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Thursday December 31, 2009 Keep your stitching gifts in pristine condition!
In our latest issue Rebecca has concentrated on looking after your stitching in her monthly Q&A section. Everything from handling and washing your stitching to the safe storage of your prized pieces has been covered in the handy guide. If you give your stitching away as gifts (which we are sure many of you do!) then here’s a great way to make sure the recipient knows how to look after their special gift to keep it in the best condition. Simply attach this cute note to the back of the frame or within your gift-wrap to be sure your piece of stitching is looked after! Click here to download the template for yourself!  Psst! Issue 222 goes on sale today!
Friday December 25, 2009 Merry Christmas to all our readers!
Most of you are probably tucking into a nice roast turkey with stuffing right now (or a veggie option if you're that way inclined) but we've written this message anyway to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. We've shut down the office for a few days over the festive period whilst we eat our own body weight in roast potatoes... ...but we'll be back very soon with more blog posts on new events for 2010 as well as the usual gossip and details of exciting new projects to look forward to!  Whilst we are here, we'd like to take the time to show you this pretty picture of just a few of the lovely cards and handcrafted gifts we received here in the office. It's very kind of you, so thanks everyone! Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas from the team at CrossStitcher
Monday December 21, 2009 If you're into genealogy . . . this will interest you! The Your Family Tree Awards are back, and this year they're bigger and better! Our sister magazine, Your Family Tree, run these awards each year to help make sure that the websites, companies and products that have done the most for family history over the last 12 months are fully recognised. What's new for 2009 is that you get to decide who wins the coveted prizes! This is your chance to shout about your favourite products, websites and services so, click here to vote now! Winners will be announced in Your Family Tree issue 88, on sale 26th February 2010 PS: If you're into genealogy then take a look at their website... 
Friday December 18, 2009 Love shopping? You'll love Margaret Sherry's Shopping Cat!
If you're a Margaret Sherry fan - you're going to love this!  After a number of requests from readers for the Shopping Cat chart from last years Stitch and Crafts show, we’ve decided to load it up here on our website - just for you! Aren’t we nice? It’s proved a really popular design and with just over three months until next years Stitch and Craft show in March 2010, it’s the perfect time to get stitching! So, go on… download the chart, relax and stitch the world’s cutest cat doing what we all love… shopping! PS: Don’t forget you can keep up with all the gossip and news on next years show by visiting www.stitchandcraft.co.uk and if you book tickets before 31st December - it’s buy-one-get-one-free!
Wednesday December 16, 2009 Look what’s coming up in the New Year!
There’s plenty of crafty goodness to look forward to in 2010 so you’d better get your diaries out and start planning ahead, it’s going to be a busy one!   Stitch and Craft Show 2010 Our very own show is back and rearing to go with the usual array of crafty celebs, stalls and workshops! Held at Olympia ll in London between 18 - 21 March, it’s sure to make a great day out! To find out more and information on booking tickets visit www.stitchandcraft.co.uk. PS: It's buy-one-get-one-free if you buy your tickets before 31st December 2009 ! Stitch and Creative Craft (SCC) shows Yes, that means multiple! In total Trident are putting on six shows between January and April touring the UK from Manchester to London. Check out www.sccshows.co.uk for more information on venues and tickets. Time to get some filofax refills I think…!
Tuesday December 15, 2009 Free Cath Kidston Sew book for new subscribers! If you subscribe to CrossStitcher today you'll receive this Cath Kidston book Sew! worth £14.99! Perfect for all those projects you have been waiting to get started! What do you get as a subscriber? You'll be getting 13 issues of CrossStitcher magazine delivered FREE directly to your door throughout the year. You'll also get a special cover gift with each issue, plus access to VIP subscriber-only pages packed with charts, puzzles, competitions and news! How much does it cost? Just £10.37 every three months by Direct Debit – that's 20% off the shop price! How can you get it? It's simple, just choose one of these three options: 1) Call 0844 848 2852 and quote offer code W047. 2) Click here to go straight to the online order form. 3) Turn to page 50 in issue 221 and fill in the paper form. Psst! This would make a great present for any CrossStitcher fan...
Thursday December 10, 2009 Catch the wooly bug with Shaun the Sheep . . . With Aardman recently celebrating their 25th anniversary Shaun the Sheep, along with many other popular characters, have been more than noticeable this last month! Since Shaun has always proved popular with stitchers, the CrossStitcher team decided to make him our Kids' stitch this month with this baaa-rillaint back pack! But, that's not all!... The team over at our sister magazine Simply Knitting have also been on the ball this month. They're got a really funky pattern for a Shaun the Sheep Nintendo DS case!  Editor Deborah Bradley said: “Shaun is a favourite with children and adults everywhere – and the Simply Knitting team is no exception. "The case is knitted entirely in stocking stitch and the fleecy texture is created using a woolly yarn rather than complicated stitches so even new knitters or kids will be able to manage it!” We think this is a perfect chance for you to try you hand at a new hobby, so look out for it on the news stand when you pick up your copy of CrossStitcher...
Monday December 07, 2009 CrossStitcher issue 221 - on sale now! The January issue of CrossStitcher has now gone on sale and we're pretty sure (if you haven't got one already) you're going to absolutely love this months free gift! Inject some designer style into your home with your free giant Hug chart by Emily Peacock exclusively for CrossStitch readers! This stunning chart is printed on luxurious paper in a handy keepsafe size and because its only whole cross stitches with wool-on-canvas there's no excuse for even beginner stitchers not to have a go at this design... Emily Peacocks contemporary designs have been making the headlines for the last few months in various home and interior publications, so get a piece of the action and stitch yourself this fashionable statement piece for your home. What are you waiting for... go and grab yourself a copy now!
