Tabla de contenidos para April 2019 en Cross Stitch Gold

Meet the designer Jenny Barton Jenny has been passionate about the creative arts since she was a small child, and went on to study graphic design at university. Soon after, she landed a job as a needlework designer for DMC Creative World, and became a freelance designer a couple of years later. She loves being able to work with cross stitch every day! “Step into a lovely spring meadow for a special glimpse of this enchanting creature. I hope you’ll enjoy stitching my fawn for yourself or a friend.” Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 28-count white evenweave over two threads of the fabric in 39 shades of stranded cotton. Cross stitch is in two strands of thread, while half cross stitch is worked in both one and two…

Meet the designer Carol Thornton Watercolour artist Carol sketches and paints her gorgeous works of art before turning them into cross stitch designs. She creates charts for various magazines and has attracted legions of fans who love her distinctive style of artwork, which translates beautifully into cross stitch. “This idyllic cottage is inspired by scenes of the New Forest – a beautiful part of the country where ponies roam freely across the towns and countryside.” Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 14-count white aida in 28 shades of cotton. Cross stitch is in two strands of thread, with fractionals for extra detail. Backstitch is worked in one strand, and there are also some French knots worked in one strand of thread. This project is recommended for experienced stitchers. How…

CHANCE TO WIN £924 IN PRIZES Woodland wonders This little mouse is busy gathering berries – and we’re busy stitching this beautifully detailed design by British wildlife artist Nigel Artingstall. It’s been converted into cross stitch by Heritage Crafts along with three of his other paintings: Grebe, Hare and Kingfisher. Each kit includes Zweigart fabric, sorted DMC stranded cottons, a needle and clear charts and instructions. We’ve got ten of the Wood Mouse kit, worth £27.50, to give away. See all the designs at www.hcrafts.com £209 in prizes to win! London calling Go on a sightseeing tour around the UK’s capital in stitching with the Love London design from Bothy Threads. All the city’s famous landmarks are there, from the London Eye to Buckingham Palace, complete with the Queen’s Guard…

Cats & dogs The Dog and Cats from Luca-S is a gloriously detailed design with a seriously nostalgic streak. The finished piece measures 42.5x32.5cm (16_x12_in) when stitched on the 18-count aida that’s supplied. Also included in the kit are Anchor stranded cottons in 44 colours. This is a classy piece for animal lovers who have plenty of stitching experience. You can order the kit for £58.99 from www.stitcher.co.uk or call on 0161 464 7310 GOLD STAR BUY Bee happy Bring a splash of summer into your home with this delightful kit. Featuring a pretty garden scene, complete with a beehive and busy bees, Bee Happy by Creative World of Crafts uses gorgeous sunny colours, and the kit comes with all you need to complete the project – including the cute…

Spiritual stitch My granddaughter Dannelle recently saw a three-tiered Dreamcatcher that caught her eye. When she told me about it, I instantly knew who the designer was – Joan Elliott! Here is a picture of what I have accomplished so far. Because the chart is three pages long, I taped them together which makes it easier for me. When I have finished and framed the Dreamcatcher, I will give it to my granddaughter. Then I can start on a new design my husband bought me – it’s of Santa kneeling down in front of the Christ child – I can hardly wait to start it. Jane Salles, Avoca, USA Zeena: This is fantastic, Jane. Thanks for sharing it with us! And great top tip about taping the charts together! GOLD…

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Meet the designer Lesley Teare Lesley is an experienced cross stitch designer with a degree in Printed and Woven Textiles, and many years of design experience. She creates designs for a wide range of stitching magazines, and has a range of cross stitch books to her name, too. Lesley lives and works in rural Suffolk, where she enjoys gardening and country walks with her labrador. “This is such a simple idea for a design, but the finished result is really striking. I think it would look equally good as a picture.” Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 28-count white evenweave over two threads of the fabric, in 28 shades of stranded cotton. Cross stitch is in two strands of thread, and French knots are worked in one strand. This…

