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Welcome to the first
issue of 2008! It's
₽ 1ч guaranteed to be a
B j x, J fabulous stitching year
д and I get so excited
when I think of what it
holds in store. I already
know my highlight will be the Craft Hobby
& Stitch International Awards in February.
It promises to be a spectacular event,
rewarding the best cross stitch designs,
designers, retailers and companies. If you
haven't voted already, you still have a few
days left before the closing date to have
your say - find the form on page 57.
Speaking of excellent cross stitch designs,
we have a spectacular collection in this issue
to kick-start your year. The stunning unicorn
from Coats Crafts UK on page 20 is ideal for
those of you who've made it your resolution
to try larger projects in 2008. And if you're
determined to be really adventurous this
year, Anne MacGregor has gone all put to
create a magnificent blackwork chessboard
January 2008
on page 42 - it's bound to become an
heirloom piece in your collection.
As for me, my resolution is to brighten
up my home with more of my work. That's
why I can't wait to try Susan Bates' exotic
elephant cushion on page 30 and Zweigart's
pretty table linen on page 38. Wish me luck!
Have a great stitching year.
| Winter berries
Celebrate seasonal occasions with our cards
Charlie Lyon, Commissioning Editor
| Miniature mansion
Stitch our splendid Victorian doll's house
| Serene scene
You'll love Durene Jones' beautiful swan
| Your letters
You show off your newly-stitched pieces
CHARLIE'S
CHOICE
I love absolutely
everything about
Joan Elliott's
wonderful Victorian
doll's house. She's
added so much detail
to every room that each time I look at the project, I
discover something I haven't seen before.
| Starlit beauty
Bring this magical unicorn to life
| Jewelled elephant
Stitch a stunning cushion for your home
| Pretty in pink
An attractive table setting for two
| Grandmaster stitch
Make your move on our elegant chessboard
| Oriental beauty
Succumb to the charm of Lesley Teare's lady
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4 Ornate Victorian doll's house
Nose around our fine abode with your needle
50 Shaded beauty
You'll love Lesley Teare's dazzling Oriental scene
Design secrets
Meet maia's talented artist
20 Enchanted forest at midnight
Don't miss this majestic unicorn design from Coats Crafts UK
38 Hearts and flowers table linen
Perfect for Valentine's and Mother's Day too!
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Victorian doll's house
Recreate the ornate living quarters of a Victorian
family of dolls. Joan Elliott has designed this
splendid mansion in exquisite detail
the elaborate engravings on
a sumptuous dinner table or
the tiny silver fittings that
embellish a lavish bathroom.
So much care goes into
finishing the houses that I had
to design my stitched piece in
minute detail to do the real
thing justice. I've based my
Stitcher's guide
This Victorian doll's house is stitched on
28-count antique white evenweave over
two threads of the fabric in 35 different
shades of stranded cotton. Joan has used
cross stitch in two strands of cotton plus
a few fractional stitches. Backstitch in
one strand of cotton adds definition to
the design in three different shades, and
a few French knots worked in one strand
add detail. This densely stitched design is
recommended for experienced stitchers.
: How to stitch the
; Victorian doll's house
' Find the Centre of your fabric by
folding it in half both horizontally
and vertically. Follow the 'O' gridlines
: on the chart to find its centre and start
; stitching from here, working in the
; centre of the fabric.
2 Work the cross stitch over two threads
of the fabric using two strands of
; cotton. For each tiny symbol you see on
the chart, work a fractional stitch.
Work the backstitch using one
strand of cotton. Three different
: shades are used so check the key
; carefully to see which you need.
Add the French knots using one
strand of cotton.
Check over your finished stitching
and prepare for making up.
Victorian style abode. The
fancy style of the homes gave
me lots of scope to recreate
decorative trimmings on
the outside and exquisite
furnishings on the inside. It
was a joy to design - I hope
you love every stitch.
