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Love the detail of Lucy Heaton's lifelike kitten

Escape to the country with Maria Diaz's autumn retreat

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ISSUE 228 November 2013

Every issue10 Write to us to win prizes!

12 Jane Greenoffs page Discover the fascinating origins of Hardanger

20 New ideas! News, reviews and more

22 Becs crafty ideas Be inspired by Rebecca Bradshaws stitching world

42 Back issues & binders What do you need to complete your collection?

72 Next month Enjoy a sneaky preview of next issues projects!

74 Relax and enjoy Take a break with our crossword and win prizes from Zweigart

Essential inspiration31 Antique effects Rhian Drinkwater

presents her choice of gorgeous samplers in the traditional style

66 Mirror image Perfect the beautiful Indian technique of shisha embroidery and create a pretty embellished needle case

70 Stitching success Charting editor Abi Barkers guide to everything you need to get started on this months projects

Great offers!23 Great giveaways Enter today for a

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51 Classic kits Your favourite Collection designs available in kit form

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Designs to stitch4 Stunning stargazers Lesley Teares

lily bouquet is a brilliant flash of colour

14 Autumn escape An idyllic Cumbrian cottage at sunset, by Maria Diaz

24 Edwardian Christmas Part one of Sandy Littlejohns and Deb Lesters incredible festive street scene

35 Treasuring tradition An instant heirloom from The Historical Sampler Company

47 Festive teds Jenny Bartons cute bear Christmas cards are simply adorable

56 Dazzling doves Stylish decorations to deck your halls, from Diane Machin

60 Pretty kitty Lucie Heatons fluffy, blue-eyed kitten is impossible to resist

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Part one of our stunning Edwardian Christmas scene

An idyllic Cumbrian retreat in autumn

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CHART OF THE MONTH

Celebrate Christmas with The Historical Sampler Companys Treasuring

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One of our favourite times of year, Christmas is fast approaching as always, we have so many designs we want to stitch for it! Set to become a family heirloom, The Historical Sampler Companys Treasuring tradition is on page 35, while our stunning new three-part Edwardian Christmas scene starts on page 24 find parts two and three in issues 229 and 230. After a smaller project? Then see page 47 for the cutest teddy cards and page 56 for super-stylish tree decorations. And if you want a break from the festivities, youre sure to love Lesley Teares fabulous stargazer lilies (page 4) and Maria Diazs pretty Cumbrian cottage (page 14). Happy stitching!

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Enjoy a splash of floral colour in your home all year by stitching up Lesley Teares vibrant lily cushion

T heres something about stargazers that fills us with energy and enthusiasm. Perhaps its their vivid petals, or the fact they face joyfully

up to the sky. We love having a vase of them standing

in the hallway or on the dining table, but all too

soon their freshness fades and they have to go.

Now, thanks to Lesley Teare, we can enjoy their

beauty all year. A riot of hot pink and lime green,

the flowers in the design are so skillfully depicted

they seem almost real, and its not hard to imagine

their sweet fragrance filling the air.

A neutral background helps the flowers pinks and greens to stand out

stargazersStunning Meet the designer...

Lesley TeareI dont think anyone could tire of looking at stargazer lilies. Known for their striking white, red and pink petals and heavenly scent, they are a favourite flower choice for many occasions. My design favours a simple colour scheme and by stitching the chart on to a pale rustic linen fabric, the white and lighter colours on the petals and vase show clearly against the background.

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this design, so the realistic appearance of the

flowers and vase are achieved by using close

shades of the same colour. Take care to select

the correct one each time you may find it

helps to sort your threads on to a labelled card

before you begin.

Adding the detailsWhen you have finished working the cross stitch

you can add the backstitch details. These are all

worked using one strand of stranded cotton over

two threads of the linen fabric.

Use dark grey for the vase; light green for the

leaves and stems; and plum for the lilies.

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32HPI linen (or 16HPI aida), light rustic, Zweigart Belfast Ref: 3609/52, 16x16in (41x41cm)

Stranded cotton as listed in the key

Piping cord 60in (152cm)

Zip 14in (36cm), natural

Cushion pad 14x14in (36x36cm)

Sewing kit usual essentials including matching thread

Items marked are included in materials pack, items marked are not included

Fabric for the stitched piece supplied by Willow Fabrics visit www.willowfabrics.com or call 0800 0567811

Go to page 70 for hints and help!

