To mark the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States, we have a Stitch a Star treat for you. Download your Barack Obama chart here and get stitching the latest occupant of the White House.
Chart from an image (C) Frank Polich/Landov/PA Photos
Tuesday January 20, 2009 Stitch a star – Barack Obama
Barack Obama in stitches!
Hot off the press... here’s a sneak preview of the March 210 issue of CrossStitcher, which includes a cross stitch chart of 44th President Barack Obama.
The issue is packed with variety and inspiration. Inside you’ll find everything from a stunning traditional sampler (we thought it’d make the perfect gift for Mother’s Day), to a Bohemian-style t-shirt. There’s a tiny vintage sampler that incorporates real pearl buttons, poppers and other bits and bobs from your sewing basket and a stylish bathroom set including cross stitched slippers!There are furry fabric cards, twinkly and oh-so stylish Mother’s Day cards, linen cushions with London motifs (the London theme is everywhere on the high street), plus all your old favourites - cute bears, flowers, Oriental themes - and, of course, our Stitch a Star, Barack Obama! Cross stitch has never been so inspiring!
The March issue is on sale from 29 January.
Enjoy the issue, and do let us know what you’re stitching - we’d love to hear from you.
Cathy (editor)
Stitching for Obama!
Can you believe that in just an hour Barack Obama will become President of the United States of America? As an American, I've been swept up in 'Obama fever' for months now. I've already completed my first Obama cross stitch design and am about to start my second. If you'd like to stitch an Obama of your very own, be sure to pick up issue 210 of CrossStitcher, on sale 29th Jan, where we'll be featuring a Barack Obama cross stitch pattern. For more wild and wacky Obama crafts, from crocheted dolls to cupcakes, check out Obama Craft Project
Let the festivites begin!
-Rebecca
Let the festivites begin!
-Rebecca
Cross stitch basics
Whether you're a first-time cross stitcher or just want to brush up your skills, you'll find all you need in Technical Editor Rebecca Preston's Back to Basics guide.
Stitching is great fun,
isn't too hard to pick up, is somewhat addictive, and is the perfect
inexpensive hobby... oh, and did we mention it's great fun? Click here
to download Rebecca's guide, and don't forget to keep us posted on what
you've stitched.
