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Designed by: Susan Penny Stitch count: 23 high x 30 wide Design size: 4x5.5cm (15⁄8x21⁄8in) Stitch time: 4 hours This design was stitched on 14 count plastic aida. Why not make the bookmark as a Mother’s Day gift and then make another for yourself? W

Celebrate springtime with Rico’s new embroidery book No. 183 Futschikato. It’s filled with 23 gorgeous designs that are perfect for spring! The book showcases beautiful cross-stitch motifs for various items such as pictures, tablecloths, table runner

Here are some of my must-have items when designing and stitching for Stitchsperation.com When I want to stitch super-fast, I pop my snap frame into my Lowery Workstand so I can use both hands to stitch, they are such a great investment in your stitch

WITH EASTER this month, we think you’ll love these cute crafty ideas featuring classic Easter animals… Nia Rhind is the creator of this ‘Happy Easter’, design in her bespoke lettering, featuring cute Easter animals dressed for Sunday best. The design

Hullo! Where I live is a lot warmer than the UK winter, which means I’ve had the joy of watching bees move around my garden, pollinating my produce plants and generally keeping busy. Watching how they work together in their great communities got me t

We are offering a selection of useful tote bags to store your stash and to take on holiday or when on the move! We have a further selection of great bags in this issue with an amazing saving of up to half price! ‘Must. Make. Stuff.’ is made from natu

Every month we are giving you a FREE calendar download to print out and attach your stitching to display in your home. Head to our CrossStitcher Facebook Digital Downloads page… Designed by: Emma Congdon Stitch count: 46 high x 46 wide Design size: 8

If you would like to stitch Spring Celebrations, we have a materials pack with everything you need to get you stitching right away, and have it delivered straight to your door! Your materials pack contains: • Zweigart 14 count aida in Ecru • Skeins o

Designed by: Cheryl McKinnon Max. stitch count: 48 high x 38 wide Max. design size: 9x7.5cm (31⁄2x3in) Stitch time: 61⁄2 hours each These designs were stitched on 14 count aida fabric. *See ‘The Key’ on page 79. WORK using two strands of stranded cot

If you would like to stitch Birds of a Feather, we have a materials pack with everything you need to get you stitching right away, and have it delivered straight to your door! Your materials pack contains: • DMC 14 count aida in Morning Dew (Blue) •

I made Emma Congdon’s Christmas Cocktails coasters from the December 2023 issue (Festive Fizz) and mounted them onto cork squares as a holiday gift. I thought you’d like to see my process. I first mounted them onto heavy cardstock topped with a white

This is a great project for recycling any old 50cl plastic bottles you may have lying around! • Sampedro White 14 count aida; 33x23cm (13x9in) • Stranded cotton as listed in the key • Size 24 tapestry needle • White Felt; 33x23cm (13x9in) • Iron on V

Designed by: Maria Diaz Stitch count: 38 high x 35 wide – top; 23 high x 144 wide – side Design size: 7x6cm (2¾x23⁄8in); 24x3.5cm (91⁄2x 11⁄3in) Stitch time: 5 hours (both) This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric. You could cut up an old cer

Designed by: Cheryl McKinnon Stitch time: 4 hours each Max. stitch count: 42 high x 26 wide Max. design size: 8x5cm (31⁄8x2in) These designs were stitched on 14 count aida fabric. STITCH the design so that it is in the centre of the fabric widthways,

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Each month we publish a new letter and number set based on a theme, designed for you to cut out and keep for when you need it Are you ready to pig out on some fun ways to personalise your projects? Look no further than our pig-themed alphabet! From c

Speaking to us from beautiful Aotearoa New Zealand, Fleur Woods shares how she cultivated her ‘Stitched Painting’ style, her joy of the creative process, and the release of her new book The Untamed Thread to inspire creativity in others… How did you

Fans of adorable little creatures, will absolutely fall in love with this project which features a sweet pair of mice living in the skirting board. Such a delightful design is perfect for anyone who wants to add a touch of whimsy and charm to their h

1 Short Japanese poem (5) 4 The ---, 60s British super group (7) 8 Maiden name indicator (3) 9 Type of whitework embroidery (9) 10 Related to the sun (5) 12 Swimming aid (7) 15 Place of worship (6) 17 Formal talk, delivered to an audience (6) 20 Unfo

• 14 count white aida • 7 shades of DMC stranded cotton (shown above) • Buttons for the centre • Create a biscornu • The design should be no larger than 50 x 50 stitches • Only the materials above can be used • Be creative as possible! Spring has spr

Welcome to our new Stitch-A-Long for 2024. Designer Amanda Butler has created an amazing ‘Mandala’ SAL – which you can turn into a cushion or use as a wall hanging. The design is packed with wonderful mindful sayings, which will help you to achieve a

Aida is the ideal choice for cross stitch beginners – it is a block-weave fabric, which is divided into squares with a grid of holes. Each cross stitch is worked over one square. Aida comes in a range of sizes which are called counts. So 14 count mea

“We recently drove to Wales to collect our new Corgi puppy. His parents are working sheepdogs, so he spent the first few weeks of his life surrounded by sheep. Our trip was not easy with a small pup in the car, but in those moments when I could look

ISSUE 407 APRIL 2024 On sale 20 February ❤ Spring flora & fauna: beautiful hare hoop design ❤ Counting sheep… cute woolly wonders cushion ❤ Hoppy Easter: bunny cards in pretty pastels ❤ April Showers: adorable country scene Your kit contains everythi