FABRIC 28-count antique white evenweave
43 x53cm (17x21 in)
THREADS Stranded cotton as listed in the key
NEEDLE Size 26 tapestry needle
FRAME Frame of your choice with a minimum
aperture 36 x 46cm (14 x 1 Sin)
FOR STOCKISTS' DETAILS turn to page 63
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will make a superb hanging
for a child's playroom
Victorian doll's house
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Victorian doll's house
Top middle
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Victorian doll's house
Top right
This design uses a lot of French knots - they form the handles on
the drawers and cupboards, the detail on the rocking horse and
teddy, the ends of the pullcords, the clock face and the pattern
on the cloth in the attic chest. If you are not confident working
French knots, practise first on a spare piece of fabric. Bring the
needle up through the fabric and, keeping your thread taut, wrap
the thread around the needle twice. Take the needle back down
again just slightly away from where you brought it up, pulling
it slowly until the knot is sitting on top of the fabric. Make sure
the thread remains taut throughout. For more information on
working French knots, and to see a detailed
diagram, turn to page 64.
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Victorian doll's house
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Victorian doll's house
DMC Anchor Madeira
Cross stitch in two strands
ГЛ blanc 2 2402 white
£, 152 894 2310 light shell pink
CTi 223 895 812 shell pink
310 403 2400 black
312 979 1005 dark blue
% 317 400 1714 dark grey
318 399 1801 grey
a 334 977 1004 blue
* 349 13 212 dark red
Q 350 11 213 red
j 415 398 1802 light grey
U 434 310 2009 dark tan
e 435 1046 2010 tan
b 436 1045 2011 light tan
A 471 266 1501 light green
• 505 210 1312 dark pine green
9 562 217 1205 pine green
•n 563 215 1207 light pine green
-o- 728 305 107 yellow
* 782 308 2212 dark sand
51 783 306 2509 sand
e 801 359 2007 very dark tan
3 869 375 2105 brown
▼ 924 851 1705 dark petrol blue j
I; 926 850 1707 light petrol blue
x 951 1010 2308 peach
$ 3045 888 2103 dark straw
z 3046 887 2206 straw
— 3047 852 2205 light straw
3325 129 907 very light blue
к 3345 268 1406 dark green
E. 3347 266 1408 _green
•> 3721 896 810 dark shell pink
3755 140 1013 light blue
V 3768 779 1107 petrol blue
Backstitch in one strand
blanc 2 2402 white Clock & window
— 310 403 2400 black all other backstitch |
— 334 977 1004 blue dress, chest cloth & cupboard door
French knots in one strand
• 310 403 2400 black all French knots
STITCH COUNT 182 high x 248 wide
DESIGN AREA
14 HRI (28-count evenweave) — 32.5 X 44.5СГП (13 X 17^/4in)
16 HPI - 28.5 x 39cm (11 1/2 x 15Vain) 18 HPI - 25.5 x 34.5cm (1O’/4X 133/4in)
This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton on 28-count
1 evenweave over two threads of the fabric.
Victorians often put all
floors of their homes to
good use, which is why I've
decorated in detail every
room. They used them as
a way to emphasise their
social status by separating
the upper class family from
the working class servants.
The attic was usually
reserved for the servants
quarters and was not as
lavishly decorated as the
first floor. I've added a stairwell leading from the kitchen as the servants
were also often required to use different stairs.
! I've used a few different techniques
lb' to give my doll's house depth and
11; dimension. I spent a lot of time designing
я.; each bit of furniture in perspective,
ж keeping items at the back of the rooms
И: smaller than the pieces at the front. I
£j have also used shading to give subjects
sb a better 3D finish. You'll see evidence
of this on the bath, the green sofas, the
vase and the mother's skirt. You may also
notice I've used quite a few French knots
in this design - but all with good reason, I promise! I think they give the
finished piece lots of great texture. I've used them for the handles on
the drawers and cupboards, the chest cloth and the toys' eyes.
Joan Elliott has another timeless children's design in issue 55 of Cross
Stitch Gold. This gorgeous shelf of toys comes complete with an alphabet
which makes it perfect to stitch and turn into a personalised sign for
a bedroom door. Little ones of both sexes will love the fun characters,
which include a pretty rag doll, colourful jack-in-the-box, adorable teddy
bear and marching toy soldier. Don't miss it!
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Elegant swan
St
Durene Jones' colourful tapestry-style design captures
the beauty of the most graceful of river birds
This pretty design is stitched on 28-count white
evenweave over two threads of the fabric. Durene
has used whole cross stitch in two strands of thread
in 28 different shades of stranded cotton. It is
recommended for stitchers of all abilities.
Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in
half both horizontally and vertically. Follow
the '0' gridlines on the chart to find its centre
and start stitching from here, working in the
Centre of the fabric.
