et Teeshl with } designs to stitch &) all summer long ay PLUS! * Stitched map * Moroccan cushion * Cool camera necklace * Fruity phone caseRoryAveccoon We're feeling all tropical at the sight of our summery raccoon with his zesty lime frame and bunch of exotic flowers! Designed by: Lucie Heaton Design size: 6x7em each Stitch time: 3 hours ite aida, 12xl4em each reen felt, two Tixldcm pieces * Double sided tapeSJ 844 1041 1810 Make a... felt framed Once youre happy with the shape of your raccoon frame, trace iF onto 4 piece of paper da aso cut erephoestentroan can use it again and again een Searching tf tetera BACK your stitching with piece ‘of white fabric. Attach to your frame and back witha second piece of felt using fabric olue. oS — EXCLUSIVE! oe Y MEET N EVERY ev cur digital & : / MAISIE \ FREE woodlond characters : = eis Se f MAY BACK OF | Mie sae issuestocollectthemall! Ly p A ayCreate your own toys, accessories, soft furnishings and more from felt — over 30 sweet and stunning projects for you to make! f< 33 BF pRoJectsTO ay | ON SALE NOW! In the UK: Available from WH Smith & all good newsagents In the US: Available from Barnes & Noble, Booksamillion & JoAnns Special Editions’, Apple Newsstand: www.molliemakes.com/digital (fir Or buy a print copy from www.myfavouritemagazines.co.ukWelcome Inspiring cross stitch from around the globe WHERE WOULD YOU GO IF you could holiday anywhere in the world? We bet there’s heaps of exotic destinations that you'd like to explore, and taking inspiration from the places wel like to visit is exactly what we've done to create this special Holiday issue — with a few nostalgic memories thrown in for good measure! ocean to find Tiny Modernist’ trio of beautifil sea creatures (1) with on trend chevrons. Next, we're taking a trip to Morocco with Maria Diaz’s north African-inspired cushion (3).Packed with vibrant threads, intricate patterns and stitched on sunny yellow evenweave, this cushion represents everything we love most about our summer travels! If you can't decide where to go, perhaps Anette Eriksson’s graphic world map canvas (2) will inspire enjoy a typically British holiday treat, calori stitching a few of our ice cream cards (4). Yum! ChaGe 4 COMMISSIONING EDITOR Coastal treats! | il ‘Swoon over the coastal i ‘eye candy - and bike! - from our August issue Fotlow useniine( shoot (on sale 26 July) G's ‘ecookcom/CresSthraa o First up, we're heading deep into the your next trip? Or, you could keep things simple and five, by * \__ Don't miss our delicious set of ‘3D beaded ice-cream cards!CressStitcher FREE Digital Exclusive Maisie Mouse -—-——— Just one of our collectible series in every issue! WY, — 58 Girlie pastel owls 32 Bohemian cushion 50 Colourful world map SWIPE FOR MORE CONTENTSCressStitcher YOUR CHARTS OFFERS & 2 Free Chart COMPETITIONS Summery framed raccoon 48 Vintage Favourites 8 Strawberry Whirl Popular kits from past issues Tasty gadget cosy 78 Materials Packs Order 17 Under the Sea packs for selected projects Funky sea creature trio a6 Giveaways Get your hands 29 Ice Ice Baby ona stack of stitching prizes Pop up ice cream cards 91 Puzzles The chance to win 32 Moroccan Nights some Madeira goodies Exotic tassled cushion 38 Retro camera 38 Snap Happy EVERY ISSUE Fun retro camera pendent 43 Birds of a Feather On trend feather motif cushion 50 Around the World Colourful wall map M1 Out There Discover the latest products and trends 23 Back Issues Missed an issue? Download it now! . 24 An interview with... 58 Feathered Friends Kelsey Viola Wiskirchen Girlie pastel owls gift set 42 Your Stitching 68 Ship a ‘ Pin your pics in our album! Nautical motifsforsummer 94 Marketplace Our free 73 King of the Jungle reader ads page Vibrantlionshead cushion 9g Next time in CrossStitcher Never miss 4 single stiteh! THE Stitcher Try something new! CSS Tooth Fairy aS Pillow 2») Adesign by Belle & Boo =<Light areen felt, one 15x20cm piece for stitching, one 9xi6cm piece for backing 14 count waste canwas, xlScm,trawbepry, Keep your gadgets scratch-free throughout the We chose PMC 772 for the blanket stiteh to mateh our felt How to... blanket stitch Step 1 BRING your needle up through the frontto start stitching. Bring your needle back down few millimetres ‘away from where you cameup. summer festivities with this tasy treat. Delicious! [BEFORE pulling your threadallthe ‘way through. pass yourneedie