Cross Stitch Crazy April 2020

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1) Fruit dessert with a streusel 1) Dessert with a pastry case
7 topping (7) and soft baked filling (7,3)
5) Wobbly dessert (5) 2) Not pretty (4)
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7) Seedless raisin (7) 3) Lacking taste (5)
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11) Female deer (3) 5) Open pastry filled with fruit
12 13 14 12) Milk and grain pudding (4) preserve (3,4)
14) Fault-finder (6) 6) Weaving machine (4)
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16) Dark, oaty gingerbread (6) 9) Loosen the fastenings of (5)
16 17 17) Food shop (4) 10) Frozen dessert with an outer
18) Cooking container (3) layer of sponge (6,4)
18 19 20) Long, thin cream cakes (7) 13) Pinkish-red shade (5)
23) Pear-shaped fruit with 15) Alike (7)
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a rough, leathery skin (7) 18) Sacred song (5)
23 24) Biscuit eaten with ice cream (5) 19) Rose prickle (5)
25) Very little (7) 21) Brown fizzy drink (4)
22) Tree that produces dates (4)
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Welcome... … to the April issue
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Mixed media T Karen uses fun

embellishments
I saw your question in issue 263, to decorate her
asking about whether readers have stitched cards
ever combined stitching with another
craft, and I wanted to share that
I have and often do! I stitch
You’re cards and embellish them with
a winner!
Star letter Monica
Chong
with papers, ribbons and gems
to make them extra special.
Here are a couple for you to see!
Karen Medler, Hevingham
Fiery finishes Lou says: These craft combos look
Here are two Chinese phoenixes great, Karen. Excellent work!
that I stitched and had framed.
The one with the black
background was designed by Full of heart
Fiona Baker for Crazy issue I wanted to show you this anniversary
243 – I had it framed in gold card that I designed for my husband.
and black. During the Lunar The painting is a self-portrait, reduced
New Year in February last on a photocopier and superimposed
year, I added greetings in gold over organza fabric. I stitched hearts
Chinese characters to a photo W Monica sent Lunar and butterflies in pinks, creams
of it to make my own New Year greetings and gold and worked running stitch
e-cards. The other is from last year with her
phoenix stitches
around the edge of the painting.
Bewitching Cross Stitch W Charmaine I also designed another card to hold
by Joan Elliott, which was lovingly designs, my husband’s birthday gift – tickets
borrowed from the library. stitches and
embellishes her for a Tutankhamun exhibition!
Monica Chong, Singapore I embellished the stitching with
own cards for
Alison says: Your framed her husband calligraphic hieroglyphics.
phoenixes are simply Charmaine Fletcher, Basildon
stunning, Monica. Thanks Emma says: These are brilliant! You’ve
for sharing them with us! put in so much thought and effort.
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surprise!
It was my mum and dad’s 20th
wedding anniversary recently and
Blackwork Cat kit, inspired
by the art of CFA Voysey. £16 I made them a card using the number
designs from issue 261. I stitched the
The kit costs £16 and fairy lights charts without the lights
includes 14-count white and stitched the backstitch twice.
aida, DMC black thread, Daisy Pearson, Norfolk
a needle and a chart.
Emily says: Happy anniversary to your
Finished, it measures
parents, Daisy! They must have been
16.5x21cm (6½x8¼in).
thrilled to receive
For more info, visit www. X Daisy adapted the fairy lights
such a delightful alphabet and numbers set from
goldleafneedlework.co.uk
card from you. issue 261 to create her card
or call 01482 571 120.
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Made to be
As soon as I saw the
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birth sampler from
issue 252, I loved it.
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And, happily, my cousin could win First Past the Post!
announced she was
expecting not long after, Time to heal
so I started making it for Stitching is my all-time
her. It suits her perfectly, favourite hobby, but this
as she loves to travel. I’d weekend I needed to prep
never made a hanging my garden for the vegetables
before so I dusted off my that I grow. Unfortunately,
sewing machine and was I really hurt my back in the
very pleased with the results! S Sharon finished her process and I was struggling
I’ll definitely be making more hangings hanging by sewing blue
felt onto the bottom and to walk, so I picked up the S Vicky stitched
in the future, as it was fun to make latest issue of Crazy and both cards from
cutting it into strips to
and looks very attractive. create the fringe effect stitched the Furry Tales issue 265 over a
Sharon Sawyer, Christchurch cards. I completed both in one weekend and I really enjoyed weekend while she
recovered from
Alison says: I love how this design fell into place for you, Sharon! stitching them. They helped me feel better while I recovered! a back injury
We hope you’ll be keeping that sewing machine dusted off because Vicky Harrod, Berkshire
you’ve done a terrific job making up your hanging. We love it. Lou says: We hope you’re all healed up, Vicky. These cuties look great!
Neatly does it
I just wanted to show you my finished The
SnowmanTM piece from issue 249! I also
Subs stars
wanted to show off the back, as I was really
particular about it looking as neat as the
front – even though it’ll become a cushion.
The spots took twice as long, as the threads
needed tying off for each one. I just couldn’t
bring myself to mess up the back!
Beth Chown, Middleton St George
Emma says: I can see why you wanted to
show the back off, Beth! It’s so incredibly
tidy. And it sounds like you’ve been busy
S Beth took her time recently, with your handkerchief projects over
with this project to on page 47. Perhaps you could use iron-on
make sure the back was
as neat as the front interfacing, like with the handkerchiefs, to WOR
protect the back of your stitching here, too. OVERTH