Work the cross stitch over two threads of the
fabric using two strands of cotton.
Check over your finished stitching and
prepare for making up.
FABRIC 28-count white evenweave 28 x 30cm
(11 x 12in)
THREADS Stranded cotton as listed in the key
NEEDLE Size 26 tapestry needle
FRAME Frame and mount of your choice with a
minimum aperture 18 x 21.5cm (7’Д x 8!6in)
FOR STOCKISTS' DETAILS turn to page 63
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Elegant swan
Top left
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Elegant swan
Top right
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Elegant swan
Bottom right
DMC Anchor Madeira
Cross stitch in two strands
B5200 1 2401 white
V 163 876 1703 pine green
-o- 307 289 104 yellow
310 403 2400 black
L 317 400 1714 dark grey
▼ 319 1044 1313 bottle green
b 414 235 1801 grey
•n 415 398 1802 light grey
e 437 362 2012 tan
•> 520 861 1514 dark green
522 859 1512 green
1 524 858 1511 light green
—• 712 926 2101 cream
t. 739 366 2014 light tan
я 740 316 204 orange
C 797 139 913 dark blue
Д 800 144 908 very light blue
€ 809 130 909 light blue
К 820 133 914 very dark blue
E. 826 146 906 blue
★ 905 257 1412 grass green
☆ 906 256 1410 light grass green
X 966 206 1209 light pine green
О 967 6 304 peach
SI 977 1002 2302 ginger
* 3776 1048 2306 copper
w 3820 306 2509 gold
e 3862 374 1913 brown
STITCH COUNT 100 high x 120 wide
Several different shades of blue and green are used in this swan design so
DESIGN AREA
14 HPI (28-count evenweave) — 18 X 21.5СГП (7V4 X 81/2in)
16 HPI - 15.5 x 19cm (6V4 x 71/zin)
18 HPI - 14 x 16.5cm (51/2 x 63Min)
' This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton on 28-count
evenweave over two threads of the fabric.
it's important to organise your threads to ensure you don't get the colours muddled
up. Make your own mini shade card by punching holes in a length of card and listing
the colours as they are listed in the key. You can then attach the lengths ready to use.
Always make sure yougitch in good light and check as you go for mistakes.
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Anchor unicorn
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forest
Stitch this sumptuous scene of magical beauty
from Anchor and charm all who set eyes on it
ABOUT THIS
ANCHOR
DESIGN
Fantasy designs have always
been popular in cross stitch,
but there are none quite so
striking as this snow white
unicorn set in front of a jet
black sky. The striking image
will leave a lasting impression
on all who set eyes on it.
With its gleaming spiralled
horn and glimmering white
mane, the unicorn is the most
beautiful of animals to capture
in stitches. The magical forest
that leads to a glittering castle
on a faraway cliff top adds
delightful depth to the scene
and makes you wonder what
other unearthly beings are
stirring at this witching hour.
Using a few metallic threads
to add a touch of sparkle, this
project is perfect for anyone
who fancies a rewarding
challenge in 2008.
Stitcher's guide
This magical unicorn is stitched on 16-count black
aida using 22 different shades of stranded cotton
and one shade of metallic thread. The design
uses cross stitch in two strands of thread and two
Strands of blended thread. It also includes one
fractional stitch. Half cross stitch in both one and
two strands is used for the undergrowth, while
backstitch in one strand of cotton and one sti
of metallic thread adds detail to the design.
How to stitch the unicorn
1 Find the centre-of your fabric byrtoldinq
it in half both horizontally SndVertically
Follow the '0' gridlines on the-'chart to find
its centre and start stitchlngfrom here,
working in the'centre of the fabric.
2 Work thejtross stitch using two strands
of cotton. For each tiny symbol you see
on the chart, work a fractional stitch.
3Work the half cross stitch using one or
two strands of cotton.
/1 Work the backstitch detail on the design
^Tusing one strand of cotton or one stranc
of metallic thread. Six shades are used, so
check the key to see which you need.
5Check over your finished stitching and
prepare for making up.
