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ISSUE 274
JANUARY 2014
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INSPIRING
DESIGNS
NEW YEAR
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jazzy geometrics!
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stylish cocktails
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RETRO ROBOTS
Robots and ray guns

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Our funky mini chart collection is packed with projects

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lncludes charts and full

step-by-step making up
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etro motifs are right on

trend and currently giving
us so much crafting
inspiration. Thats why weve put
together this selection of 60s-, 70s- and
80s-style designs we know youll love
to stitch. As well as 49 charts, youll
nd loads of ideas on presenting your
work and tips to help you get a
professional nish. So whether you
want to make funky cards, groovy
gifts or gorgeous home accessories,
youre sure to nd the perfect project
in this mini chart collection.
Designs by:
* Kate McDonnell
* Angela Poole
* Diane Machin
* Kerry Morgan
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* Fiona Crouch
* Lucie Heaton
* Jane Prutton
* Lesley Teare
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Fresh and trendy makes for the new year
WE ALWAYS FEEL SO INSPIRED
when January comes around.At the

start of a new year, its exciting to
stitch up bold, bright projects thatll
fill our homes with colour.
One project we cant wait to begin
is Lucie Heatons magpie cushion (1).
This mischievous bird is right on trend,
and his monochrome plumage against
an ice-blue sky is perfect for giving our
sofa a fresh look is there any better
excuse for a cosy night in when its cold outside?
Having said that, were busy lling our diary
with evenings out so we can show off our funky
geometric clutch bag (2) itll brighten any outt!
Januarys short days can make work feel an extra
effort, but weve just the thing to get you motivated
in the shape of our vibrant buttery stationery set (4).
Have it on your desk and we bet youll never want
to leave the ofce!
Finally, if, like us, you can often be found searching
frantically for a card when youve only remembered
an occasion at the last minute, stitch up our six luxe
designs (4) so you always have one to hand!
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17 Stunning magpie cushion
61 Retro ray guns
54 Cute gadget cosy
28 Buttery stationery
56 Hollywood motifs
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9 Tash Stash
Four cheeky fake moustaches
78 Giveaways Get your hands

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17 Pretty Thief
A stunning magpie cushion
90 Puzzles The chance to win

some Madeira threads
25 Hello Beautiful
Vintage-style hoop mirror
28 Butterfly Effect
Striking stationery set
EVERY ISSUE
38 Cocktail party set
13 Out There Discover the

latest products and trends
35 Shape Shifter
Edgy geometric clutch bag
22 An interview with...
Jessica Decker
38 Shake It Up
Colourful cocktail party set
24 Your Stitching
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45 Blooming Lovely
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91 Next time in CrossStitcher
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24 Hollywood motifs
25 Vintage-style mirror
61 Beam Me Up
Retro ray guns and robots
68 Gold Rush
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Everyone loves a bit of fake

moustache fun! Stitch your favourite
style with our four cheeky designs
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Make a moustache
Step 1
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TRIM around your stitching,

leaving at least one unstitched
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your stitching and allow to dry
before pulling your face!
Mix and match the colours and styles

to get your favourite combination
10
14 count plastic canvas,

15x15cm each
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Every month we showcase the latest high street trends, new ideas
and inspiring personalities for todays stylish cross stitcher
Have
Your Cake
We always plan to diet in January,
but this year were definitely going
to stick to it To make it a bit easier,
weve found the perfect thing to
satisfy those sugar cravings
this divine Sunday armchair in
Raspberry Jelly and Cake. An
afternoon curled up in it stitching is
sure to be sweeter than any amount
of chocolate sponge! www.sofa.com
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MANIA
THE STYLE worlds obsession
with all things avian is showing
no sign of abating. This month,
magpies are topping the trend
stitch our cushion on page 17,
or light up your living room
with this bold lampshade.
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WHAT A MUG
REEL ME IN
WERE A bit of a sucker for stitchy-inspired knick-knacks for our home,
so we were excited to spot these vintage-style cotton reel hooks. Theyre
ideal for hanging up our bags of stitching stuff or would make a fab gift for
a crafty friend hint, hint! www.theletteroom.com
TO MANY of us, a mug of tea or coffee is as

vital for stitching as a needle or thread, so
what could be more apt than these Cotton
Reel Mugs? Their designer, Lucy Wakeeld,
has a background in textiles and creates
all sorts of vintage-inspired pieces for the
home from her Devon base. See her website
for the range. oldfavourite.co.uk
Warm as Toast
Winter may be dark and cold, but if
theres one thing we love it for, its cosy
nights in. Hot water bottles are essential
though, and this one, with its super-soft
lambswool cover in orange spot, is
currently top of our lust list.
www.sevengaugestudios.com
SEW
STYLISH
NO WOMAN can have enough
jewellery fact. Especially if shes
a stitching addict and the jewellery
in question is this Sew In Love
necklace from Wue. Its simple
enough for everyday wear but
will also look stylish on evenings
out. We want!
www.notonthehighstreet.com/wue
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You Jammy
Dodger
NOVELTY ITEMS always have a place in our craft
stash. And if they also ooze retro cool and remind
us of childhood days like
this jammy dodger tape
measure does then
so much the better!
www.lisaangel.co.uk
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ON THE
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TREND SPOTTING
with CrossStitcher production editor
Joanna Ryan
RETRO ROBOTS are all the rage at

the moment just see page 64 for a
cool stitched picture kids will love.
For max effect, why not paper up a
statement wall in your youngsters
room, too theyre sure to go crazy
for this zingy Reggie Robot design!
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SHAPE UP
PERFECT FOR adding edge to
outts and interiors, statement
geometrics have never been hotter.
Stitch the style with our clutch bag
on page 35, or check out these top
buys for extra inspiration
Snug
Rug
WHO
SUPER-SIZED CROSS
stitch is on trend right now,
and this colourful, folky
rug is a great way to get
the look in your home.
Handmade in India, its
been stitched in wool on a
leather base and measures
60x120cm place in your
living room or bedroom
for instant cosiness.
www.oliverbonas.com
Finnish company
Lapuan Kankurits
wool blanket
will keep you
snug all winter.
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andmoose.com
WHAT
Funk up your
look with a
pastel-hued
stitched ring.
www.etsy.
com/shop/
grenlamakes
THREE OF THE BEST Inspiring diaries