Shopping list... Making up the cushionWhen you have finished the stitching, you can

complete the cushion cover. Follow these steps:

1. Trim your linen to 15x15in (38x38cm), with

the stitching placed centrally.

2. Cut the linen fabric into the following pieces:

Two rectangles, each measuring 8x15in

(20x38cm), for the cushion back.

Two strips, each 1x30in (4x76cm), for

the piping strip.

3. Join the short ends of the piping strip pieces

right sides together to make one length. Fold

the strip in half lengthways with wrong sides

together. Place the piping cord inside and tack

the strip together close to the piping cord.

4. Place the covered cord right sides together

around the edge of the stitched linen,

matching raw edges. Start and finish at the

centre of the lower edge and tack it into place.

You will have to cut and join the two short

ends of the fabric and cord to fit exactly when

you have tacked it all the way round.

5. Put the two backing pieces of fabric right sides

together and stitch a 2in (5cm) seam at each

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end of one of the long sides. Insert the zip in

the gap between the two seams.

6. Place the cushion front and back right

sides together, making sure the piping strip

is pushed to the inside, and stitch all the

way round, as close to the piping cord as

you can.

7. Turn the cushion cover right sides out, press,

and put the cushion pad inside to complete.

We love how the flowers look made up into a big cushion, but they would also look great in a neutral wooden frame if you would like to hang them up

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I am looking for issue 223 (June 2013), which contains the middle portion of the Edwardian Garden Party, as well as several other designs I would like to stitch. Willing to pay costs.Marlene Mullett, 51 Levington Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 0NH

Could anyone send me the King of the Jungle chart from issue 160 (August 2008)? Happy to pay costs. Suzanne Langer, [email protected]

Is anyone able to send me the third part of the Great Britain map from issue 79 (June 2002) of Collection? I am willing to pay costs. Mandy Dinneen, 023 9264 9024, [email protected]

I only need issue 97 to complete my entire set of Cross Stitch Collection would anyone be happy to send me their copy? Willing to pay costs.Michelle Strait, [email protected]

Ive missed! Missed an issue? Cant nd that elusive design? Cant get a back issue? Try our reader noticeboardIs anyone able to send me issue 222 (May 2013)? I would like to stitch the Edwardian Garden Party but am missing the rst section. Happy to pay costs.Michelle Mueller [email protected]

Animal magicI would like to share my Out of Africa

project, which I made in celebration of

my sons girlfriends 21st birthday.

After four months of stitching in

every spare moment Ive had, I am

hoping JoJo will be pleased with her

birthday sampler.

Linda Marshall, by email

Collection says: You must be a speedy

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Twoo perfect to resistI think we have all seen a parrot

on someones shoulder, but

here I am with my little cross

stitch Ollie Owl one of the

Woodland Folk.

I worked it for my husband

Johns cousin Peter and his

wife, Rita, who have recently

moved into a lovely house

a short distance away called

Little Owl Cottage. I couldnt

resist making this for them

after our recent visit.

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I am looking for issues 187, 188 and 189 (September to November 2010), as I would like to stitch Sandy Littlejohns and Deb Lesters Age of Steam. Happy to pay costs.J Evans, 9 Belle Vue Terrace, Aberaeron SA46 0BB

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Spring feelingWell, it may be the wrong season, but

I recently nished

an Easter pinkeep

made from the

card design in the

March 2013 issue.

Im getting

ready for next

year, as this time

round I was too busy

at work to stitch before

Easter. I was so tempted by the design

that I had to stitch it as soon as possible.

I just love those long legs!

Anna Szwedzinska, Poland

Collection says: We agree with you,

Anna this design is super-cute!

Country cottagesMy daughter, Tracey, who lives in the

USA, is a keen collector of Lilliput Lane

Cottages. In the past, I have cross

stitched some of the individual cottages

but when I saw this map in issue 140 of

Collection, I had to stitch it.

It took more than three years to nish

as I had a break after each cottage, but

Im so pleased with it and took great care

transporting it to her. It now hangs in

pride of place in Traceys morning room.

Pauline ONeill, by email

Collection says: This is a real stitching

achievement, Pauline!

A marvellous matchIn the spring I had my comfy chairs

reupholstered and I decided to stitch

headrest covers for them. I was sure Id

seen a suitable pattern in Cross Stitch

Collection, so I looked through my stash

until I came to issue 180. The blooms of

both patterns are almost identical.

