If you're at a loose end on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st June, you might be interested in picking up your needle to help HOPE, a charity which aims to provide services and resources to people who have suffered from childhood abuse.
HOPE is organising a 24-hour Stitch-A-Thon, to be held from 12 noon on the Friday to 12 noon on the Saturday at the Phoenix Centre in Scarborough, where the charity works from. If you live too far away to make the journey, all sponsors and donations of money or stitching materials are very much appreciated, so don't feel you can't help out. All donations help HOPE to keep supporting the people who desperately need it. The charity is run entirely by unpaid volunteers, so every little bit counts!*
If you would like to take part click here to email Helen Mason, with 'FAO Helen' or 'Stitch-A-Thon' as the subject line, or write to her at:
HOPE
The Phoenix Centre
927 Northway
Scarborough
YO11 1AE
Take a look at the HOPE website for more details of their work in the community.
*If you'd like to make a donation by cheque or postal order, please make it payable to 'HOPE Groups' and write 'Stitch-A-Thon' on the envelope.
Thursday May 29, 2008 24-hour charity Stitch-A-Thon in Scarborough
Wednesday May 28, 2008 Issue 199 winners
Here are the winners from issue 199! DMC GIVEAWAY JULIE NADIN COLCHESTER M KAYUM BATH CHARLOTTE AGNEW EDINBURGH CHARLOTTE PINKS STAFFORD MISS ANDREA SCRUTTON, HUDDERSFIELD, VAL GODFREY TAUNTON MICHAEL POWELL GIVEAWAY KAREN...
Thursday May 22, 2008 CrossStitcher 201 now on sale!
CrossStitcher issue 201 on sale now! It's time to start getting inspired for all those summer projects, and issue 201 is full of some fantastic ideas to get you started. Have a look below at some of the designs coming your way... Plus don't miss... ...
Venetian glasses case template
Here's the template you'll need for the glasses case project in issue 201. Just download by clicking here, then follow the instructions in your copy of the magazine!
Wednesday May 21, 2008 Groves & Banks competition - issue 201
We've joined up with DIMENSIONS and The Daylight Company to bring you a fantastic competition this month. Enter now for the chance to win a set of gorgeous kits plus a special daylight lamp to stitch them by.
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Tuesday May 20, 2008 Joanne Sanderson launches her new website
After a very hectic time during the last six months and in between writing two new books for David & Charles (3D Rubber Stamping, and Cross Stitch 100 Cards) I've just completed my brand new website and I'm so excited about it I had to tell you all!
You can find freebies and new charts to download at www.joannesanderson.com I will continue to add new charts almost daily and I have plenty more freebies to add too, so watch this space. Readers can also email me on the contact form – I would love to hear from you.
With only a few weeks left to complete my latest book it's panic stations here. Thank goodness I have some help with the stitching this time – thank you to my wonderful stitchers! Once the book is finished I will be getting stuck into designing lots of new projects for CrossStitcher, just in time for the Christmas issues. Christmas is my favourite time of year (except it will be the middle of summer, as everything is done so far in advance), but it always seems to last for six months of the year when you are a designer, and I do get confused as to which month we're actually in!
Joanne x
You can find freebies and new charts to download at www.joannesanderson.com I will continue to add new charts almost daily and I have plenty more freebies to add too, so watch this space. Readers can also email me on the contact form – I would love to hear from you.
With only a few weeks left to complete my latest book it's panic stations here. Thank goodness I have some help with the stitching this time – thank you to my wonderful stitchers! Once the book is finished I will be getting stuck into designing lots of new projects for CrossStitcher, just in time for the Christmas issues. Christmas is my favourite time of year (except it will be the middle of summer, as everything is done so far in advance), but it always seems to last for six months of the year when you are a designer, and I do get confused as to which month we're actually in!
Joanne x
Monday May 19, 2008 Prize Crossword - issue 201
Enter issue 201's Prize Crossword here, and you could be one of the five lucky winners who will receive a gorgeous Madeira Gold Quality Box plus an assortment of threads. Turn to page 74 in your copy of the magazine to complete the crossword.
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Box Tree Cottage Designs giveaway - issue 201
Turn to page 83 of issue 201 to find the details of this great giveaway from Box Tree Cottage Designs. You could receive one of three brand new chart packs. You'll find this month's keyword to enter the giveaway underneath the prize details.
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Sewandso giveaway - issue 201
Turn to page 83 of issue 201 to find the details of this great giveaway from top craft supplier Sewandso. There are three stylish sewing boxes up for grabs. You'll find this month's keyword to enter the giveaway underneath the prize details.
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Minerva Designs giveaway - issue 201
Turn to page 83 of issue 201 to find the details of this giveaway from Minerva Designs. Ten readers have the chance to win some pretty blackwork chart packs. You'll find this month's keyword to enter the giveaway underneath the prize details.
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Anchor giveaway - issue 201
Turn to page 83 of issue 201 to find the details of this great giveaway from Anchor. Twelve readers can receive a kit from Anchor's amazing range. You'll find this month's keyword to enter the giveaway underneath the prize details.
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Tuesday May 13, 2008 A special thankyou from Margaret Sherry
We've received a gorgeous card from Margaret Sherry which we just have to share with you!
Dear CrossStitcher readers,
Thankyou so much for all your touching compliments and loyalty. I enjoyed meeting so many dedicated stitchers at Olympia in March. Everyone is so very complimentary, encouraging and such fun to talk to! There were so many stories about readers' characterful cats and favourite designs! I will remember you all when painting artwork in the coming months!
Very best wishes,
Margaret
Dear CrossStitcher readers,
Thankyou so much for all your touching compliments and loyalty. I enjoyed meeting so many dedicated stitchers at Olympia in March. Everyone is so very complimentary, encouraging and such fun to talk to! There were so many stories about readers' characterful cats and favourite designs! I will remember you all when painting artwork in the coming months!
Very best wishes,
Margaret
Friday May 09, 2008 A project with a twist...
Hallowe'en might be months away, but we couldn't resist telling you about this article on The Art Of Darkness website.
Using glow-in-the-dark thread you can stitch a secret design into an ordinary-looking project, which only reveals itself when the lights go out!
Click here to see how an innocent unicorn becomes a spooky monster!
Using glow-in-the-dark thread you can stitch a secret design into an ordinary-looking project, which only reveals itself when the lights go out!
Click here to see how an innocent unicorn becomes a spooky monster!
Wednesday May 07, 2008 3 for 2 offer from Coats Crafts
For the months of May and June only Coats Crafts have a fantastic offer on two of their sewing thread ranges. For every two 100m spools of Coats Cotton and Coats Duet that you buy from participating stockists, you'll get another one free! What better excuse to get even more creative with ways of finishing off your cross stitch projects?
To find your nearest stockist visit the Coats Crafts website, or call 0132 539 4237.
Offer valid until 30th June.
To find your nearest stockist visit the Coats Crafts website, or call 0132 539 4237.
Offer valid until 30th June.
Friday May 02, 2008 Designer Emily Peacock is her daughters' new crafting guru
The other Sunday, I took my two daughters up to London to explore the delights of Spitalfields Market. One good reason for this was that it's under cover, which seems to be a deciding factor in outings these days given the wet weather. The main reason,...
