Kids @ A-Z.4 9 pages off brilliant ~ ideas 88 How to . /= : EESH/ stitch on :- #, perforated . paper In ‘ DESI: 7 pages of designs SY ai PRE hve ch | | HNI\e often thought how enjoyable it would be to spend a day stitching. in the company of other stitchers. ‘And | was reminded of this only last month when I visited the Bicester Cross Stitch club on their stitching day. Ive no doubt that being with other stitchers is one of ‘the best ways to lear, have fun and share any problems. you belong to a club — and | know there are lots of them meeting around the country — ‘why not send in your details for our new club pages, starting in September. ‘We want to know what youve been up to this summer and any fund-raising ‘events you've got planned. Someone in your club is bound to be handy with a ‘camera so send us some pictures and you could be our (Gh of the Month, Weid like +0 build up a complete directory of clubs so make sure yours isin our listing Unfortunately stitching days are quite rare as it takes a keen club member to organise them, but ifyou know of one corring up. please tell us so we can pass on the deta Finally if there's something you especially enjoy about The World of Cross Sutching, or something you think we could improve, do werte and tell us. ‘And do send in a picture of yourself and your stitching for our letters page. We can't wait [Link] what youre up to. Oo. — "vvVvVTTVTTVTTreTrCTTTTrTrTVTTTVTTVTTVTVTrTrTTTTVTVTVvVeCrCrrTT EXCLUSIVE NEW CHART Stitch this charming design from Coats Crafts UK featuring those loveable Forever Friends 1 Everything you need to know about charms and buttons 54 How to add charm to your stitching eT> | Sylvia MacGregor talented artist and ste member of he Society of Women Acts ane ate member of the Royal Miniature Society Syvia loves cresting beautfl things. as well as teaching others her sil Lesley Brankin rSheisa has publshed de cof magazines. he is par 1 on ethnic embroider ign in parti as proved bythe the beautiful cards designed for us on page 46. Instant stitching Try these quick ideas to stitch ina couple of evenings REGULARS Your Letters 4 (Our pick of the postbag this month Questions & Answers, 16 Leet us solve your stitching problems Subscriptions. 24 Take out a subscription now and you'll save 25% Great Giveaways 51 Your chance to win free stitching goodies New for summer 52 Lots of new products for the summer Cross Stitch Essentials... 72 Get back to basics with our beginners guide to cross stitching Don’t Miss Out 74 A preview of what's in the September issue 4l Stitching technique How to stitch using perforated paper Sheila Hudson Shei lives inthe Witshice in a ruber side na beautiful 17th larly her home should poppes and com which sh ver border Signed for ths issueGreetings from see cn mene Bookworms unite ‘Stitch a Palestinian pocket ate é ( eee iad Hecate paper For election feloving cre ote (Fale) CROSS STITCH CHARTS BUYER’S GUIDE :; Kit Reviews 58 Want to stitch a country cottage? We pick some of the best around Readers’ Offers 60 Buy all the cross stitching accessories you could ever need, direct from us 7 a Where can I find? 62 . e Are you fruitlessly searching for the kit f your dreams? Weld love to help ae 3 Zsampter ‘of your dreams? We'd lo i Bring a hint of eastern The latest in our w Stitch this month’s delicate Pem Pals 64 spice into your life wth series is so realistic and floral sampler filed with Leoking for new fiends? There's a these rich and beautiful just perfect for more rows of patterns, ust of Demon ame pe pee and Hg nian designs scperienced stitchers waiting to be stitch EN es anol Ich eee Palestinian designs experienced stitcher iting to be stitched Ba abecamne