through the thread loop, from back tofront, tocreate yourfirststitch. Make a... gadget cosy Step 1 “TRIM your stitching anda backing piece to Sxi6em. This wit ‘aniPhone, so adhist your cosy ‘cording tothe size of your phone or MP3 player. Step2 MAKE fom fold tothe reverse ‘song the top edge on both pieces ‘and secure wth fabric gue. Cut curved comers tthe bottom. Step 3 ‘SEW the two feltpieces together Using blanket stitch in three strands, Adda metal fastener atthe top if desired, Step 3 ‘CONTINUE for cach adcitional stitch, taking your needle down through the fabric and passing your needle through the thread loop. HOLIDAY 2013EXCLUSIVELY FOR iPAD YOUR WEEKLY HELPING OF CRAFTY GOODNESS FROM MOLLIE MAKES wwwemolliemakes.com/gathered Cee each A orton een Ye eaOutthere ut Every month we showcase the latest high street trends, new ideas and inspiring personalities for today’s stylish cross stitcher oe) tlOutthere TICKLE weet MEPINK FEATHERMOTIFS are = — ees é¢ C7) trends ~ check out our funky cushion onpage 43 ons eee neon coloursisperfectfor brightening up oul was his welovethe incorporation of the chevron and geometric pater trends veethecurousnickeletsy.com NRO lea C5 CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK [NEW HOMEWARES label Little Chip specialises in super styish nursery accessories for trend-setting kids, Theirrange is packed ful of bright bold ‘colours and eye-catching designs that are bound to appeal to mum and dad as wellas the tte ones! 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This personalised map print can be hand stitched, alowing you to create a physical representation of your journey. Why not add extra detals, such asa stitched heart, on places that hold special memories? You can also order \your map pre-stitched f you're short on time, wwww.notonthehighstreet.com/ WHALE OF A TIME ial TOP OF THE, es ‘makes fora great motf,and he's proving particularly popular on funky ids products, TABLES ec eee are wHo BOHEMIAN, paca MOROCCAN- blueand inspired designs an aqua screenprinted ‘enduring favourite of some ‘ours check out our tasselled north Afican-style ‘cushion on page 32. This beaut ‘wooden tableisperfect for summer days ~andnights t's hardy enough to use outside, ‘and you can easily packit away forlazy S ‘camping tins. For more styish thana plastic aes Sousa ‘cine encase nas Supt Sirens racic es Semone THREE OF THE BEST Peerie —e Pack up your favourite dresses, throw on your sunnies and hit the road... it’s time for summer fun! wow Forecomascd | Scsmeie Scatter JorirDoWN. CARRY ME AWAY DREAMY DAYS ed icriiborevwetng _Falandnaceleteras — Kewpempancarnnre Mab RSRUaGN ERONSSaces SRE em gorgeous map printnotebook. " let'sgoonanadventure! ondisplay in yourhome. bemeccorne Wiatncca | NeienCicanaatacam Saotesi Soudan CressStitcher', 4 Houipay 2013; HeOutthere 1a: This month we're bookshel ‘crafts from around the world, decorating our gardens and throwing the ultimate summer party! a handpicked on you by the CrossStitcher editorial team = < GREEN FINGERS GIVE THE outside of your home ‘as much creative attention as the inside this surnmer. This book takes inspiration from National ‘Trust gardens, showing you how to create a mini paradise in your own back yard. You'l love it because... i's barbeque season after al so make the most of t! National Trust Books, £16.99 PARTY MOVES > ‘THERE'S ALWAYS an event tohost over the summer -be ita wedding, garden party or family gathering. This ‘book, by top party organiser David Stark, is bursting with inspiration and ideas tomake your big day sparkle. You'll iove It becouse... Davies creativity is awe-inspiring. Monacell £2750 UPGRADE THE humbie embroidery hoop fromnifty tension keeper tostar of the crafty show with this innovative book. Utlising a range of ‘techniques, from cross stitch ‘to crochet, learn how to make ‘awide variety of art work and The designs are fresh, stiish and trenchled. David & Charles, £14.99 4A Sessa. OUDAY 2018 decorations. You'l ove it because... ANIMAL Magic Asmuchasiwedlovetojetoffona Kenyan safari this year, this fab booke may be the dlosest we'll get to exotic animal entounters. 