SUSAN & MARTIN PENNY
EDITORS
A BIG PART OF THE CLASSIC
Christmas magic is lists. Litt le ones
make a list of things they’d love to
fi nd under the tree, while we who
are a bit more responsible for
creating the magic and sparkle,
write shopping lists and lists of
those we will send cards to. This
issue our cover design pays tribute
to the humble list – and the fi gure
that makes the big list of who has
been naughty or nice this year! Get started on this
retro-style design on page 18.
We’ve aimed to make this issue feel like that
other Christmas essential, the selection box.
There’s something for every stitcher, from
a modern bauble wreath (page 64) to a wall
hanging celebrating the most classic of Christmas
songs (page 57). We’ve even got Baby’s fi rst
Christmas covered on page 26.
We also have some behind-the-scenes news –
we’re excited to now be a part of the Warners
Group Publications Craft Portfolio. Everything
about your favourite magazine will remain just
as good as before, plus we have some really
exciting projects planned!
Happy Christmas stitching!
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