pan Pal ofthe Month Noticeboard 66 8 Poppy SPECIAL Send in your ads, swaps and notices and welll print them in this special readers’ section Look what we found _ 67 shopping in Stratford-upon-Avon ~ your guide to some of the stitching secrets of this famous town Seven poppy filed pages including a fairy table-linen and a poppy and rnflower border Orange Pages 68 Our unique guide will help you to find a stitch shop no matter where in the country you find yourself Your at-a-glance guide to the 70 designs in issue nine of The World of Cross Stitching > B Poppies > | Badger . > | Washday Blues > 26 Kids Alphabet .. > 26 Nursery Alphabet D Sampler... sees D 3 Bookmarks ..- D 4 Palestinian Cards Starting on page 28 ih. Children of any age are sure to be delighted with the letter designs in this ‘THE WORLD OF CROSS STITCHING4@ > cross sTITCH CHARTS POPPY SPECIAL Poppy Speci Designed by Sylvia MacGregor, Sheila Hudson and Sue Page We've got a fiesta of flowers for you this summer, with a poppy fairy, a poppy border to make the prettiest table- linen, and another border of poppies and cornflowers that you can use anywhere, and at any size, you like. And they’re all designed by three of our most talented and popular cross stitch experts > FACTBOX POPPY FAIRY > STITCHING TIME “This design can be stitched in les than a week. Mary, our stitcher, ‘00k just 1 hours to complete the whole design. > EASE OF STITCHING ‘The poppy designe include tome feactional stitches. There are clusters of French knots on the fairy’ hat and centre of the flower If you need a French knot refresher, turn to page 13 of Issue I or pagel of Issue 3 > CONTAINS SOME FRACTIONAL STITCHES. > SHOPPING LIST POPPY FAIRY Fabric \AHPI antique white aida, 35.535 Sem (V4xt4in) Threads Stranded cotton asl Needle size 26 capestry Extras cardboard box, red cotton fabric, ee ee wadding, sufficient to cover your box eee Total cost including box £12 tabletop 8 THEWORLD OF CROSS STITCHINGTHE WORLD OF CROSS STITCHING 9@ > CROSS STITCH CHARTS POPPY SPECIAL Ask any stitcher and they’Il tell you that faces are always difficult to do: the _ thre: ids need careful recommend using a harper needle for is extra detail. Use to position the 9 stitches just where D To pp Ti P frou want thom. Don't esigner’s “be afraid to unpick the peeeeeeeee reer eee errr terete eee reer eee ~ features and do them = Sylvia says: My tip is to add some again if' you're not happy. 2 _ metallic thread to the fairy’s wings. Use two strands of Kreinik blending filaments 2 - : - — 027 orange, 021 copper and 091 star Stitch I ng Ti P __ yellow — along with the two strands of ssi eecessterccccecsccocscsoccsesseeesnesseasesssecenbesecsecscses stranded cotton. If you haven’t used This design is stitched on to an aida fabric, which is more suitable metallics before just take a little extra for a new stitcher. If you would like to work the design on to __ care and you'll soon get evenweave turn to page 20 of Issue 2 where you'll find lots of . si the hang of it. useful information on fractional stitches and using evenweave. H H sort H HH : | E Ch t | H | ttt } {+} corr I {I | | [ If | A ST 20 T H { Cece A a | a | | nia | inlal | I Al aI I T InIninNisierey nial | AAA T “alalniai ry fava TT Ia) e |e) Trt tI 1) ie} | oloi0 (Oy Ch O10 O\d|O|O;0 tT} D190 0'O HO O}O|O 10} lt 10} 999% exe [ iOO|Jo!o|o}o} DOV'0. 