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(2) ices more than one shin maui Designed b; Design siz Stitch iny Modernist 18x18em (7x7in) +: 28 hours eachUNDER THE SEA DMC Anchor _ Madeir BH 05257 1412 BEB 9u7 2551410 fel 3846 1090 1103.2) 2) incass more han one sin sid HOLIDAY 2613The chevron background really makes your stitohin ing pop, and is right on trend F00 CressStitcher MATERIALS LAO) To beep the back of, your stitehin looking neat and tidy, work a row fh half stitehes first (ID, then go back and work the top crosses Ye \W & How to... frame a picture 4 ‘Step 1 Step2 Step 3 . Cur apiece ofwhitemountboardtoft ONCE onceyou'vefinshedpinring SECURE the fabric edges wih masking thelnsdeofyourrame Pace your around theentre perimeter andyaure__ tapeandremovethe ins Postion your CrossStiteher HOLIDAY 2013 25INSPIRING PEOPLE For me, an actual conversation with real individuals is as just as important as studio time ‘community is earning about others and their stories. For my MEA Thesis project, Handed On, Iasked around 200 different people to share something they learned from ‘important women in their lives, [then stitched these stories onto hand-woven fabric asa physical documentation of | ‘the memories that were shared. It’s celebration of inspirational women 26 CrossStitcher HOLIDAY 2018 What role does the concept of ‘community play in your artwork more generally? believe that it isan artist's responsibility o use their skis to contribute to their community: There are many ways of doing this, and for ime it means directly engaging with people and spending time sharing skills and learning from one another. Tamm Kelsey oreates her stitched figures using 4 combination of loose marks ‘most filed in my studio work when have a parallel practice embedded in the wider woed. Forme, an actual conversation with real individuals is 4juscas importantas spending creative time in the studio, Can you tell us about the projects you've worked on that involve the public in creating artwork? I recently finshed a collaborative project at school for refugees in St outs called the International‘Welcome School. The school has students from 17 different countries, many of whom are just beginning to learn English, Bach of the students created a self portrait out of fbric ‘which we dyed and painted to reflect specific customary clothing. All of the portraits were collaged and stitched ‘onto one mural, which will hang permanently in the school Tam mos inspired by people — the stories they tell the activity of ‘engaging together, the gesture and posture ofthe human form and facial ‘expressions ako write and draw as part of my creative practice, and my “writing often makesa metaphorical ‘connection between people's actions and elements of nature | just finished a year long artist, residency at Craft Alliance, a community art centre in St. Louis, and [ now have several projects that 'm working on, including teaching a cass ‘on community-based practices in art and ecological art. My students and Tare making a public mural to raise ecological awareness in Se. Louis. Pm. also continuing to work with the International Welcome School, starting an artisan group for refugees, Ie-will sport them in creating thei work, and help them find a market for their handmade products. Tam also beginning to incorporate ‘writing in my work ina new way. Mostof the text Ihave used in the past has been tories and memories collected from others, but T have also been writing my own poetry for years. INSPIRING PEOPLE have only recently begun to include these personal narratives alongside my stitched figures. s the best piec ative ice you've ever been given? In graduate school, my mentor told me to carry small notebook and write dlown every single thought about my ‘work. Sometimes good ideas are fleeting, and she taught me the value ‘of recording ideasas they come and sifing through later, She aso taught ‘me to keep track of every hour spent ‘working in the studio ~noc thinking ‘or dawdling, but actual hands-on time ‘with materials. [earned that these small efforts to stay onganised can hrelp greatly with personal studio ‘management and balancing creative ‘time with other commitments CrossStitcher HOLIDAY 2013 27You can buy a digital edition of CrossStitcher - ready to read whenever you want. Single issues and subscriptions are available, and every issue you purchase is stored in your magazine library permanently. Once your magazine has downloaded, an internet connection is not required so you can take your magazine with you, wherever you go. 