Keep your new-year motivation going all year with one
of these gorgeous planners from Etsy
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SKETCHANDNOTEBOOKS
MISSMEGSHOP
NAULI
We love the colour combo

of this diary, which has been
made using traditional
bookbinding techniques.
Made by hand, this cool retro

camera version is printed on
recycled paper and comes in
large and small sizes.
This handbag-sized day-toa-page diary in energising

yellow is guaranteed to put
a spring in your step.
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This Jack Rabbit

mini hoop will bring a bright
splash of colour to your home.
www.etsy.com/shop/fawnandsquirrel
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New Year, new skills

Try something different this holiday season. Whether its a crafting getaway or
learning a new skill with friends, we have the ultimate guide to the best craft courses
Tea & Crafting

www.teaandcrafting.co.uk
07734 660 565
The team at Tea & Crafting pride
themselves on providing fun,
affordable workshops crafting up
stylish, contemporary products. They
cover everything from learning how
to knit to creating a pouffe for your
home, as well as sewing, embroidery,
crochet, jewellery, lampshades and lino
block printing for beginners. Based in
central London, theyre also well known
for their fun, personalised hen parties
and baby showers.
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Royal School of
Needlework
www.royal-needlework.org.uk
020 3166 6932
Fashion Antidote
www.fashionantidote.com
020 7375 3235
The perfect Christmas present

hand-embroidery classes with the
Royal School of Needlework. Classes
range from beginners to advanced, with
numbers kept small and friendly, led by
expert tutors who love to share their
passion. Based in the beautiful setting
of Hampton Court Palace, you can
choose from over 100 courses in a huge
variety of techniques. Classes run at
weekends and start at 73.
An independent fashion school

in the heart of East London. Visit
this Brick Lane studio for sewing,
garment construction and patterncutting courses, taught by industry
professionals at affordable rates.
Choose from long and short courses
on days, evenings or weekends, and
learn everything from essential sewing
skills to how to cut patterns for your
own designs, and how to turn these
skills into a business.
Paula Tew
Heart Felt
This Art of Mine
www.paulatew.co.uk
07889 119 907
Paula Tew offers a range of screenprinting and bookbinding workshops
from her studio space at Bath Artists
Studios, including a design, print and
make your own lampshade workshop.
Participant numbers are kept very low
to ensure lots of individual support is
on offer. She offers a variety of crafty
hen party activities for those looking
to add fun and creativity to their big
day, and a vintage afternoon tea with
zz option is also available.
www.heartfelt.uk.com
07739 920 077
If youd like to learn how to needlefelt
and make a felt dog, check out Dog
Day Afternoons. Courses cost 125 a
day, run from 10am to 5pm, and are
taught by textile artist Helena Appio
from a central London venue in
Bayswater. Youll learn how to make
a cute felt dog a whippet, Westie or
wire-haired terrier and go home with
your new pet. Materials, lunch, coffee
and tea are provided. Week-long
courses in Italy are also available.
www.thisartofmine.co.uk
01622 735 312
Set in the heart of the Kent Downs,
This Art of Mine studio offers an
exciting range of day workshops,
including silver clay and enamel
jewellery making, ceramic painting,
lampshade making and knitting.
Immerse yourself in craft heaven and
spend a relaxing day in the beautiful
countryside. Workshops cater for
all abilities and the friendly team of
artists and crafters will help you make
a piece to be proud of.
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Our stunning magpie is right on trend make

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Designed by: Lucie Heaton

Design size: 30x30cm
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TO LEARN
HOW TO
MAKE A PLAIN
CUSHION
Make an envelope cushion

Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
TRIM your stitching to 41x41cm and

back with a piece of plain fabric. Hem
one 41cm edge on each backing piece.
Right sides in, lay your rst hemmed
piece over your stitching.
LAY your second hemmed piece on

top, so the two pieces overlap each
other in the centre. Pin along the hem
to hold in place. Pin around the edges
of your cushion.
STITCH all the way around the outside

edge of your cushion. Trim excess
fabric at the corners. Turn your cushion
right sides out, press and pop on your
cushion pad.
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Stitch it on aida!
If youd rather stitch
on aida, choose a
14 count rustic aida
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Putting a fresh
spin on tradition
An interview with...
Jessica Decker
The former industrial seamstress giving cross stitch a

graphic, supersized makeover tells us about her design inspiration
Interview by Jessica Bateman
eight years ago when a friend bought

me the book Subversive Cross Stitch by
Julie Jackson. Soon after, my friend
Erin and I started doing a craft night
every week where we would get
together and cross stitch. This led to
a collaboration for an art battle, where
we scaled up a pattern to make a 9x9ft
cross stitched piece, which we made
in front of a crowd. Ever since then,
Ive only worked on large-scale pieces.
David Lewinski
hat do you get if you

cross stitching with
grafti murals? XXL
designs that are bold,
fresh and contemporary! The
creative talent whos putting this
exciting twist on our favourite craft
is graphic designer and art director
Jessica Decker. Originally from
Detroit and now living in Brooklyn,
she worked as an industrial
seamstress during college, sewing
large graphics and fabric elements
for exhibits. Fusing these sewing
skills with her design know-how
eventually resulted in her unique
stitched pieces. We caught up with
Jessica to talk about her inspirations.
the 50s. I still have the machine its

one of my favourite possessions.
Whats your earliest craft memory?
My grandma, Marvel, taught me to

craft when I was very young the
earliest memory I have is her teaching
me to sew on her vintage Singer from
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What inspired you to try giant

cross stitching?
For the art battle piece, I wanted to

create something that was modern,
graphic and captivating to watch
being made. My industrial seamstress
experience helped me take a traditional
craft and scale it up in a modern way.
How did you discover cross stitch,

and why do you like it?
Describe your creative process.
My grandma also taught me to cross

stitch, but I lost interest in it until about
I sketch out my designs on grid

paper before moving on to fabric.
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Jessicas works are

bold and upbeat
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Find these kits at

www.kollabora.com
Martin Vecchio
A map of
Detroit in
graphic
embroidery
I wanted to create something

that was modern, graphic and
captivating to watch being made
Sometimes, if theyre very detailed,