0/09 T I (2) O19} 9190] O10) | | 919.919, oO ale oO 10! O19} Ke) (2) Oj He 190; | Ke 9190 O ‘olofoOI019) 90/0} Plat tea iglolo|olofoicjol Ol OOo|ofoo] fet 019) | 10} 10} cela 19} | 19/9, C19F0'9 O1OfE 9019 19/0] PoVv0: O1919, 51S 9/0 Olofo|0 10 0} re) 9, < 9/SlIgfo\olo\o|o 019) 10! lO} 0) I ‘9j9folc|o|oja) gigi9i9} o lo} O ( I9IOJO|O || 0} 9190) ORD 5 19) | 9 (Olo} t WOOO: ooigjojeoig] | ro) oie HIeICIOIaI Rosie 9 jol9 3/910) i iO i919) T tt 9 T r Ic C T t { Bove C {Of | | d o T setae AA I } 1 30/11 [ y {| { | Pitter a { | | | { | | It E Aa | | rH f t i t I I L I‘ CROSS STITCH CHARTS POPPY SPECIAL 4 & Stitching TIP 1 i This pretty poppyhead border would look a treat as a cake band. Simply measure around your cake tin and stitch the length you need. Hem the ends and either attach a length of ribbon to each end to tie ina bow or attach velcro DMC Anchor Madeira 321 470510 Jolo] fred 353 1012 = 0305 viv || pink 445 2880103 [Lala] | pale yellow 704 2356) 1308 [v|v. light green 742 303-4 | [olo| | tight orange 743 3020113 2 lo | [yellow 783 307221 ele| [tan 798 1420912 xx] | blue 838 3812005 alm] [brown 910 291302 viv |_| dark green 922 10030310 alo || rust 946 332__0207 oo] | dark orange 948 7780306 + | | pale pink 977 3632212 tft | [light brown 838 381 2005 brown 838 3812005 ee | | brown > Stitch count 73 high x 77 wide ae > Design area 14 HP! (28 HPI) — 13x 3.8m (S!/4x5!nin) 18 HPI — 10.2x10.7em (4x4 l/4in) 22 HPI — 8,3x8.8em (31/4x3!/2In) —- This design was stitched using DMC threads > FACTBOX POPPY TABLE-LINEN > STITCHING TIME This complete set can be stitched in a couple of weeks. Individual pieces will take just an evening, > EASE OF STITCHING These poppies have no fractional stitches and are simple enough for a relatively new stitcher. > CONTAINS WHOLE STITCHES ONLY All our charts are created using symbols with a colour-tinted background behind each . The colours we choose will reflect the colour of your thread so you can see instantly if its red for a poppy or blue for a cornflower. Remember, you can still photocopy the chart and just use symbols if you want to colour it in as you stitch, or if you prefer to work from an enlarged chart. . How to MAKE THE BOX — Choose a box large enough to fit your design comfortably on the lid. Cut a piece of 2oz wadding for the top and stick down. Position your cross stitch centrally on the lid and pin in position. Turn the lid over and draw a line |cm from the edge on the material, then cut out. Stick double-sided tape around the rim and stretch the material on to the tape. Trim excess fabric at the corners. Stick a length of red ribbon round the rim with double-sided tape, and cover the sides of the box with matching fabric, Snip the corners, fold the flaps underneath and stick. Put double-sided tape round the inside rim of the box and tuck the excess fabric inside. THE WORLD OF CROSS STITCHING =Ix: ] > CROSS STITCH CHARTS POPPY SPECIAL DMC Anchor Madeira 304 47 O51 ele] | darkred 666 460210 oo | | ight red 608 3300205 cle |_| orange a7 ze _14l4 + [| [ight green 47 2661501 fo] [green 3371 382 2004 a. brown, 15 301 Oli tle] [petow 988 2431402 ele | | dark green 8i7 13 O2Il ele) vd 988 2431402 Green > Stitch count - corner 63 high x 68 wide > Design area 14 HP! (28 HPI) — |[Link](43/in) 1B HP|— 9.4x9.4em (32/33) __22HPI_7.7x7. Tem Bin) _ > Stitch count - border 72 hizh x 24 wide > Design ai 14 HPI (28 HPI) — 1294-3 (Slax sin) 18 HP|— 10x3.3em (4x1 lin 22 HPI 8Da27em (3l/«lin) ‘These designs were stitched using DMC stranded cotton OFFER — Save on the cost of threads and) [our special poppy fairy project pack. _ The pack includes thread, fabric a and | lack and white chart for just £9.99. i How to STITCH THE TABLEMAT ~ “Work the poppyhead border fist positioning this at the right side edge of your piece of fabric, Start at the base of the first poppy, placing it Sem (2in) from the bottom and right side edges. On I4HPI or 28HPI work nine poppies. At this stage, if you wish to make a larger or smaller mat, simply add or subtract