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Summer Houses
Hello, I have been stitching the Snowy Houses letters from issue no. 402. I use them to make birthday cards, and as people have birthdays all through the year, I have adapted some of them to look more summery. Thank you for such great charts.
Gillian Howard, Isle of Man
We’re always so pleased when readers take the plunge and adapt designs to be more suited to their needs. To change the snowy houses to be suitable for other seasons is an ingenious idea, Gillian!
Martin & Susan, CrossStitcher Editors
Fine Feather
I loved making this bookmark (issue 406). It was a simple, quick stitch and gave me a nice break from my current WIP!
Jacky Gillies, Leeds, West Yorkshire
YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!
Courtesy of Willow Fabrics, our Star Letter writer will win a materials pack of their choice from those on offer for the projects in the current issue. Please note that packs for the Calendar and Mandala SALs are not included in this prize selection.
PLUS! The writers of every letter or tip featured each month will also receive a mystery prize!
Rules the Roost
I have always wanted a cockerel ornament in my kitchen but have never found one I liked. Then, from issue 393, March 2023, you gave us a clock project, Down on the Farm. I loved the cockerel so much, but not as part of a clock. I've attached the finished piece, hope you like it. I need another picture now of a comical hen, any ideas! Thank you so much for a brilliant magazine, I wouldn't be without it.
Loren Reed, West Sussex
READER TIP
Untangle your threads"
If you find that your stranded cotton is tangling frequently while you stitch, try separating the strands and then re-twisting them in the opposite direction before threading your needle. This will help to prevent tangling and make stitching much easier. Plus, using shorter lengths of thread can also help to reduce tangling.
Marie Etheridge, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Purrfect Gift
Cat Amongst The Thistles (issue 405) was a quick and fun stitch. The colours are great in the flesh. I am seriously considering stitching it again as a gift for a friend.
Jenny Howsam, via Facebook
OVER TO YOU…
We asked our fans on Facebook, “What’s the most useful cross stitch item you’ve ever created?”
SARAH ELLE WILLIAMS A needle book that was a free gift in CrossStitcher304 back in 2016. Still going strong e
