The World of Cross Stitching

Perry has captured the best of the autumn season in her vibrant harvest scene (p78). Her watercolour style and delicate backstitch creates a realistic effect. An empowering statement and three raised fists combine to create a piece that amplifies the

Cross stitch can be used in many ways to express our thoughts and feelings and this month, we’ve included a few truly special projects on important themes that you can stitch to raise awareness of significant issues. October is Black History Month he

STITCH COUNT 37 high x 40 wide DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) – 7x7.5cm (2¾x2¾in) There’s no mistaking who’s under that sheet, the big mouse-shaped ears and smiling face peeking out are a dead give away! Flossie the friendly ghost wears a pu

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My great-nephew, Elijah Tien Lot, was born in October 2021 and is of English and Chinese heritage. To celebrate his 100 days, a Chinese tradition, I stitched a height chart. It has all the main characters from Winnie the Pooh on it. My niece and her

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Split stitch is usually stitched using nondivisible thread such as Perlé cotton on embroidery fabric. The needle is literally pushed through the centre of the thread, splitting it, hence the name. For this project, I’m going to adapt the stitch sligh

Our Senior Technical Editor Fiona is ready to solve stitching dilemmas and answer technique questions Heather is a cross stitch designer and multicrafter – she’ll help you transform your stitching into finished items A lifelong stitcher, our Charting

Cook up a petrifying surprise this Halloween with a pumpkin soup recipe that’s scarily tasty! Backstitched ingredients, bats and spiders, a crow and a mouse are all added for good measure – but they’re not going into the cauldron, this is a real reci

Q I am after a green toy army cross stitch alphabet to make for a friend’s grandson, as he loves playing with toy soldiers. Has there ever been one in your magazine? His name is Fletcher, and he is eight years old. Many thanks for bringing enjoyment

Q How do I mount finished cross stitch projects without having to buy expensive frames? I’ve just finished a nameplate for my daughter and want to mount it without bulky frames. I’d usually mount my projects using decorative hoops but these won’t fit

Q I would love to see a northern lights cross stitch pattern, I think all the bright colours would look amazing recreated with shades of stranded cotton. Kayleigh Turpin, via Facebook A Jenny: I think that’s a great idea, Kayleigh, and it would be my

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× Laura Coffing: Paper varieties can rip so my son is designing a reusable thread card for me and printing it from his 3D printer. I’ve asked for something that’s slim, with space for colour codes, can hold up to 30 thread colours and looks cool. × E

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PRIZES worth £1,127! This Halloween, for creepy pumpkin heads, crooked houses, spooky cats, bats and witches, look no further than Durene Jones’* hair-raising patterns, which will see only the bravest trick or treaters knocking at your door. Check ou

is a healthcare assistant from Littleborough Your recent fave WOXS design? I love the panther portrait in issue 321 (July 2022), it’s on my to-do list. How did you first start cross stitching? I was on holiday 28 years ago when I picked up a cross st

Editor Hannah Fletcher Production Editor Emily Heming Senior Art Editor Sue White Designers Beth Emery, Lynne Guyler Senior Technical Editor Fiona Baker Charting Assistant Hannah Erskine Photography Steve Sayers Contributors Carol McCormick, Heather