The World of Cross Stitching - UK (2020-04)

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Join In!

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A fun day out

V

isit the British Quilt & Stitch Village’s

eighth annual show, running 17-19

April at Uttoxeter Racecourse. It’s the

perfect chance to stock up on crafting

materials, take part in workshops

(remember to book in advance) and

view demos and exhibitions. Plus, don’t

miss the ‘Bringing Literature Alive With

Stitching’ competition, where you can

vote for your favourite entry and see the

winner announced at the end of the show.

Tickets: £8 Adults, £5 Kids (under 5s free).

MORE: http://www.quiltandstitchvillage.com

20 MARCH

ON SALE: THE WORLD OF CROSS STITCHING

Don’t miss issue 293 (May 2020) featuring a striking tiger,

colourful underwater animal cards, blackwork hummingbird,

commemorative VE Day design, wildflower hoops, farmyard

DL and much more. Your gift is a 3-in-1 card kit. See page 94.

4 APRIL

SHADED BLACKWORK CLASS

EXETER COMMUNITY CENTRE, EXETER

Learn how to shade with blackwork in this one

day class (£65, plus an additional £26 on the day).

Blackwork is a counted thread technique using

black thread on white evenweave linen. You will

be taught how to transfer the design onto

fabric and the different methods of shading

using traditional diaper patterns. Suitable

for beginners. To book, visit

http://www.theartoftheneedle.co.uk/stitching-with-liz-helen.

23-26 APRIL

COUNTRY LIVING SPRING FAIR 2020

ALEXANDRA PALACE, LONDON

Shop from 350+ exhibitors and find everything for your

home, garden and more! You’ll have a great time discovering

handmade British products, fresh creative ideas and learning

new skills from the various talks and crafting workshops.

Adult tickets from £20. See http://www.countrylivingfair.com

24-25 APRIL

THE CREATIVE CRAFT SHOW

EXCEL, LONDON

Whether you’re a stitching enthusiast, into papercraft or

getting into knitting, you’ll find everything your heart desires

here, plus opportunities to get advice from industry experts.

Day tickets start at £10. Visit http://www.stitchandhobby.co.uk

Dates f your diary

S end i n you r t ravel sn aps!

Send us a photo of yourself with a copy of your

favourite mag to ‘Where Am I?’ at our usual

address, on page 90. If you’re featured, you’ll

win a John Clayton kit from the ‘Internationals’

range by Heritage Crafts*, worth £29.99.

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‘m staying in

a lodge on

the Gambia River

surrounded by nature.

My only visitors have

been baboons and

vervet monkeys. This

peace in paradise has enabled me to fully digest my copy of The

World of Cross Stitching. Thanks for the inspiration.

Jeanette Weston, via email

Get involved in the stitching fun this month – we’ve rounded up the most exciting

campaigns, clubs and events so that you can join in with them all!

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Answer: Makasutu Forest in The Gambia

* For stockists see page 90

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STITCH FOR MS

M

S Awareness

Week will

run from 20-26

April 2020. This is

a chance to help

raise awareness

of multiple sclerosis (MS), and the reality of living

with it. Not everyone’s MS is the same, which is why it’s

important to talk about it. Sit down, get your stitching out

and have a chat about MS. Not only will you help spread

knowledge, but you can raise money for MS at the same

time through bake sales or selling your stitching.

MORE: Please visit http://www.mssociety.org.uk for more

information or search for #ThisisMS on social media

Learn: Create a jellyfish in the

shaded blackwork technique