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CUT apiece of cardto 7x12em and{foldinhalf.Attach your stitched card with double sided tape, ining up the straight ‘middle edge withthe fol.MOROCCAN NIGHTS a *: | We've been eure by the rich palettes | *” d intricate patterns of traditional north ‘African ¢ designGive your cushion 4 professional (ook 1308 0202 0107 1203 os 0611 0612 2702 ott 2 1103 Tassels * Red meaium weight yarn, 50m * Cardboard, 30cm long piece 34s For stockist detalls see page 92 with large, colourful tassels EEMOROCCAN NIGHTS. Cushion * 25.count pale yellow evenweave, 66x66cm * Pale yellow backing fabric, ‘two 36x36cm pieces * Stuffing Nie. For stockist details see page 92 cushion Step 1 Tmecvou'bechrotone Pr Pull each strand ataseltoesch comer pointing towardthe entre end machine individually from your cut corhand tackin place Step 2 thread before regrouping. oman This gives your Stitching seroma tees ef gour sk teremcmnewsmmracce yi, flat finch aroma sgn 7 SE anes: Designed by: Maria Diaz Design size: 28x28em (I1xIlin) Stitet ye: 49 hours Make a... tassel Step 1 . } f Be ed FOLD your piece of cardboard in halfand wrap the yarn around it ‘about 30 times. Keep thettension loose asyou wrap, Step 2 xy wz cut slonapeceohyemans Greed tundeh yar oes itefidadedoe Teh, Growing tase opstoeter Step 3 [CUT theloops along the open end ofthe cardboard. Youcan trimary very long ends, butdontt worry ‘about making them too even. Step 4 oy ‘TAKE onelong end ofthetieand ‘wrap itaround your tassel few ‘times, Draw the end back under the wraps and through the centre ofthe tasselThe Patchwork Rabbit Seek inspiration, find joy Bothy Beach Hut Fun Exotic Birds reads Ba Onroes Ct om tay New Address in Unit 1¢, Lak Cocker 0844 8000221 info@bothythreads.com www.bothythreads com book.com/bothythreadsone Brighten ee ea a pendant photographing the world around us — whether to capture everyday life or show off our atest crafty makes — has to be one of our favourite hobbies after stitching and se Vintage-style cameras are a hot trend w, and this funky necklace is the perfect accessory for warm summer days and nights, as well as a play les fo match your ribute to our best-loved activit easy to swap the col favourite outfit, too. 38 ieneSNAP HAPPY \ + Seem (2xtin) Stitch time: 3 hours each Make a... charm necklace Step 1 Step2 Step3 ‘TRIM yourcordtothedesiredlength —_€UToutyourstitching.leavingafew __ ATTACHajumpring to one corner of of yournecklace. Anplya folding Lunsttched blocksat each topcormer__Yourstitched charm. Join your charm, ‘crimp toeachend, genty squeezing _andatleast oneblock aroundtherest___ tothe cord witha second jump ring, with pliers of your stitching eppat fox the other sa:PLAS Cee ed Senet ates eee) eens ee your speed while limiting wear Set Avoid bending 4 jump rings out of shape ayt wisting the ends ane trom each other, rather Sinale necklace — - L * 14 count plastic canvas, 1Sx10cm, Than pulling them apart + 4jumorinas Vv » Cotton cord, 1m » 2folding crimos For stockist details see page 92Drop us a line to pin your projects into our album! Email your photos to i , Your stHrching . “These motifs came from Feorvary [fer are my completed Bele & Boo Tn a eon bee ape s wel a 2055 2013's Free booklet. I'm going fo use ise ready to hang in my daughter's ightcher. adapted these charts from them to make a mobile for my Son bedroom. 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The pair are a firm CrosStitcher favourite — having starred in and we're thrilled to get our hands on their new craft book, which is packed full of beautifial projects to make for children. This tooth fairy pillow, featuring an embroidered Boo, is bound to become a future keepsake. Just transfer the bunny template (page 84) onto your fabric using an air-erasbale fabric pen, then follow our step-by-step instructions. ‘ o a ap ee ae CrossStitcher : HOLIDAY 2013 their own series of charts earlier this,| Gavelope | { Pane HOWTO... MAKE A TOOTH FAIRY PILLOWCASE Use the templates above to create an embroidered pillow with a special pocket Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 SATIN stitch Boos tailtummy,muzzle | TACKthetwopocket piecestogether TURN the pocket right side out Moke andoutereyeinecruandhisinnerear _andmachinestitch3mminfromthe ___abuttonholeloopatthepointed end inpink Backstitch his whiskersin ‘edges. Cipasmaltrianglefromeach |_andsiiptich the open straightedge brown and the outineinsternsttch comer sothat whenitisturedrights closed, Foldthe short straight edge up Worksmallstrightstitchesonthetail, | sidesoutitsitsflat.Foldoverandpress | by’Scm, then overstitchthe side edge the outer tummy and the smallines ‘a5mmituming around eachside tomakeapocket. Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 \ IN ‘ADD Ithobutton tothe frontlayerin | TURNovericmfromtheleftedgeof |“ MAKE.ammhom along one short line with the buttonholeand press the front panel andpress, then turn side ofthe back pane! piece Right sides down thetlap.Pinthe envelope to foverandipressasecond.4emiencth. __inlinethe hemmed edge with the ic the front panel just below Boo's Siipthericrac undemeath the edgeot rac. Foldbackthehemmed edgeto the outstretched paws. Sewitinplace with thisturing. Tackandmachine stitch __-samesize asthe front, and pin and sew smallstitches,using matching thread. | 2mm fromthe edge o the fold. ‘around the other three ses CrossStitcher HOLIDAY 2013WE SPEAK TO DESIGNER... I studied illustration in Leeds and during my time chete I took partin an exchange to Paris, where I discovered a love of drawing children, The Parisian children had sich an old-fashioned sense of chic about chem that was so reminiscent ofthe drawings Hoved growing up. [then went on to illustrate children’s books and greetings cards, ‘which was the perfect experience for starting Belle & Boo. [always wanted to create characters that were reminiscent ofthe storybooks enjoyed asa child. [was living in Singapore and designing Christmas cards in che sweltering heat when | ‘drew litle girl and a bunny in the snow, and I knew immediately that they were Belle & Boo. I went on to draw them in los of different environments as continuity is key o creating characters, Twanted them to have a nostalgic fel ~ our products are hopefully timeless THE My partner and I took some time offto {g0 travelling, and this is when Lreally ‘got to grips with Photoshop. When in Sydney ‘world of Etsy, so once back in the UK and armed with my new skills I decided to open my own shop and digital art prints of my illustrations. Within a year Twas doing it fall ime. A year later was approached by a good friend whose background isin design management and we haven't looked back since. “There ate now eight of us and our range includes clothes, wall stickers, china ‘ware and more. We've recently landed a publishing deal and are looking to ‘expand globally. friend introduced me to the LeftMandy’scharactersBelle&Boo now domeverythingtromelothestowallprints. we READER OFFER ‘THE BELLE& B00 B00K OF CRAFT (Quadrille) CrossStitcher readers can get the book for the special prince fF £10.99 (normally £14.99) with free P&P. To order, call direct on 01256 302699 quoting reference WE and your credit card details. www.quadrille.co.uk CrossStiteher HOLIDAY 2013 85This month we've got £420 vorth of exciting products fc 3 Show far, show good Beat the post-summer bles once the warm months are over by taking a trip toa Creative Sttches & Hobbyerafts show Soak up inspiration witha huge programme of workshops, talks and ‘demonstrations earn new skis and get your hands on hard-to- find craft supplies from over 160 sellers. Youre guaranteed to leave bursting with new creative ideas! Log on to inwichtcouk tobbuy tickets, or enter our gveaway to win one often pairs for ‘ether the Manchester (1214 September or Exeter (26-29 ‘September) show dates. : 258MANCHESTER, 268EXETER Summer loving ‘Whether youre jetting off to an exotic location or simpy ‘enjoying What sunshine makesit toour shores, this one-off bookazine from the publishers of CrossStitcher and Molle ‘Makes is packed fullof crafting ideas to inspire your summer. ‘There's gorgeous project ideas to try yoursel. great readsto| ‘enjoy by the poo! or lzing inthe park and best buy shopping ‘guides for those allmportant retail therapy sessions. Buy a ‘copy for £6.99 from wruwiryfavourtemagazines.co.uk, Or center our giveaway to win one of 20 copies. ‘268SUMMERTOOLS OF THE TRADE NEEDLES Forbase stitching yout deta cachocbachottchond French. EMBROIDE! Embroidery schersanea Stektyadecertper road styousietne. STRANDED COTTON Emoiderytueadsaaocommon tosttenyourdesignwith. HOOPS AND FRAMES Thought backer wedorecommend Stteingtension.dustmakesurel'sbig enouahto, ftyourentie design, EVENWEAVE Evenwoaveiemachimplertoworkwththanyou mmightthing Start witha 2 or 28 counteverene, takeTHE