I went through my DMC threads until

I matched the colours perfectly and a

friend kindly gave me the 32HPI linen.

Each cover took about a month to stitch.

Joan Aschmeyer, by email

Collection says: This a lovely, novel

way to display your stitching, Joan.

My Lilliput Lane map took three years to nish and now hangs in pride of

place in my daughters morning room

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4 You told us how you like to display your nished work from getting it framed to making cards and calendars.

We asked do you prefer to stitch on linen, evenweave or aida?Evenweave or linen for me they are both soft, easily handled and look good when the work is nished. The only problem is the counting! Penny Hughes

Aida definitely, because I can see where to put my needle! Teri Morgan

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Stitching essentials

In the UK, when we say cross stitch, we mean counted cross stitch (and possibly some backstitch), but in other countries, the term also refers to any type of counted embroidery. So in this months column, I am going to use this to my advantage and talk about Hardanger embroidery. There is nowhere near enough space on this page to tell you about the techniques in detail, so instead, I will look at the origins and traditions of this beautiful embroidery. I am sure you will agree that they are fascinating, and I hope you will be inspired to dig out your needle and learn how to do it for yourself...

Each month Jane takes us from A-Z covering all things cross stitch related! This month, learn about Hardanger

A-Z of Cross StitchJanes

About Jane Greenoff

As founder of the Cross Stitch Guild and a prolific designer, author and business woman

for almost 30 years, Jane is in constant demand. In addition to running classes, events and stitching holidays, Jane appears twice a

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H is for HardangerThis month

Above: girls in traditional Hardanger dress

Left and below: producing lace-like embroidery for clothing and the home, Hardanger is traditionally worked in white thread on white linen or cotton

Below: costumes at the Hardanger museum. A traditional outt can cost thousands of pounds

Cross Stitch Guild NewsIf you are keen to find out more about Hardanger embroidery, we have reviewed the video content of my Hardanger for the Horrified ebook to make it better than ever!A perfect introduction to the technique, it

contains projects for the novice plus more challenging ones for when you have cracked it. Priced 16, it is available from www.vive books.co.uk

This time, we are looking at Hardanger. It is thought this technique has its roots in ancient Persia and Asia, where a similar technique was worked on fine gauze netting using silk and metallic threads. As you can imagine, this was not the costume of the majority. Traders, travellers and conquerors spread the technique, as linen used for clothing grew in popularity. Later, pattern books from Germany and Italy became available. The best known of these was Munsterbuchlein by Peter Quentell, published in around 1528.

An evolving techniqueNo one can be sure of the origins of Hardanger, which has evolved through the centuries and is still developing. While visiting a specialist shop in Bergen, Norway, I heard one of the experts refer to American Hardanger. She explained that many of the intricate filling stitches used in modern decorative Hardanger embroidery have little to do with traditional costume but have been developed to please embroiderers.

Prized costumesOn my visits to Norway, Ive been impressed by the number of local people who have stitched their own Bunad (clothing designed in the early 20th century thats based on traditional costumes). I have also been amazed at the cost of buying a traditional costume. On my last visit, in 2010, I went to Husfliden, a state-owned shop that sells outfits for men, women and children. At that time, a full costume for a woman cost the eqivalent of about 3,970 and a mans costume, 5,700.

Worked on evenweave, usually linen or cotton, using linen or pearl cotton threads, Hardanger is a technique that enables anyone to produce lace-like embroidery for costume or home decor. It is associated with the mountainous area of Norway called Hardanger, where there are distinctive patterns within the different communities. But it is also seen in Cyprus, Italy and the Orkneys. The traditional form of white thread on white linen is exquisite, but it is also pretty in coloured and space-dyed threads.

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escapeRevel in quiet, cosy evenings by the fireside, a hot drink to hand, as you stitch this pretty Cumbrian retreat by Maria Diaz

T he passing of summer is not something to lament from flame-hued landscapes to bracing countryside walks, there is much to enjoy

in the coming season. Not least, of course, cosy

nights stitching in front of a log fire, with a mug of

something hot by our side and a blanket over our

legs. And what better project to fill those hours than

this pretty stone cottage under a glorious sunset?

Full of intricate detail, theres plenty to challenge

you in the design, so put on the kettle, pull out your

needle and prepare for an evenings stitching...

Backstitch gives definition to the many different elements in this busy design

Autumn

Meet the designer...