I work in Illustrator software. I look
for inspiration everywhere vintage
signage, Japanese cross stitch patterns,
70s craft magazines, colourful
packaging and hand-drawn
typography, to name a few. Usually
it takes me about two or three
nights to nish a piece, depending
on the number of stitches involved
and the size.
Who are your creative heroes

and why do you admire them?
First, product designers Somethings

Hiding in Here (www.somethings
hidinginhere.typepad.com). They
sell adorable hand-made items, such
as gingham bow ties and wooden
rings. I also love Margaret Kilgallen,
who created hand-painted large-scale
type. I like the scale of her murals,
along with her subdued colour palette.
In terms of heroes that relate to my day
job, I admire editorial stylist Randi
Brookman Harris. She has a great eye
and I adore her simple and colourful
still-life set-ups.
Pipe cross stitches onto cookies

for super-sweet treats!
Martin Vecchio
Whats your favourite music

to craft to?
I usually prefer to listen to energetic

music when crafting. Some of my
current favourites are Dale Earnhardt
Jr. Jr., M.I.A., Ke$ha, Phoenix, The
Cool Kids and Lorde.
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Describe a typical day in your life.
Im a deputy art director on a magazine,

so during the day I work on page
layouts, come up with concepts for
photo shoots or work on location at
shoots. Some days I go to kickboxing
or boot camp after work, then I craft
in the evenings. Its refreshing to work
on handmade pieces after sitting at a
computer all day. If Im not working
on orders for my Etsy shop or creating
custom pieces, Im coming up with
new designs and working on other
types of large-scale needle art Ive
recently started working on some
bigger embroidery projects. At
weekends, Im either busy crafting
or exploring my new neighbourhood
of Brooklyn, New York.
Whats next for you and
your business?
I plan to continue selling cross stitch

and embroidery pieces on Etsy, and
Id like to keep making custom work
for people. Eventually, Id love to
work on a DIY book of giant cross
stitch patterns. For now, you can nd
my patterns for making your own
giant cross stitch over at Kollabora.
www.jdmakesthings.com
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Your stitching
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Email your photos to crossstitcher@futurenet.co.uk
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Sylvia Lins, Canada
I made this mirror pocket for

my friend.
The chart was for cross stit
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used petit point. I love its fres
h feeling!
Lengyel Svetlana, Hungary
I stitched these Mr Men for

a friend
of my son she is arty and
creative and
will appreciate them!
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Netherlands
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I created this for my sisters

35th
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so this
design, from issue 267, was
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behind your stitching, with the mirror
between the two fabrics. Sew the
fabrics together, 1.5cm from the sewn
circle edge, using a running stitch.
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28 count blue evenweave,

40x40cm
Backing fabric, two 40x40cm
pieces
Embroidery hoop, 9in (23cm)
diameter
Circular mirror, 4in (10cm)
diameter
White felt circle, 22cm diameter
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decorative stitch, like
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hoop. Use a glue gun or double-sided
tape to attach the excess fabric to the
back of your hoop. Glue a piece of felt
over the back to nish.
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Step 1
ATTACH the mount board to the top of your

frame using double-sided tape. Place two rows
of double-sided tape on the back of your frame.
Step 2
PUT your stitching face down and position the
wadding on top. Mark and match up the centre
points on your frame and fabric edges.
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STRETCH a piece of ribbon over each corner
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Pin board
28 count white evenweave, 50x50cm
Wooden frame with outside measurement
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Mount board, 29x29cm
Wadding, 40x40cm
Ribbon, 60cm
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Contrast fabric, 29x25c
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White backing fabric, 51x
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Ribbon, 25cm
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Make a notebook cover

Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
TRIM your stitching to 25x25cm,

leaving only 4cm of space beyond
the left stitched edge. Place the
contrast fabric over your stitching,
right sides together. Align the fabrics
and machine stitch only along the
left edge of your piece.
OPEN out and press the seam at.

Hand sew or glue your length of ribbon
on the front, next to the seam. Place
your backing fabric over your stitched
piece, right sides together. Pin and sew
along three sides, leaving one short
side open for turning.
TURN your piece right side out and

press the raw edges under. Topstitch
along the opening. Fold the right- and
left-hand sides toward the middle,
creating pockets. Hand sew the top
and bottom of each pocket, being
careful to only sew through the lining.
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Its best to avoid carrying threads across
areas that are free from stitching. Trailing
threads can cause shadows on the front
of the nished piece, so try working each
area individually and weaving the threads
through the back of your stitches.
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your band with ribbon, buttons
or decorative stitching
Make a pencil tin band

Step 1
TRIM your stitching to 10x32cm. Place the
backing fabric over your stitching, right sides
together. Sew along the two long edges and
one of the short edges.
Step 2
TURN right sides out and press. Attach to your
empty tin using double-sided tape. Make sure
the sewn edge overlaps the raw edge.
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Make a clutch bag

Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
TRIM around the edges of your

stitching, leaving 1.5cm of fabric
outside each edge for seam
allowances. Cut your wadding,
lining and backing pieces to the
same size and shape as your
stitched piece.
MEASURE the side length of

your bag frame. Mark 11mm
longer than your measurement
along the angled edge of each
side of your fabric. Cut a notch
in the seam allowance at the
points you just marked.
LAY the backing over your

stitching and sandwich
between wadding. Sew the
bottom half between the two
notches. Repeat with lining.
Turn your stitching right side
out and place the lining inside.
SEW the outer and lining

pieces together across the
top of each ap, between the
notches. Glue each ap into
the bag frame following your
line of stitching. Push the full
seam allowance into the frame.
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Fusible eece can be used as

an alternative to wadding. It
helps you avoid bulky seams,
as you dont need to add seam
allowances like you do with
wadding. You can nd fusible
eece online.
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You could add

a colourful lining
to give your clutch
extra personality
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No excuse needed for a party! Get it started with our funky
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Step 3
CUT a piece of mount board to

exactly the same size as the outside
edge of your frame. Attach it using
double-sided tape.
PLACE double-sided tape on the

back of the frame. Mark and match
up the centre points on the frame
and fabric edges.
STRETCH the fabric to the reverse,

folding neatly at each corner. Staple
the fabric to the back of the frame.
Secure the raw edges with tape.
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Make a
cocktail napkin
Step 1
TRIM your stitching to 16x16cm.
Place a piece of backing fabric
over the top of your stitching,
right sides together.
Step 2
SEW around the edges, leaving
an opening for turning. Trim the
corners, turn right sides out and
press the raw edges under.
Step 3
TOPSTITCH around your napkin
1cm in from the edge. Sew a
second row of topstitching,
0.5cm from the edge.
Why not use some of the motifs from

the main chart to create a whole
set of cocktail napkins
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cocktail napkins
30cm each
16cm each
Natural backing fabric, 16x
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TO LEARN HOW
TO MAKE
A PATCH CARD
STITCH AND PARK

Theres a lovely assortment of
thread shades in this design,
so try threading up a number
of needles before you begin,
and parking them at the side
of your stitching until you
need to use them.
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Pink card, 13x20c
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JUST FOR FUN
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Keep pins and needles where
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Design size: 8x10cm
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Step 1
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TRIM your stitching to 13x16cm.

Pin your ric-rac in place, centring
on the seam line, and hand or
machine tack in place.
Step 2
PLACE your two pieces of felt

right sides together, then sew
all the way around, leaving an
opening for turning.
Step 3
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TURN right sides out, press and

stuff. Whip stitch the remaining
opening closed.
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Waste canvas lets you cross stitch on any

fabric. Tack around the edges before you
start, and stitch as normal over two threads
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piece
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piece
for backing
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Blue ric-rac, 60cm
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Yikes! This ferocious creature is not for the

faint-hearted. Stitch him up to celebrate
Chinese New Year if you dare...
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If you dont have a hoop

large enough for the
whole piece, cover your
stitching with a bit of
tissue paper (or cling lm)
before moving your hoop
over stitched areas. Tear
away the centre paper
after securing your hoop.
The paper will prevent
your stitches from being
damaged by the hoop.
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Step 1
TRIM your stitching to 37x37cm
and sandwich between your
backing fabric pieces. Stitch
around the edges, leaving an
opening for turning.
Step 2
CLIP your corners and turn right
sides out. Stuff your cushion
between the two pieces of white
fabric. Whip stitch the remaining
opening closed.
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piece of felt to 9x16cm. This will t
an iPhone if you have a different
phone or MP3 player, you will need
to adjust the size of your cosy.
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MAKE a 1cm fold to the reverse
along the top edge on both pieces
and secure with fabric glue. Cut
curved corners at the bottom.
Step 3
SEW the two felt pieces together
using blanket stitch in two strands.
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How to blanket stitch

Step 1
BRING your needle up through the

front to start stitching. Take the needle
back down a few millimetres away
from where you came up.
Step 2
PASS your needle through the thread

loop from back to front before you
pull the thread all the way through,
to create your rst stitch.
Step 3
CONTINUE for each additional

stitch, taking your needle down
through the fabric and passing
it through the thread loop.
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Roll out the red carpet! Make your movie night

fit for a film star with 24 Hollywood motifs
Designed by: Fiona Crouch
Only use hot

glue if you have
a paper straw.
The glue may melt
a plastic one
MATERIALS
drinking straw
Card, two red and one white 8cm
circles
Paper straw
Glue gun
popcorn box
Box template, downloaded from
our website
50mm black satin ribbon, 50cm
Double-sided tape
Make a
drinking straw
Step 1
TRIM your stitching into a circle the same
size as your card circles. Back with a white
circle using double-sided tape.
Step 2
CUT the centre of one red circle away to
create an aperture, and attach to the front
of your stitching. Glue to your straw. Glue
a red circle over the back of your straw
and stitching.
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Step 1
Step 2
TRIM around your stitching

and back with a piece of
white card. Fray the outer
rows of fabric. Attach to the
centre of your ribbon using
double-sided tape.
CUT out the templates for

the box and assemble with
double-sided tape. Attach
your ribbon, overlapping a
folded edge on the back using
more double-sided tape.
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directors board, Hollywood
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What to make
Whether youre celebrating
an awards show or just
watching a few classics,
heres a few ideas to spark
your imagination
Make invitations to tell

everyone about your
movie night
Stitch up a few motifs

and turn them into
bunting to go over your
own walk of fame
Create a directors
chair cover for your
favourite movie fan
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your local haberdashers,
if you dont want to
make your own
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GIFT IDEAS
Make a piped cushion

Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
WRAP your strip of fabric

around the white cord and
pin the long edges of the
strip together. If you dont
have a long-enough strip,
cut several strips of fabric
and sew them together into
one extended piece.
SWITCH to a machine zipper

foot, which allows you to sew
closer to the piping cord than
a traditional foot. Sew up to
the edge of the piping cord,
without sewing over it. The
piping should look like the
above image once nished.
TRIM your stitching to