CHART START stitching fromthe centre ofthe design and your fabric. The centre of ‘our charts are indicated by dotted lines. Tofindthe centre of your fabric fold itinbaifand then into quarters, DMC___Anchor_Madera ESE GH coo 057 __o611 lm 314 0202 Eran [Al 3830 176 0906 ~| 38401200907 SI579 236 113, =]2838 940 0905 THE KEY i ALL THE symboisthat ‘appearonthe chart arelistedinthekey with their ‘corresponding thread codes: beside them. The key alsotells you the diferent sttches sed in the design. Colour match INTHE key, the closest colurnn of thread codes listed next to the chart symbosis the thread brand that’s usedin the desian. Similar colour matches are listed alongside't. Reading the chart EACH squareon the chart represents assingle cross stitch. Fractionals are half filed squares or squares filed with two different colours. Start stitching. ‘THE direction of your dlagonalsis upto you just be sureall your stitches crossin the same direction. Otherwise, your design willook uneven. Continue working from the centre outward, ‘CUT a 40cm thread length, and thread ‘yourneadle with two ofthe six strands knot one endand start witha waste knot (opposite). Make a diagonal half cross stitch across a single aida block. MAKE a second diagonal stitch to complete your first cross. Alternatively, you can worka row ofhalf cross stitches firs, then work back on yourself to complete the stitches. CONTINUE working from the centre of your design outward. fyourfind the ‘extra counting abit daunting a first, don't give up. We promise Rl ecome second naturein notime. MAKE a second ciagonalstitch to ‘complete your ist.crossstitch. Work | each stitch individually or worka row of half cross stitches, then work back on yourself to complete the stitches. INSTEAD o' taking your needle . IFYOU'RE workingintwostrands.a THREAD yourneedle with thetwotall MAKE ahalfcrossstitch, passing your oop knots the easiost and neatest ‘ends, just as younormally would. Bring __ needle through the loop onthe reverse ‘method. Cuta singlelenath of thread, yourneecle upto the front of your ‘as shown here. Pullalthe way to secure twiceaslongasnormal.Folditinhalf fabri, leaving a small loop of thread the thread. Now continue with your tocreate aloop at one end, onthe reverse, 5 stitching as norma Rc rcas cpeenaatFRENCH KNOTS Go dotty with this simple way to add neat knots to your designs Step 1 USE a sharp embroideryneedietohelp pierce the fabric. Bring your needle up ‘at your starting point and wrap your ‘thread once or twice around theneedle Use one strand fora small knot anditwo forasighty chunkier knot FRACTIONALS Step 2 HOLD your thread end firmlyand take | yourneedle down, ever so slightly over {rom where you cameup, Side the twisted thread down theneedle soit rests on the fabrics surface, and gently feed the needle through the fabric: KEEP your thread as taut as possible toprevent the knot becaming loose, Gently pull your thread through to tighten the knot, sothatitsits neatly on the surface. And remember if youdon't ‘ett right away, keep practising! These little stitches are great for adding a bit more detail to your work Step 1 ‘START with a quarter stitch, working from one corner into the centre, For ‘evenweave,thereis already ahole nthe centre to stitch into, With aida, out need to perce the centre ofthe block. BEADING TO ATTACH beads, youlineedathin flexible beading needle. Thread with ‘one strand ofcotton Bring your needle tothe frontot your design threadona beac and makea clagona stich to secure the bead. fyoulve sich through again for added securty. } Step2 MAKE your next quarter sttch in your second colour, coming up from the ‘opposite comer and back down | through the centre, Youveriow crested ahalfcross sttch. HALF CROSS STITCH HALF cross stitches are exactly what they sound ike half of across sttch, Each diagonal stitch is worked across ‘two evenwveave threads or one aida block They/re most often used tocreate _asubte backgroundin adesign. Step3 FINISH your stitch by making half cross stitch, Fractionals are shown inthe charteither as two symbols opposite ‘one anther ina chart square, orby a symbol oppostean empty space. WASTE AND SOLUBLE CANVAS WASTE and soluble canvases are used when stitching on pain fabrics and fets. Tack onto your fabric and stitch as normal, Soluble canvas dissolves in water. 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