Maria DiazThis is the third cottage in my seasonal series. Whereas the designs for spring and summer were inspired by the houses I see while travelling to visit my parents house in Essex, this one was inspired by a very different part of the country Cumbria. When I was a child, my grandparents lived in Carlisle and my sister and I used to go up on a coach from London for a week every summer. Dad put us on the bus at Victoria and our grandfather met us at the other end. To stay entertained on the journey, as well as having food fights with my sister, I liked to gaze out of the window and daydream about damsels in distress, knights and dragons.


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Before you startThis is a densely stitched design and you will

find it easier to stitch if you mount your fabric

into an embroidery frame before you start. This

will avoid flattening the stitches which happens

when you use a hoop and will help keep your

tension even and the fabric straight.

A stretcher frame would be ideal. You can buy

them in a variety of sizes from good needlework

shops or online.

Stitching the designFold your fabric in half both ways to find the

centre and start stitching at this point. All of the

cross stitch is worked in two strands over two

threads of the evenweave.

Before you begin stitching, decide on the

order in which you are going to work. You will find

counting simpler if you concentrate on one area

at a time. Working the main features such as the

cottage, wall and fence first will help you find

your place on the chart after youve had a break.

This design has easily identifiable pockets of

colour, so you shouldnt have much trouble with

the counting. Refer frequently to the chart to

check you are stitching correctly, though, as

many different colours are used.

Display this beautiful design in your sitting room or hallway for a daily reminder of how much nature gives us to appreciate at this time of year

28HPI evenweave (or 14HPI aida), off white, Zweigart Brittney (Lugana) Ref: 3270/101, 16x18in (41x46cm)


Frame with an 8x10in (20x25cm) aperture, pine


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Shopping list... Adding the detailsWhen you have finished the cross stitch, you

can add the backstitch details. The cottage

windowpanes are worked in bright white and

the remainder is in brown.

You will probably find the backstitch on the

gate the trickiest to do, as there is quite a lot to

outline, so check the chart often and cross off

the stitches as you go.

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Be inspired by new kits, great ideas and more from the vibrant stitching world

Want to mix crafting with live entertainment? Then head to The Library pub in Islington, London, where Crafternoon Cabaret host afternoons of stitching, papercraft and other crafty endeavours along with live performances. Events take place on the second Saturday of the month, with each one combining a different craft and act. For example, in August, audience members made quirky wine charms while Mary Beth Morossa told twisted tales, Madame Magenta (Lindsay Sharman) performed character comedy and Maya Levy shared music and comedy. Crafternoon Cabaret Club is about fun and giving a new skill or technique a try, says founder Hannah Cox. Our activities are simple enough for a rst-time crafter and open enough for more condent makers to develop further. The Library is at 235 Upper Street, Islington N1 1RU. Upcoming dates are 12 October and 9 November. Tickets cost 10 and include two or three acts and all materials. Visit www.wegottickets.com You can nd out more about it at www.facebook.com/crafternoon cabaretclub

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Terrifying trimsEmbellish Halloween projects with these eerie ribbon designs from Berisfords

Natural Charms Collections. The funky motifs include witches hats and skull and cross bones in a range of colourways. From 70p per metre at www.berisfords-ribbons.co.uk; 01453 883581.

Black Cat in a Pumpkin, Celtic Rose Needlecraft, from 3.50 (chart only)This little black kitty looks like shes playing hide and seek and what better place to hide at Halloween than in a carved-out jack- o-lantern? www.celtic roseneedlecraft.com; 01246 620107.

Scary Halloween, SoCreaStitch, 17.50 (chart only)This intricate design by Madame La Fe is a real work of art. We love the haunted house detail just the thing to bring some spookiness to your own home. www.socreastitch.co.uk

Ghost Mouse, StitchNotions on Etsy, about 2.31 (chart only)Were certain this fun design will have you giggling as you stitch! Once youve nished, why not hang it in your hallway to welcome any trick or treaters? www.stitchnotions.etsy.com

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A long-lasting love affair with cross stitch has changed my life