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that I made for my parents’ 40th wedding Prizes every month!
anniversary. It’s taken me months, as I haven’t The lucky winners below will each receive
been very well, but it should be a lovely this cute Tatty Teddy Three Little Sailors kit,
surprise. I’ve managed to finish and frame it which includes all three off these designs to
with three days to spare – phew! stitch. For your chance to win, turn to page
Helen Ainsworth, Castleford 32 and subscribe to Crazy today.
Emily says: Your sampler looks beautiful, X Howard Dyer Subs no: 4039497633
Helen. Your parents must have been very
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pleased to receive such a thoughtful gift on
their special anniversary. And
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congratulations to them both – X To mark her parents’ 40th anniversary,
celebrating 40 years of marriage Helen stitched this beautiful sampler to To find out how to become a Crazy
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Let’s get organised!
Here’s a little tip for storing a project’s
threads. I bought myself a 42-pocket
coin-holder insert from eBay and put it
S Jeanette is making as in a folder. Then, I cut short lengths of
many gifts as she can threads for each project and tucked them
for Christmas this year in the pockets, labelling each one with its
shade number. This way, it’s easy to flick
through and find the right thread for my
Handmade holidays current project, all ready to go!
This year, I’m trying to give as many homemade Christmas Samantha Dingwall, Moray
gifts as I can. I’ve just completed these two while away on Emma says: Thanks for sharing a top tip!
holiday in Devon. I made them from two of your cover kits.
S Marica stitched this charming
I used seed beads instead of French knots as I wanted to
Michael Powell design because add a new element to them. I hope you like them, Crazy!
it reminded her of Prague Jeanette Bocking, Derbyshire
Lou says: It looks like you’re on your way to having a whole
Escape to the city stash of fantastic presents to surprise your loved ones with
Hello, Crazy! I’d like to share my recent this year, Jeanette. I love that you added beads to these
finish with you. It’s the last of the four designs – they look so pretty. And the cute bows at the top
Mini Cottages kits by Michael Powell. of each hoop are a fab finishing touch. If anyone else wants
This design reminded me of Prague to stitch these, the Santa by James Hearne is from issue S Samantha uses a coin holder
as I stitched it – even though it’s not 260 and the mice by Margaret Sherry are from issue 249. to store her threads, making
actually meant to be Prague! To me, them easy to search through
Prague is a city with a mysterious
and magical atmosphere – just like
Michael Powell’s designs. I really
enjoyed stitching this particular scene,
and I also wanted to thank you for
Taking a moment
creating such a nice magazine! Here’s a stitch that I finally got around to making for my daughter.
Marica Fava, Italy She’s one year old now and life’s been so eventful that I’ve only
just gotten back into my hobbies. I’m a busy mum, so stitching
Alison says: I can really see why it
helps me relax on an evening when the children are in bed.
reminds you of Prague, Marica! Just
Rachael Seddon, Bolton
looking at your stitch reminds me of
the time I studied abroad in the Czech Emily says: I tend to use stitching to relax too, Rachael – it’s so
Republic. I think this would make meditative and calming. I think this project is so sweet, and
a wonderful card or canvas. You can W As a busy mum, Rachael’s I hope you display it in your daughter’s
find more of Michael’s designs at trying to find time for her room. She’s sure to love looking at it
www.michaelpowellart.co.uk favourite hobbies once again every day as she grows up.
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Merry making
I made this using the cute Carol-Singing Mice kit by
Margaret Sherry from Crazy issue 249! I put it in a candy
cane-style frame and embellished it with a string of fairy
lights at the top and added glitter all around.
Lyndsey Spark, Tyne and Wear
Lou says: We love it! Those fairy lights are X Lyndsey turned our
such a cute touch. I hope this fab frame has kit from issue 249 into
S Linda’s going a place on your mantel every Christmas! this fab, festive frame
to turn all of
these finished
Mouseloft kits
into fun cards
Dedicated décor
Crazy for cards! I managed to make these cushions just in time for
Here are the Mouseloft kits that I’ve completed so Remembrance Day last year. I absolutely loved
far this year. They’ll be made into cards and sent out stitching these designs and turning them into
to loved ones. The bottom three aren’t quite finished cushions. They’re now proudly displayed on my
yet, and there are still lots of stitchy greetings make! sofa! I’ve been stitching for over 30 years and
Linda Pijnenburg, Cumbria enjoy it more and more every day.
Alison says: Wow, Linda, you sure have been busy! Natasha Bell, Norton
These will make such delightful cards for your friends Alison says: You’re one
and family. I think my favourite of the bunch might experienced stitcher,
be the little dinosaur in the middle, but they’re all Natasha! And your
fantastic to look at! We can’t wait to see how many new cushions look
S Rebecca stitched the poppies
more you make this year, Linda. Happy stitching! from issue 260 on plastic canvas very patriotic.
to make these cute brooches Well done.
Thoughtful fashion
Hi, Crazy! I used Maria Diaz’s poppy
charts from issue 260 to make badges for
myself and my children for Remembrance
Day last year. We got lots of compliments!
We did, of course, make a donation to the
British Legion’s Poppy Appeal as well.
Thanks for a great magazine, Crazy!
Rebecca Watts, Cambridgeshire S Using her sewing
machine, Natasha
Emily says: Your badges look so stylish, patched these striking
Rebecca, and it’s great that you made designs onto stylish
sure that they still supported a good cushions for her sofa
X Ruth swapped the

