Issue
100
An array of cross stitch in this issue with
some graceful swallows, daisy table runner, auriculars,
tulips, mosaic fishes and an art deco style design.
Featuring many techniques we have a candlewicking
masterclass a blackwork knight and lady and dazzling
jewellery created with beads.
Feature Designs
Sweet
Auricula
The characteristic hues of pink and purple
are perfectly captured in this fine specimen auricula.,
vibrant against the dark background. The popular
alpine primrose is also known as bear's-ear because
of the shape of its leaves and was grown prolifically
by Victorian gardeners. This picture would be
a charming addition to a conservatory or as a
highlight in any part of your home.
Knight
and Lady
Blackwork is an ideal medium to depict
this noble couple in stitches. the ornate knight
and his lady will land a medieval air to your
'castle'!
Violet
Reflection
this elegant duo looks dramatically different,
simply by changing the colour of the fabric.
With a stained-glass effect, these flowers have
an Art Deco feel which has been brought bang
up to date using contemporary colour combinations.
If you stitch one, you will not be able to resist
stitching its opposite number to get a matching
pair.
Swift
Songbirds
Soaring through the sky, swallows are
always a sight to behold and a true sign that
summer is here. As they glide through the sky
it is difficult to keep them in sight for long,
because these little birds spend so much time
flying. This wildlife study captures them in
flight and at rest for you to admire all year
through.
Soft
Slumbers
This beautifully soft fabric made form
pure wool makes a perfect pillow. Zweigart wool
Aida is made up of panels and borders and this
design uses them both to create a dainty cushion.
Meadow
Flowers
One of the delights of the range of Zweigart
tablecloths and runners is that they are already
hemmed and finished, leaving you to enjoy the
embroidery. Panels of Aida allow you to decorate
the edges of the runner, while the centre is made
with a decorative, close weave to protect your
table. These bold daisies complement the deep
blue runner, making a perfect way to dress your
dining table both in the home or al fesco.
Candlewicking
and Stitchery
Candlewicking as an embroidery technique
rather than a weaving one was invented a couple
of centuries ago by those who wanted the look
of fashionable fabrics, but could not afford
to buy them. In fact, even those who could afford
them may well have found that supplies were
short and took to the needlework form for sheer
pleasure.
Glass
Lace
Create a classic choker and bracelet
set that will never go out of fashion with this
Beadwork design. The technique is easy to follow
and after a little while you will be working
from memory. Perfect in black for glamorous
evenings, why not stitch a set in a bright or
pastel shade for during the day?
Celebration
Tulips
The Dutch never miss an opportunity to
give someone a bunch of flowers and with all
the beautiful varieties grown there, bouquet-giving
is a national tradition. These ruffled parrot
tulips are Thea Gouverneur's favourite. She
designed them especially to celebrate our 100th
issue, but they are perfect for stitching on
any special occasion.
The
Fishes
Roman villas were decorated throughout
with intricate mosaics and the bath house was
no exception. This pair of fishes recreates
the look of the tesserae with the square cross
stitches. A textured, 'mosaic feel' is created
when worked on evenweave fabric with a fabric
thread in between each stitch.