Meet Mr X StitchCross stitcher, designer, blogger and role model Jamie Chalmers tells us about his work. What got you into stitching? I got into it 10 years ago, when I wanted something to do on a plane. A casual decision to try cross stitch led to a long-lasting love affair that its fair to say has changed my life.How would you describe the style of your designs?Im interested in fonts and phrases, and create designs that explore typography. Its always interesting to see what ideas emerge as I reach the end of creating a pattern. Nine times out of 10, another idea will meander up and push me further down my creative path.What inspires your creations?Im fortunate that people contact me to share their work, and in the ve years that the website www.mrxstitch.com has been running Ive seen so much amazing artwork. The difculty is trying to create my own original work that isnt too inuenced by others. How did you come to set up www.mrxstitch.com?I started the blog to add narrative to the patterns I was selling on Etsy. After a while, I began featuring the work of others and, with the help of a lot of fantastic people, the site has grown into an online exhibition of stitched excellence. What are you up to now?Were redesigning the website so it will take us forward and enhance the visual enjoyment of the stitched form. Ive taken up the role of Acting Vice Chair of Young Embroiderers and am looking forward to seeing how I can engage with younger stitchers. www.mrxstitch.com

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Love & let die We adore this ghoulish mini cushion cross stitch kit from Sheena Rogers. Named Love Never Dies, it makes us think of the Mexican festival of the Day of the Dead, which takes place the day after Halloween, and its a great gift for a couple planning to marry in a goth-style wedding!

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Crafty ideasRebecca BradshawOver the years I have gathered quite a collection of thread shade cards and I use them so often they are well worth the money. If you want to use a different brand of thread, you can make the conversion simply by comparing two cards, though you can also buy charts. Obviously, for absolute accuracy it is a good idea to use the brand listed. But if you want to use up some threads in your stash, you can match them using a shade card. You can buy shade cards that have printed colours, but I much prefer those which have the thread wound around card. They are more expensive but completely accurate, as they do not rely on print quality. Shade cards are brilliant for sorting your threads. If you are an organiser, like me, it is nice to store your threads in boxes. Just wind a skein around a card bobbin, then write the thread brand and number at the top. Use your shade card to identify any threads that dont have labels though remember to do this in good light. I like to order my thread by colour, shade and tone as they are sorted on the shade

card. This is not necessarily in number order, but by sorting my threads in this way I can easily see shades of colour going from light to dark. Then, if I want to change some colours in a design but only want to use the threads I already have, I can immediately see the shades that work together. Finally, shade cards can be invaluable if you dont have a good needlecraft shop nearby. They enable you to choose the colours you need from the card, then order the correct number online without a card, this wouldnt be as accurate.

Thread shade cards can be invaluable

Book review Handmade Halloween With 132 pages of Halloween-themed projects using everything from cross stitch to papercraft, this book will ensure our spookiest holiday is utterly crafty. There are projects aimed at every skill level, so its also a great excuse to challenge yourself to try a new craft. We love the googly knitted eyeballs (page 128) and the funky pumpkin cake pops (page 74). Priced 7.99, it is available from WHSmith, leading newsagents and www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk

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Festival of textilesWere already looking forward to Thread, a festival focusing on contemporary textiles held at Farnham Maltings, Surrey, on 3 November. There will be a marketplace selling textile homewares, accessories and art, while other highlights include talks, workshops and a Best in Sew competition sponsored by our sister magazine Mollie Makes. Admission costs 5 in advance and 7.50 on the door. Visit www.farnhammaltings.com; 01252 745444.

Funky pumpkin We cant resist the Startled Pumpkin design we found on Etsy who knew that pumpkins were afraid of spiders?

Download the chart for 1.82 and stitch a humorous addition to your Halloween decor. With only whole stitches and some backstitch, it should take no time at all! Visit www.ingastitch.etsy.com

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Just relaxing...This design from Dimensions shows the highlights of a busy day of musing and relaxing for Max the Cat we confess, were a bit jealous. Of course, he could actually be plotting world domination particularly in the final image

The kit costs 38, and you can get details of stockists by emailing crafts@stockist enquiries.co.uk or calling 01453 883581.

Five lucky readers will each win the full kit in our giveaway. To enter, go to www.futurecomps. co.uk/csc228MAX and complete the form, or text the keyword to 87474 with your name and address. Keyword: 228MAX

Festive inspirationPromising a host of stalls offering arts, crafts, food and drink, The Shugborough Christmas Fair takes place on the Shugborough Estate near Stafford, on 30 November and 1 December. You can buy tickets for 5 each from www.oakleighfairs.co.uk/shugchrist, where you can also get tickets to see the mansion house displayed in full festive glory.

