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Editor’s Letter
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W
e’re stepping into spring with our March issue!
The brighter days make the light so much better
for stitching. And we’re bringing you a stunningselection of designs to get your needle stuck into.
Bring a splash of seasonal colour to your dining table
with Amanda Gregory’s pretty pansies table runner
(p58) or brighten your home with a spring sampler
embellished with charms by Maria Diaz (p18). Give your
home some love and feel a sense of wellbeing with 51
clever spring clean ideas in Lisa Reakes’ Design
Library (p47). I think some motivational messages around
my home will give me the boost I need to declutter!
Get ready for Mother’s Day by stitching the heartfelt
sentiments on Emma Congdon’s sweet card and tag
set (p70). I plan to stitch the ‘Mothers make life beautiful’
design and frame it as a keepsake for my mum.
We want to hear from you! Have you got a cross
stitch dilemma, perhaps
a technique you’ve been
struggling with or a chart
you can’t track down? Email
[email protected]
with your questions and our
panel of pros will help!The World of Cross StitchingYo u r c h a n c e t o w i n!
See page 83 to enter our competitions & be lucky47
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DURENE JONES
We all know a dog
lover who will enjoy the
humorous message in
Durene’s pooch design
on page 64. It’s the
perfect way to welcome
guests into your home.
AMANDA BUTLER
Amanda’s realistic and
stylish iconic vintage
car racing through the
countryside will make
a fantastic gift for a
motoring enthusiast
(p28). Va-va-voom!LISA REAKES
Get into the cleaning-
mindfulness trend with
Lisa’s Design Library
of clever spring clean
ideas (p47). Choose
from 51 inspiring and
motivational motifs.70
£1,
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