Table of contents for April 2018 in Cross Stitch Gold

GOLD EXCELLENCE AWARD Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 28-count white evenweave over two threads of the fabric in 29 shades of cotton. Cross stitch is worked in two strands of cotton, and the backstitch is worked in one strand. There are also fractional stitches worked in two strands of thread. This design is suitable for experienced stitchers. How to stitch the design 1 Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in half horizontally and vertically. Find the centre of the chart and start stitching here, working outwards. 2 Work the cross stitch over two threads of the evenweave fabric using two strands of cotton. For every tiny symbol you see on the chart, work a fractional stitch. 3 Add the backstitch in one strand of thread.…

Dear reader, This issue we have a fabulous offer available just for you! Subscribe to Cross Stitch Gold and choose a beautiful free kit from Bothy Threads – either 'Love Spring' or 'Love Summer'. These seasonal designs are a joy to stitch. Plus, when you subscribe, you'll SAVE 20% off the shop price and pay ONLY £14.35 every 3 issues. Make sure you don’t miss out on this great saving. Happy stitching! Finished design size: 23x26cm (9x10in). Kits contain chart and instructions, needle, 14-count white aida fabric, pre-sorted stranded cotton threads on a loaded thread organiser and notions. Stitches used are whole cross stitch, backstitch and occasional French knots. YOUR SUBSCRIPTION DEAL: • CHOOSE YOUR BONUS KIT – ‘ ‘Love Spring’ or ‘Love Summer’ worth £29.99 • SAVE 20% on…

Stitcher’s guide These designs are worked on 28-count trento sky evenweave over two threads of the fabric in one shade of cotton. Cross stitch is worked in two strands, and the backstitch and French knots are both worked in one strand. These designs are suitable for intermediate stitchers. How to stitch the designs 1 Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in half horizontally and vertically. Find the centre of the chart and start stitching here, working outwards. 2 Work the cross stitch over two threads of the evenweave fabric using two strands of cotton. 3 Add the backstitch in one strand of thread. 4 Work the French knots using one strand of thread. 5 Check over your stitching and prepare for making up. You will need FABRIC Zweigart…

Proud peacocks WHEN WINTER WANES (BL1147-73), DMC, £40 WHAT’S IN THE KIT • Black-and-white and colour charts • 14-count white aida • Stranded cotton • Tapestry needle SIZE OF FINISHED DESIGN 26x36cm (10¼x14¼in) STITCHING THIS KIT To own an original work of art like this is out of the realms of possibility for most of us, but cross stitch this kit and it will be yours for keeps. This breathtaking project is from DMC’s British Museum Collection, and is based on a famous Japanese-inspired woodcut print by William Giles. It will look great on display in any room, or would make an amazing gift – if you can bear to part with it! It’s a superb project for advanced stitchers, using whole cross stitches and backstitch, worked very densely on…

Win! How to enter Fill in a grid so that every row, column, and 3x3 box contains the numbers 1-9. Once you’ve completed either of the grids, text the three numbers in the coloured squares or send them on a postcard (following the instructions below) for your chance to win either a Mackintosh Evening Rose kit or a Meadow kit, both by Derwentwater Designs for Bothy Threads. The closing date for entries is 8th May 2018. For full terms and conditions, turn to p35. To enter by text: Text GOLD146SUDOKU followed by your answers and intermediate/difficult, your name, email address and postal address to 87474. Texts will be charged at 50p plus your standard network rate. To enter by post: Send your answers, name and address on a postcard to:…

Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 28-count cream linen over two threads of the fabric in 20 shades of cotton and one of metallic thread. Cross stitch is in two strands of cotton or metallic thread, and the backstitch is worked in both one and two strands. There are also fractional stitches, petit point, French knots in one strand, plus seed beads. This design is for experienced stitchers. How to stitch the design 1 Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in half horizontally and vertically. Find the centre of the chart and start stitching here. 2 Work the cross stitch over two threads of the linen using two strands of cotton or metallic thread. For every tiny symbol you see on the chart, work a fractional…

Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 28-count white evenweave over two threads of the fabric in 19 shades of cotton. Cross stitch is worked in two strands of cotton, and the backstitch is worked in one strand. There are also fractional stitches in two strands of thread. This design is suitable for experienced stitchers. How to stitch the design 1 Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in half horizontally and vertically. Find the centre of the chart and start stitching here, working outwards. 2 Work the cross stitch over two threads of the evenweave fabric using two strands of cotton. For every tiny symbol you see on the chart, work a fractional stitch. 3 Add the backstitch in one strand of thread. 4 Check over your…

Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 28-count white evenweave over two threads of the fabric in 11 shades of cotton. Cross stitch is worked in two strands of cotton, and the backstitch is worked in one strand. This design is suitable for intermediate stitchers who are confident working on evenweave. How to stitch the design 1 Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in half horizontally and vertically. Find the centre of the chart and start stitching here, working outwards. 2 Work the cross stitch over two threads of the evenweave fabric using two strands of cotton. 3 Add the backstitch in one strand of thread. 4 Check over your stitching and prepare for making up. You will need FABRIC Zweigart 28-count white evenweave measuring 40x40cm (15¾x15¾in) THREADS Stranded…

Stitcher’s guide These designs are worked on 28-count white evenweave over two threads of the fabric in 20 shades of cotton and one of metallic thread. Cross stitch is in two strands of cotton or metallic. Backstitch is in one strand of cotton for the flowers and three for the letters. With seed beads and French knots in three strands, this project is suitable for experienced stitchers. How to stitch the designs 1 Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in half both ways, and start stitching from here. 2 Work the cross stitch over two threads of the fabric using two strands of cotton or metallic thread. 3 Add the backstitch using one or three strands of cotton. 4 Work the French knots using three strands of…

Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 28-count ice blue cashel linen over two threads of the fabric in 26 shades of cotton. Cross stitch is worked in two strands of cotton, and the backstitch is worked in one strand. There are also fractionals in two strands of thread, and French knots worked in one strand. This design is suitable for experienced stitchers. How to stitch the design 1 Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in half horizontally and vertically. Find the centre of the chart and start stitching here, working outwards. 2 Work the cross stitch over two threads of the linen fabric using two strands of cotton. For every tiny symbol you see on the chart, work a fractional stitch. 3 Add the backstitch in…

All tuckered out £255 in prizes to win! There’s nothing dreamier than a cosy home, complete with a plush couch, a warm stove and an adorable pup. Based on a photo by celebrated wildlife photographer Villager Jim, After the Walk shows Dilly, Jim’s own dog, nodding off by the fire after a romp through the Derbyshire countryside. The kit includes Zweigart fabric, pre-sorted DMC stranded cottons, a needle, a chart and instructions, and the finished design measures 32x22cm (12½x8¾in) on 14-count aida. To buy the kit for yourself, visit www.hcrafts.com or call 01889 575328. We have six of these kits worth £42.50 each to give away. The text keyword is GOLD146JIM. See the blue box for entry details Little charmers £248 in prizes to win! We love Mouseloft’s Stitchlets range…

Stitcher’s guide This design is worked on 14-count white aida in 20 shades of stranded cotton. It is worked entirely in cross stitch using two strands of cotton. There are no fractionals or backstitch but it is a densely stitched design with lots of colour changes. We recommend this project for intermediate to experienced stitchers. How to stitch the design 1 Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in half horizontally and vertically. Find the centre of the chart and start stitching here, working outwards. 2 Work the cross stitch using two strands of cotton. 3 Check over your stitching and prepare for framing. You will need FABRIC Zweigart 14-count white aida measuring 47x47cm (18½x18½in) THREADS Stranded cotton as listed in the key NEEDLE Size 24 tapestry needle EXTRAS Frame of your…