46 The World of Cross Stitching http://www.cross-stitching.com
Join In!
J
oin Jane Greenoff for a once-in-a-lifetime experience –
a cross stitch retreat from 29 September to 6 October
on the island of Madeira! Spend the week at the 4-star
Baia Azul with breakfast and dinner included each day.
Enjoy one half-day and three full-day workshops with
Jane, then explore the
island on two excursions,
one of which is a visit
to the local embroidery
museum and factory.
MORE For more info visit
our-holidays/stitchtopia
9 AUGUST
ON SALE: THE WORLD OF CROSS STITCHING
Our October issue 285 is packed full of fun! With Halloween
approaching, we’ve included spooky masks for kids and a pile
of cute pumpkins. Fans of traditional designs will love our big
Henry VIII project and Angela Poole’s autumnal fairy garden.
Try something new and make your own tissue box, or perhaps
you’ll want to give our cute birthday cards a go. See page 94.
1 SEPTEMBER
LARGE CROSS STITCH CUSHION COVER CLASS
TEA AND CRAFTING, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON
Cross stitching goes big with this fun two-hour class. You’ll
make either a fox or rabbit design measuring 42x42cm (16½x
16½in), all for just £45, with unlimited tea and coffee! All
abilities welcome. Visit http://www.teaandcrafting.co.uk to book.
21-22 SEPTEMBER
CLYDEBUILT FESTIVAL
RIVERSIDE MUSEUM PLAZA, GLASGOW
The festival runs from 10am-5pm on Saturday and 10am-4pm
on Sunday and is totally FREE! Watch on as rowers participate
in Scotland’s biggest open-water rowing race, take part in
arts and crafts activities, listen to music and much more.
Watch out for info here: http://www.clydebuiltfestival.com
21-22 SEPTEMBER
CRAFTING LIVE
STONELEIGH PARK, COVENTRY
Join Stephanie Weightman and a host
of other crafty celebrities as you stock
up on all your craft essentials, plus
get inspired by new products and live
demos. Visit http://www.craftinglive.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 14. If you’re featured, you’ll
win a John Clayton kit from the Internationals
range by Heritage Crafts*, worth £29.99.
H
i! Here I am
on an island
where it’s perfect to
sit by the beach and
read my favourite
magazine. I am at the
turtle project at the
beach, where a conservation project helps to breed turtles,
then release them back to their natural habitat.
Natalie, Kent
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!
Out About
W
HERE
AM
I?
Answer: Island of Sal in Cape Verde- For stockists see page 90
CHA
RITY
OF
THEMO
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HCARE AND CRAFT
FOR ALZHEIMER’S
W
orld
Alzheimer’s
Day takes place on
21 September each
year and is a very
important day for
the Alzheimer’s Society, a UK charity that works
towards funding research to find a cure for, and supports
people living with, dementia. There are many ways that
you can get involved, from joining in with a Memory
Walk (www.memorywalk.org.uk) to fundraising at work
through a bake and craft sale. To get started, you can
request your free funding pack from their website.
MORE Visit http://www.alzheimers.org.uk
Cross stitch retreat
Go large: Take home this cute fox cushion
from your Tea and Crafting cushion cover class