the number of poppyheads in the border. Now work the backstitch border around the poppyheads, leaving just one space all the way around. Work a cross stitch border around this, Extend it for approx 34cm (131/2in) to the left side at both top and bottom and then join / these up the left side of the mat to complete the cross stitch border. Now work a backstitch border within and f finish off the borders with backstitch all the way around the edge. You can now 1 position the poppy design within the bottom left corner putting it three blocks in from the backstitch borderline on each side. Trim off lem (I/4in) and hem or fray to finish each mat THE NAPKIN —We used 2 28-count Jobelan fabric which is softer than aida and so particularly Useful for table-linen that needs to drape. Stitch the poppy design inside one corner, with the large poppy head 6cm (21/2in) from each side edge and facing into the corner. When you've finished, add a backstitch borderline to make a corner, positioning it six threads from each side of the design and ‘extending it four threads beyond the tips of the leaves. Now add a cross stitch comer followed by another backstitch line, each time extending the lines so this corner border doesn't finish in a straight line. Now trim off lem (I/4in) and hem to finish each napkin, THE NAPKIN RING - Stitch six of the poppyheads on to a piece of aida band, and add the ‘cross stitch and backstitch borderiines. Finish off by joining the two ends to make a ring. THE COASTERS — The square coaster design needs to be worked on to ISHPI fabric so it is small ‘enough to fit in a Fabric Flair square coaster. Simply stitch from the chart as shown. The circular coaster contains just the large poppy head worked on to I4HPI aida, Simply back your stitched pieces wit Vilene then trim to fit and position within the coaster before attaching the plastic backing, "Turn to our reader offers on page 60 \_ for more ee the /CROSS STITCH CHART POPPY FAIRY < &P Designer’s TOP TIP >SHOPPING LIST POPPY TABLELINEN |4HPI white aida or 28HPI white evenweave, 48x33cm (19!/2x13!/2in) for the tablemat; 15cm (6in) length of 6cm (2!/2in) wide band for napkin ring; 10x 1 0cm(4x4in) for coaster; 34x34cm Sue says: My tip is to stitch the tablemat on a rectangular rather than a circular frame. | always use a rectangular floor-standing frame, as | like needlepoint. You'll find it stops the stitching pulling the fabric out of shape, and keeps the borderlines straight and neat. I've recently bought a clip-on frame as part of a system from Browns Leisure Products (01642 311458), which | find wonderful as | can simply clip the fabric on to the frame rather than having to stitch it like you usually do. eta (13!/2in) for each napkin Threads _ Stranded cotton as listed in the key Needle size 26 tapestry Extras Fabric Flair circular and square coaster, approx £2 each : Total cost —for one place setting £12 Stitching TIP These poppy table-linen charts can be stitched on to any fabric you choose. If you prefer to stitch on 18-count, simply cut your pieces to the sizes given and stitch the motifs and borders. The finished stitching will look slightly smaller on an |8-count. 30 20 10 0 10 20 THE WORLD OF CROSS STITCHING 13@ > CROSS STITCH CHARTS POPPY SPECIAL Designer’s TOP TIP > FACTBOX POPPY & CORNFLOWER Sh says: | think borders are particularly useful because you can stitch as much or a little as you like. If you STITCHING TIME Stitch this section of border in less than a week. > EASE OF STITCHING q Sheila has used only whole stitches making this design easy for any stitcher. CONTAINS WHOLE STITCHES ONLY want to stitch a long length for a curtain __ border, it would be best to photocopy the chart as many times as you need, and stick it together so you can colour it in as you stitch. j / 20 10 0 10 20 . t - t - FEE Ee HEH Pratap acyl I Trt H Co BI > KEY POPPY & CORNFLOWER 40 att 5 + Anchor Madeira Coe coor itch in two str : | T eee elele) | 501 1704 dark green I ele Seeecce | | Soest ee le/ele| 502 1703 green 30 - - 666 0210 red — ! 