitching?
Tip Use bright blue ribbon
to create a crisp border
around your design.
Turn a plain canvas bag into
a trendy fashion accessory.
Tip Choose
coordinating green,
purple or turquoise
silk dupion fabric to
make the colours in
your stitching pop!
We’ve found four more ways
to display your sparkling
water garden design in style
Coats
Crafts UK
Coats
Coats Metallic threads can be used for hand sewing and embroidery and are
ideal for decorative uses. Coats Invisible thread is perfect for sewing on
beads and buttons because the thread doesn't show through the fabric.
Cushion
Treat your favourite chair
to an instant update with
this bright cushion.
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Quick
Seasonal
fayre i
Helen Philipps’ festive motifs are perfect for
decorating your Christmas nibbles
gifts $
Festive
Project
«.Photography by Jesse Wild Styling by Helena Tracey
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О Whole stitches И Backstitch 0 DMC Color Variations thread
For stitching advice turn to page 87
Thru to page л
78 to find out
how to make
a drawstring bag
Coffee crazy
You will need:
[У Stranded cotton
Ш as listed in the key
[У[ Size 26 tapestry
needle
[У 28 count Zweigart
Ш Cashel linen, light
sand, ref 3281/0224,
25x32cm, from
Willow Fabrics
Finishing touches
Light brown ribbon
[7|Two star buttons
Tea sachet
You will need:
[7| Stranded cotton
as listed in the key
|~7| Size 26 tapestry
needle
[7| 28 count Zweigart
Cashel linen, pale
mint, ref 3281/0615,
20x20cm, from
Willow Fabrics
Finishing touches:
|~/[ Mint green ribbon
for hanger
|~7[ Tiny Holly button,
ref 4447, from
Sewandso
[7j Stuffing to fill
your sachet
$ Quick gifts
Below Let Helen’s gorgeous
Christmas motifs inspire your
gift wrapping this year
great gifts on a shoestring by using up
your leftover fabric scraps, buttons and papers.
Sweet box
You will need:
2 Stranded cotton
as listed in the key
2 Size 24 tapestry
needle
2 14 count white
aida, 15x15cm
Finishing touches:
2| Square aperture lid
box, ref SWSLB, from
Debbie Cripps
2 Light green paint to
paint your box
2 Christmas stickers
to decorate your box
Holly ribbon
You will need:
0 Stranded cotton
as listed in the key
2 Size 24 tapestry
needle
0 16 count Zweigart
1 inch white red-
edged aida band in
your desired length,
ref 15713, from
Sewandso
Instant expert
DMC Color Variations
Color Variations threads change
colour every 5cm, creating a lovely
graduated rainbow effect as you
stitch. To make the most of them,
work each cross stitch individually
(X X X) in order to space out the
changing colours evenly.
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Quick gifts *
I Gift tags
You will need:
H 0 Stranded cotton
ill as listed in the key
I / Size 24 tapestry
needle
2 14 count white
aida, 8x14cm
Finishing touches:
2 DMC Desire Memory
thread in green,
ref 6160, from
Sewandso
Above Experiment
with papers and
ribbons for a truly
festive gift
Seasonal fayre
DMC Anchor Madeira
Cross stitch in two strands
2 Christmas papers
2 White paper to back
your stitching
2 Pale green eyelet for
pudding tag
2 Light brown ribbon
for pudding tag
EJ Ecru 590 2101
310 403 2400
Й 349 9046 0212
DU 437 362 2012
В702 226 1306
E 704 256 1308
0841 1082 1911
0 DMC Color Variations 4210
Backstitch in one strand
I-------1317 400 1714
pudding, present
I-------1702 226 1306
lettering
I-------1704 256 1308
leaf stems
I I Color Variations 4210
lettering
The tags and box designs have
been stitched on 14 count aida,
the sachets on 28 count
evenweave, and the holly ribbon
on 16 count aida band.