40x23cm. Pin your piping
cord in place on the cushion
front, easing it into a curve at
the corners. Trim the piping
away from the overlap end
and nest the fabric over the
other end.
PLACE your stitching

between two pieces of
backing fabric and pin.
Machine sew as close to the
piping as possible. Leave an
opening for turning. Turn,
ll with stufng and slip
stitch closed.
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Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
CUT a piece of white mount board

to t inside your frame. Place your
design centrally over the mount board
and pin the fabric around the board to
secure, starting at the centre of each
side and working outward.
ONCE youve nished pinning around

the entire perimeter and youre happy
with the positioning of your design,
turn over to the reverse. Use doublesided tape to secure the fabric excess
around all four sides.
SECURE the fabric edges with

masking tape and remove the pins.
Position your stitching in the frame
and back with a second piece of
mount board. Seal the edges with
more masking tape to nish off.
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Frame
Wooden frame
Mount board
Double-sided tape
Why not stitch these

robots singly and make
a trio of frames instead?
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Design size: 8x8cm each
Stitch time: 5 hours each
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Kreinik Fine (#8) Braid

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Make a patch card

Step 1
TRIM your stitching to 10x10cm and
fray the outer row of aida blocks.
Back with a piece of white card using
double-sided tape.
Step 2
FOLD your card in half and attach
your stitching to the front using
double-sided tape, or 3D foam pads
for a raised nish.
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KREINIK THREADS
Genevieve Brading
Kreiniks braid is non divisible and

should be used singly in the needle. It is
a coarser thread than stranded cotton,
so it might be worth using a larger, size
22 tapestry needle, which will help to
stretch each aida hole and reduce the
amount of wear and tear on the thread.
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technique or trend? Every month
The Savvy Stitcher shows you
just how its done!
by Sarah Griffiths
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Yes you can !
Create with
bias tape
Making your own version of this neat fabric
trimming means you can match any colour or
pattern with your projects
DREAM JOURNAL
Bias tape lets you handle curves with
ease. Try using it to write, like we did
on this beautiful dream journal
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PILLOWCASES
Colourful piping isnt just for edges
its also a great way to brighten up
a plain pillowcase. Well show you
how to make this travel pillowcase
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ias tape can really set off a project

and take it from looking home-made
to professional, whether this classic
fabric trimming is used as piping,
binding or a at embellishment.
Our continuous bias method is a cinch.
Create metres at a time, and use on
multiple projects to make a matching set.
Cutting on the bias means the resulting
tape will have stretch, ensuring corners
and curves are a breeze.
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SLEEP MASK
Using double-folded bias tape to nish
off the curved edge of this mask is easy.
Add matching ties and youll have plenty
of time left over for sweet dreams
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MAKE CONTINUOUS BIAS TAPE
Create bias tape with this simple four-step guide
Step 3
Step 1
Step 2
CUT your fabric into a square

and mark the sides, as shown
above, with two pins pointing
in and two pins pointing out.
Cut the square diagonally
and align the inward pointing
pins as in the bottom portion.
SEW a 1/4in (0.5cm) seam

across the top of your
triangle. Press the seam
open. Draw parallel lines on
the wrong side of your fabric,
along the long edge, at the
width needed for your tape.
CREATE a tube, bringing the

two pinned edges together,
keeping the marked lines
on the outside. Offset the
edges by one marked width,
matching the lines. Sew a 1/4in
seam. Press the seam open.
Step 4
CUT your tape along the

lines, working your way
around the tube. You can
determine how much tape
will result from your square
by dividing the area (length
x width) by your strip width.
MAKE A PIPED PILLOWCASE

Using a machine zipper foot makes perfect piping every time
Step 3
Step 1
Step 2
Step 4
CUT a 60cm piece of bias

tape. Wrap your tape around
the piping cord and pin the
long edges together. Sew
along the edge using a zipper
foot. This allows you to sew
close to the piping cord
without sewing over it.
FOLD your fabric in half,

right sides together. Match
the piping and seams on
each side. Machine sew the
two long edges. Trim the
corners, turn right side out
and press. Pop a pillow form
inside your pillowcase.
TRIM a piece of fabric to

30x60cm. Pin a piece of
piping along the right side of
each 30cm edge. Trim away
1cm of cord from your piping
at each end, to eliminate
seam bulk. Hand or machine
tack in place.
CUT two 30x10cm pieces

of fabric. Right sides in, pin
along the piped edges of
your fabric. Machine sew,
using your zipper foot to get
as close to the piping cord as
possible without sewing over
it. Hem the two 30cm edges.
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Want to give these techniques
a try without making your own
tape? Search Etsy for bias tape
in an assortment of colours
and styles like rainbow stripes,
plaids, geometrics and orals.
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MAKE A DREAM JOURNAL
For perfect script, use a 1.5cm-wide strip of bias tape
Step 3
Step 1
Step 2
Step 4
FOLD and press the raw

edges of your tape over each
other to create skinny tape.
Cut two pieces of fabric to
30x25cm and sew the 25cm
edge. Open and press. Cut a
57x25cm backing fabric piece.
LAY the two pieces of fabric

right sides in. Sew all the way
around, leaving an opening
to turn. Turn, press the raw
edges in and stitch closed.
Fold to create pockets. Hand
sew the sides of each pocket.
DRAW your message across

your fabric with a pencil. Pin
the tape along your mark. It
may be easier to work your
message in several sections.
Fold under raw ends or cover
with the next piece of tape.
PRESS the tape in place. Use

a clear-drying fabric glue to
secure your tape, removing
pins as you work. Hand sew
the edges of the tape with
small invisible stitches once
the glue is dry.
MAKE A SLEEP MASK

We used a 6cm-wide strip of bias tape for our mask
Step 3
Step 1
Step 2
Step 4
CUT two 40cm strips of bias

tape. Fold and press the raw
edges to the centre. Fold the
strips in half and press again.
Machine stitch close to the
edge of each strip. These
strips will form the ties for
your mask.
PIN a tie to each side of the

mask. Fold and pin the tape to
the back of the mask, covering
your stitching with the folded
edge. Stitch from the top
of your mask, in the ditch of
your seam to catch the edge
of the tape on the back.
CREATE a template on a
piece of cardboard. Ours
is 23cm long. Use your
template to cut two fabric
pieces and one wadding
piece. Layer the wadding
between the two fabric
pieces, right sides out.
FOLD and press an 80cm

strip of tape, as you did in
step one. Do not sew along
the bottom. Unfold one edge
of the tape and pin along
the raw edges of the mask.
Machine sew just inside the
rst fold of the tape.
MEGAN NIELSEN
www.megannielsen.com
Megans site features a
tutorial on an alternate
method for making bias
tape, plus cute patterns
featuring the tape. Theres
plenty to inspire you.
Next month: Goldwork

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Its time to amp up this traditional technique with a trendy twist.

