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Hullo! Summer is in the air, which means the magic of fresh days and fresh projects! Any excuse, right? In these articles, I often talk about how we can work on positive mental health, but sometimes it’s nice to push the personal growth game aside fo

Welcome to our new Stitch-A-Long for 2024. Designer Amanda Butler has created an amazing ‘Mandala’ SAL – which you can turn into a cushion or use as a wall hanging. The design is packed with wonderful mindful sayings, which will help you to achieve a

STITCH the design in the centre of the fabric left to right, and with the top of the design 3.3cm (1¼in) down from the top of the evenweave, using two strands for the cross stitch, and one for the backstitch. FOLD over the top of the stitched evenwea

1 Long, rolled tobacco product (5) 4 Largest ocean (7) 8 Male sheep (3) 9 Embroidery worked in white thread on a white ground (9) 10 European country, shaped like a boot (5) 12 Decorative fringes on a graduation cap (7) 15 Felt hat with a wide brim a

Designed by: Fiona Crouch Max. stitch count: 18 high x 19 wide Design size: 3.5x3.5cm (1⅜x1⅜in) Stitch time: 1½ hours These designs were stitched on 27 count evenweave over two threads of fabric. CUT around the stitching, using the template provided

There’s an elephant in the room, well several – and our elephants on parade are perfect for all sorts ofprojects. Trumpet your love of friends and family with elephantastic gifts and cards embellished with theirinitials or names, or why not treatyour

PLACE the linen landscape, then stitch the dragonfly in the centre of the fabric, using two strands for the cross stitch, two for the half cross stitch, and one for the backstitch. FRAY the top edge of the linen, by removing two fabric threads. THREA

Karen Carter fans will be delighted to hear that she’s got a new collection of designs out that are ideal for anyone wanting to get in the holiday spirit! Her four Beach Hut kits are perfect for this time of year when we’re all be looking forward to

SUMMER IS A uniquely dreamy season. Evenif wecan’tescapefora holiday, it’s easy to dream of long days spent outdoors and sun-baked scenes. We aim to bring these daydreams to your stitching this month with Amanda Butler’s ambitious Italian-style stree

These cute needleminders from Bothy will bring a smile to your face with their cuteness! You should have no more lost needles with these magnetic needleminders. They work by securing two strong magnets on either side of your fabric. Approx. 3-4cm in

If you would like to stitch Testing the Waters, we have a materials pack with everything you need to get you stitching right away, and have it delivered straight to your door! • Zweigart 14 count aida in Light Blue• Skeins of DMC stranded cotton• Two

Designed by: Susan Penny  Stitch time: 6 hours Stitch count: 32 high x 98 wide part 1; 66 high x 98 wide complete design Design size: 6.7x18cm (2⅝x7in); 11.5x18cm (4½x7in) This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric. FIND the centre in a 15x21cm

Not many people can say, they’ve built a cross-stitch business, a loving stitch community, and host events while on the road. But Allyssa Westhoek can! We chatted with her to find out her secrets to success… A pattern club, a Stitch-A-Long, an online

Designed by: Durene Jones Max. stitch count: 47 high x 38 wide Design size: 8.5x7cm (3⅜x2¾in)  Stitch time: 5 hours each These designs were stitched on 14 count aida fabric. We have a special card pack containing six rectangular and two square apertu

Summer is in full swing! As you are out on your summer adventures, wouldn’t you love a cute little purse for coins? Well, that’s the challenge we gave our three designers this month. They were given seven specific shades of stranded cotton to use, an

STITCH the design in the centre of one piece of evenweave fabric using two strands for the cross stitch and one for the backstitch and French knots. FROM your milk bottle cut a piece of flat plastic just larger than your stitching – round off the cor

Designed by: Emma Congdon Stitch count: 41 high x 103 wide  Design size: 28x68cm (11x26¾in) Stitch time: 11 hours This design was stitched on 3.5 count aida fabric using Trimits stranded cotton. NOTE that Turkestan can be prone to fraying, so it may

If you would like to stitch Gardener’s Delight, we have a materials pack with everything you need to get you stitching right away, and have it delivered to your door! • Sampedro 14 count aida in White• Skeins of DMC stranded cotton• Card and envelope

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Designed by: Maria Diaz Max. stitch count: 46 high x 35 wide  Max. design size: 8.5x6.5cm (3¼x2⅝in) Stitch time: 7½ hours each These designs were stitched on 28 count evenweave over two threads of fabric. WORK using two strands of stranded cotton for

Welcome to La Dolce Vita! Whether you’re off to Europe this summer, or having to stay at home, this pretty Italian street scene will raise a smile. Stitch it to remind you of holidays past, or while you dream of escaping for a break to Italy in the f