Maximum stitch count
28 high x 51 wide
Maximum design area
5x9cm (2x33Ain)
Nice and easy
If you're a beginner then why not
try stitching the coffee and tea
sachets on 14 count aida instead
of 28 count evenweave? The
design size will remain the same,
and it's simpler to stitch on too.
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Young stitcher
Bag
You will need:
[7| Stranded cotton as
Ш listed in the key
Q Size 24 tapestry
needle
[7114 count Zweigart
ice blue aida,
ref 3706/0550,
22x22cm, from
Willow Fabrics
Finishing touches:
[7] Red felt, 16x40cm
[~i7| Cord made using
matching Madeira
threads
[7[ Snowflake sequins
Celebrate the season with Mr and
Little Miss Christmas from Bothy Threads
0 Whole stitches 0 Backstitch 0 French knots
0 Fractional stitches 0 Smyrna stitches
For stitching advice turn to page 87
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Card
You will need:
|7| Stranded cotton as
listed in the key
[7| Size 24 tapestry
needle
[7| 14 count Zweigart
ice blue aida,
ref 3706/0550,
22x22cm, from
Willow Fabrics
Finishing touches:
0 Bright red aperture
card, ref AP04U,
from Craft Creations
[7[ Snowflake sequins
Intermediate
D Forfal
Christmas 2008 CrOSsSttcher 53
* Young stitcher
Jolly holiday
Madeira
Cross stitch in two strands
Backstitch in two strands
0105
0510
1305
2400
2401
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shoes
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all outlines and details
Try something
a bit different
This project is a great opportunity for
kids to learn a few new stitches such
as French knots and Smyrna stitches.
There are only a few of each so it will
still be fun and easy to make!
Above Snowflake
sequins add a festive
touch to the gift bag
Right For perfect French
knots follow our guide at
www.crossstitcher
magazine.co.uk
28 count evenweave
for a finer finish U
Reader offer
Bothy Threads have a materials
pack available including
everything you need to make
one bag and one card. Send
a cheque for £10 to Bothy
Threads Ltd,l 9 The Avenue,
Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 9AA
Smyrna stitch in two strands
3Ej2400
hat
French knots in one strand
Our designs have been stitched
on 14 count aida
Maximum stitch count
49 high x 45 wide
Maximum design area
9x8cm (ЗУгхЗМп)
Reader guest...
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and versatile they could
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pencil Cases. Debbie Jenkins
Instant expert
Smyrna stitches
Create the stars on Mr Christmas’s hat
by using a simple Smyrna stitch. This is
made up of an ordinary cross stitch
followed by a vertical cross worked
directly on the top.
Cross stitch basics
Step-by-step
strands of
-Lcotton. Knot the opposite end of your
thread and bring your needle up to the fabric’s
surface ready to start stitching, with the knot
on the reverse of your fabric.
2 Next, you need to make a half cross stitch
over a single aida square as shown above.
This stitch should be worked from the bottom
left to the top right of an aida block. Make sure
you don’t pull too tightly or stretch the holes.
Make a second diagonal stitch to sit on
top of the first one, but this time work the
stitch from bottom right to top left, as shown
here. Once all the cross stitches are complete,
work the backstitch. Turn to page 87 for advice.
54 CrossStitcher Christmas 2008
C For fabrics, see page 94
www.crossstitchermagazine.co.uk
Young stitcher
10
ЗппияппЬ
Step-by-step
CrossStitcher
I- 20
Height chart,
ref XMMS7, £24.99
Mr Tickle With Lots Of Presents,
ref XMMC2, £6.99
10
SB
- 10
measures 16cm, plus add an extra 18cm
to tie the bag. Multiply this total by
three, to allow for shrinkage, giving a
total of 102cm. Cut four stranded
cotton lengths to this measurement.
Turn to page 78
to find out how
to make your
drawstring bag
CrossStitcher
More in the range
Here are just some of the other Mr Men
designs available. For stockists visit
www.bothythreads.com or 0163 866 5149.