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TOOLS OF THE TRADE
NEEDLES
STRANDED COTTON
AIDA
For basic stitching youll 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
ner details such as backstitch and French knots.
Embroidery thread is also commonly referred

to as stranded cotton. Each thread length is made
up of six strands of cotton twisted together. The
chart key will indicate how many strands youll need
to stitch your design with.
Aida is an ideal choice for cross stitch beginners.

14 count is the most common, although its available
in a huge variety of colours and counts. Each cross
stitch is worked over a single aida block, making
counting and keeping your place a cinch.
EMBROIDERY SCISSORS
HOOPS AND FRAMES
EVENWEAVE
Embroidery scissors are an absolute must-have for

stitchers and can be picked up for just a few pounds.
Keep yours sharp by only using them to cut threads
that way a decent pair should last you a lifetime.
Though not absolutely essential, we do recommend

using an embroidery hoop or frame to keep an even
stitching tension. Just make sure its big enough to
t your entire design.
Evenweave is much simpler to work with than you

might think. Start with a 25 or 28 count evenweave,
such as Zweigart Lugana. Once youre condent,
try your hand at a linen version.
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START stitching from the centre of the
design and your fabric. The centre of
our charts are indicated by dotted lines.
To nd the centre of your fabric, fold
it in half and then into quarters.
THE KEY
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Colour match
0905
IN THE key, the closest

column of thread codes
listed next to the chart
symbols is the thread
brand thats used in the design. Similar
colour matches are listed alongside it.
buttery antennae
3838
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3799
EACH square on the chart represents

a single cross stitch. Fractionals are half
lled squares or squares lled with two
different colours.
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ALL THE symbols that

appear on the chart
are listed in the key
with their
corresponding
thread codes
beside them. The
key also tells you the
different stitches
used in the design.
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buttery antennae
Start stitching on aida

Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
CUT a 40cm thread length, and thread

your needle with two of the six strands.
Knot one end and start with a waste
knot (opposite). Make a diagonal half
cross stitch across a single aida block.
MAKE a second diagonal stitch to

complete your rst cross. Alternatively,
you can work a row of half cross
stitches rst, then work back on
yourself to complete the stitches.
THE direction of your diagonals is up to

you, just be sure all your stitches cross in
the same direction. Otherwise, your
design will look uneven. Continue
working from the centre outward.
Start stitching on evenweave
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Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
INSTEAD of taking your needle

diagonally across a single aida block,
take your needle diagonally across two
evenweave threads, creating a half
cross stitch as before.
MAKE a second diagonal stitch to

complete your rst cross stitch. Work
each stitch individually or work a row of
half cross stitches, then work back on
yourself to complete the stitches.
CONTINUE working from the centre of

your design outward. If you nd the
extra counting a bit daunting at rst,
dont give up. We promise itll become
second nature in no time.
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BACKSTITCH
Use this easy stitch to give a neat outline and add details
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
WORK your backstitch using a sharp

needle, once youve nished the cross
stitch. To secure your thread, weave it
through the back of your stitches, then
bring your needle up to the surface.
FOR each additional stitch, bring your

needle up 1-3 chart squares away from
your previous stitch. Then pass it back
through the fabric at the same point as
your previous stitch.
WORK your backstitch over about 1-3

chart squares at a time, making sure to
closely follow the chart. Any longer and
your stitches could end up becoming
loose and pulling out.
WASTE KNOT
A simple way to get started stitching
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Reverse of fabric
KNOT one end of your thread and take

it down through the front of your fabric,
about 2cm from your starting point.
Then bring it back up to the front of
your fabric to make your rst stitch.
BEGIN stitching your design, making

sure youre stitching over your starting
thread with each stitch. You can work
whole stitches or work half stitches then
come back on yourself.
ONCE youre happy that your starting

thread is secure, snip off the knot. To
secure your thread when youve
nished stitching, weave it through the
back of your stitches as shown here.
LOOP KNOT
This easy start to your cross stitch is brilliantly neat
Step 1
Step 2
Reverse of fabric
IF YOURE working in two strands, a

loop knot is the easiest and neatest
method. Cut a single length of thread,
twice as long as normal. Fold it in half
to create a loop at one end.
THREAD your needle with the two tail

ends, just as you normally would. Bring
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Step 2
Step 3
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Step 2
Step 3
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centre to stitch into. With aida, youll
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water. For waste canvas, soak in water
then remove each thread individually.
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to the front of your design, thread on a
bead and make a diagonal stitch to
secure the bead. If you like, stitch
through again for added security.
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14 Oh, Deer
Keep your phone scratchfree in our cute cosy
6 We Could Be Heroes
Get some super powers with
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10 Hold the Phone

Create a kitsch cover for
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16 Space Invaders
Brighten a pencil case or back
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Make a hippy-inspired key
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28 Smile!
Have your camera to hand
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32 Wall Flowers
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36 Eye Spy
Ensure your glasses stay free
of marks with our glam case
40 Jazzy Jars
Turn jam jars into gorgeous
storage for your craft stash
44 Flower Power
Send friends our cool patch
cards and make them smile
48 Happy Camper
Channel your inner surf
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52 Top of the Class