FABRIC Coats Crafts UK 16-count black aida 40 x 40cm (16 x 16in)
THREADS Stranded cotton and metallic thread as listed in the key
NEEDLE Size 26 tapestry ne.edle
FRAME Frame of your choice with a minimum aperture 36 x 36cm
(14 x 14in)
FOR STOCKISTS' DETAILS turn to page 63
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Anchor unicor
UNICORN KEY
Anchor
Cross stitch in two strands
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How to work the metallic stitches
As metallic thread is a bit springy it can be trickier to work than stranded cotton.
However not much is used in this design so it shouldn't be too difficult to manage.
Always try to make the thread lie as flat as possible. It's a good idea to run a damp
sponge along the length of thread before you use it to keep it under control.
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dark green
yellow
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dark orange
dark brown
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tan
light brown
brown
cream
dark grey
beige
terracotta
Cross stitch in one strand of each
plum
dark shelj pink
terracotta
dark shell pink
873
Half cross stitch in two strands
в | 873 plum
Half cross stitch in one strand
| W19 dark shell pink
Backstitch in one strand
— 233 grey castfe, horn, face & parts of mane
— 265 light green flower outlines
— 268 dark green foliage
— 360 dark brown free trunks
386 cream parts of mane & castle roof tops
— 401 dark grey all other backstitch
Backstitch in one strand
Kreinik Very Fine Braid #4
---- j Ob'l' * | silver
STITCH COUNT 196 high x 196 wide
DESIGN AREA
16 HPI - 30.5 x 30.5cm (12^4 x 12 V4in)
14 HPI (28-count everiweave) - 35 X 35cm
(14x14in)
18HPI- 27.5 x 27.5cm (11 x 11 in)
This design was stitched using Anchor stranded cotton
and Kreinik very fine braid #4 on 16-count aida.
Elephant cushion
Spirit of
t he East
Revel in the exotic colours of Asia by stitching
Susan Bates' glorious jewelled elephant cushion
MEET THE
DESIGNER
SUSAN BATES
Susan is an experienced
freelance cross stitch
designer, well known for her
beautifully detailed work
Stitcher's guide
This vibrant design is stitched on 28-count
antique white evenweave over two threads
of the fabric using 28 different shades of
stranded cotton. Susan has used cross stitch
in two strands of cotton plus some fractional
stitches. Backstitch in one strand of cotton in
seven different shades helps define the design.
Because of the number of fractional stitches
and the extensive backstitch, this design is
recommended for experienced stitchers.
It's a designer's dream to be
asked to produce a vibrant
project that draws inspiration
from far-flung lands. I found
lots of colourful swatches
of flamboyant fabric in local
material shops to help me
create the mini motifs that
border the main design. I chose
a decorated Indian elephant as
the centrepiece of the cushion
as it epitomises the lavishness
of traditional celebrations, The
majestic animal's flamboyant
adornments are bound to cause
astir in your home.
How to stitch the Indian
elephant cushion
Find the centre of your fabric by folding
it in half both horizontally and vertically.
Follow the '0' gridlines on the chart to find
its centre and start stitching from here,
working in the centre of the fabric.
Work the cross stitch over two threads
of the fabric using two strands of cotton.
For each tiny symbol you see on the chart,
work a fractional stitch.
Work the backstitch using one strand
of cotton. Seven different colours are
used so check the key carefully to see which
colour you need on each part of the design.
Check over your finished stitching and
prepare for making up.
stitch tip
Swap yellow cotton for '
metallic gold thread to give
the elephant's decorations a
rich finish
FABRIC 28-count antique white evenweave
38 x 38cm (15 x 15in)
THREADS Stranded cotton as listed in the key
NEEDLE Size 26 tapestry needle
EXTRAS Fabric of your choice. For measurements
turn to making up instructions on page 34.