792 0912 blue | Ht 794 0910 light blue é vem ce | 3% Ty 832 2202 brown 20 ' et - 2 + 3371 2004 very dark brown ptt cle] eeteeie ble 3706 33 0409 pink Her d vile ti eae} 3801 35 O4II light red ee {bbe ie 3813 875 1701 light green eee Lt ee » Stitch count 87 high x 40 wide 10) é Terr : 1 i. POE > Design area 4 HPI (28 HPI) — 15.5x7.1cm (6!/4x23/4in) Coe ji 18 HPI — 9.2x5.6cm (43/4x21!/4in) T I ieierel- & I et ele elele| | 22 HPI — 9.9x4.5cm (4x13/4in) ele] jeley € & ele! eieie) é 2 | : | Tee eS i Or 7 | COC a | 2 ele] te Ti 2 e ae bie +| Stitching | mieiele | zl 10 oy c t Hi IDEA e€ & Sear o seeeee else We've included this wonderful : fel poppies and cornflower border 20) t 4 ct ! created by Sheila Hudson as a - t full-colour chart. It contains just || Beet tt one pattern-repeat of the border, fe eles which could be stitched for a | curtain, tieback or cushion panel. 30) | This design would also fit one of | the Framecraft stitcher’s eicie) late notebooks, and if you stitch just eee 2] | a small section you can make a 40L aaa credit card holder or coaster as [rahe HHH a quick project. Fail 14 THE WORLD OF CROSS STITCHING> CROSS STITCH CHARTS BADGER Down in the Woods Designed by David Merry This badger is the third in my series of wildlife subjects. 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[>| s|shm [> sap ‘ele 6) lls ele 2 0G osha [ola | jie] | s | 3 isl ae aaPky 0, —_—_—_— ‘Anchor DMC Madeira l blanc 2401 | white = Beato | [ela [grey 254 471409 <1 S| Tight green 255 470___1410 |e | | bright green 258 3041413 viv |_| green aa 268 ——937_—«SO4 ole |_| dark green 280 733 él e [P| | fight grey green 305 38210108 =e | | yellow wf 386 3823 25I2 alal |eream 398 431802 afa| | ight grey 40) 99 (713 ala |_| dark gre 403 3102400 mom) | black B45 730_——«16O7 || | grey green ai 846 9361507 @ |e |_| dark grey green 875 3813-1702 tle | [turquoise 9681S + fe [brown 1004 0312 fe | | dark orange 1036 72 wie! | bue load 1405 vy |_| very dark green \o47 2307 b| [ian | blane 2401 - 305 38210108 > Stiten count 125 high x 92 wide Design area 14 HP!(28 HP!) -223x164am (9x6lnin) 18HPL-17.4x128em (Sin) 22 HPL — 142«105em (53/444 4in) This design was stitched using Anchor threads Stitching TIP I you want to freshen up your stitched piece before you frame it, turn to our feature on washing your work which you'll find on page 48 in Issue |. It contains everything you need to know about cleaning up your stitching to make it look like new. CROSS STITCH CHARTS BAD¢ David has chosen lighter shades for this cluster # autumn toadstools bring them into the foreground and so create depth in the picture. There are quite a few fractional stitches around the outlines of these toadstools and the badger. You should work these in half and three-quarter stitches to make the outlines stand out. pocccin----------------- ! SPECIAL OFFER! | We've put together some packs so you can buy everything you I need to stitch these wildlife designs. The packs include fabric, I threads, needle, and black-and-white chart for only £14.99. See I page 60 for details. If you subscribe you'll get an extra 10% off. >SHOPPING LIST BADGER 28-count ivory Jobelan (NJ429.44). Contact Fabric Flair on 01985 846400 Threads nded cotton as listed in the key Needle size 24 tapestr ae Frame scm (14x1 13/4in) frame; a double mount with a 25x19.5cm_ a (10x73/4in) apertu Total cost (unframed) ALITTLE BIT EXTRA IF Issue 11 is too long to wait for another of David's wild designs, don’t worry: we have some lovely British birds coming up in next ‘month's issue, to tide you over. See page 74 for a sneak preview. THE WORLD OF CROSS STITCHING 23CoREVER: FRIENDS | © Hallmark Cards UK This month we have an exclusive free Forever Friends design that we know you'll love to stitch. Along with the free chart attached to the magazine, you'll find everything you need to cheer up those washday blues 24 THEWORLD OF CROSS STITCHING> STITCHING TIME ‘Yeu shoud allow four to sk wodks to sich this design, > EASE OF STITCHING “Ths design i stable fora sutcher with some experience. Work all the cross atch frst then work the backsich outines. > CONTAINS WHOLE STITCHES ONLY Stitching TIP frre There’ a lot of meandering backstitch on this design, Which helps to make it more realistic without those fiddly fractional stiches. f you want ary more help with your backsich,curn to our eross stitch guidelines on page 72 stranded cotton as list fA 4HPI white aida, 60x35cm ed in the key 24 apestry approx 215 THE WORLD OF CROSS STITCHING 25.- And there’s more... EXGiit These Forever Friends™ kits are just a selection of the latest designs created by Coats Crafts UK and are available from your local Anchor [Link] | 9 e |e | salmon pink take a look in this month’s orange pages youll ind lots of stockists of these 55 = [= [pink wonderful designs. For further stockists details, telephone 01325 365457. By %[% | _ dark pink 85 a SIS | light purple Swinging Bears 120 +/[4 [light blue 140 x[x | blue 234 bala!) light grey 235 +t rey 242 ofo] geen 244 T/T | dark green 293 ola light yellow 297 B yellow Birth swing 355. ele] brown 357 ala | dark brown 362 AIA light tan 363, al *[ tan 365 dark tan 367 t | + | light beige 369 NIN beige 370 H|H dark beige 401 dark grey 5 62 - : dark pink 140 blue 235 grey 244 dark green 297 : eliow. 355 brown 357 dark brown 401 —+ dark grey | 7% % D Stitch count 95 high x 238 wide Stitching TIP > Design area 4 HPI (28 HP!) — 169x425cm soeee aw aa IB HPL=13.2. x 33cm ‘You may find it best to cut your free chart along the fold, then stick it back 22 HPI — 10.8 x27em together lengthways to make the complete chart. 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Even in black and white you'll still be able to follow the design. P is for pink patchwork pig Stitch your design on to |4-count plastic @ canvas and make a badge or fridge magnet. Use the loop method to start: take a single strand of thread, fold in half and thread the folded end through the needle. Come up from the back to the front leaving the loop hanging on the back. Make your first half stitch then take the needle to the back, thread it through the loop, and continue stitching. When you've finished, trim around the plastic canvas, leaving one row all around the edge, and attach a badge pin or magnetic strip. These are available in good needlecraft outlets and some of the larger craft stores. If you've been reading our padded @ frame feature on page 48 in Issue 7 then you can use this idea to make a colourful nameplate for your child’s bedroom. Stitch their name and then choose some bright-coloured fabric to match their room and use it to make a super padded frame. The good thing about making your own is that you don’t have to search for a bigger frame if your child’s name happens to be rather long like Christoper or Elizabeth. Make a notelet to send to a 4 4 friend by stitching their initial on the front. Mount within a card, write your message then pop into an envelope and post. Ey) Make your own nursery sampler. Photocopy these pages