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56 Garden Party
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least one unstitched block all the
way around, and use hot glue
to attach a brooch pin to the
back of your stitching
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phone
ap into the trend for retro stationery

and bring a splash of colour to your
desk by stitching this kitsch cover for your
telephone or address book. Then youll have
the perfect excuse to ring friends for a natter...
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14cm pieces
Patterned fabric, two 10x
m pieces
29c
14x
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Make a book cover
To keep your
stitching looking neat
and tidy, work a row
of half stitches first
(///), then go back
and work the top
crosses (\\\)
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Step 1
Step 3
TRIM your stitching to

14x14cm. Sew a piece of
patterned fabric to the
top and bottom. Open out
and press. Cut your three
cream pieces of fabric to
the same size as your front
stitched piece.
RIGHT sides together, pin

both sets of sewn pieces
together, lining up the
seams at the middle. Sew
along the edges, leaving
an opening for turning.
Turn right side out and
push the lining to the inside.
Step 2
Step 4
LAY one piece of cream

fabric over your stitching,
right sides together.
Machine sew along the
right hand side. Open out
and press. Repeat with
the remaining cream
fabric pieces.
SLIDE your cover over the

notebook and check it ts
very snugly. If it is loose,
re-sew until it ts perfectly.
Once youve got it right,
slip stitch the remaining
opening closed and slide
over the ap of your book.
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deer
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piece for
Turquoise felt, 15x20cm
backing
for
ce
pie
stitching, 9x16cm
Metal fastener
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waste canvas and sew the felt

into a gadget case using
blanket stitch along the edges
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Space
Designed by: Diane Machin
he aliens have landed! Brighten up a key

chain, pencil case or backpack with these
funky, quick-to-stitch extraterrestrials
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Trim your stitching to a 5cm circle and

work a running stitch around the edge.
Pull the thread to gather over your button
before popping on the back
14 count coloured aida, 10x10cm

piece for each button
29mm self-cover buttons
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Taped
ix retro and modern by making this

cool gadget cosy stitched with a cassette
tape design. Its simple to create and perfect for
protecting your music player on the go!
e, 16x20cm
17cm pieces
Contrast fabric, three 12x
m
Wadding, 12x17c
Leather cord, 50cm
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Dont forget to personalise
your cassette tape along the
title line!
Make a gadget cosy

Step 1
Step 3
TRIM your stitching to the

same size as your contrast
fabrics and wadding. Our
gadget cosy has been
made to t an iPhone but
you can adjust the size of
yours to suit your phone
or MP3 player.
PLACE your remaining

two polka dot pieces right
sides together, sandwiching
the second length of cord
between them at the top.
Pin and sew across the
top edge only, using your
sewing machine.
Step 2
Step 4
LAY one piece of contrast

fabric over your stitching,
right sides in. Sandwich
your rst piece of leather
cord at the top. Add your
wadding on top. Sew
along the top edge of all
three layers. Open out
and press.
PIN your two sewn pieces

together, right sides in, lining
up the seams at the middle.
Sew around the outside
edge, leaving an opening
for turning on the lining side.
Turn right sides out, slip
stitch the opening closed
and push the lining inside.
FABRIC FOCUS
This clashing spotty
fabric by Kaffe Fassett
is the perfect partner
for our design.
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key chain
OF THIS BOOKLET
TO LEARN HOW
TO MAKE A
PATCH CARD
Step 1
USE a fading fabric pen
to draw your desired
shape on the reverse
of your stitching. Trim
the stitching and a
second piece of felt
to the same size.
Step 2
FOLD your cord in half
and attach the split ring.
Pin the two felt pieces
together, right sides out,
with your leather cord
sandwiched between
the layers.
Step 2
WHIP or blanket stitch
together, leaving a small
opening. Stuff before
stitching closed. Decorate
your cord with beads
and knot the ends.
Card
14 count ecru perforated paper,
10x10cm each
Orange card, 20x10cm each
3D foam pads
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Orange felt, two 12x12cm pieces
14 count waste canvas 10x10cm
Leather cord, 40cm
Split ring
Pony beads
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Smile!
eep your camera safe and easily to hand

in this picture-perfect case for a look thats
oozing retro charm. Say cheese!

e, 28x33cm
Turquoise fabric, 17x23c
m
White lining fabric, 17x31c
m
Jump rings
Thin black cord, 1m
Velcro or metal fasteners
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lt couldnt be easier to swap the

turquoise thread for your own
favourite shade
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Step 1
TRIM your stitching 2cm
beyond the stitched edge.
Lay the turquoise fabric
on top of your stitching,
right sides in. Machine sew
along the top edge. Open
out and press.
Step 2
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over your sewn piece,
right sides in. Sew around
the edges, leaving an
opening for turning. Turn
right sides out and slip
stitch the opening closed.
Step 3
FOLD into thirds (pocket
and top ap). Pin and sew
along the pocket sides.
Stitch a jump ring to either
side, then tie your cord
ends to the jump rings.
Attach metal fasteners
or Velcro to the ap
and pocket.
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Wall
Flowers
Designed by: Lucie Heaton
titch this colourful trio

of 70s-style blooms,
then hang up the hoops
with ribbon for an on-trend
display that will brighten
any room.
14 count waste canvas, 8x8

cm
10x10cm and 14x14cm pie
ces
Patterned fabrics, 18x18c
m,
20x20cm and 24x24cm pie
ces
Wooden stitch hoops, 3,
4 and 5in
White or cream fabric and
felt
Ribbons
in your
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Wooden embroidery
hoops come in a whole
range of sizes, so you can
create your own unique
display to fit your
favourite wall
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Step 1
TRIM your stitching and a piece of
backing fabric into a circle that is slightly
larger than your hoop. Iron both pieces
until they are perfectly smooth. You
can use spray starch if you have it, for
added smoothness.
Step 2
PLACE the inside hoop beneath the
two pieces and the outer hoop on top.
Centre and press over your work. If
necessary, pull your fabric edges until
the front is taut and smooth. Slowly
tighten the screw.
Step 3
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cut a piece of felt to t the inside of the
inner circle. Place the felt inside the
circle. You can use a bit of PVA glue to
keep it in place. The felt will help your
work stay nice and fresh.
Step 4
USE a glue gun or double-sided tape to
begin attaching the rst layer of fabric,
pulling it taut as you go. Repeat for the
second layer. Cut a second felt circle
to t over the back of your hoop and
secure in place to nish.
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easier to see while you stitch,
place a piece of white paper
or a pillowcase on your lap
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Spy
Designed by: Diane Machin
lasses care doesnt have to be boring!

