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Make a…
pincushion
If you re stitching
’ Step 1
in a hurry, you DMC Anchor Madeira STITCHin the centre of a 7x11.5cm
Cross stitch in two strands
(2¾x4½in) piece of white 14 count
could attach a aida. Once the design is stitched,
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use the remaining off -white
ready-made mini 333888444333 111000888999 111111000222 stranded cotton to make a
pom-pom. To do this, wrap the
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strands around the top of your
index fi nger, then slide the bundle
the tail
carefully off , pinching to hold in
place. Wrap a couple of strands
around the centre of the bundle,
then tie tightly with a knot. Fluff
Designed by: Susan Penny Stitch count: 26 high x 49 wide out the individual strands in the
Design size: 5x9cm (2x31⁄2in) Stitch time: 7 hours bundle to create a pom-pom. Trim
off any long ends to make a
This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric.
regular shape.
Step 2
PLACE the cross stitch right-sides
10 20 30 40
together with 6x11cm of pink felt.
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Following the outer edge of the
stitching, sew around the design,
leaving one short end open.
Step 3
10
TRIM off the excess seam
allowance and turn through to the
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right side. Push out the corners
carefully to create a nice
rectangular shape. Stuff with
20
cotton wool, then push in the raw
edges at the short end of the
pincushion, and sew up the seam.
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Step 4
STITCH the pom-pom securely to
Susan Penny
Chloe’s tail with matching thread.
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Welcome
Coming home to calming cross stitch…
WE JUST SPENT
a weekend
escorting two of our daughters to
a concert at London’s Wembley
Arena. It was worth the eff ort, but
after two days of tube trains and as
much sight-seeing as possible,
we were pleased to be back home in
our familiar, calmer, surroundings.
We feel a similar way about
CrossStitcher
too. We really want it to
feel like the calm of coming home
after a busy day – a chance to relax and sink into the
familiar, and also a place to be inspired.
To welcome you this month we have a ‘wave’ of
nostalgia with a mini printers’ tray fi lled with
images of a summer beach (page 18). Each design
slots into a diff erent section in the tray, making it
rewarding to complete one small project at a time.
Speaking of welcomes, we have a lovely nursery
gift idea. Some very special animals are waiting for
you on page 40. We can just imagine them
becoming part of many a bedtime story!
We have inspiring ways to celebrate summer
too. We hope you love the meadow fl ower
lampshade (page 58) and our ladybird cushion
(page 32) as much as we do.
Happy stitching!
SUSAN & MARTIN PENNY
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YOUR CHARTS
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16 Nature Diary Nature notes for August
18 Beachcomber Collection Seaside printer’s tray
23 Take A Trip On trend passport cover
29 Pots Of Joy House plant card set
32 Ladybird, Ladybird Beautiful garden cushion
38 Snips & Spools Create a cotton reel scissor fob
40 Creature Comforts Nursery animal hoops
49 Letter Library Patchwork alphabet
58 Meadow Glow A lampshade for summertime
63 Create A Classic: Map of the heavens
72 Ready, Steady, Stitch Designer challenge
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47 In my hoop Michelle Yeoh’s projects
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and inspiring personalities for today’s stylish cross stitcher
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city skylines or 3D text, to name
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on an aeroplane shaped bobbin.
A wonderful way to carry your love
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We get to see a glimpse of a
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wall for packing orders and making
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MADE IN the UK, this pot bag made from unbleached
cotton and canvas is decorated with a chaffi nch design by
artist and designer Sandra Vick. The bag measures 16cm
diameter, and the height can be adjusted, making this
perfect for brightening your sewing desk, and a practical
storage solution for your stitching tools at the same time.
For more information visit sandravick.co.uk.
“Kit components are stocked in
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in large storage boxes all under the
counter for ready access.”
“Cupboards at either end of the
studio provide storage for my own
stitching materials and books.”
PEAK PRACTICE
TAKE A trip to Japan from the comfort of your
home with this colourful Mountains Fuji Cross
Stitch Kit by Rathbone Sass. The kit includes DMC
threads in thread sorters, a colour chart, needle,
14 count aida, 5in embroidery hoop (if selected)
and 'how to cross stitch' guide, making this
Drop us a line to [email protected] with images of your craft space a perfect choice for those new to stitching.
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