It's another three-day weekend, which I hope means you have a bit more time to spend on your favourite hobby... This week I've picked out some fabulous vintage dress cards to cross stitch, and a delicious-looking ice-cream embroidery design, which is just perfect for someone with a sweet tooth!
I'm watching: Doctor Who I'm learning how to: Cross stitch on perforated paper
Vintage fashion is still very much in vogue – those bold patterns and full skirts work for many of us! So anyone with an eye for style will love these.
This pretty pair is part of a set of four by Rhona Norrie. As well as these two Fifties-style tea dresses, the collection includes a striped Seventies-style maxi dress and a retro number with lemons on!
The dresses are all worked on perforated paper then attached to card producing a playful 3D effect. Which one will you stitch first?
Just looking at this fine menu of ice-creams and lollies is making us crave a sweet iced treat! Whatever your favourite flavour, we're sure you'll find something to tickle those tastebuds here.
This delightful embroidery design is easy enough for beginners to master. It also features various different techniques to practise on. And as each ice-cream is dinky, you'll be able to whip this up in no time – almost quicker than you can say 'It's melting!'
Ah, summer blooms. They instantly fill us with joy don't they? Cut flowers are a beautiful treat, but never last much longer than a week. If you remember the pleasure you got from pressing flowers as a child, we think you'll love this grown-up alternative.
Stitched on evenweave fabric, the design features whole stitches only plus backstitch, so is accessible for all. Once finished, frame it like a section of a sampler or make it up into a cushion!
Issue 347 of The World of Cross Stitching is out now! 🥳
Your brand-new edition is packed with 78 must-stitch patterns, including a summery Elmer the Patchwork Elephant pattern, beautiful floral lady picture, fearsome fun monster cards and a farming alphabet letters set.
Plus, your bonus gift is a Lizzie Mouse kit from Lucie Heaton's Furry Tales family! 🐭
'In our June 2024 issue, Elmer the Elephant is back with his rainbow patchwork look for summer fun! There's so much more for all tastes too, including a stunning castle scene and a summer floral wreath, part of a series by Amanda Gregory.'
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