New Stitches Issues 71 to 80

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Issue 71 There is a trio of wild cats to stitch with a tiger, leopard and lion, plenty for Mother's Day and beautiful scenes of Provence. A simple motif builds up to become a Blackwork cushion or stitch a bold bright cushion. Floral sachets highlighted with beads and cherry blossom wedding sampler.		Issue 72 A collection of native butterflies surrounded by favourite foliage and English stone cottages are featured in this issue. There is also a bowler, a stork and a beautiful spring bouquet. Some bright designs stitched with glow-in-the-dark Kreinik and a rosebud alphabet. The Masterclass introduces a beginner's guide to Pulledwork.

Issue 73 Stitch a postcard from the Fens with an East Anglian windmill or an elegant Victorian lady in Blackwork. There are some Clarice Cliffe style blue fir designs, an auricula and a trio of wildflowers. The Masterclass introduces more Pulledwork, there is a St George's Day dragon , shimmering sea creatures, bluebells, Victorian alphabet and much more.		Issue 74 A wonderful study of an avocet and a collection of delicate garden flowers are featured. There is a white cat on a windowsill, Blackwork squares, colourful creatures worked in Caron threads. Stitch a garland of anemones for a tablecloth or tieback, discover fluidity of stitches in the Masterclass plus much more.

Issue 75 Stitch a seaside sampler, candy stripe cushion and a fine Hardanger tablecloth. There are also Dutch irises and how to stitch your garden in the Masterclass. Recreate an Elizabethan style Blackwork knot garden runner, stitch miniature designs, hikers or bonsai.		Issue 76 Beautiful summer flowers appear in the first part of a seasonal bell pull along with a cross stitch knot garden. There's an egg sampler, small coastal scenes, blue bargello cushion, an introduction to Swedish Darning and how to plant your garden with stitches in the Masterclass.

Issue 77 This issue features a brilliant freshwater fish sampler, racing athletes and a Hardanger knot garden. There is a lochside panorama and a superquick Swedish darning cushion to stitch. Also colourful sea urchins, the second half of The Height of Summer bell pull and cute ducklings. Discover the delights of Goldwork with the Royal School of Needlework Masterclass.		Issue 78 Stitch a beautiful secret garden and fruits of autumn sampler. Learn how to make bead bands on a loom. In this issue there are Hardanger place mats, a Blackwork knot garden, cheeky chipmunk and more.

Issue 79 Designs include festive foliage, the nativity in Cross stitch and a spectacular 2000 Years of Christianity sampler to celebrate the coming of 2000. There is an Assisi knot garden and an unusual study of dewy autumn leaves. Make a snug scarf with a new fabric or make an Egyptian style beaded necklace.		Issue 80 This issue features a radiant rose window and some charming scenes of winter wildlife. There are plenty of festive projects for your home, Hardanger circles, ideas for Zweigart tablecloths, study Blackwork effects in the Masterclass and mini polar bears.