cause. Once you’re done with these pins,
French knots in Durene you could pop small magnets on the
Jones’ robin design for backs and display them on your fridge.
pretty seed beads
get in touch!
Advent
adaptations
It took me a while to get around to them, but
Win!
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I’ve stitched the baubles from issue 261. We love to see what you’ve been busy
They only took a few hours each! I enjoyed stitching, so get in touch and tell us
stitching them so much, I stitched the robin all about it, and don’t forget to include
again and bought another frame from www. a picture! Every letter printed wins a
mariescrossstitch.co.uk. I coloured the frame super-cute kit from
with a green pen. I also had some Mill Hill seed
beads in red, so I swapped the French knots on Email: crazyletters@cross-stitching.com
the robin for those. Thanks for a great mag! Facebook: facebook.com/crossstitchcrazy
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Pick of the pack

So many cute pups to stitch, so little time! Mouseloft have added another two classic dog
breeds to their popular Paw Prints range of mini kits. Now, you can stitch an adorably scruffy-
looking Lurcher and a magnificent Husky for £2.49 each. Both come with all the threads and
14-count aida you need to bring these pooch pals to life, plus a needle and a chart.
To buy, visit www.mouseloft.co.uk
Between the lines

Taking inspiration from this timeless technique’s
long history, Lesley Wilkins brings you a striking
This month’s collection of traditional blackwork motifs in the

updated version of her book, Beginner’s Guide
to Blackwork. Inside, you’ll find beautiful charts
featuring flowers, plants, animals and more, all
stitched using lines of backstitch. There are also
Must-haves
step-by-step guides and historical information
about the technique. Pick up a copy for £9.99
and start your own blackwork sampler today.
To buy, visit www.searchpress.com
or call 01892 510 850
Update your stash and must-stitch list with

these exciting new charts, books, kits and
more that Lou’s found for you!
Coastal retreat
From the vibrant thistles in the
foreground to the clouds rolling over
the mountains behind the crumbling
ruins, there are so many details to
enjoy in this new design by Karen
Carter. As you work your way through
the bright palette of colours, you’ll feel
like the scene is coming to life beneath
Adventure awaits
Bring a touch of the great outdoors into
your needle. We can practically hear your stitching with this enchanting Camping
the gulls calling across the beach and Needle Minder. Drawn in a cute, cartoony
see the thistles swaying gently in the style, the simple tent and roaring fire
afternoon breeze. Part of the By The make for an inviting scene set against the
Sea range, Thistle Shore is available snow-capped mountains. It’s made from
as a full kit for £31.45. The kit includes long-lasting resin and metal and will come
14-count aida or 27-count evenweave, in handy for parking your needle between
pre-sorted DMC threads, a needle, stitching sessions. Treat yourself to one
a chart and clear instructions. It for £4.95 and let it remind you of past
measures 20.5x20.5cm (8x8in), adventures every time you stitch.
a great size for a cushion or canvas.
To buy, visit www.denkai
To buy, visit www.hcrafts.com designs.etsy.com
or call 01889 575 256
ShoppingHeaven
Give me a roar!
If you haven’t seen Cheryl McKinnon’s
wonderful Biscornu of the Month series OF THE BEST
yet, now’s your chance to join in the
fun! The second in her new animal-
themed series is this wildly adorable
Lion Biscornu. His bright orange mane
Easter ornaments
and pretty floral crown definitely
caught our eye! You can download
the PDF charts for £4.60 from Cheryl’s
website below, where you’ll also find
a handy video showing you how to
make up your biscornu. Or, for £33.84,
you’ll receive the first two biscornu
!
designs – January’s being the charming
Elephant Biscornu – and then the
following designs each month as they’re
released. Catch up with the series and
start stitching one each month! EGG-CITING TIMES
To buy, visit www.tinymodernist.com Treat yourself to an oh-so-sweet and
colourful cushion to display every year!
The Easter Egg Time chart is designed
for 14-count aida, uses whole stitches
only and costs £7.66 for the PDF chart.
Stitch for joy To buy, visit
We’re so excited to show you Crazy designer www.calicoconfectionery.etsy.com
Emma Congdon’s brand-new book, Cross
Stitch for the Soul! As soon as you set eyes on
the cover, you’ll recognise Emma’s trademark HOP TO IT!
typographical style. The book is filled with Make these 3D Easter Eggs to hang in
20 motivational and inspirational designs in your home or give as special gifts! The
her signature style, each depicting a different charts and instructions cost £9.56.
positive phrase. The large charts are perfect To buy, visit www.
for turning into stylish wall art using frames, livingontherainbow.
canvases and hoops. With bold blocks of etsy.com
bright colours and encouraging messages
throughout, this book will have you feeling
more and more positive with every stitch. You
can pre-order your copy for £16.99 and check
out the designs inside the book on Amazon.
To buy, visit www.amazon.co.uk
To the nines
Dressed in their most
dapper outfits, these four
pals look simply adorable! FANCY FLORALS
These fuzzy friends are part This pretty bunny isn’t just for Easter!
of the Animal Gang chart With a polka-dot pattern all over its body
set. You can download the and a fabulous floral wreath around its
PDF for £5.87 and start neck, this stitch makes for cheery décor
stitching these cute critters all through spring. Buy the Bunny With
today! They’re designed to Floral Wreaths PDF chart for £4.80.
be stitched on 14-count aida To buy, visit www.redbeardesign.etsy.com
in DMC threads. Their soft
pastel tones would make
them a charming addition to
any nursery or child’s room.
To buy, visit www.dear
sukie.com
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sure to put a hop in somebody’s 2-5 hours each (approx)
step and a smile on their face Stitch Types
with fun, bright colours and Whole cross stitch,
cracking puns. Plus, the mini backstitch
matching tags are just the thing
to tie around chocolate eggs as
tasty treats for the kids! These in whole stitches and backstitch
bold designs are surprisingly only. So go on, share a good
easy to stitch, as they’re worked yolk with all your loved ones! ●
ShoppingList...
(6x6in) for each card and 10x10cm (4x4in) for each tag.
To buy, visit www.lakesideneedlecraft.co.uk or call
0161 505 1910
Extras - Single-fold cards, backing papers, handmade
tags and ribbon of your choice from local stores
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Rabbit front Rabbit back
MiniMakes
How to make...
egg holders
1 Once you’ve finished stitching, trim a one-square border

around the edge of your stitching. Take care not to snip
through any holes that contain stitches. Repeat for back piece.
2 Overstitch around the edge of the front and back, leaving
the bottom edges unstitched, working in coordinating
thread. Then, overstitch around the hole in both centres.
3 In the same way that you coated the edges of your animal,
overstitch around the sides of the base in a coordinating
thread colour, leaving the top and bottom edges unstitched.
4 Position the base piece between the front and back pieces
with all the right sides facing outwards and whipstitch
them together, working through the unstitched edges.
5 Gently bring the front and back pieces of your animal up

together so they form a basket and then place your egg
inside so the top and bottom sit inside the holes.
6 To finish, cut a short length of matching ribbon and tie it
around the neck of the animal, working it into a bow. Take
care to keep the egg secure in the middle as you do this.
Crazy’s
Angels
Send your stitching problems to Crazy’s Angels and watch them leap into action!
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Q I’m stitching motifs onto
handkerchiefs for my Q One of my friends was
telling me about a special
grandparents and wondered how device she saw that allows you to
best to protect the stitches. Should store threaded needles. Do you
I use interfacing, Angels? W You can know of such a thing?
Beth Chown, via Facebook use medium- Amelia Stockley, Manchester
weight iron-on
A What a lovely gift idea,
Beth! Interfacing is great
interfacing to
protect the back
A We do indeed, Amelia!
What your friend has most
for protecting the back of your of your stitches likely seen is a Dome Threaded
finished stitching, but exposed Needle Case made by Clover. This
interfacing doesn’t look particularly clever device allows you to store up
S You can easily store your
neat so it’s mostly used between to 10 threaded needles by keeping threaded needles in Clover’s
two pieces of fabric rather than as iron-on interfacing on the back of them in numbered slots and Dome Threaded Needle Case
a backing itself. Interfacing, once your handkerchiefs and then line winding the threads onto its reel.
ironed on, acts as a glue that helps each one with your choice of They’re kept safe under a clear your needles in advance, so you
keep your stitches secure. In this matching fabric to disguise the plastic lid that allows you to keep don’t have to fiddle about with
case, we think the best way to interfacing. You can pick up a 1x1m tabs on what you’ve put inside. It’s needles and scissors while you’re
protect your finished stitching pack of Iron On Interfacing from great for storage and for stitching on the move. You could even thread
would be to use medium-weight www.buddlycrafts.com for £2.79. on the go, as well. You can prepare all your needles at the beginning of
a home-based session, store them
3 of the best… Spring samplers

