July 2020

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MAKES Of The Month
Designed by: Susan Penny Stitch count: 44 high x 57 wide Design size: 8x10cm (3¼x4in) Stitch time: 5 hours This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric. STITCH the geo pattern in the centre of 10x13cm (4x5in) of white 14 count aida fabric, using
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Exclusive Summer Stitch-a-long!
Designed by: Susan Penny Stitch count: 23 high x 70 wide (part 2) Design size: 4x12.5cm (1⅝x5in) Stitch time: 3 hours This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric. NOTE that the second row of your SAL should be stitched directly under the first p
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Next Month
Phone Case and Part 3 of the Summer Stitch-A-Long There are two projects again next month–the third and final part of your summer SAL, and a cute campervan phone case–don’t miss it! ISSUE 360 AUGUST 2020 Onsale 14 July ■
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Welcome
THERE ARE TIMES to face up to reality and there are times when nothing but a bit of escapism will do. We feel in need of the latter – and hope you do too. With this in mind, we have filled this issue with the way we would like the world to be right n
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Out There
We love a Sophie Allport print and stitchers will be pleased to hear she has launched new fabrics by the metre for this spring and summer. Following hot on the heels of Butterflies, Zebra & Coastal Birds, a nautical theme is the order of the day with
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My Craft Room: Kate Spiridonova
“Hello! My name is Kate, I live in Moscow, cross-stitching for 10 years now, and in the few last years I like to create a cross-stitch patterns. This is my stitching place in which I create my patterns. I like to stitch here also. Like my whole flat,
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THREE OF THE BEST Sunflowers
Decorate cards and samplers with this 12 pack of 3D sunflower buttons with a shank backing so you can easily stitch them to your work. This floral needle minder attaches to the front of your fabric with one magnet and the other magnet secures behind
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Trend Spotting
OUR UNICORNS on page 64 have inspired us to search for more magical makes and materials… Unicorn is a cross stitch kit from DMC measuring 15cm in diameter. The kit comes complete with 14 count aida, 15cm hoop, stranded cotton thread on a thread organ
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Stitching With Jess
Hullo! We’re at the end of this series – time really flies! I thought to wrap this series off, I would create something to remind us all that that every small action we take can create a bigger outcome. Whether it’s being friendly to a stranger on th
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Crafty Bookshelf
HISAKO NISHISU [Search Press] Embroidery artist Hisako Nishisu showcases a collection of exquisite cross stitch designs. There are over 30 motifs to choose from, from lily of the valley to violets. Be inspired by the gallery of beautiful embroideries
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Summer Savings!
We have three new fabric panels this month, that are just right for your summer stitching. Each comes in a 50x45cm (19x18in) size with both 14 count aida and 28 count evenweave available. The panels can be hand washed in lukewarm water, but with no d
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My Favourite Things
Designed by: Zoë Patching Stitch count: 58 high x 60 wide Design size: 10.5x10.5cm (4¼x4¼in) Stitch time: 5 hours This design was stitched on 28 count linen over two threads of fabric. Template Use your template at 100% USE the template provided to c
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Good Innings
Designed by: Susan Bates Stitch count: 168 high x 119 wide Design size: 31x21.5cm (12¼x8½in) Stitch time: 93 hours This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric. • Sampedro White 14 count aida; 50x46cm (19½x18in)• Stranded cotton as listed in the
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Needles & Notions
Lauren Mason was the first to send us a pic of her finished bouquet brooch from issue 358 – she wins a selection of DMC stranded cotton skeins in 20 colours of her choice from Willow Fabrics. The first person to stitch and send us a pic of their fini
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Over To You…
We asked our fans on Facebook, “Threads, fabrics, unused kits, WIPs – what takes up the most space in your stash as you just have too much already?” JENNI LANE CROPPER Nothing takes up too much space… I need it all! Never know what I might need to fi
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Pots Of Love
Designed by: Cheryl McKinnon Stitch count: 35 high x 49 wide Design size: 6x8.5cm (2⅜x3⅜in) Stitch time: 8½ hours This design was stitched on 28 count linen, over two threads of fabric. PLACE the linen turned longways and stitch your design in the ce
