Cross Stitch Gold - UK (2020-03)

Fiona has always had a

passion for art and design

from an early age, and

loves the creativity in her

role as Technical Editor for

Cross Stitch Gold, as well

as our sister magazines,

Cross Stitch Crazy and The

World of Cross Stitching.

Meet the designer

Fiona Baker

To Mum,

with love

Choose Mum’s favourite flower and stitch a heartfelt

greeting to show your love on Mother’s Day

Stitcher’s guide

These designs are worked on 28-count

white evenweave over two threads of the

fabric in 22 shades of cotton. Cross stitch,

half cross stitch and fractional stitches are

in two strands. Backstitch and Herringbone

stitch are in one strand, and French knots in

one strand finish off these designs, which

are recommended for experienced stitchers.

How to stitch the designs

1

Find the centre of your fabric by folding

it in half both ways. Follow the arrows

to find the centre of the chart and start

stitching here, working your way outwards.

2

Work the cross stitch over two threads

of the fabric using two strands of

cotton. For every tiny symbol you see on

the chart, work a fractional stitch.

3

Work the half cross stitch using two

strands of cotton.

4

Work the backstitch and Herringbone

stitch using one strand of cotton.

5

Work the French knots in one strand

of cotton.

6

Check over your stitching and prepare

for making up.

“You simply can’t go

wrong with flowers –

whether they’re real

or stitched! I hope you

enjoy creating these

pretty blooms for your

mum, step-mum, or

mother-in-law.”

You will need

Fabric Zweigart 28-count white evenweave

measuring 15x20cm (6x7¾in) for

each design

Threads Stranded cotton as listed in the key

Needle Size 24 tapestry needle

Extras Single-fold cards and ribbon of your

choice from local craft stores

FOR STOCKISTS’ DETAILS turn to page 59

Mother’s Day cards