Cushion pad to fit
FOR STOCKIST DETAILS turn to page 53
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Elephant cushion
Anchor DMC Madeira
Cross stitch in two strands ул
2 blanc 2402 white
☆ 86 3608 709 pink
★ 88 718 706 dark pink
cO 103 153 801 light lilac
L 148 803 1006 blue
b 167 ' 598 1111 turquoise
к 169 3765 2505 dark turquoise
w 187 958 1202 mint green
V 225 702 1306 light green
236 3799 1713 dark grey
-p- 293 727 110 yellow
298 972 107 dark yellow
* 307 783 2212 gold
O' 313 3825 2307 light orange
Я 314 741 202 orange
332 946 207 dark orange
— 386 746 2511 cream
ff 387 3033 1908 beige
t. 397 3024 1901 very light grey
0 399 318 1801 light grey
♦ 400 413 1714 grey
9046 321 510 red
Backstitch in one strand
— 100 3834 805 dark mauve mauve flowers
— 148 803 1006 blue blue flowers
— 212 561 1205 dark green mint green leaf details
— 245 701 1305 green light green leaf details]
— 403 310 2400 black all other backstitch
— 1005 498 513 dark red orange flowers
1048 3776 2302 ginger borders
STITCH COUNT 150 high x 150 wide
DESIGN AREA
14 HPI (28-count even weave) — 27 X 27СГГ) (10^/4 X 10^/41 n)
16 HPI-23.5 x 23.5cm (9V2 x 9V2in) 18 HPI-21 x 21cm (8V2 x 8V2in)
‘ This design was stitched using Anchor stranded cotton on 28-count
evenweave over two threads of the fabric.
Top left
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Top right
Cross Stitch Gold 33
Elephant cushion
Bottom left
Bottom right
Cut the stitched piece 2cm all around the outside of the
stitching to make a panel 31 x 31cm.
) Cut two 31 x 9cm backing fabric strips to fit onto each
side of your stitching. Stitch the panels in place close to the
border of the stitched design using 2cm seams and press the
seams open, away from your stitching.
- Cut two 9 x 40cm strips of backing fabric and stitch along
the top and bottom edges of your stitching using 2cm
seams. Press the seams open, away from your stitching.
Cut two 30 x 40cm pieces of backing fabric to make the
i envelope-opening back panel of the cushion. Machine
stitch a 2cm double hem along one longer edge of each piece,
then press.
‘ With right sides facing together, pin one panel at the top of
- the cushion and one at the bottom so that the two backing"
fabric panels are overlapping each other.
’ Pin all the way around the edge and then stitch with a 2cm
seam. Trim the corners, turn the cover through and press.
Coming soon...
In issue 55 we leap from India to England to bring you another
striking animal study. Durene Jones has taken inspiration from closer
to home to come up with this charming bluebell wood scene. The
two gentle deers stand undisturbed in a beautiful shaded wood.
34 Cross Stitch Gold
Rose table linen
This pretty rase table linen makes a great valentine
setting for two, or a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift
^ZWEIGART
ABOUT
ZWEIGART
German fabric manufacturer
Zweigart was founded by
Paul Zweigart and Julius
Sawitzi in 1877. It has been
manufacturing quality textiles
and needlework fabrics ever
since, and was the first to
develop aida as we know it in
1890. Two mills, one in Germany
and one in Switzerland,
currently produce over 800
different products including
afghans, linens, damasks and
needlepoint canvases, which
are then distributed to 128
countries. The impressive range
of quality needlework fabrics
are trusted and used by cross
stitchers all over the world.
This pretty rose table linen is stitched on
28-count white cashel-couture linen over
two threads of the fabric. The design uses
cross stitch in two strands of cotton in
seven different shades. Backstitch in one
strand defines the design. This project is
recommended for stitchers of all abilities.
Measure your fabric carefully to find
the top point of the left-hand rose
panel and start stitching from here,
completing each motif entirely before
moving on to the next one underneath.
Work the cross stitch over two
. threads of the fabric using two
strands of cotton.
Work the backstitch using one strand
of cotton.
Rotate the fabric 180° and repeat for
the other panel.
stitch tip ч
Use an alphabet chart to
personalise the place mats
by stitching names in J
pink thread
FABRIC Zweigart 28-count white cashel-couture linen, code 3281/100
140 x 48cm (55 x 19in) for the table runner and 36 x 48cm (14 x 19in) for
the placemats, available from Willow Fabrics
THREADS Stranded cotton as listed in the .key
NEEDLE Size 26 tapestry needle
FOR STOCKIST DETAILS tmg,to page 63
Measure your fabric carefully to find the top
centre of the heart or garland design and
start stitching from here.
Work the cross stitch over two threads of the
. fabric using two strands of cotton.
Finally, work the backstitch using one strand
... of cotton.
