Issue
101 A wonderful nature study of butterflies and plants
in cross stitch. Also in cross stitch: poppies and daisies
a brightfolk style tablecloth, pretty fuchsias and a
village ford postcard size design. The masterclass introduces
pattern darning from the Arctic circle. There are small
Hardanger designs and an everlasting bouquet in lace-look
blackwork.
Feature Designs
Butterfly
Garden The Comma,Painted Lady and Small Tortoishell
butterflies are all familiar visitors to our
gardens, especially those with buddleia and
other irresistible plants. This wonderful study
of these delicate insects shows butterflies
in flight as well as feeding on the Musk Thistle,
Common Vetch and Field Scabious.
Village
Ford Create your own Cross stitch picture
postcard of this tranquil village landscape.
With the trees in full leaf and the ford gently
flowing by, this quiet scene could be any country
village on a balmy summer's day.
Perfect
Pots You can never have too many places to
put rings, jewellery and other bits and pieces,
so these lidded pots make great gifts that everyone
will adore. The pretty Hardanger flowers will
complement any colour scheme and are so quick
to stitch you can make one for yourself too.
Summer
Poppies Create a summertime memento with this
stained glass effect picture of meadow poppies
and daisies. The coloured background fabric
gives the design depth and texture, making the
soft, delicate poppy petals stand out from the
lush foliage.
Bohemian
Rhapsody Enliven this antique white tablecloth with
a colourful floral border, just the thing for
summer entertaining. In rich shades of pink and
blue, the entwining flower border has a rustic
air to bring a little of the country into your
home.
White
Lace Vase Use the simplest of stitches to create
this lace-look vase. Stitching Blackwork in white
is an instant way to produce a very different
look, ideal for these delicate flowers. the crisp,
flowing lines of the design will look great in
any setting, whether traditional or modern.
Pattern Darning Sami Sampler Taken from the weaving patterns traditionally
worked by the Sami people of the Arctic circle
this band sampler has been worked to emulate
the effect of woven threads.
Fantastic Fuchsias Use these bright cerise fuchsias to create
a vibrant border card, ceramic bowl and gift
tag. Bands and borders can be used all around
the home to bring a touch of summer colour indoors.
Dog
Rose Embroider with luxurious silk thread to
create this wonderful wild rose. The beauty of
the delicate petals is re-created using the Long
and Short stitch technique, which gently blends
the silk shades.