Tuesday December 01, 2009 Enter issue 221's competition now!
Here are the links to this month's comps and giveaways. Enter now for the chance to win some fabulous prizes!
Stitch & Creative Crafts Show giveaway (Sandown, Esher)Stitch & Creative Crafts Show giveaway (Manchester) PurplePatchDesign giveaway Nia Cross Stitch giveaway Riverdrift House giveaway Marks & Spencer giveaway Click here to enter our RSN competition. Click here to enter our Prize Crossword competition.
Monday November 30, 2009 Rain rain everywhere...
It's been a pretty miserable weekend down here in Somerset, buckets of rain and strong winds have made it impossible to arrive at work this morning looking anything less than wind swept.
Facing us now is the daunting task of Christmas shopping, which we still haven't started (we really need to get a move on - advent starts tomorrow!) and whilst the prospect of a broken umbrella and wet socks are all too realistic, we're opting for the 'staying indoors and keeping warm option'... and so can you! Why not give someone the perfect present - from the comfort of your own home? Give someone a whole year of inspiration with a subscription to CrossStitcher. The best bit is that if you order now you'll save up to 40% - our best price this year!  Ordering is easy…Just quote discount code: Z614 and call 0844 848 2852 (lines are open Mon-Fri 8am – 9.30pm, Sat 8am – 4pm) or visit www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/Z614 Save time and money on your Christmas shopping (whilst avoiding getting wet) and treat someone to a gift that will keep giving all year around! What's best is that with over 60 magazines to choose from, there's something to suit everyone. So, even if they're not into cross stitching take a look - you might find something they are into! PS: We know this offer is too good to miss so we’ll totally understand if you treat yourself instead… Offer ends: 31st January 2010
Friday November 27, 2009 Did you know?
... that we're on Twitter? That's right, we are the epitome of 'cool'. Not only do we have our very own Facebook page but we've also been 'tweeting about' for a while too!  Check out what we've been up to and see the links we love right here! Tweet twoo!
Thursday November 26, 2009 Always save room for pie . . . For those of you who don’t already know - today is Thanksgiving! The day American people celebrate the Pilgrims first harvest in their new world, or something like that... (Ask Rebecca our Technical Editor, she's American.) As a treat for Rebecca, we've brought in biscuits, nachos and chocolate covered nuts. Not the traditional Thanksgiving food she's probably used to but we couldn't exactly roast a turkey at work now could we? Luckily, she's making a Thanksgiving dinner this evening and it sounds delicious: "I'm making pecan and apple pes but we'll also be having turkey, vegetables, mashed potatoes, stuffing and corn bread!" After thinking about food all morning we've found this gorgeous contemporary Thanksgiving Pie by Sue Hillis, and you'll see it's even got a cute fork charm if you look closely enough! She’s got so much to look at on her website, you’re sure to be inspired by her folksy designs. We love her use of text and bright cartoon images, they're lovely! It’s obviously a bit late to stitch this for Thanksgiving 2009, but perhaps you’ll find some inspiration for a Thanksgiving stitch next year? PS: Take a look at her blog too; it’s full of bright and yummy designs... mmm... pie...
Friday November 20, 2009 Did I really just hear Jingle Bells on the radio?
Yes, it’s that time of year again when the shops start playing festive tunes, the Christmas lights are being turned on by local celebrities and you find yourself meandering through department stores trying to find gift tags and wrapping paper before you miss your train home… Believe it or not, there’s only five more Saturdays before Christmas day and if you’re anything like us (working all week and writing Christmas cards in your lunch hour!) then the daunting task of shopping at the weekend seems just ludicrous. Well, to make it a little bit easier for you we’ve got some special subscription deals for CrossStitcher magazine as well as lots of other great titles too! You can save up to 40% on some great magazines (including ours of course!) and the best part is you can order a subscription online without having to even leave the house! (Perfect if you really don’t want to deal with the hustle and bustle of your local high street in search for that perfect gift) Simply go to www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk or call 0844 848 2852 and quote code z601 to buy a subscription for someone special this year.  With over 60 titles to choose from there really is something for everyone! Playstation - perfect for my little brother Simpy Knitting - perfect for my mum Classic Rock - perfect for my dad Total Film - perfect for my movie mad uncle Why waste time trawling through the shops when you can get someone a great gift they will enjoy the whole year through... ?
Monday November 16, 2009 In the Pink - create a stylish accessory! Have you been inspired by Durene Jones' pretty bow chart in CrossStitcher issue 220? Well, why not make it into a stylish accessory to treasure... ...click here to download the template and you can make a bag just like the one featured in the magazine! You'll be pretty in pink! Been inspired by one of our designs? We'd love to hear from you! If you have made one of our charts into something special, let us know!
Thursday November 12, 2009 Craft Crunch - blog review Crafts Crunch describe themselves as "a collection of artists and craft-folk determined to encourage people to beat the recession by being more creative" and we think that’s splendid! Since the credit crunch has taken its toll on our hobby expenditure it can be quite hard to think of new craft ideas that don't break the bank. Well, this London lot have hit the nail on the head with this trendy, innovative and inspiring blog. Carefully selected posts, about everything from knitting to badge making, are featured alongside coverage of some of the hippest designers such as Phil Davidson (Urban Cross Stitch). Presenting their finds as “boutique style at Primarni prices” the site celebrates new British crafters, from textile designers to jewellery makers, by featuring their crafts and information on where to buy their interesting pieces. If you're into contemporary city craft or live near the big smoke, then this is definitely the blog for you... Visited a great website or blog lately? Tell us and we’ll check it out. You might see it here next week! |
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