Cross Stitch Gold

Q & A Ask the experts

THE EXPERTS

JO BENNER

Jo is an experienced stitcher and knitter, who writes for several craft magazines. She’s on hand to help with chart queries and stitching know-how, as well as product questions.

FIONA BAKER

Fiona is the Technical Editor for Cross Stitch Gold and our sister magazines. She is a talented cross stitch designer too, and can answer any of your stitching queries.

HEATHER NUGENT

Heather is the Charting Editor for Cross Stitch Gold and our sister magazines. With a passion for stitching and sewing, she is here to help with charting and making-up questions.

Twinkly thread

Q I love using different threads for my cross stitch, but just can’t get used to using metallics. I tried to stitch some Christmas decorations and had to give up as I got in such a tangle. I’ve tried all the

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