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• Sunflower Pillow
• Annual Christmas
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Cape Cod
Summer
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CONTENTS
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VOLUME 32, NO. 4 AUGUST 2014
REGULAR FEATURES
5 One Stitch Ahead
27 2014 Christmas Ornament
24 Stitch Illustrations Issue Preview
Eleven ornaments from favorite
60 Products for Your designers jump-start the holiday
Stitching Basket stitching season.
70 Finishing Instructions
74 Where to Find It
40 Seasonal Fruits: Oranges
Sherrie Villamil
Bright, juicy oranges and
FEATURES sunshine-yellow flowers are a
feast for the eyes in the third
52 Hands On Design: Bringing of a series of four seasons fruit
Life to Every Season designs.
44 Flowers & Flag Hornbook & 54 Black & White Garden

SHOWCASE Pincushion Needlekeep
Cathy Habermann
8 By the Shore Elizabeth Talledo
Iconic stars and stripes are Four single, eye-catching
Marie Barber
Add a touch of coastal decor paired with an opulent urn overdyed shades bring a
with this spa-inspired design overflowing with blooms in the timeless elegance to a beautiful
fourth of a yearlong series of needlekeep.
stitched in tranquil colors.
hornbook designs.
12 God Bless America 61 Venice
Elizabeth Spurlock 47 Sunflower Pillow Marie Barber
Cruise through the canals of
Full cross stitches combine to Donna V. Giampa
The intricate elegance of a single Venice with this colorful and
create a design full of patriotic
sunflower blossom is the focal detailed design stitched entirely
pride with a stately white
point in this showstopping in full cross stitches.
house framed the by a richly
colored border. design that utilizes bold colors
and intricate shading. 65 Tweet Little Reader Cover
Sharon Pope
15 Hydrangeas Tapestry
Create an adorable e-reader
Linda Gillum
cover by combining a charming
Bring a breath of summer’s
bird pair and floral design on
colors indoors with a
vibrant wool felt.
breathtaking display of blue and
purple hydrangeas.
68 Fireworks Tag
Elizabeth Spurlock
20 Cape Cod Summer
Bring a touch of cross-stitch fun
Sharon Pope
to your summer festivities with
A warm summer breeze sends
this simple pattern.
Old Glory waving, while bright
blooms fill window boxes and
turquoise-hued water laps
against jagged boulders.
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Editor Christy Schmitz Dear Readers,
Creative Director Brad Snow
Publishing Services Director Brenda Gallmeyer Summer is one of my favorite times of the year—
Editorial Assistant Suzanne Herman the long days, the bright skies and the opportunity
Graphic Designer Joe Taylor to spend long weekends relaxing in the warmth of
Copy Manager Corene Painter summer’s sun. I grew up spending summers at the
Senior Copy Editor Emily Carter
beach, so I associate summertime with the water, but
Copy Editor Rebekah R. Blomenberg
Technical Proofreaders Mary O’Donnell, Läna Schurb
I know others associate it with mountains, vacations
abroad and even “vacations” taken close to home.
Production Artist Supervisor Erin Brandt
Senior Production Artist Nicole Gage
That’s why I’m so excited about the travel-inspired
Production Artist Lindsay Wheeler projects in this issue. Bright, vibrant colors take center
Technical Artist Laurie Baker-McNeile, Lisa Harris stage in Venice on page
Production Assistants Annie Hunt, Marj Morgan, 61, and the rugged beauty of the northeastern
Judy Neuenschwander
coastline is captured flawlessly in the Cape Cod
Photography Supervisor Tammy Christian
Summer design on page 20.
Photography Matthew Owen
Photo Stylists Tammy Liechty, Tammy Steiner
And since summer also brings us multiple
patriotic holidays, I am excited to showcase
Chief Executive Officer David McKee
Executive VP Michele Fortune three designs that feature the red, white and blue
Publisher Mike Klansek festivities, including the Flowers & Flag Hornbook
Magazine Marketing Director Scott Moss & Pincushion on page 44 and the Fireworks Tag
Founder Phyllis Hoffman DePiano on page 68. This last project combines perforated-
paper stitching with easy card-making techniques
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responsible for human error or for the results when using materials Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord
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Psalm 100:1–2
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Stitch & Celebrate