on the reel, then stitch away
Bright garden samplers to without having to keep stopping
welcome the new season to re-thread your needle. The case
is available from multiple crafting
stockists, including LoveCrafts
at www.lovecrafts.com, where
it’s priced at £6.50.
Paper chase
Q I’m trying to find bright and
colourful patterned papers
for some cards I’m making for my
friends. Can you suggest anything
suitably modern and spring-like?
Amber Jensen, Bristol
WAKEY-WAKEY! SEW AND SOW A WARM RECEPTION
Say goodbye to winter with this
vibrant Spring Awakening design.
Step into a blooming marvellous
plot with the Spring Garden
Lose yourself in the entwined
stems and sweet flowers of the
A It sounds like you’re making
some wonderful cards! We
It comes as a kit for £25 or a chart Motifs from www.tinymodernist. gorgeous Welcome To My Garden think Dovecraft’s vibrant Over The
for £8.50. You can stitch the other com. The complete set of charts by Tempting Tangles. Download Rainbow Paper Pad might be just
seasons for the same prices from costs £7.62, or you can find them the chart for £7.08 from www. the thing to help finish them off.
www.littledovedesigns.co.uk in issue 243 of Crazy! creativepoppypatterns.com The papers feature bold geometric
AskTheAngels
A
Trimcraft’s wide range of paper It’s exciting that your
packs at www.thecraftblog.com daughter is ready to take
Our top Simply egg-cellent

on a new stitchy challenge, Fiona!
We suggest seeing how she gets on
tips... Q I’m looking for Scandi-style

Easter decorations that
with plastic canvas. It’s easier for
little hands to stitch on as it’s stiffer
I can stitch on perforated paper, as S If you’re stitching straight onto dark and therefore easier to hold onto
fabric, like this denim tote, use three
my friend gave me a whole pack of strands of thread for better coverage than fabric. However, if she’d prefer
the stuff. Can you help, Angels? to stitch on fabric, then let her have
Designing your Pippa Wooley, via email Crafts website at www.buddly a go with a low-count aida – try
own sampler A We love using perforated crafts.com. It costs £4.99 and 6-count or 8-count for a start. It’s
paper to make decorations, measures 34x34cm (13½x13½in), also best to use a plastic sewing
1 Look at the structure of
other samplers to find
a style you like – don’t be
Pippa! We’ve found you these
gorgeous Easter Eggs, Scandi Style
which means it’s big enough for you needle as they’re chunkier and
to stitch onto the bag without blunter than normal tapestry
afraid to play around with designs by Tapestry Barn. They use undoing the seams – you can easily needles. And if you find she’s really
different themes and layouts, whole stitches only, making them reach inside as you stitch. However, taking to stitching, she might enjoy
both modern and traditional. suitable to stitch on perforated it still might be easier to unpick the Mouseloft’s wide range of small
paper. They’re worked in five bag’s seams before you start so you and easy kits at www.mouseloft.
2 Invest in some books of
small charts or pop to your
local library and borrow
vibrant thread shades, but you
could always swap them out for
the bag is flat as you stitch. You
would then sew the seams back up
co.uk – prices start at £1.54 per kit.
We also saw this Beginner’s Cross
a collection to find inspiration spare threads from your stash. To when you’ve finished. Alternatively, Stitch Carry Kit for £22 from www.
for all sorts of different motifs, you can work your design on aida, johnlewis.com. It’d make a great
alphabets and border designs. evenweave or linen as you normally introduction to stitching on fabric
3
would and then sew your finished as it’s packed with threads, fabrics
Map out your sampler
piece onto the bag using matching, and ideas to spark youngsters’
on graph paper or using
online charting software like complementary or invisible thread. imaginations. Here’s to many more
www.stitchfiddle.com As the denim fabric is quite dark, it’ll stitching sessions spent together
help to back your stitching with white with your daughter!
4 Pick up a shade card of

your chosen thread brand
so you can double-check what
fabric or felt before you sew it onto
the bag. Good luck with your
S When stitching on thoughtful gift, Rose!
the different colours will look perforated paper, make sure
like in your finished work. your designs use whole
Kit and caboodle
5
stitches or backstitch only
Have fun experimenting
with your design! You get
make them into decorations, stitch Q My young daughter enjoys
joining my stitching
to choose how your sampler
each egg on your perforated paper sessions, but she’s getting too
looks, so don’t feel you need to
include all traditional elements. and then trim around the edges, advanced for the wooden kits
taking care not to snip through any I started her on. What do you think S Gifting a little one their own
of the holes that contain your I should give her next? stitchy stash is a great way to
✁
patterns in bright and cheerful stitching. Use a spot of acid-free Fiona Silverman, via email get them excited about the craft!
colours and are available as tape to secure a loop of ribbon to
a 15¼x15¼cm (6x6in) 48-sheet the top-back of the egg and then
pack, which is priced at £4, or a
30½x30½cm (12x12in) 36-sheet
cover the back with a matching
piece of cut-to-fit coloured card to
Hello Angels! ✁
pack for £7. You can buy them both hide the reverse of your stitching. Send your stitching problems to Crazy’s Angels and we’ll come to your
rescue! Make your questions as crazy as you like and send them to the
from Hobbycraft at www.hobby Download the PDF for £2.83 from
address listed below.
craft.co.uk. If these aren’t quite Creative Poppy Patterns at
what you’re looking for, though, www.creativepoppypatterns.com .................... ...............................................................................................
we recommend checking out ................................................................................................................
In the bag ....................................................................................................................
Q I’da denim
like to personalise
bag for my sister, ....................................................................................................................
but I can only find cream tote Date sent ....................................................................................................
bags. Do you know anywhere
Name and address.....................................................................................
that stocks them, Angels?
Rose Jeffers, via email ....................................................................................................................
A You’re right, plain denim Fill in and cut out this coupon (or photocopy it) and send it to:
tote bags are quite hard to Crazy’s Angels… Cross Stitch Crazy, Immediate Media Company
Bristol Ltd, Eagle House, Colston Avenue, Bristol BS1 4ST or email
come by! But we spotted this Mark
S Use double-sided tape to cover plain your requests to: crazysangels@cross-stitching.com
cards with pretty patterned paper
Richards Wear’m bag on the Buddly
OneNighters
Reading list Booklovers rejoice! We’re paying homage