38 Cross Stitch Gold
Rose table linen
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Rose table linen
Anchor DMC Madeira
Cross stitch in two strands
0 23 963 502 light pink
в 28 891 412 pink
• 47 321 511 red
t 260 772 1604 light green
I 852 3047 2207 straw
V 859 . 3052 1512 green
▼ 861 3362 1514 dark green
Follow our measurements (right) to
stitch the charts in the correct position
on your table runner. First, stitch the
rose border chart on the left-hand side
of the runner, ensuring the top rose is
79.5cm (31 in) from the bottom of the
fabric. Then stitch three hearts at 16cm
(6!6jn) intervals below the rose border
chart, inserting a motif in between.
Repeat on the right-hand panel.
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---- 861 3362 1514 dark green
all backstitch
STITCH COUNT 105 high x 28 wide
DESIGN AREA - SMALL FLOWERS BORDER
14 HPI (28-count evenweave) — 19 X 5СШ (71/2 X 2 in)
16 HPI - 16.5 x 4.5cm (6V2 x 13Дп)
18 HPI - 14.5 x 4cm (6x 1V2in)
MAXIMUM STITCH COUNT 45 high x 47 wide
DESIGN AREA - HEART AND CIRCULAR DESIGNS
14 HPI (28-count evenweave) — 8 x 8.5cm (3’M x 31/2in)
16 HPI-7 x 7.5cm (23/4 x3in)
18 HPI -6x6.5cm (2V2x23/4in)
These designs were stitched using Anchor stranded cotton on 28-count
linen over two threads of the fabric.
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Zweigart recommends you wash your fabric in
temperatures no higher than 60°C. However, if
you want to preserve your stitching for as long
as possible it is best to treat stains on the fabric
with a direct spray stain remover as soon as they
occur. We then recommend hand washing your
table linen in a bowl of tepid water and a gentle
detergent, before rinsing it in cold water. Visit
www.lakeland.co.uk or call 01539 488 100 for a
good selection of detergents.
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Garland chart
Coming soon...
If you enjoyed stitching Zweigarts gorgeous table linen roses, then
you're sure to love these vivid blooms by Sue Page. This glorious
project, designed in a contemporary glass art style, is as warming and
cheerful as fresh spring flowers. It will add a real splash of light to
whichever room you hang it - what better way to welcome the new
season or treat a friend! Look out for Sue's design in the next issue
of Cross Stitch Gold, which goes on sale 7 February 2008 (UK). For
details on how to subscribe to Gold, turn to page 18.
Cross Stitch Go«d
Blackwork chessboard
Strategic
stitches “
Anne MacGregor has designed 32 beautiful
blackwork squares to make up this stunning
chessboard that will be treasured forever
Stitcher's guide
This blackwork design is stitched on 28-count
white evenweave over two threads of the fabric.
Anne has used backstitch in two strands of black
cotton and three strands of gold metallic thread,
as well as backstitch and running stitch in one
strand of black perle.
How to stitch the blackwork
chessboard
-1 Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in
i half both horizontally and vertically. Follow
the '0' gridlines on the chart to find its centre
and start stitching from here, working in the
centre of the fabric.
2 Work the backstitch for the borders of the
blackwork squares using one strand of perle.
3Work the running stitch for the borders of
the empty squares using one strand of perle.
4Work the blackwork stitches over two
threads of the fabric using two strands of
black cotton or three strands of metallic thread.
Check the chart carefully to make sure each
stitch is correctly placed. Complete each square
before moving on to the next.
5 Work the backstitch grid and eyelet stitches
using three strands of metallic thread.
6Work the outside border using one strand of
perle and three strands of metallic thread.
7 Check over your stitching and prepare for
making up.
FABRIC 28-count white evenweave 51 x51cm
(20X20in)
THREADS Stranded cotton, perle cotton #8 and
metallic thread as listed in the key
NEEDLE Size 26 tapestry needle
FRAME Frame of your choice with a minimum
aperture 43 x 43cm (17 x 17in) .
