DesignFinder
Adventure time
£6.64, Paper Boat by LoLaLottaShop
http://www.lolalottashop.etsy.com
What a fun time this duo will have in their paper
boat, surrounded by dragonflies and dandelion
puff balls. You’ll use whole stitches, half stitches,
backstitch and French knots for this magical PDF
chart. Search ‘dandelion’ in the shop to find it.Sharing
the love
I once saw a cute design
of a whale squirting water,
with a heart shape in the
spray. Can you help me re-find
it please, Sherlock Anne?
Beth Murray, Grantham
This was a tricky one, Beth, but
I love a good challenge! Cute
Whale is a sweet design from
Ritacuna and is available as
It’s summertime and the weather’s just right
for a pleasant boat trip along the canal
or across the wide, open ocean!This month: Boating
Bright lights
We had a wonderful trip to China
for our 25 th wedding anniversary
and now that we’re back I want
to stitch some Chinese lanterns.
W h a t d o y o u r e c o m m e n d , A n n e?
Sara McVey, Stevenage
Life’s joy
There’s a beautiful saying: “To
be a child is to know the joy of
living. To have a child is to know
the beauty of life.” I would love
to stitch this for my daughter.
A long shot, I know, but if it’s out
there I’ll be so happy!
Debbie Sykes, Brighton
That’s a really touching
sentiment, Debbie. I wasn’t
sure I’d be able to find it, but
after searching high and low,
I stumbled upon a design by
Sue Hillis called A Child’s Joy. It
features the very saying you’rean instant download and uses
six DMC shades. If stitched on
14-count aida, the finished design
measures 11.5x15cm (4½x6in).
You can buy the chart for £4.19
from http://www.ritacuna.etsy.comBest buds
My daughter is keen to stitch
a present for her best friend’s
birthday. She’s been stitching for
a while, so doesn’t mind a small
challenge – but nothing too hard!
Becky Chatterton, Bray
How lovely that your daughter
wants to use her hobby to bring
joy to her friend. I love the mini
kits available from Janlynn, and
this Friends Mini one would make
such a sweet gift. The kit includes
18-count aida and the finished
design will fit in the 6.5cm (2½in)
frame that comes with the kit. You
can buy the kit for
£2.99 from http://www.
carolescraftsuk.
co.uk or from
02392
460 961.
Char t choice
Birds in
flight
Could you help me find
a minimalist design to stitch
for my friend who loves birds?
Michelle Fleming, Bedford
I had fun finding this modernistic
design of three birds, stitched
simply in one shade of thread
on white fabric. It’s an elegant
and quick way to make a gift for
a bird-loving friend. The design
measures 17.5x20.5cm (6¾x8in)
and would look fab in a white
hoop or frame. The Birds chart
is available for £3.22 from
http://www.wellstitches.etsy.comLazy days
£4.56, Sea Landscape by Stitches Lovers Shop
http://www.stitchesloversshop.etsy.com
This scene looks as idyllic as a picture postcard,
with a boat nestled in among the beautiful seaside
scener y. Worked in vivid blues, oranges and pinks,
it will remind you of days near the coast as you
stitch. It may even help you plan your next trip away!Riding the waves
£4.46, Sailing Boat by StitchPatternShop
http://www.stitchpatternshop.etsy.com
This dreamy design would look right at home on the
wall of a nursery. It uses whole stitches only, so it’s
a great choice for beginners, or for more experienced
stitchers looking for a quick project. It has a finished
size of 31.5x31cm (12½x12¼in) on 14-count aida.Day’s end
£4.75, Boat Sunset by AnnyFunnyXx
http://www.annyfunnyxx.etsy.com
Wow, what amazing pastel colours! This stunner
is worked in nine shades and measures 24x24cm
(9½x9½in) on 14-count aida. When you buy the
chart, you’ll get a version to print out and one to
view on your smartphone, tablet or PC.Wow, that sounds like the trip of
a lifetime, Sara! I just love lanterns
like these as they’re so decorative
and colourful, and they symbolise
joy, celebration, good fortune
and longevity. Lucie Heaton has
designed this stunning string of
Colourful Lanterns, complete with
a real tassel! The chart comes
with instructions for making your
own tassel and when you buy
it from Sew and So’s website,
you’ll be invited to add all the
materials you’ll need to your
basket, saving you heaps of
time! The chart costs £4.80
from http://www.sewandso.co.uk
or 0800 013 0150.seeking! It’s a sampler, which
would look wonderful in a child’s
nursery – you don’t mention your
daughter’s age, but I hope this
fits the bill. It can be stitched on
14-count aida, or over two threads
on 28-count evenweave, for
a finished
size of
12x20cm
(5x8in). The
chart costs
£5.74 from
http://www.artsand
designs.com
or when you
call 0207
100 3509.
S Sara fell in love with
colourful lanterns like
these while on holidayS^ Becky’s daughter wants
to stitch something special
for her friend’s birthdayT^ Beth spotted this
cute design online but
couldn’t find it again!S^ Debbie didn’t think
she’d ever be able to find
this phrase to stitch!S This will suit Michelle’s
minimalist friend’s home!