to one of our favourite pastimes with this Need to know
bookshelf-style alphabet and numbers set Stitch Time 3-5 hours each (approx)
Stitch Types Whole cross stitch,
– great for literary signs, cards and more fractionals, backstitch, French knots
Designed by Jenny Barton
W ShoppingList...
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taking the morning bookmark as a gift for a voracious Threads - Stranded cotton as listed in the key
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That’s why we’re celebrating our stitch just one letter to put on a
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individual letters. To buy, visit www.lakesideneedle
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Each chart is filled with colourful Best of all, these little charts are Extras - Wooden desk sign of your choice from local
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stacks to create different letters the colours for thread shades you Tape from Lakeside Needlecraft
and numbers. Use them to spell already have in your collection! ●
Stick your stitching onto

a simple wooden block to make
a stylish desk decoration!
OneNighters
OneNighters
OneNighters
OneNighters
QuickStitch
Use these motifs to encourage
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congratulations to a friend
who’s set a new personal best!
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TakeYourPick
Rainy
days Whatever the weather, these
colourful umbrellas are sure
to brighten your day – not to
mention your shopping bags!
Designed by Maria Diaz
A
s April showers begin
to pour, curl up in
your favourite chair Need to know
and stitch these Stitch Time
cheerful brolly-themed designs! 10-35 hours each (approx)
Each one features pretty Stitch Types
patchwork umbrellas, as well as Whole cross stitch,
springtime motifs like flowers, backstitch
rainbows and wellies. Make
them up into bags, as we did,
or turn them into fun wall art for and bold colours, they’ll lift your
your home. With plenty of bright spirits come rain or shine! ●
ShoppingList...
Fabric - Zweigart 14-count white aida measuring
39x36cm (15¼x14¼in) for the large design, 28x28cm
(11x11in) for the medium design and 22x22cm
(8½x8½in) for the small design. To buy, visit www.lake
sideneedlecraft.co.uk or call 0161 505 1910
Extras - Tote bags in small, medium and large sizes
of your choice from local stores or handmade
Pick out a few of
the smaller motifs
in these designs to
stitch for cards
TakeYourPick
ReaderSays...
I can’t wait
to start
stitching the
flower-filled
umbrella! It’ll
make such
a beautiful
gift for my
mam – I might even use it as
a Mother’s Day present.
Samm Baines, Acklam
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X This ORT jar
label from Fuzzy
Fox Designs is
great way to
encourage you to
save your scraps
S Celebrate our planet by stitching

this happy Mini Earth kit for £12.85
from www.ellbie.co – the packaging
is fully recylable! Or, raid your stash
and stitch the chart for £3.30
Learn about. ..
Eco-friendly stitching
For Earth Day’s 50th anniversary, we’re exploring the different
ways we can all make our favourite craft better for the environment
H
ere at Crazy, we’ve discovered making up projects using materials you may only save you some pocket money but
that stitchers are constantly already have and on how to come together also can help to reuse what already exists,
looking to do a bit of good in the with other stitchers to reuse and recycle. thereby reducing waste. And it’s not just
world, whether it’s by sending threads you should be on the lookout for
cards to loved ones or stitching designs to Thrifty stitching when you’re next passing a charity shop.
be made into quilts for charity. So, as 22nd It’s true what they say, one stitcher’s trash “I get most of my frames from thrift shops
April 2020 marks the 50th annual Earth is another stitcher’s treasure – we’re fairly like Goodwill and American Veterans,” says
Day, we thought our readers might enjoy certain that’s how the saying goes! Perusing stitcher Kelsey Stone. “That’s where my
a look at how we as stitchers can do our through your local charity shop or thrift most recent frame came from, actually.”
bit to help the environment! If you’ve been store can reveal a trove of stitchy goodies Using second-hand materials where you
thinking about how you can make your just waiting to be discovered. American can is an easy way to make your stitching
stitching more eco-friendly, then read on to stitcher Cici Woods says she often checks
find out about alternative sources for buying local second-hand shops for a stitchy T Thrifty stitcher
threads, fabrics and tools, plus ideas for bargain, wherever she might be. “I finally Cici Woods found a
stash of pre-owned
found the elusive thrift store motherload threads in a second-
while on vacation in Utah,” she says. “I was hand shop while on
super excited to find a drawer full of threads holiday in Utah
X This Thread
Clips’ blades because I haven’t been able to find any
are replaceable! where I live at the moment, so I bought
Pick up a pair
for yourself for 20 skeins to add to my stash.”
£9.68 from We’re not saying you should never buy
www.tacura.com brand-new threads ever again, but keeping
an eye out for a pre-loved bargain can not
T Keep your spare threads in a
jar, like Dawn Knuth’s below, to
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use for stuffing and decorations
X Search charity and second-
hand shops for pre-loved
frames like this one, found
by stitcher Kelsey Stone!
X Give old clothing

new life by stitching
a pretty design
onto it like stitcher
Chaya Hillekens did
stitchers is a great way to reduce waste.