FOR STOCKIST DETAILS turn to page 63
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Blackwork chessboard
Top left
44 Cross Stitch Gold
Blackwork chessboard
Cross Stitch Gold 45
Biackwork chessboard
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46 Cross Stitch Gold
Blackwork chessboard
Cross Stitch Gold 47
Blackwork chessboard
Anchor DMC Madeira
Backstitch in two strands
---- 403 310 2400 black
blackwork patterns
Anchor perle no 8
Backstitch in one strand
403 310 black
border of blackwork
squares, outside edge
Running stitch in one strand
---- 403 310 black
border of empty squares
Anchor Ophir
Backstitch in three strands
300 gold
blackwork patterns
STITCH COUNT 210 high x 210 wide
DESIGN AREA
14 HPI (28-count evenweave) — 37.5 x 37.5cm (15 x 15in)
I 16 HPI - 33 x 33cm (13'/4x 131/4in)
18 HPI - 29 x 29cm (113/4x113/4in)
i This design was stitched using Anchor stranded cotton. Anchor
I perle cotton and Anchor Ophir metallic thread on 28-count
! evenweave over two threads of the fabric.
A large grid of backstitch worked in three strands of
gold metallic thread separates every blackwork square of
the chessboard, and eyelet stitches mark every square's
corner. When you have completed the blackwork,
backstitch and running stitch on each square, start at
the right-hand centre point of the design and work one
horizontal line of the grid. Stop at every eyelet stitch to
work four of its arms. Complete all the horizontal lines
before turning the board round and working the vertical
lines. You can complete the other four arms of each
eyelet stitch as you pass them.
[Coming soon...
48 Cross Stitch Gold
FABRIC 28-count pale aqua evenweave (code 3270/615)
FOR STOCKISTS' DETAILS turn to page 63
THREADS Stranded cotton as listed in the key
BEADS Mill Hill seed beads as listed in the key
NEEDLE Size 26 tapestry needle, beading needle
FRAME Frame of your choice with a minimum aperture
ie parasol
stitd
2§Жл$|5а1е aqua evenweave over®
Ж^етаЬпс using 29 different shad®
Jetton. Lesley has used cross stitcfrjM
•of cotton, plus a few fractional stitcire
in one strand of cotton adds definition
gor the parasol
and of cotton,
beads using'
the parasol, Lesley.,
embellish the^J^^j
the butterflies' ante
'eate a scene of serene beauty with thi
raffring design by Lesley Teare
gflFtind thffStentre of your fabric by
I foldirSpt in half both horizontally
and vertically. Follow the '0' gridlines -,?i
оййте chart to find its centre and start’
^stitching from here, working in the .
"centre of the fabric. ,
2 Work the cross stitch
threads of the
strands of cotton. For each tiny symbol
/you see on the chart, work a fractional
‘stitch. For help on working, fractional
stitches, turn to page 64.. . ' .
O Work the backstitch usingrpne-strand
Lady in the Orient
52 Cross Stitch Gold
Lady in the Orien
LADY IN THE ORIENT KEY
DMC Anchor Madeira
Cross stitch in two strands
B5200 1 2401 white
e 163 876 1703 pine green
Л 164 240 1209 light green
b 209 109 803 lilac
— 211 342 801 light lilac
319 1044 1313 bottle green
я 420 374 2104 tan
550 102 714 dark purple
li 552 99 713 purple
☆ 553 98 712 light purple
e 561 212 1205 dark pine green
0 746 275 2511 cream
$ 760 1022 405 pink
i 772 259 1309 very light green
O' 807 168 1108 blue
□ 869 375 2105 dark tan
L 898 360 2006 brown
<L 950 4146 2309 peach
▼ 987 244 1403 very dark green
V 988 243 1402 dark green
w 989 241 1401 green
e> 3765 169 2505 dark blue
3766 168 1109 light blue
3770 1009 2314 light peach
-o- 3823 386 2512 yellow
t. 3828 373 2103 light tan
* 3854 313 114 apricot
3855 311 2513 light apricot
A 3865 2 2403 natural white
Backstitch in one strand
---- I 552 I 99 I 713
---- 898 ; 360 2006
purple
parasol & butterflies
brown
all other backstitch
Long stitch in one strand
I B5200 j 1 I 2401
Mill Hill seed beads
I 03041
STITCH COUNT 158 high x 118 wide
DESIGN AREA
white
parasol spoke
white opal
all beads
14 HPI (28-count evenweave) — 28.5 X 21СГП (11 '/4X 8'/2in)
16 HPI - 25 x 18.5cm (10 x 7V2in)
18 HPI - 22 x 16.5cm (9 x 61/2in)
This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton and Mill Hill seed
beads on 28-count evenweave over two threads of the fabric.
Lesley has used 49 seed beads in her design,
which appear on the chart as yellow dots.