Make a cord
IMR.MEN «J LITTLE MISS
HE
them between two pencils - you’ll need
another pair of hands to help! Rotate
both pencils in a clockwise direction
until you can see a tight twist or the
cord starts to bunch at either end.
Mr Men & Little Miss Months
Sampler, ref XMMS1, £24.99
hold of the centre point with your other
hand. Let the threads naturally twist
together. Now you’re ready to thread
the cord through your drawstring bag!
D For fabrics, see page 94
Christmas 2008 CrossStitcher 55
do gn the future
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Creative souls and nimble fingers the world over have discovered the
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There are thousands of stitchers who bring
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A There are 379 colours in Madeira’s
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Why Kate Hoyle from Bothy
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All Bothy Threads kits are made up to include Madeira
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stitched with Madeira threads myself,” she tells us. “It was the
spiral packs that appealed to me first. The thread doesn’t get all tangled up and
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Kate was also drawn to Madeira’s huge range of speciality threads. “They really
add the finishing touches to my kits. I use the Supertwist threads to make sparkly
rainbows and Lana to give fuzzy effects for fur and dandelion seed heads.”
If you haven’t already tried stitching with Madeira threads, turn to page 53
and have a go at Kate’s special Christmas Mr Men project.
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Anchor, which makes them
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“I found that Madeira thread
is much softer than other
brands, and it glides very
easily through the fabric as
you Stitch." Lisa Cooke
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tags for this year’s
Christmas presents?
www.crossstitchermagazine.co.uk
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You will need:
rZ DMC stranded cotton
° as listed in the key
DMC Satin and Light
Ш Effects threads
Size 24 tapestry
needle
□Д 14 count DMC
iridescent white aida,
32x34cm, from DMC
stockists
Finishing touches:
[7| Bright red felt, two
32x45cm pieces
white braided cord
White maribou
feather trim
Iron-on interfacing
Above Make sure all
your top crosses face
the same way
Right Grey backstitch
creates a softer edge
than bolder black
Intermediate
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hours
Under the
mistletoe
Make a fun festive gift bag with this
lovable Somebunny design from DMC
Ж Photography by Philip Sowels Styling and direction by Helena Tracey
Why not make your Christmas presents extra special
this year by stitching this adorable Somebunny
design on to a gift bag? DMC’s expressive little
rabbit is perfect for decorating a stocking or mounting in
a coordinating red or green frame for a gorgeous festive
decoration. This enchanting project is worked with two
threads on 14 count iridescent white aida, and with no
fractional stitches or fiddly embellishments it would make a
great project for a confident beginner. We love Somebunny’s
cuddly jumpsuit and reindeer antlers, made with clever use
of colour shading, and we’re sure whoever finds it under the
tree on Christmas morning will love it too! Ж
i—I Whole stitches О Backstitch О Half cross stitch
О One French knot О DMC speciality threads
For stitching advice turn to page 87 "f
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Our design has been stitched on
14 count aida
Design stitch count
97 high x 92 wide
Design area
18x17cm (7x6T/2in)
Instant expert1
Half cross stitch
There’s no right or wrong
direction when making your half
cross stitches. We’ve chosen to
work them diagonally from
bottom left to top right, but it’s
entirely up to you which way you
choose to stitch them.
AU;Reader guest...
“I love designs like this! It’s bound
• to be loved by anyone who
к i receives it, and would
| add a real personal touch
to Christmas. Caroline Elliotte
Maribou feather trim
Once you've finished making up your drawstring bag, add the
maribou trim. Simply use white thread to secure it in place
along the top edge of the bag, making a small stitch every 4cm.
1 Light Effects thread can be tricky, but you
can make things easier by securing it to the
eye of your needle. Take an individual strand
and fold it in half to create a loop at one end.
2 Next, pass the loop through the eye of your
tapestry needle and then pass the two tail
ends through the loop. A coat of thread
conditioner may make it more manageable.