then cut out the letters and characters you Diet M gel Mise alee et child’s name and birthdate, then make a border around the outside with small motifs Cotiace ll] a eel est ected (kl elo) aorta lag you add cross stitch or backstitch to frame Pista oleae eM Mami) aire) Miata ie Lu oo} [Link] don’t forget to take a photograph Z| aa a Et EE EECEEE zzz ze oa Eafe eer e eae z|2 zfz oz z\z oz | ppoeer aaa of yourself holding your masterpiece for our (Sextet 3g T THE WORLD OF CROSS STITCHING is for train3 I You may like to stitch these charac to a child’s T-shirt, though for safety reasons we would advise you not to CCR Maui Me Rent inane soeelnth nd strangers who seem to know them. Begin by tacking a piece of 14-count waste canvas into position, then stitch your design making sure you go neatly through PM ite) oe PY ut a Me Coli eT nc UM Tt ell atau CePMOR manor de cel le Teles eh Mel ml Matis NCR mom tar) month's Q&A section, where you'll find all oleae! R is for rabbit, ring and ruler Here's a great idea for Christmas decorations. Why not make some for this year's school bazaar: they're cheap to make and will help raise money for your favourite charity. Wash three lolly sticks and glue them together in a triangle. Paint and then cut a piece of card for the backing. Simply stitch your favourite designs, such as this cheeky elf, and trim to fit before attaching the backing [Link] a tiny trim like bells or a charm and a hanger and they're ready well in time for Christmas. XN zzzzzzzlel Zzzzzzzz| 2 zzzezzzle| = V is for violets and vase S is for snowman’s scarf SESesE? Why not stitch any of these designs on @4 a coloured fabric? Bright colours are particularly appealing to children but make sure your threads will show up on the shade you've chosen. For more information on aida fabric and to see more of the colours available, see our special feature in Issue [Link] order a back issue, ring 01795 414941. THE WORLD OF CROSS STITCHING> KEY CHILDRENS DMC Anchor Madeira > Cross stitch in white 2 as white 208 i dark lavender 9\¢@ 209 109 lavender omen 342 light lavender 307 290 yellow, 310 403 black 318 399 grey 352 ig peach 400 351 dark brown 407 1008 “ol light brown 414 235 dark grey 4361045 | beige 606 334 | red 632-936 | very dark brown 672 m very light straw 676 942 light straw 680 901 dark straw 701 245 | dark green 702 226 | green vliolalsl>|slalolol® 704 265 | light green Je [> fale| [a [a folololy[ 800 976 light blue 817 [3 dark red P\€@ 809 121 blue 818 73 light pink 899 52 I dark pink 9504146 flesh 954 203 I mint green green 955 206 ot light mint green 970 330 oO} orange 3746 1030 | purple 3776 1048 brown black DMC Argent (285) LI silver DMC Or (284) $ |_| gold > Stitch count 24 high x 30 wide for each letter > Design area = [4 HPI (28 HPI) — 4.3x5.4cm (1 3/4x2!/4in) 18 HPI — 3.3x4.2cm (| !/4x13/4in) 22. HPI — 2.73.4em (Ix! !2in) These designs were stitched using DMC standed cotton THE WORLD OF CROSS STITCHING eizzz2z2l zizzzzz 2 = Z lzzzzz 2 7 Azizzzz\2 2| 2 Az| 2 jz 2 7 Ap| 2 Az Stitch one of these designs in a couple of evenings and mount into a card for a child's birthday. They're more personal than bought cards and if you use oddments of thread you can make them for just a few pence. Stitch the nursery _ letters on to a bib or > terry towel and if you make a set, a bib and a sipper cup, they make the perfect christening gift. » Y is for yule _ log g Z is for zoo keeperBU acy aoe a ur ee ice aL co} Noemie tl (ott can be darned into the back later, or to thread your need! through an area close to some tea Mu Layee Ce celeal ge) tage Cheer up a plain towel with a character border. Stitch the word ‘bathtime’ ‘on to a length of aida band, enough