a little friendlier to the environment, Consider joining a nearby stitching group
but when you do buy new, there are still by visiting your local community centre or
ways to carry on this practice. Opting for library. Or, get online and find a group near
longer-lasting, higher-quality products Other stitchers use their threads for more you, or a digital club – you can still swap
where possible ensures you won’t need to than stuffing, though! Emma Stevens threads and kits with other stitchers you
replace them as many times. For instance, shared her odds-and-ends coasters with meet online. Also, make sure you donate
it’s not uncommon for a well-loved needle us online – she displays her thread ends your unwanted stitching tools and kits to
to suddenly snap, or for a stitcher to toss in clear plastic coasters to create colourful charity shops instead of throwing them in
a needle at the end of a project because accessories for her home. You can also stick the bin. And don’t forget to check whether
the plating has worn off – it happens! But, your threads onto cards to add a sprinkling the packaging that your kits and tools came
making the switch to a sturdier needle, such of colour! If you’re feeling inspired to start in can be recycled – DMC’s thread bands
as a nickel- or gold-plated one, means you your own ORT jar, you can use Fuzzy Fox can be recycled, for example. If you’re
won’t have to replace your needle as often. Designs’ Personalised ORT Jar Label chart to feeling inspired and want to do even more
And keep the needles that come with your with your stitching, visit www.craftivist-
kits! If you save them, you won’t just keep I use my spare threads collective.com to find out how to use craft
them out of the rubbish bin – you’ll also to stuff pincushions as a form of gentle protest. Happy eco-
have a handy stash of spare needles. friendly stitching, everyone!
and fobs – nothing’s wasted!
Getting creative with waste Find out more about Earth Day and how you
Another way to make your stitching more make your jar unique. Download the chart can get involved at www.earthday.org ●
eco-friendly is to save, save, save those for £1.97 at www.fuzzyfoxdesigns.etsy.com
scraps! Many stitchers keep an ORT jar, and raid your stash to stitch your label.
which is a jar used to store the threads that And it’s not just thread ends you can
you snip off while stitching. They’re usually keep and reuse! Save scraps of fabric,
lengths of thread that are too short to stitch card and paper to use when making small
with or the last of a skein. Lots of stitchers decorations and cards. Our Gift Ideas
Photo supplied by Craftivist Collective
refer to them as ‘odd random threads’ jars, section, on page 20, is a great resource for
but the word ort actually does mean scrap small charts that you can stitch on random
or remainder. And saving your old threads patches of aida from your stash.
throughout the year is a great way to build
up an alternative stuffing to fill 3D makes. Sharing is caring
“I use my spare threads to stuff Looking after our planet isn’t a solo task,
pincushions and scissor fobs – nothing’s though – though making small changes to
wasted,” says Cassie Ruth on Facebook. our stitching habits is a great start! Sharing S Join the Craftivist Collective
“I start a new ORT jar every January.” your materials and resources with other and find out how your stitching
can make a real difference
CrazyKids
Back to
nature Kids will love using this fun
field guide of cute creatures to
discover the wonderful wildlife
that lives all around them!
Designed by Cheryl McKinnon
T
he weather is warming
up, and our beloved
woodland friends are Need to know
starting to wake up Stitch Time
from their winter naps, so get 18 hours (approx)
outside and see how many Stitch Types
you can spot this season – and Whole cross stitch,
don’t forget to take this handy backstitch
field guide with you! Designed
in a simple and adorable yet
realistic style, these animals their favourite to stitch – with
are a perfect first project for or without the name below – or
a little one looking to start their stitch the whole gang as a guide
stitching journey. Kids can pick for their next adventure! ●
ShoppingList...
(9¾x13in). To buy, visit www.lakesideneedlecraft.co.uk or
call 0161 505 1910
Extras - A4 board and bulldog clips, backing card and A5
sealable plastic wallet of your choice from local stores
Use a plastic wallet
to keep your guide
dry
while exploring
CrazyKids
LouSays...
My niece would love this. Not only does
she love exploring, she loves to stitch
too! We often walk in the countryside
when we visit her – maybe we can take
this with us on our next outing.
Lou Smith, Production Editor,
Cross Stitch Crazy
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special girl! I hope this
Could I have a realistic-looking orca? It’s my favourite animal! design looks like her.
Jade Kenny, Ireland Have fun stitching it!
I think orcas are such majestic creatures. This was joy to design! Lucie
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D Newell, Norfolk Sheila Jones, Frome
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birthday to your friend. it when it’s ready, if you’d be happy to share. I hope this Design area on 14-count fabric
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Colston Avenue, Bristol BS1 4ST. Or, email challengelucie@cross-stitching.com
DesignFinder
Track it
Sherlock Anne’s
on hand to
track down the
designs you
Down crave. Send

her your stitchy
requests today!
Twit-twoo Labour of love

I’m looking for a design I would love a lily of the valley T Julie’s been looking for a lily
of a barn owl, please, in angel or fairy chart. It was my of the valley-themed design to
autumnal shades. mum’s favourite flower. She stitch in her mother’s memory
Helen Greedy, Basingstoke passed away when I was nine.
Julie Tasane, via Facebook
I think I’ve found you just
the thing, Helen! This rustic Stitching your mum’s favourite
kit was designed by Rose flower is a beautiful way to
Swalwell for Derwentwater remember her, Julie. I’ve found
Designs and is bursting a heartwarming kit for you
with details inspired by from DMC’s Flower Fairies
nature. It’s worked in lovely range. It’s a discontinued
warm shades and sparkly design, but there are still
silver metallic thread. The some kits available if you
deep border features some know where to look! The Lily
blackwork and the central of the Valley Fairy measures
panel is densely stitched 13x18cm (5x7in) and is
on 14-count antique stitched on antique white
white aida. The finished 16-count aida. It’s aimed
size measures 27x34cm S Samplers like this are at intermediate stitchers.
(10½x13½in). You can pick great for making up into wall You can get the complete kit
up the Barn Owl kit for £36.12 from hangings, framed pieces or for £12.99 from stitchnknit.
www.bothythreads.com or by calling canvases for your home store.buegle.com or when
✁
01900 828 844. you call 01253 883 685.
Track it down for me... Cat’s meow

