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A STUDY
IN SCARLET
T
he latest addition to
John Clayton’s ‘Elegance’
collection, ‘Paula’ (JLPA1541)
is a real lady in red! Pictured
sipping a Cosmopolitan
cocktail on a bar stool, the
vivid colour of her stylish
evening gown really stands
out against the monochrome
background details, which are
cleverly stitched in a muted
palette of grey and white.
There are also lots of fun
details to bring to life, such
as her silver necklace and
strappy shoes. ‘Paula’ has a
finished size of 40x16.5cm
(15¾x6½in) and is available
as a kit on either 14-count
aida or 28-count evenweave
from Heritage Crafts*.Stitch the stars
STARGAZING IN
STITCHES
N
ew from DMC and designed by
Emily Peacock, these ‘Signs of
the Zodiac’ kits are sure to be stellar
stitches! You’ll find one for each of
the twelve signs of the zodiac, and
all are stitched on 14-count navy
blue aida for that night-time feel.
Appropriately for an astrological
project, these designs use some DMC
Mouliné Étoile thread, which has
hints of glittery lurex woven along
the fibres to give a delightfully dainty
sparkle – just right for spreading
some celestial magic! Perfect for
beginners as they use just whole
cross stitch, each kit includes threads,
aida, a needle and instructions, and
costs £10.99 from Wool Warehouse*.
They’d make wonderfully fab
birthday gifts for friends and family –
make them up as a cushion, or finish
in a crisp white or gold frame.Trendwatching... Mindfulness
To te s a m a z i ng
‘Crafting Brings Out My Inner Sparkle’
project bag from Kelly Connor Designs*You’ve got this
Be inspired by ‘World Mental Health
Day 2019’ from Fiona Baker*Free
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How you can use your
£ (^14). (^99)
Small bursts of happiness
This pack of ‘LSW Mind Cards’ from Urban Makers*
will give you daily prompts to be more mindful
Stitch the stars
DMC’s zodiac kits are fun and ideal
projects for beginner stitchers
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