to go all the way across the lower edge, and attach along each side. These designs could make you money. Remember you can sell any of your stitched pieces and if you're raising money for charity please write and let us [Link]'re interested in all your stitching activities so please include lots of pictures as we want to see what you get up to. { “lalallala aa agalsin THE WORLD OF CROSS STITCHINGA ao [etel aia elmo ML Ca elMe Tu ole 1" fale a NEES NRCan Cee mitiome intr Anchor sttadcics) a se (Issue 3), suns and moons alphabet (Issue 7), a PRE Uracil eerie tarts ian ; white | 2402 : white eel M ula -ke Mt) imal dave Leah Lelia ena ng 318 1801 grey and lively ideas. If you want to make sure you don't miss a 322 1004 blue issue of The World of Cross Stitching call our subscriptions 433 2008 HOTLINE on 01795 414941. brown 436 2011 tan Are you looking for more zu pe. aa 738 2013 light tan cute characters? If you 3 © didn’t get Issue | you 743 O113 yellow missed our Honey Bears Calendar ebeRest 744 Ola pale yellow filled with exclusive ideas by top f | 760 0405 pink designer Sue Cook. But don’t { . 761 0404 light pink despair, you can get a copy free if ‘ | . 3328 0406 dark pink you order a kit from our mail LP 3755 1013 light blue order pages. Turn to page 60 for 0306 eh details. 3 = = grey brown dark pink | Stitch a set of coasters using our character @ designs, one for each member of your family. Pick out the individual letters, G for George and M for Milly etc, and stitch on to I8HPI aida fabric. Back with iron-on Vilene then trim to fit within a coaster. They also make/¢heerful gifts that will be appreciated all the more for Being hand-made, so if you can bear to part with them when you've finished stitching, simply wrap in tissue paper and send with your card. aS sfalsfatels we we ele Siblsfss/e|s|s| vivivi [1 || vevvvvvvv vy vyvvvvvvy>SHOPPING LIST SAMPLER Fabric Threads Needle size 32-count cream linen fabric, 35x30cm (14x12in) stranded cotton as listed in the key _ 26 tapestry Frame 24x30cm (91/>x12in) frame with 13.5x19.5cm (5!/2x73/4in) aperture mount excluding frame soa £10 >FACTBOX SAMPLER > STITCHING TIME You can stitch this design in less than a month. > EASE OF STITCHING Cathy has created this design with lots of interesting cross stitch and backstitch patterns making it the perfect practice piece for a relatively new stitcher who wants to try their hand at working on a 32-count fabric. > CONTAINS WHOLE STITCHES ONLY > KEY SAMPLER DMC Anchor Madeira P Cross stitch in two strands 522 8601513 viv| | dark green 523 858 1510 ¢/4| | green 524 213 ISH ol light green 3743869 ii | [ele| | mae 3042 870 0807,_-| =~ [e@le| | darkmawe = 224 894 0813 ee] | dark pink 225 a 0814 || kL |_| light pink Ecru 926 2404 | f+] | ecru > Cross stitch in one strand 522860 1513, | [viv] | dark green sa sa 1S10. | [olol] | green 524_ 205) i511 b |b |_| light green 3743 869 2611 ele| | mauve 3042 870 0807 olo| | dark mauve 932 1033 1710 &|- blue 224 894 0813 @|o| | dark pink 225 a 0814 | te} | | light pink b> Backstitch in one strand 522-860 1513 [o> |_| dark green 523 858 1510 | green 2 932 10331710 | | bie PBackstitch in two strands 524 213 ISI “| | light green Ecru 926 2404 ecru 225 ae 0814 f— |_| light pink P Lettering in one strand over one thread : 932 10331710 cle] | blue » Half cross stitch in two strands poe 213 Ete ALA light green > Stitch count 1/8 high x77 wide > Design area _|4 HPI (28 HPI) — 21.1x13.4cm (81/2x5!/2in) 18 HPI — 164x10.7cm (6!/2x4l/4in) 22 HPI — | This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton POV OOVOVOV VT Lesley Brankin has designed an autumn harvest sampler for next month’s calendar pull-out 01795 414941