3Pull the two tail ends tightly to secure
your thread to the needle. To finish your
thread, simply pass your needle and thread
through the reverse of your stitches.
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needle
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Rustico aida, ref
3390/53, 35x40cm,
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is sure to bring good cheer wherever you hang it. The
rustic aida fabric gives it a comfortable, homespun
feel, and stitching it in three strands instead of two will make
the colours really ‘pop’. As well as being perfect for
a housewarming gift, this cosy cottage would make a great
project for any occasion at any time of year. You could even
stitch it as a Christmas present! Why not use our extra
alphabet chart to personalise the central panel with a name,
address or a unique message? X
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Backstage, Jenni
presents her design
to Meat Loaf
Jenni worked
over 7,000 stitches
in one week
taken with Meat Loaf, I was shaking.
I handed it over and he asked if it was
for him. He took a good look and said
it was amazing - then said he should
sign it and give it back. I said I’d
stitched it for him and would like him
to keep it, at which point he became
"I stitched a picture for Meat Loaf”
Jenni May nan from Middlesbrough made
lost for words.
He said it must have taken me a
long time, so I said, ‘over 300 hours’
and he replied, ‘that’s a long time’. It
was so nice to know he realised that a
a special gift for her favourite singer
| am a huge Meat Loaf fan and
I when I found out he was doing
I a tour of the UK I had to get my
I thinking cap on to decide what
to give someone who can afford
almost anything he wants. A cross
stitch picture seemed the obvious
choice, but what to stitch? I settled for
the bat from his Bat Out Of Hell III -
The Monster's Loose album.
I hadn’t left myself long to do it -
just 47 days. I set about charting the
design in Anchor threads and in the
end there were 38,012 stitches. This
seemed an impossible target, as I
needed to work over 800 stitches a
day and I have a full-time job, but I
thought I would give it a go.
Many late nights and long weekends
stitching later, with lots of
encouragement from the wonderful
ladies on the Stitch and Craft Forum
(http://stitchandcraft.forumwww.com/
index.php), it was finished.
The show was held in the grounds of
Castle Howard in Yorkshire and I got
VIP treatment! When it was my turn to
hand over my gift and get my photo
lot of work goes into stitching (unless
he’s a secret stitcher!). I’m planning my
next picture, and I hope he continues
to tour so I can hand it over too."
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October 2008 CrossStitcher 69
Over to you
Tales from
Norman discovers stitching
sayings from around the world
sked to choose a
luxury to take on that
BBC Radio 4 ‘Desert
Island’, I’d plump for
an Oxfam shop, thereby guaranteeing
a regular supply of nice clothes, jigsaw
puzzles, patent yoghurt makers - and
books. Like my latest bargain, As
They Say In Zanzibar (715 pages of
international proverbs for only £1.49).
Some of these may be a tad
obscure. Even the Dutch may not fully
comprehend their: “It takes a long time
to sharpen a wooden hammer” or “Do
not board a ship without an onion.” And
perhaps the finer points of “Those with
cut once.” That translates into cross
stitching as "Count twice, stitch once."
Fail to do that (come on, we’ve been
there), make the same mistake several
times and risk a rebuke in Latin. “Those
who stumble over the same stone twice
are fools." However, there is consolation
from America. "They wouldn’t make
erasers if we didn’t make mistakes” and
“It is in the crooked wood we recognise
the true artist.”
Some sayings do need updating.
China’s “No needle is sharp at both
ends” was disproved when Britain
brought out the double-ended needle
a few years ago. Ethiopia’s “A needle
“Only the magic and the dreams are true”
an egg in their pocket do not dance" are
only apparent to the citizens of Gabon.
cannot hold two threads or a mind
two thoughts" is refuted every day by
x is for jSg
cross
stitching cat
in Margaret
herry’s ab(^e?^r^^L
But many are directly related to cross
stitch. The USA’s “Dull scissors do not
cut straight,” for example. Or Poland’s
"Where the needle goes the thread
must follow” (How I wish that were
always the case). There’s good advice
from Slovakia, though: “Measure twice,
looping cross stitchers (and how would
mothers manage by thinking of only
one thing at a time?).
