http://www.gathered.how/woxs The World of Cross Stitching 3
Editor’s Letter
We l c o m e
Meet some our designers...
W
e’ve got exciting news! We’ve teamed up with
our sister craft magazines to bring you a new
craft website – http://www.gathered.how.You’ll find stitching tutorials, free patterns and the latest
mag news all in one place. Let us know what you think!
Now, back to this month’s fantastic projects. First up,
I want to tell you about our new three-part Stitch-A-
Long designed by the Historical Sampler Company (p68).
Over the next three months you’ll create a wonderful rustic
spring sampler. If you’re looking to celebrate Easter in
stitches, you’ll enjoy our colourful hanging (p62) and our
tempting chocolate ABC (p57). Finally, one year on from
the tragic fire at Notre Dame, honour this magnificent
monument with Carol Thornton’s epic design (p38).
Have you been looking to try advanced
techniques without the hours invested in large designs?
Well, we’ve got a new series that will interest you. Every
month, designer Faby Reilly
will teach you a new special
stitch or technique – the
charts will all be card sized
and will cover a variety of
themes and styles. Turn to
page 80 to give this month’s
‘Quick Challenge’ a go.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 lucky57
38
68
DIANE MACHIN
Greet a new bundle of
joy with one of the six
sweet wild animal card
designs by Diane (p18).
The jolly patterns are
suitable for twins and
triplets, too!
CHERYL MCKINNON
With Cheryl’s handy
armchair pincushion
(p74), you’ll never lose
your stash again! The
soft pastel shades and
vintage-style motifs will
suit every home décor.CAROL THORNTON
Restore Notre Dame to
its former glory stitch
by stitch in Carol’s
magnificent design
(p38). There are plenty
of techniques to put
your skills to the test.62
£1,
OF PRIZES
WILL BE
WON!OVER