World of Cross-Stitching

World of Cross-Stitching: New Stitches - Is it as good as it used to be ? (301 words)
by ChocolateLover - written on 08.08.00 (Very useful, 57 readings)
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When this monthly magazine first hit the presses about 6 or so years ago, there weren't many cross-stitch magazine on the market at that time. This one is edited by Mary Hickmott - a well-respected designer who up to the time of the magazine, had produced a large number of cross-stitch kits. The initial publications were excellent - full of highly detailed designs which could be created using one's own threads and fabrics, without the need for buying the kits (which usually cost in the region of £20 plus). Slowly, other types of embroidery were included: * Blackwork (which is using lots of back-stitches to create over-all and intricate patterns, ...

stitch a picture (277 words)
by barbie84 - written on 08.06.08 (Useful, 42 readings)
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World of cross stitch magazine has been around for quite a few yesra now, They publish 13 issues a year, one every month and a seasonal christmas special which is packed full of christmasey cross stitch patterns. When i first began doing cross stitch i used to buy the kits but they are very expensive, now i buy the magazines like this one and use the charts in them and can buy the cottons as and when i need them, it doesnt seem to cost so much this way. This magazine is a bit too advanced for a complete begginer but you wont need too much experience as there are instructions on hoew to perform the stitches you will need for every picture and an ...

World of Cross-Stitching: Cross Stitch Frenzy! (197 words)
by beansforyou - written on 12.02.01 (Useful, 43 readings)
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I am a founder of a cross stitch club on yahoo, and buy alot of the magazines related to cross stitching, in order ot get the latest news and info to pass on to my members. I find world of cross stitching is very informative, not only does it have great charts and designs but also reviews of the newest designs brought out, pen pals all over the world you can contact plus letter written by readers. It also helps readers find those hard to get designs, by publishing their letter and finding the items for them, which is great as it makes the magazine more interactive. Some of the magazines tend to be full of just charts, which is fine if you ...