Other proverbs home in on cross
stitch with scary precision. Kenya’s
"There is bound to be a knot in a long
piece of string” applies, as we know, to
small lengths of thread, too. Anyone
dithering about when to start that
project for Christmas gets truly noble
advice from Germany: "The best time
to plant a tree was 20 years ago: the
second best time is now.”
But, oddly, the most wonderful
thought was on a bit of paper I found
inside the book... “Only the magic and
the dreams are true.”
Norman Willis, ex rue General
Secretary and cross stitch superstar, would |
love to hear from you. Write to: Dear Norman. |
CrossStitcher, 30 Monmouth Street. Bath BAI 2BW I
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on 14 count aida
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Jane Greenoff shares her
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and stitching terms for easy
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CrossStitcher project in no time!
Rebecca Preston, Technical Editor
Each thread length is made up of six
strands twisted together. Anchor, DMC
and Madeira are the three main quality
thread suppliers.
Aida and evenweave are commonly
used for cross stitch and are available in
different counts. 14 count aida is ideal
for beginners, while 28 count
evenweave would make the perfect
"Blending filaments are light,
delicate threads intended to be
combined with stranded cotton
to add a glisten or sparkle. They
are perfect for adding reflective
highlights to areas of sunlight,
moonlight, dew and water."
Visit Jane Greenoff's website
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for more expert tips and advice.
alternative for experienced stitchers.
Tapestry needles come
in a variety of sizes. They
have a blunt tip and
a large eye, which means
they slip through the
fabric grain with ease.
These are not essential
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experience and take on
larger designs, you’ll find
they’ll help to keep an
even stitching tension.
Sharp embroidery
scissors are essential.
Keep them safe in
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cutting anything other
than your threads!
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Guide
Flower
The dotted central lines on the chart should be matched
with the centre of your fabric. Fold your fabric in half and
then into quarters. Where the fold lines cross is where you
should start stitching.
CrossStitcher’s charts are charted on a squared black
and white grid. Each coloured square and symbol
represents a different thread colour.
All symbols that appear on the chart are listed in the key
with their corresponding thread code alongside it. The key
also tells you the different stitches used in the design.
In the key, the closest column of thread codes listed next to
the chart symbols is always the thread brand used in the
design. Similar colour matches are listed alongside it.
Cut a 40cm thread length. Take two
strands individually and then regroup
together. Knot one end and start your thread
with a waste knot as explained opposite.
Work from the centre of the chart and
fabric and bring your thread up to the
fabric’s surface to make your first stitch. Make
a diagonal half cross stitch, from bottom left
to top right over a single aida block.
ЗМаке a second diagonal stitch to complete
the cross. This stitch should sit diagonally
from bottom right to top left over the same
aida block, as shown here.
Always try to work from the centre of your
design towards the top first and then from
the centre towards the bottom.
5 Once the cross stitched areas are
complete, add the backstitched outlines.
Change to a sharp embroidery needle and
weave your thread through the reverse of your
stitches to secure.
Make a backstitch over a single aida block
in the direction shown on the chart. Now
bring your needle up an aida block away from
this stitch and take it down next to your
previous stitch and so on.
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Aida fabric is
referred to by its
'count' or'holes per
inch'. Each cross
IKnot one end of your thread and
take it down through the aida,
about 2cm from your starting point.
Now bring it back to the fabric’s
surface to make your first stitch.
2 Work a row of cross stitches
towards your knot, or if you
prefer, work a row of half crosses
(///), and then work back along the
same row to finish the cross (\ \ \).