After you've completed all the cross stitch
and backstitch, add each bead with a half cross
stitch worked in two strands of white cotton. Bring
your needle up at the bottom left corner, thread a bead onto your
needle, and take it down at the top right. To make sure each bead
is fixed on firmly, complete the top half of the cross stitch as well,
making one stitch lie on each side of the bead.
Lady in the Orient
54 Cross Stitch Gold
Berry cards;
Winter
berries
Maria Diaz's bright seasonal designs are great to
stitch for winter birthdays or New Year greetings
-just add your special message inside
MEET THE
DESIGNER
MARIA DIAZ
Maria is a popular freelance
cross stitch designer who
contributes to many stitching
magazines and books
I love the vibrant red and
nature's greenery through the
cold months of the year. On
a bleak day they can shine
as bright as spring flowers.
Rowan berries, snow berries,
mistletoe and hawthorn are
among my favourite and
1 love to capture them in
cross stitch. I hope you like
my pretty sprigs, which I’ve
framed with neat borders to
make them easy to turn into
cards. They make great New
Year greetings, winter birthday
Stitcher's
guide
These winter berry
cards are stitched
on 14-count white
aida using 16
different shades of
stranded cotton.
Maria has used
cross stitch and
fractional stitches
in two strands of
thread, and backstitch in one strand of thread to
define the design. These cards are recommended
for stitchers who have some experience of
working fractional stitches.
How to stitch the four winter
berry cards
И Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in
I half both horizontally and vertically. Follow
the '0' gridlines on the chart to find its centre
and start stitching from here, working in the
centre of the fabric.
2 Work the cross stitch using two strands of
cotton. For each tiny symbol you see on the
chart, work a fractional stitch.
3Work the backstitch using one strand of
cotton. Four different shades are used so
check the key carefully to see which you need.
4Check over your finished stitching and
prepare for making up.
FABRIC 14-cpunt white aida measuring 15 x 15cm
(6 X 6in) for each design
THREADS Stranded cotton as listed in the key
NEEDLE Size 24 tapestry needle
EXTRAS Impressive Crafts Ltd, large square aperture
card (48) in cobalt (2x) and ruby (7x)
FOR STOCKISTS' DETAILS turn to page 63
58 Cross Stitch Gold
Berry car
Berry cards
BERRY CARDS KEY
O.
| DMC I Anchor Madeira
Cross stitch in two strands
n blanc 2 2402 white
0 160 939 906 blue
0 350 11 213 red
'f 351 10 214 light red
e> 414 235 1714 dark grey
O' 415 398 1802 grey
V 498 1005 513 very dark red
s 640 904 1905 dark stone
t. 642 903 1906 stone
VO 762 234 1804 light grey
a 817 13 210 red
К 3031 360 2003 brown
▼ 3346 267 1407 dark green
V 3347 266 1408 green
I 3348 264 1409 light green
Backstitch in one strand
- 414 I 235 I 1714 dark grey white berry outlines
— 498 I 1005 I 5,3 very dark red red berry outlines
zz 895 1044 1405 very dark green leafoultines
— 3031 360 2003 brown all other backstitch
STITCH COUNT 50 high x 50 wide
DESIGN AREA
14 HPI (28-count evenweave) — 9 X 9СПТ (3'/2 X 3V21h)
16HPI-8x8cm(3V4x3V4in)
18 HPI - 7 x 7cm (23/4 x 23/4in) _____
How to frame your stitching
If you decide to frame your designs you have the option of doing each one
individually or grouping them as a set of four. To make individual pictures
mount each one in a square frame with a minimum aperture of 9 x 9cm
(З’Л x З'/ип). To frame the designs together you'll need to ask a framer to
create a mount with four
60 Cross Stitch Gold
Berry card
How to mount your stitched piece
into a card
ILay your pressed stitching face up with the card on
top. Move the aperture around until the design is
central. Pin the fabric around the aperture.
2 Lift away the card and trim the fabric 1.5cm (1/2in)
away from the pins. Leave enough fabric to stick
the design inside the card.
3 Stick strips of double-sided tape around the aperture
on the reverse side of the card.
4Pull off the backing tape and position the aperture
over the stitched piece. Press it firmly in place.
5 With the card face down, fold one of the flaps of the
card over the back of the stitching.
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