The World of Cross Stitching - UK (2020-03)

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Explore a world of cross stitching without leaving the house –

we’ve found the websites, communities and charts you’ll love!

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Websites you’ll love

Take a look at the wonderfully colourful Polish

folk motif designs at LittlePolishNeedle’s shop

at http://www.LittlePolishNeedle.etsy.com. As

well as these floral cross stitch charts, designer

Monika Blezien’s collections include animals,

seasonal designs, Nordic/Scandinavian and more.

Next time you log on, check out these amazing stitchy sites

Since 2009, The Makery have taught over

100,000 people a new crafty skill through their

workshops, parties and events. Visit http://www.

themakery.co.uk for how to vids, fun blog,

workshops and an online shop. Find this

creative haven in Bath (the HQ) and Oxford St.

Share your stitches

Enjoy a round-up of our fave makes from across our social community

Blogger of the month

V

isit The Tea Shop to follow along

with the humorous and crafty

efforts of Tea Shop Crafts – it’s cross

stitching and knitting with a nerdy or

subversive slant. Not only is the designer

into cross stitch, but she sews, knits

and scrapbooks, too! You can follow

along on their fabulous blog and get an

in depth look at their process and their

projects as they progress.

MORE Go to https://teashopcrafts.

tumblr.com to read more

A

prominent

needlecraft

designer for over 20

years, you’ve probably

seen Maria’s amazing

designs grace the

pages of The World

of Cross Stitching.

Now, you can also

enjoy her works by

visiting her website, Maria Diaz Designs

(www.mariadiazdesigns.com), to grab

an exclusive free chart each month!

MORE Find more free charts in the

‘Charts and Patterns’ section of our

website at http://www.cross-stitching.com

Free download

“My 1st finished cross stitch!” Konnie made good

use of the Pets Design Library found in issue 285

(Oct 2019). Konnieskrossstitch, via Instagram

“These are my bears made out of cross stitch.”

These are brilliant and so cute, Linda! You’re very

talented! Linda Morris Tomlin, via Facebook

“Just completed and framed this beautiful Furry

Tales ‘Baby Mouse’ by Lucie Heaton (issue 289, Jan

2020). So pleased!” Cassie Ruth, via Facebook

“Back from the framer – so gorgeous! Thanks to

WOXS for the ‘Craft Room ABC’ from 285 (Nov

2019).” thesewingcorner67, via Instagram