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Stitch Up Summer Strawberry Projects
Strawberries are something that's guaranteed to make you think of a British summer. These luscious red fruits made into a sweet jam and eaten with a scone and cream are the quintessential summer treat. Our three projects are all strawberry themed, an
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Beach TRIP
Designed by: Emma Congdon Stitch count: 84 high x 252 wide Design size: 15.5x46cm (6¼x8¼in) Stitch time: 46 hours This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric. • Zweigart Ivory 14 count aida, ref: 3706/264; 35x75cm (13¾x29½in)• Stranded cotton as
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Letter LIBRARY SEA CREATURES
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 Welcome to July’s alphabet, and as things are hotting up outside, we’re taking a cooling dive down underwater to meet some o
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Colour Me Happy
Designed by: Durene Jones Stitch count: 53 high x 38 wide Design size: 10x7cm (4x2¾in) Stitch time: 4 hours each These designs were stitched on 14 count aida fabric. WORK using two strands of stranded cotton for the cross stitch, one or two strands f
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Fields Of Gold
Designed by: Maria Diaz Stitch count: 120 high x 90 wide Design size: 21.5x16cm (8½x6¼in) Stitch time: 35 hours This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric. • Sampedro White 14 count aida; 40x30cm (15¾x11¾in)• Stranded cotton as listed in the ke
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A Stitch Back In Time
From Pride & Prejudice to Sense & Sensibility – Jane Austen’s novels have long enjoyed an enduring popularity that has continued to this day. With many of her characters taking to stitching to pass the time, fans of her work will be thrilled to hear
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Gems From Georgian History
Alison says historical embroidery slightly differs from our modern stitching, “only in terms of the scale and detail of the professional work – it was very fine, and mostly stitched with silk thread. Domestic stitching was not so detailed,” she says.
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Ready, Steady, Stitch!
• 14 count white aida• Six shades of stranded cotton (shown above)• Brass sewing machine charm • Create a design for a sewing room door• You can include a phrase• The design area is 50 x 50 stitches each• Only the materials above can be used• Be crea
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Magic Wishes
Designed by: Durene Jones Stitch count: 118 high x 180 wide Design size: 21x33cm (8¼x13in) Stitch time: 48 hours This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric. • Zweigart Royal Blue 14 count aida, ref: 3706/0567; 50x55cm (19½x21½in)• Stranded cott
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CREATE A CLASSIC: Spot Sampler
We have a great design here for those looking for something a little larger than their usual projects. If you’ve stuck to quick stitches so far, why not give it a go? Spot samplers scatter motifs randomly over the design, as opposed to band samplers
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CrossStitcher STITCH-A-LONG
Welcome to our new stitch-a-long for 2020. Designer Amanda Butler has created an amazing ‘Alice In Wonderland’ SAL – and will be unveiling a new character from this much-loved book and Through The Looking Glass each month. In this issue we give you t
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The Adventures Of Alice Sal
Designed by: Amanda Butler Stitch count: 38 high x 25 wide Design size: 6.5x5 cm (2½x2in) Stitch time: 3 hours This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric. ALL THE symbols that appear on the chart are listed in the key with their corresponding t
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Beginners Start Here…
For basic stitching you’ll need a tapestry needle that has a blunt tip and large eye. Use a size 24 needle for most aidas, and a size 26 for evenweaves and linens. Use a sharp embroidery needle for finer details such as backstitch and French knots. E
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Editors Susan and Martin Penny Commissioning Editor Jenny Dixon Art Editor Lucille Randall Operations Editor Lucy Evans Editorial Assistant Jenny Jobbins Editorial Assistant Nicole Penny Photography Tony Atkinson at Just Focus and Martin Penny Sales
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Just For Fun
1 Curry spice (5) 8 Give permission (9) 9 Indoor shoe (7) 10 Bird of prey (5) 11 Noisy (4) 12 Artificial waterway (5) 17 Pontoon (5) 18 Threads interlaced through a warp (4) 22 Fruity iced treat (5) 23 Acrobat’s swing (7) 24 Oversee (9) 25 Perspire (
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In your August CrossStitcher
❤ Bring to life our circle of beautiful butterflies ❤ Elephant card set to stitch for every occasion ❤ All the fun of the farm: cute farmyard animals alphabet ❤ Super-quick, chunky stitch flower cushions to make ❤ Campervan phone case kit ❤ Your fina

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