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T
he countdown to Christmas is well and truly on! And
we’ve got a fantastic selection of projects to keep
you busy this season. Add festive sparkle toyour home with our décor ideas – make Scandi-style
bunting by Faby Reilly (p18), discover Jane Henderson’s
exquisite Nativity scene (p26) and try a set of
beaded baubles by Becky Spencer (p78) that are sure
to take pride of place on your tree.
There’s a wealth of card and gift projects that you’ll
be able to whip up in a weekend, from Maria Diaz’s city
snow globe cards (p56) to Rhona Norrie’s cute gift card
holders (p84). And your exclusive kit this month is a set
of three sweet greeting cards to stitch and send to
friends and family right away (p7)!
Little ones will love it when you stitch them our
‘Letter to Santa’ design by Durene Jones (p62) – you can
personalise the envelope with your address and then
slot the child’s letter inside,
all ready for Santa Claus
on Christmas Eve.We love hearing from
you so don’t forget to email
[email protected]
with photos of your festive
stitching. Happy holidays!The World of Cross StitchingYo u r c h a n c e t o w i n!
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HELZ CUPPLEDITCH
This jolly scene from
Helz (p10) features
Santa, his snowman
pal and a cute pup.
All three are wrapped
up warm and ready to
brighten up your home.
MARIA DIAZ
Friends and family will
be thrilled to receive
a vibrant city snow
globe card from you this
festive season. Choose
from six designs packed
with detail (p56).JENNY VAN DE WIELE
Part of a series of
monogram alphabet
sets designed by Jenny,
this winter addition –
complete with wreath
frames – is perfect for
cards and gifts (p38).£1,
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