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Time to playBothy Threads have a new puppy called Pepper and we want to have a play! Created by designer Helz Cuppleditch, Buzzing Around and Hello There are available as kits costing 24.99 each, and use only full cross stitch and backstitch. We love the way Pepper seems to view the whole world as an adventure playground just like the real pups we know! For more information, visit www.bothy threads.com or call 0844 8000 221.

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Cross stitch in comfortWhen you have a large design to tackle, a stitching stand makes life much easier. The Stitchmaster Floorstand holds any type of cross stitch frame and has an adjustable height of up to 76cm tall so you can sit and stitch in comfort.

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T his picture may be set in the early 1900s, but it brims with timeless festive magic, reminding us of the Christmases we enjoyed as children. From the group of carol singers to the brightly

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Characters, animals and setting work together to create a narrative throughout the design

Santa takes centre stage in this inviting street scene capturing the bustle and excitement of the festive period

Meet the designers...

Sandy Littlejohns and Deb LesterSanta just had to feature as the main character in this festive scene. The Edwardians, and the Victorians before them, loved the concept of Father Christmas and were largely responsible for the development of his image to that which we know and love today.

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Time-saving tip make counting easierIn addition to tacking lines through the centre point, you can

make counting easier by stitching horizontal and vertical

lines 20 squares apart across the whole fabric. This will prove

especially useful when you come to match up and work the

other two sections of the chart. Mark these tacked lines on

your chart so you can refer to them as you are stitching.

Getting organisedThis is a large design, so it is split into three parts

we will give you the second and third sections

in the next two issues of Collection. Before you

start stitching a design of this size and using

so many different coloured threads, its worth

getting organised.

It will take quite a while to stitch and the

fabric will easily fray with all the handling, so

neaten its edges first. You can do this by working

a machine zig-zag around the outside or by

turning the edges under and tacking the hem

into place.

You can either stitch the design using an

embroidery hoop, moving it each time you work

a new area, or you can mount the whole piece of

fabric into a frame.

The advantage of the latter is you wont have

to keep moving the frame and the whole piece

of fabric stays under tension. The disadvantage,

obviously, is its less portable.

A stretcher frame is ideal, as you tack the

bottom and top of the fabric to the webbing

stapled to the top and bottom bars, then you

can roll it up and down to move to the area you

want to stitch.

Preparing your fabricIn this first installment, we have given you the

central section of the design. This is because its

best to start stitching in the centre of your fabric

to ensure you get the positioning correct.

Fold your fabric in half both ways to find the

centre and mark this point with a pin. To help

with the counting, its a good idea to stitch a

horizontal and vertical line of tacking stitches

through this centre point.

Working the cross stitchAll the cross stitch is worked in two strands of

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the design, but try not to jump over too big a

space on the back of the fabric when working

stitches of the same colour.

Several fractional stitches are used, as well

as horizontal and vertical half stitches. These are

shown on the chart and are worked in the same

way as ordinary cross stitches except they cover

only half of the square, either across or down as

shown. As this design is worked on aida, you may

find it easier to pierce the fabric threads with a

pin before you work the stitch.

Adding the backstitchWhen you have finished all the cross stitch, you

can add the backstitch details using one strand

of stranded cotton.

This is worked on top of the cross stitches,

so if you decide to work it now before you cross

stitch the other two sections, dont backstitch

areas on the edges of this section or the cross

stitches from the other two may sit on top

of them.

There are lots of colours of backstitch used,

but each is represented with a different-coloured

line on the chart. The details on the key tell you

which colour to place where to help with this.

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Edwardian Christmas Anchor DMC Madeira Colour

Cross stitch in two strands001 B5200 2401 Bright white (2)

009 352 0303 Very light red

011 350 0213 Light red

019 304 0407 Dark red

022 815 2501 Very dark red

046 666 0210 Medium red

097 209 0711 Light purple

098 553 0712 Medium purple

100 552 2714 Dark purple

101 550 2709 V dark purple

121 794 0906 Light blue

122 3807 0905 Medium blue

123 158 0904 Dark blue

149 311 1007 Very dark blue



217 561 1312 Dark green

218 890 1313 Very dark green

234 762 1709 Light grey

235 414 1801 Medium grey

236 3799 1713 Very dark grey

265 471 1501 Light leaf green

267 469 1503 Med leaf green

268 3346 1504 Dark leaf green

301 744 0112 Light yellow

305 726 0109 Dark yellow

Anchor DMC Madeira Colour

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361 739 2013 Tan

363 436 2301 Light russet

372 422 2102 Fawn

373 3828 2103 Light bronze

374 420 2104 Medium bronze

375 869 2105 Dark bronze

386 3823 2512 Pale yellow

390 3866 1908 Light stone

391 822 1907 Dark stone

400 317 1714 Dark grey

403 310 2400 Black (2)