I’m looking for a chart of
Please find the following design for me – I’m crazy for it! a Bengal cat that’s suitable
(Continue on another sheet if necessary) for a card – so, not too big.
Sallie Date, via Facebook
The design I want and why ............................................................................
The Bengal cat, also known
......................................................................................................................... as the ‘house tiger’, has
a distinctive marbled coat, often
......................................................................................................................... featuring gold or pearl ‘glitter’.
......................................................................................................................... You certainly chose a stunning
breed to stitch! There are several
......................................................................................................................... large designs of Bengal cats
available, but not many small
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ones. However, I did manage
to find this Mini Bengal Cat S Switching to a higher-count
My name and address ...................................................................................
aida will shrink the size of a design
from Artecy for you. It’s worked
......................................................................................................................... in whole stitches only and
......................................................................................................................... measures 19x19cm (7½x7½in) can purchase a download of the
on 14-count aida or 14x14cm chart for £3.79, or have the chart
Fill in and cut out this coupon (or photocopy it) and send to: (5½x5½in) on 18-count – posted to you for £6.08. To buy,
Track it down, Cross Stitch Crazy, Immediate Media Company a much better size for a card. You visit www.artecyshop.com
Bristol Ltd, Eagle House, Colston Avenue, Bristol BS1 4ST or
email trackit@cross-stitching.com
DesignFinder
Forget me not
I’m sharing a photo of a sampler
my mum stitched for me in 1996
as I’d love a copy of the chart.
Chart choice
Tom Coop, via Facebook This month: Weddings
I’ve found it, Tom! It’s a vintage
four-page chart booklet called
Lavender and Lace, designed by Get ahead of the wedding season! These fab
Barbara Mock for Dimensions. charts are full of love and romance, and make
Since it was discontinued some
time ago, it’s hard to get hold of. perfect gifts for those special days coming up
But I did manage to find it
available at www.amazon.com, S Tom’s been looking for this Apple of my eye
priced at around £6, with chart as his mum stitched it
shipping to the UK available.
for him over 20 years ago £4.68, Owl Wedding by StitchCuteDesign
www.stitchcutedesign.etsy.com
Surprise the happy couple with these adorable
Warm winter owls on the big day. Worked in whole stitches
and backstitch in 15 shades, it’s a fairly simple
I’d love to stitch a Christmas project. It measures 25x17cm (10x6¾in) on
scene with a black cat in it. 14-count aida and is available in four styles.
Tina Low, via Facebook
Love’s young dream
Bothy Threads has a cute design £4.00, Ever After by Instant Cross Stitch
called Christmas Cat that I think www.instantcrossstitch.etsy.com
you’ll enjoy, Tina. It comes as
Send your wishes for a long and happy
a kit with 16-count antique white
marriage, fairytale style, with this colourful
aida, stranded cotton, metallic
statement! You’ll only need three shades of
threads and a card to mount your
thread and the chart comes as an instant
stitching in. Once finished, it
download, so you can get started on it today.
S This chart only uses two shades, measures 9x13.5cm (3½x5¼in).
making it a quick and easy stitch! Buy the kit for £9.60 from
www.bothythreads.com or by Loved up
Lucky number calling 01900 828 844. £6.86, Kissing Foxes by Tiana Handmade
www.tianahandmade.etsy.com
Can you find something for What a cute couple! Worked in a watercolour
my friend who’s bingo mad? style, this romantic design will have hearts
Something easy, if possible! melting left, right and centre. It uses 36 DMC
Lesley Cornish, Brighton thread shades and would look beautiful
framed or turned into a cushion.
I certainly can, Lesley. This Bingo
Card is super quick to stitch
and will be a nice reminder of Black and white
your friend’s favourite game! £4.32, Bride and Groom by Cross Stitch Diva
It’s so easy to complete that you www.crossstitchdiva.etsy.com
may even be able to tempt your If time is of the essence, this chart should appeal!
friend to try it herself. Stitch it on It’s quick to stitch in just one shade of thread, and
14-count aida for a finished size will look great presented in a 10in embroidery
of 17.5x21.5cm (6¾x8½in). To S The metallics in this hoop or a 20x25cm (8x10in) frame. You can have
buy the digital chart for £3.20, design add that extra names and a date added to the chart, too.
visit www.whoopicat.etsy.com bit of festive sparkle!
Fluff it up! Savannah star

Where can I purchase a brush for fluffing I’d love a chart of African wild dogs.
up Madeira Lana thread, Anne? They’re my son’s favourite animal
Barbara Hicks, via Facebook but I can’t find a chart anywhere! I’d
prefer a medium- or large-sized chart
I love Madeira’s range of Lana threads. You
as I’d like to make a statement piece.
can achieve such amazing fuzzy effects,
such as a faux fur look, by brushing them Stacey Shirley, via Facebook
with a Lana Brush – we did this with Cheryl I’ve found you Wild Dog, an eye-
McKinnon’s colourful llamas in issue 255. catching piece worked in whole
If you scroll down our Instagram page – stitches. It’s a large chart created
search @crossstitchcrazymag – you’ll by a computer and worked in whole
find a quick video showing how to use the stitches. When you stand back and
brushes. You can pick up admire your work, it should look like
a brush for £4.72 from www. X You can easily create realistic- an actual painting! The downloadable S Stacey plans to surprise her
barnyarns.co.uk or by calling looking fur by using Madeira Lana chart is available for £9.59 from son with a stitch of his favourite
01765 690 069. thread and gently brushing it www.beadedbirdxstitch.etsy.com animal, the African wild dog
Weekend
Flying
colours Try something new when you
stitch four striking American
bird portraits, each boldly
outlined in white on dark aida
Designed by Lucie Heaton
W
hether they’re
chirping in the
treetops or Need to know
visiting their local Stitch Time
bird feeders, these feathered 10-15 hours each (approx)
friends are a welcome sight in Stitch Types
American gardens! Stitch the Whole cross stitch,
bright red cardinal, cheeky fractionals, backstitch
blue jay, cute chickadee and
lovely American goldfinch on
dark blue aida, then make their With so much to love about
vibrant colours pop by outlining these pretty birds, you’re sure to
them in bold white backstitch. soar through all four designs! ●
ShoppingList...
Fabric - Zweigart 14-count navy (589) aida measuring
23x23cm (9x9in) for each design. To buy, visit
www.lakesideneedlecraft.co.uk or call 0161 505 1910
Extras - 6in wooden embroidery hoops (EH6). To buy,
visit www.siestaframes.com or call 01202 813 363;
paint and felt for backing of your choice from local stores
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Weekend
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thinks the
crests on
their heads
are so cute!
I found a bright blue frame in
a charity shop, so I plan to use
it to finish this blue jay for her
after I stitch it. She’ll be thrilled!
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Cross Stitch Crazy
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Reading the chart

