Issue
11 An amazing view of Blenheim Palace
to stitch as well as a portrait of a nesting barn owl.
There is a pretty summer flower cushion and
Golden Wedding sampler. Find out how to portray
rain in stitches with the masterclass. There is a free collection
of wildflower designs too and get creative
with ideas to brighten buttons. Stitch a decorative
runner in Hardanger and Henry's wife Katherine
Howard.
Issue
12 There is an irresistible cuddly koala
along with a variety of tulips. Stitch a stained
glass style peacock cushion or
celebration bands and cards for special occasions.
With a scenic country farm, Katherine
Parr, sunset masterclass and twin alphabet samplers.
Issue
13
A dewy bluebell wood is on the
cover and joined by Assisi and
cross stitch curtain ties and
much more inside. There is an orchid
cushion, a decorative tapestry
footstool cover and a scenic view of a country
church. Use plastic canvas to make a magical tropical
fish mobile or stitch a lifelike zebra.
Smaller projects include pulled work
sachets, views from a cottage
window from outside and eyecatching cheque
book cover.
Issue
14
A traditional looking Home Sweet Home
sampler along with the origins of the saying. A selection
of flowers for all occasions.
A wildlife study of a Canada goose
in cross stitch and a Hungarian style
cushion worked in chain stitch, satin stitch and straight
stitch. Use bargello to make
stylish make up bags. Pretty violet
posy, quick pincushions
and the secrets of reversible Blackwork
revealed.
Issue
15 Stitch the rose
family framing a county map
of Britain and Ireland. There is a beautiful
butterfly baby blanket,
a trio of songbirds
and a atmospheric scene of a windswept stone
bridge. The masterclass explores the
pictorial possibilities of Blackwork.
Signs of early summer make great mini pictures along with some garden
scenes great for cards.
Issue
16
A resplendent design of Elizabeth I
and beautiful glimpse of an elephant
and calf begin this issue. Create a grapevine
coaster or stitch a seaside sampler.
There is a Celtic knot and allover
patterns in the design library. Geometric canvaswork
cushion, an Edwardian regatta
scene, bargello squares and
much more.
Issue
17 An exotic and colourful cross
stitch cushion. An elegant canvaswork
evening bag and tranquil canal
scene. There is a heraldic red
dragon and a coastal
picture postcard. Discover silk
ribbon embroidery or try a Dorset
feather stitchery project. Mini designs
for tiny trinket pots
and ideas for a teatime tray
and napkins.
Issue
18 Features a glorious autumnal design
of berries and rosehips
and a 10 page Hardanger
masterclass. Combine Cross stitch and pulledwork
with a rustic poppy and daisy
cushion. Try a candlewicking
cushion made up of French and colonial knots. Miniature designs
for jewellery.
Christmas collection supplement
and a typical Tudor manor
plus many more designs.
Issue
19
Christmas designs
abound with advent calendars,
cards
and an extra free festive supplement
featuring a beautiful holly
and mistletoe garland. Comma
butterfly sampler and winter
wonderland collection of decorations
and gifts
for the festive season. The masterclass explores colourshemes from
autumn leaves.
Make attractive napkins
with reversible Blackwork
or use festive cross stitch
band to decorate your home.
Issue
20 Include free
pullout chart of a magnificent stained
glass rose window. Gorgeous Christmas
stocking to stitch plus many more seasonal
projects including a baby's
first Christmas sampler. King
penguin and baby on the ice, an angel
and cherub and small wildflowers
designs in cross stitch. Plus Hardanger
runner and trinket
pots, Blackwork
with colour and clever effect with one
or two shades in the masterclass.