883 3064 2312 Dusty pink

905 3031 1904 Dark brown (2)

1002 977 2302 Dark russet

1008 407 2313 Dark pink beige

1010 951 2308 Light pink beige

1037 3756 2504 Pale blue (2)

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1049 301 2306 Dark terracotta

1082 841 1906 Light sepia

1084 840 1905 Medium sepia

1086 839 1810 Dark sepia

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9159 162 1014 Sky blue

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TreasuringFrom pretty wreaths to star-topped trees, some of our most cherished Christmas traditions are celebrated in this design by The Historical Sampler Company

Meet the designers

We enjoy designing and stitching Christmas-themed cross stitch. It's lovely unpacking

your boxes of decorations every

December and finding those things

you have collected

over the years

handmade items

are particularly

evocative

and special.

We both adore the Christmas

season and spend the time with our

families and friends. Many of them

also stitch and have our designs

hanging on their walls.

In our homes, we like to display

our Christmas cross stitch in the

hallway so everyone can see it as

they come in. Another nice place

to hang it is next to the tree, so it

adds to the festivities while we open

our presents.

We started the design featured

here with a snowflake shape in

mind. The centre is filled with

our favourite festive motifs, such

Joanne Stellig &Suzanne Bullman

as gingerbread men, candy canes,

Christmas stockings and reindeer.

The colour palette is seasonal,

with threads in red, gold, green and

white. We often choose green fabric

for our Christmas designs, as the

threads look

striking against

this colour and

it helps make

the design pop.

If you want a smaller project, we

think each of the individual motifs

would look great used on its own for

a card or gift tag.

Its lovely unpacking your Christmas decorations every year handmade items are

particularly evocative

Full of traditional Christmas motifs, this design

is bound to become a treasured heirloom in

your family. I especially love the cute robins

and delicious-looking puddings, and how the

different elements have been combined in

a simple pattern.

Once stitched, I think it would look perfect hung where

friends and family gather round, such as in the kitchen or

dining room, or by the fireplace.

Wherever you display it, I'm sure it'll give you pleasure

for many Christmases to come.

Catherine Hood

hung where

You'll nd more information on The Historical Sampler Companys range of cross

Chart of the Month

More samplers...If you have enjoyed stitching this festive

sampler, take a look at some more designs

by The Historical Sampler Company, such

as (pictured, from top) Merry Christmas,

23.50 RRP, Silent Night, 21.15 RRP, and

Ho Ho Ho, 19.95 RRP. All prices are for

the kits, which include charts.

For information on these designs and

others by The Historical Sampler Company,

visit www.historicalsamplercompany.co.uk

or call 01268 711918.

Fun and fresh while retaining a traditional style, the designs from The Historical Sampler Company would make lovely and meaningful gifts once you've stitched them up

stitch designs on their website visit www.historicalsamplercompany.co.uk

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Planning your stitchingFold your fabric in half both ways to find the

centre, then start by stitching the Christmas

wreath. Work outwards from this to complete

the design.

You will find it helps with counting if you work

one whole motif at a time before moving on to

the next one. There are only six different colours

used, so you should find it easy to identify them

and your design will grow quickly.

Stitching the designAll of the cross stitch is worked in two strands

over one thread of the aida fabric. You will find

this design is fairly simple to stitch, as it is all

worked in whole cross stitch. It is worth taking

time to count carefully when moving from

16HPI aida (or 32HPI evenweave), green Zweigart Ref: 3251/6006, 18x18in (46x46cm)


Frame with an 11x11in (29x29cm) aperture, wood


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Tip Turn your stitchingRotate your fabric and chart as you are stitching so you

work each motif the right way up. This will make it easier

for you to see the design emerging and therefore stitch

correctly than if you work the motifs upside down.

one motif to the next it is crucial that the

spacing is right so all the motifs align correctly

within the circle.

Treasuring tradition DMC Anchor Madeira Colour


221 897 0811 Red

782 308 2211 Gold

829 906 2113 Brown

832 907 2202 Olive green

3051 681 1508 Green

Stitched using DMC threads on 16HPI aida


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