Once you’re happy that your
starting thread is secure, snip off
the knot. To finish your thread, weave
your thread through the back of your
stitches, as shown here.
stitch should be
worked over a single
aida block.
Backstil
Step-by-step
Backstitch is used to
outline a design and
to add extra detail. It
should always be
worked once the rest
of the design
is complete.
Evenweave
ICut a single 70cm thread length
and fold it in two to create a loop
at one end. Now thread your needle
with the two separate tail ends.
2 Bring your needle up to the
fabric’s surface with the loop on
the reverse. Make a half cross stitch,
passing the needle through the loop.
3Pull your needle and thread
through the fabric to secure your
loop on the reverse of the fabric,
as shown here.
Evenweave fabric is
made up of evenly
woven threads and
is also referred to by
its 'count'. Each
cross stitch should
be worked over two
horizontal and two
vertical threads.
Fractional stitches
Use a sharp embroidery needle.
To secure your thread weave it
through the back of your stitches.
Bring your needle up to the surface.
2 Work your backstitch over an
aida block, either horizontally,
vertically or diagonally depending on
the direction shown on the chart.
3 Bring your needle up an aida
block away from this stitch. Now
pass it through the fabric at the
same point at your previous stitch.
Step-by-step
Use a sharp embroidery needle.
To secure your thread weave it
through the back of your stitches.
Now bring your needle up to the
fabric’s surface to start stitching.
Work your backstitch in the
direction shown on the chart.
We’ve worked it over a couple of
blocks here, so refer to the chart for
where to make your next stitch.
3 Bring your needle up an aida
block away from this stitch - or
as many shown on the chart - and
pass it through the fabric at the
same point as your previous stitch.
These are shown on
the chart by two
symbols opposite
one another in
a chart square. Find
our step-by-step
guide on page 24.
French knots
Г French knots are
represented on the
chart by small
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create a subtle
background in
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Waste knot
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thread-see our
step-by-step at the
top of this page.
Whole stitch
A full cross stitch is
made up of two
diagonal stitches
that are worked over
the same aida block
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stunning masterpieces using
traditional techniques. She’s an
advocate of needlework as a craft of
the future as well as the past, and her
fascination for old and new is a theme
which appears often in her work.
What made you decide to make
a career out of crafting?
It had been an ambition of mine since
university, but it only really materialised
into an option after I did some design
work for a homewares company in
2006. Finding that I had business skills
to balance out the creative skills was
a great encouragement! I’ve always
appreciated textiles and been
fascinated by the endless possibilities of
what can be created with a needle and
thread. The challenges were limitless,
and they still are today!
What kind of techniques do you use
most in your work?
I use a mixture of traditional patchwork
and quilting techniques in very
contemporary combinations.
I think it’s important to not just learn
and copy a technique but develop it and
make it your own. I mainly stitch by
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hand and I’m fascinated by war-time
‘make do and mend’ stitches.
What inspires your ideas?
Anything can inspire me - a song,
a book, a film, a place or even a person!
I’m very influenced by the combination
of the old with the new, representing
the perpetual motion of generations.
When I use old objects and fabrics in
my designs, I imagine that a story is
contained within every warp and weft.
“I think it’s important not just to copy
a technique, but to make it your own"
What’s the best thing about being
part of the creative world?
Every day is a challenge! It never
becomes boring. If I feel a project
becoming too familiar, I know it’s time to
work on something else. Being my own
boss and loving what I do is priceless.
I think I’m very fortunate.
How do you think we can make
needlework more trendy?
Personally I think embroidery is already
very chic! Needlework can be used to
embellish, customise and revamp
anything. So in the light of today's
environmental issues it’s a great
recycling tool too.
What cross stitch sampler saying
sums up your attitude to life?
I think I’d choose, ‘If it’s too easy, you’re
not trying hard enough’!
Rachel is exhibiting some of her work at
The Market Place Gallery in Armagh this
December. Visit www.rachelhutchinsom
com for all the details.
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