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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in CrossStitcher March 2023.
Welcome
LOOKING OUT OF the office window here at CrossStitcher HQ we’re still hoping for some positive signs of spring, winter gales have brought the usual round of falling and broken trees, twic...
Out there
Bloomin’ Brilliant
For a bold, bright blast of springtime joy, look no further than this Bloomin’ Marvellous kit from Hannah Bass. Stitched with one strand of 4 ply tapestr...
STITCHING WITH JULIAN
Hello! I have been struggling with one of my house plants – no matter what I did, it never flourished. It wasn’t dying but it certainly wasn’t happy either. I rece...
CRAFTY BOOKSHELF
BLACKWORK EMBROIDERY IN COLOUR
WELDON OWEN [Weldon Owen] If you consider yourself a thoroughly modern and irreverent stitcher, then this is the book for you. Designed for any times when ...
Needles & Notions
OVER TO YOU… Pro Tip We asked our fans on Facebook, “Do you ever take your stitching to work with you?"
Top designers share their favourite stitching tips
FIONA CHRISTIE I take small piece...
BEGINNERS START HERE…
THE ESSENTIAL KIT YOU’LL NEED TO START STITCHING
NEEDLES For basic stitching you’ll need a tapestry needle that has a blunt tip and large eye. Use a size 24 needle for most aidas, and a size...