Meet the designer Maria Diaz Maria has always had a passion for needlecraft, since learning to sew as a child on her great-grandmother’s ancient foot-treadled Singer machine. After art college she landed a job as a printer which led to her becoming DMC’s first in-house designer. She is now an independent designer and lives in the Midlands with her two sons, Lincoln and Hudson. “I’ve used three of DMC’s new stranded cotton colours for this project – they’re lovely shades, just perfect for a baby’s nursery.” Stitcher’s guide These designs are worked on 14-count white aida in 18 shades of stranded cotton. Cross stitch is worked in two strands of cotton, with fractional stitches for extra detail. Backstitch and French knots are both worked in one strand of cotton. This…

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TECHNICAL EDITOR How to read our charts All our charts are printed in both colour and symbols. Each square on a cross stitch chart contains a symbol, and each symbol corresponds with one stitch. The key tells you what thread colour each symbol corresponds to, and how many strands to use for each cross stitch, backstitch or French knot. It also gives you the design's dimensions, to help you cut your fabric to size. The thread numbers listed in the first column of the key refer to the brand that we've used to stitch the design. Conversions for two other brands are given, but they're not always exact equivalents. Avoid mixing more than one brand in the same design. Sometimes you'll need more than one skein of a certain colour,…

Meet the designer Shannon Wasilieff Canadian designer Shannon has always been passionate about creative pursuits, but it was when she started designing cross stitch that she truly found her calling. Her talent is evident in her beautiful designs, and her great eye for colour and detail helps to make her unique creations into true masterpieces like this one. “I’ve always loved the tale of Sleeping Beauty, so it was fun to create this design and bring my own style to the story. I hope you like it.” Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 28-count white evenweave over two threads of the fabric, in 27 shades of stranded cotton and one of metallic thread. Cross stitch is worked in two strands of cotton or metallic, while backstitch is worked in…

Meet the designer Jenny Barton Jenny has been passionate about the creative arts since she was a small child, and went on to study graphic design at university. Soon after, she landed a job as a needlework designer for DMC Creative World, and became a freelance designer a couple of years later. She loves being able to work with cross stitch every day! “I really enjoyed designing this piece for you all. Two of my favourite creatures together in one picture – what’s not to love!” Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 28-count white evenweave over two threads of the fabric, in 32 shades of stranded cotton. Cross stitch is in both one and two strands of thread, while half cross stitch in two strands is used for the…

Quick to stitch Q I find that as I get older, I can’t concentrate on stitching large designs. I could do with a book of small designs so that I can feed my instant stitching gratification! Laura Kowalczyk, Burton-on-Trent A Jo: Whimsical Cross-Stitch: 175 Designs from Trendy to Traditional will probably do the trick! Cari Buziak has designed 175 patterns covering all trends, including vintage and traditional. They are all standalone designs that can fit into a 6in or smaller embroidery hoop, and many can be completed in a weekend or evening. With themes covering animals, flowers, birth announcements, birthdays, Christmas and anniversaries, you’re in for a busy time, Laura! To buy the book for £13.99 go to www.waterstones.com Blue skies! Q I have a chart for a lovely design on…

Meet the designer Durene Jones Prolific designer Durene Jones creates cross stitch charts for a range of stitching magazines. Her work is well loved for its modern and colourful tone, but she is a versatile designer and can turn her hand to any theme. “Although I had to research some of these birds online, I was able to get most of my inspiration from my back garden. I’m always amazed by the variety of birds that come to visit.” Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 28-count antique white evenweave over two threads of the fabric, in 35 shades of stranded cotton. Cross stitch is worked in two strands of cotton, with fractional stitches for extra detail. Backstitch is in one strand of cotton, and French knots in one strand…

Meet the designer Fiona Baker Fiona has always had a passion for art and design from an early age, and loves the creativity in her role as Technical Editor for Cross Stitch Gold, as well as our sister magazines, Cross Stitch Crazy and The World of Cross Stitching. “I always like to give homemade biscuits or cakes to my friends and family at Easter. If you do the same thing, these cheerful cross stitch tags will be the perfect finishing touch for your gifts!” Stitcher’s guide These designs are worked on 28-count white evenweave over two threads of the fabric, in 21 shades of stranded cotton. Cross stitch and fractionals are in two strands of thread, while backstitch is worked in both one and two strands. French knots in one…