Our charts are printed with coloured squares
Symbol and
containing symbols that represent squares to
be stitched on the fabric. The key alongside
colour that M is for mango
the chart will tell you what colour thread each corresponds
to the chart Cross stitch in two strands
symbol corresponds to, so you know which one
to thread your needle with (see right). DMC Anchor Madeira
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The centres of our cross stitch charts are p 907 255 1308 main brands
marked out using small arrows on the edge of [ 913 204 1212 of thread we
each side of a chart. This is the best place to use. The first
start stitching, so you end up with the design X 3340 329 301
column is
in the middle of the fabric. To find the centre of Backstitch in one strand always the
your fabric, fold it in half horizontally, open it up
Perfect for and fold it vertically. When you open the fabric
again, you’ll find the creases mark the centre.
Type of stitch
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and number
of strands French knots in one strand
the design
Small, quick-to-stitch All our charts are accompanied by keys that O 911 205 1214
designs, such as the juicy tell you how many strands of thread to stitch Contains fractionals
mango fruit opposite, are in (each length of stranded cotton contains six
ideal to try if you’re new to strands), the thread colours needed (listed in
Thread number
stitching. For more simple numbers), whether there are backstitch lines, represented by
Stitch count 20 (h) x 20 (w) the symbol
designs, try these: French knots or fractional stitches (see page
Stitch count Design area on 14-count fabric
79 for details of how to work these) and the size 3.5x3.5cm (1½x1½in)
f PAGE 20 – how many
of the design. The thread numbers listed in the
Kawaii spring gifts first column of the key refer to the brand that
stitches high
and wide the
f PAGE 34 we’ve used to stitch the design, then numbers Design area – what the design
design is
Hummingbird motifs for two other brands of threads are given. These
will measure when stitched
are not always exact equivalents, but are the
f PAGE 49 on the specified fabric
closest colour match available.
Book alphabet set
f PAGE 54 Finding what you need
Fun exercise designs Each project includes a shopping list telling you
f PAGE 64 what needle you’ll need, and the type and size Don’t forget to log on to our website,
Forest field guide of fabric required. It’ll also include the sizing or www.gathered.how/CSC, to check out
details of other products you’ll need to frame or video tutorials, handy tips and more!
finish it in the same way we have.
CROSS STITCH
GLOSSARY
AFGHAN – a woollen blanket or rug
Reverse of fabric with areas for cross stitching
AIDA – the most common cross
stitching fabric, made up of thread
woven in blocks rather than singly
AIDA BAND – a thin strip of aida
with a decorative edge, used to
adorn towels, bookmarks, etc.
Comes in various widths
APERTURE – the space through
which a design is shown (mainly
on cards and in frames)
BEADING NEEDLE – a long, fine
needle that slides easily through
seed and bugle beads
DESIGN AREA – the measurement
Getting started of the finished design, depending
The loop method is the neatest way to start You’ll need to make a whole cross stitch for TIP Working a row of half cross stitches on the count of fabric used
stitching, but can only be done with an each coloured square on the chart. Bring (above right), then completing the whole EVENWEAVE – fabric made from
even number of strands. Cut a 40cm (16in) the needle up at the bottom left corner of cross stitch on the return journey, is evenly-spaced woven threads. It’s
thread length, then fold one strand in half. a square and down at the top right corner. a quick way to work, especially when softer and more flexible than aida
Thread the needle with the ends to form This is called a half cross stitch. Bring the stitching block sections of colour. FABRIC COUNT – the number of
a loop, and bring the needle up through the needle up again at the bottom right corner TIP Work each half cross stitch in the holes per inch (HPI) on your fabric.
fabric (above left). As you take it back down, and back down at the top left to finish off same direction, so the top ‘arms’ of your The higher the number, the finer
pass it through the loop and pull to secure. the cross stitch (above centre). cross stitches all face the same way. your fabric will be
FABRIC SIZE – the size of fabric
needed for the design, including
allowance for framing
FRACTIONAL STITCH – stitches
made from a quarter or three-
quarters of a cross stitch
3 HALF STITCH – the first arm of the
1 cross. Used to give a less dense
stitch to lighter areas
2 HOOP – a plastic or wooden circular
frame that holds your fabric taut
while you stitch on it
JOBELAN – one of the most widely
used types of evenweave fabric
KEY – a list of all the threads and
stitches used in a design and their
respective chart symbols
Backstitch French knots Seed beads LONG STITCH – long backstitches
Backstitch is shown by a coloured line and French knots appear as dots on your chart. To attach seed beads, you’ll need to that extend over larger areas of the
is added to stitching to create detail. Work Bring the needle up through the fabric, then use a beading needle instead of fabric to depict sky, grass, etc
the backstitch over individual blocks on holding the thread with your left hand, wind a tapestry needle, as they’re thinner. PERFORATED PAPER – toughened
aida, or pairs of threads on evenweave. it around the needle two or three times. With a single strand of thread, use paper, perforated with tiny holes
Bring the needle up through the fabric at Holding the thread taut, take the needle a half cross stitch to secure your PETIT POINT – tiny stitches, one
1 and take it down at 2, up at 3 and so on, down part of a block away. Pull through until beads, making sure the ‘arms’ of your quarter the size of a cross stitch, for
so that you are working back on yourself. a neat knot is formed. stitches are all facing the same way. detailed areas of stitching
PLASTIC CANVAS – a plastic
alternative to fabric, ideal for
making decorations and bookmarks
SAMPLER – traditional stitching,
demonstrating a variety of stitches
SATIN THREADS – silky threads
that add a subtle sheen
SKEIN – an 8m length of stranded
cotton, divisible into six strands
STITCH COUNT – the number of
stitches (vertical and horizontal)
that make up a design
STITCHING OVER TWO – term
used to describe stitching over two
threads on evenweave fabric
WADDING – padding used to
add depth to stitching when it’s
Fractional stitches Finishing your thread mounted inside cards or frames
To make a quarter stitch, bring the needle cross stitch across the quarter stitch. If you Once you’ve finished stitching, WASTE CANVAS – loosely woven
up at the corner of a square and take it have to make two fractional stitches back- finish off your threads by running your fabric, held together with soluble
down through the centre, halfway across to-back in the same square, you’ll need to needle through the back of several glue. Often used to add designs to
the diagonal, splitting the aida block (above decide which is a quarter stitch and which stitches that you’ve already completed. clothes and softer fabrics
left). To turn this into a three-quarter stitch, is a three-quarter stitch. Usually, the three- Snip off the ends neatly with a sharp WHOLE STITCH – a complete cross
make a half cross stitch across the other quarter stitch (shown here in pink) is made pair of embroidery scissors, as close stitch as opposed to half, quarter
diagonal of the square. This creates a half in the foreground colour of the design. to your fabric as possible. and three-quarter stitches
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