This ultra-glam case in hot pink and
black is pretty, practical and easy to make.
28 count black linen, 15x

30cm
Black fabric, three 11x20cm
pieces
Pink button
Metal fastener (optional)
For stockists see page 84 in
your copy
of CrossStitcher
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To help keep your threads free
of tangles, pull each strand
individually from your cut thread
length, then regroup them ready
for threading your needle.
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Make a glasses case

Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
TRIM your stitching to the

same size as your other
fabrics. Place one backing
piece over your stitching,
right sides together. Sew
along one short side only.
Open out and press. Repeat
with the remaining pieces.
LINE up your two sewn

pieces, right sides together,
matching the centre seams.
Machine sew around the
edges, leaving an opening
for turning in the lining.
Turn right sides out and
press the raw edges under.
SLIP stitch the remaining

opening closed. Push the
lining to the inside and give
your case a nal press. To
nish, add a button to the
outside top edge. Hand sew
a metal fastener to the
inside of the open end.
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jars
Jazzy
ransform jam jars into co-ordinated storage

pots complete with nifty pincushions
with these two quick and colourful designs.
28 count white evenw

eave, 16x16cm
Screw-top Kilner jar,
0.5 litre
Stufng
For stockists see pa
ge 84 in your
copy of CrossStitch
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Make a jar lid cover

Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
TRIM your stitching into

a 14cm diameter circle. The
lid to our jar has a 5.5cm
diameter aperture. If your
lid is a different size you will
need to adjust the size of
your evenweave circle.
ADD a running stitch around

the outside edge of your
circle, and gather slightly.
Place a ball of stufng
underneath and centre
over the metal circle that
ts beneath the lid.
TIGHTEN the thread ends

to gather over the circle,
adjusting the stufng and
fabric to form a dome. Fasten
off the thread ends. Pop the
top of your jar lid over your
stitching to nish.
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You should be able to find

screw-top Kilner jars at your
local kitchen shop, or buy online
at www.kilnerjarsuk.co.uk
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Designed by: Jane Prutton
elease your inner hippy as you create

these super-cool 60s-inspired cards
theyre sure to put a smile on your friends faces.
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Brown card, 10x20cm each
3D foam pads
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Make a patch card

Step 1
Step 2
FOLD the brown card in half

to create a card. Use a bone
folder to get a crisp fold.
Trim your stitching into a
7cm square and fray the
outer row of aida blocks
all the way around.
STICK a 6cm square

piece of white card to the
back of your stitching using
double-sided tape. Attach
3D foam pads to the back
and secure in the centre
of your brown card.
lnstead of using brown

card, why not mount
your stitching
on brightly coloured
pink, orange
or turquoise cards?
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Camper
Happy
Designed by: Jane Prutton
et with the surfer vibe and be reminded

of childhood seaside holidays by stitching
up this cool and classic VW camper.
30cm
14 count white aida, 30x
p, 5in (13cm)
hoo
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ide
bro
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Pink ribbon, 2m
Double-sided tape
nce
Felt circle, 10cm circumfere
(optional)
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stitching a badge
motif directly onto
a shirt or jacket?
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Step 1
Step 2
BASTE your waste or soluble canvas

in place on your felt before starting
to stitch. Once you have nished the
stitching, remove the canvas following
the manufacturers instructions. Allow
your felt to dry completely.
ADHERE a second piece of felt to

the reverse of your stitched felt using
fabric glue. Once dry, cut out the
shape, about 5mm beyond the
stitched edge. Finish by sewing
a brooch back to the reverse.
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dd a splash of colour to your garden

with these jazzy ower motifs made into
eye-popping plant markers and bold bunting.
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Lesley Teare
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Step 1
CREATE a triangular template
using a piece of card. Use your
template to cut out each triangle,
with your stitching in the centre.
Step 2
LAY your triangles on top of your
ribbon and pin in place. Sew over
the top using a wide zigzag stitch.
Felt, 15x15cm each

10cm each
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Robots and ray guns

Our funky mini chart collection is packed with projects

lncludes charts and full

etro motifs are right on

Stitching our cover star will put you

EVERY issue our digital

WE ALWAYS FEEL SO INSPIRED

when January comes around.At the

Just one of our

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61 Retro ray guns

54 Cute gadget cosy

66 Project kits Order kits

78 Giveaways Get your hands

90 Puzzles The chance to win

13 Out There Discover the

51 Back Issues Missed an issue?

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JANUARY SALE OFFER

Mollie Makes is a lifestyle

The Simple Things How to

Simply Crochet is a monthly

2 EASY WAYS TO ORDER

Everyone loves a bit of fake

Designed by: Kerry Morgan

Cross stitch in three strands

Backstitch in one strand

TRIM around your stitching,

GLUE a straw to the reverse of

Mix and match the colours and styles

14 count plastic canvas,

TO MANY of us, a mug of tea or coffee is as

RETRO ROBOTS are all the rage at

THREE OF THE BEST Inspiring diaries

We love the colour combo

Made by hand, this cool retro

This handbag-sized day-toa-page diary in energising

This Jack Rabbit

New Year, new skills

Tea & Crafting

The perfect Christmas present

An independent fashion school

This Art of Mine

FOR YOUR HOME

Our stunning magpie is right on trend make

FOR YOUR HOME

Designed by: Lucie Heaton

Cross stitch in two strands

Backstitch in two strands

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FOR YOUR HOME

Make an envelope cushion

TRIM your stitching to 41x41cm and

LAY your second hemmed piece on

STITCH all the way around the outside

The former industrial seamstress giving cross stitch a