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N
ow that the nights
are darker, it can
be harder to stitch in
the evenings, which is
why the Foresight-LED
illuminating glasses are
such a handy tool! With
x1, x2 or x3 magnification
and a natural white light
in each arm, these glasses
are available in four
colours. Even better, you
can get 15% off the RRP
of £14.99 – just use the
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10 January 2020.READER
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FABULOUS FLORALS
TAKE INSPIRATION FROM POTTERY
D
elft and Iznik are two of the world’s most distinctive pottery styles,
and now you can capture them in stitches thanks to Durene Jones’
new book, A Selection of Designs Inspired by Iznik & Delft Pottery in Cross
Stitch. Although from two different countries – the Netherlands and Turkey- both types of pottery share similarities of bold, floral motifs and clean
lines. The book, which you can buy via Tuva Publishing*, contains charts of
varying sizes, from quick-stitch motifs to more challenging projects, all of
which can easily be mixed and matched to create your own unique designs.
GET THE GLOSS
K
notted or static threads,
begone! Simply rub
your thread with a little bit
of Sew Fine’s Thread Gloss
and you’ll instantly tame it. In
six tempting scents including
lavender, sweet pea and
cotton candy, buy your tub
from Hawthorn Handmade*.COSY CABIN
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nuggle up this season
with this beautifully
snowy scene from Pigeon
Coop Designs*. Inspired by the
Canadian mountains, ’Winter
Landscape’ features a rustic
log cabin nestled amongst
towering fir trees – complete
with footprints leading to the
front door and smoke coming
from the chimney! Fitting in
a 5in hoop, you can buy the
chart as an instant download.UNDER THE
PAR ASOLS
B
ased on an original
painting by Hugh
Thomson, who is well-known
for creating delicate pen-and-
ink illustrations of genteel
society, ‘Walking Ladies’
(VH-7147) from PANNA*
is a must-stitch for fans of
historical designs. You’ll bring
these two elaborately dressed
Victorian ladies to life using 25
thread shades in a soft colour
palette of muted pinks, greens
and greys.
One for experienced
stitchers, this detailed project
is created on 18-count aida
using over 23,000 stitches,
and has a completed size of
32x24cm (12½x9½in). Just
the perfect size to make a
statement piece in your home,
one which you can admire
and discuss whilst enjoying a
luxurious afternoon tea.Rainbow bright
Spread joy with the ‘Have Courage
and Be Kind’ kit from Stitchsperation*Give thanks
Stitch gratitude with Design Works’
‘Thankful’ kit (LoveCrafts*)*For stockists see page 90
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love of stitching to boost your wellbeing
Fabulous florals
Get creative with the way you
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