Christmas in
Williamsburg
This year’s four-day cross-stitch and needlecraft festival in Williamsburg, Va.,
lets you choose from five three-day classes. Each class includes:
• An original, exclusive design
• A complete kit of all project materials
• World-class, personal instruction
2014 Exclusive Designs Williamsburg
1801 ANN SPENCE SAMPLER—This wonderfully

detailed Georgian English masterpiece was stitched
MEXICAN STITCHING RETICULE—This trifold stitcher’s by Ann Spence at age 10 and comes from the private
purse from instructor Betsy Morgan is inspired by an 1844 collection of instructor Giulia Manfredini. It is stitched
sampler from Pachuca, Mexico, and displays numerous on 36-count linen with hand-dyed silk and uses cross,
techniques and stitches. satin and pulled eyelet stitches.
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SEPTEMBER MORNING—This delicate sewing

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ribbon, tiny silk stitches and a taffeta lining, along
with a unique new stitch: Jackie’s Scallop Join. Open
the box to reveal a world of stitched treasures.
Williamsburg
CELEBRATING BUTTONS AND CHRISTMAS—

Instructor Elizabeth Talledo offers an exquisite
counted threadwork sewing box paired with an
ornament featuring an artistic mix of stamped work
and hand-embroidery.
ELEONORA’S SEWING BOX—Show off your stitching

skills with this box from Giulia Manfredini. Inspired by the
antique Deruta Italian majolica art, you’ll use cross, tent,
satin, backstitch, eyelet, closed herringbone, Smyrna and
nun stitches on 35-count hand-dyed linen. Stunning!
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By the
Shore Add a touch of the shore with this spa-inspired design from
Marie Barber. Stitched entirely using full cross stitches, the
design’s colors can easily be altered to fit any color palette.
By the Shore
By the Shore DMC® Sullivans®

) 310 45053 black*
Stitch count: 70H x 237W
Design size: 5" x 17"
Design by Marie Barber b B5200 45002 snow white**
@ 3812 45408 seagreen, vy. dk.
*Two skeins required. Instructions: Cross stitch over two
Materials **Three skeins required. threads using two strands of floss.
• 11" x 23" piece 28-count sand castle
hand-dyed linen from Wichelt Imports
Stitched by Pat Turner 
Inc.*
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA® six-strand embroidery floss**
• Size 24 tapestry needle
• Professionally framed*
*See Where to Find It on page 74.
**Refer to color code.
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God Bless
America Full cross stitches combine to create a design full of patriotic pride in Elizabeth
Spurlock’s God Bless America. A stately white house rests on a hillside nestled between
two strong trees while a bold border frames the design with richness and color.
God Bless America
God Bless America

Design by Elizabeth Spurlock
Skill level: Intermediate
Materials
• 11" x 13" piece 28-count white linen
or 14-count white Aida from Wichelt
Imports Inc.*
USA six-strand embroidery floss**
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DMC® Sullivans®
@ 347 45072 salmon, vy. dk.
Stitch count: 68H x 98W We Want To Hear
T 644 45150 beige gray, med. From You!
5 712 45165 cream Instructions: Cross stitch over two
£ 760 45191 salmon threads on linen or over one square Do you like stitching from
) 930 45273 antique blue, dk. on Aida using two strands of floss. black-and-white charts?
b 932 45275 antique blue, lt. Do you prefer color charts?
» 3362 45348 pine green, dk. Stitched by Pamela Kandil  Do you work better from
X 3363 45349 pine green, med. black-and-white charts
~ 3364 45350 pine green
with color used sparingly
a 3790 45396 beige gray, ul. dk.
9 3821 45418 straw
(backstitch, etc.)
Let us know which you prefer.

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Hydrangea
Tapestry
Bring the brightness of summer indoors
with the delicate blooms of blue and purple
hydrangeas from Linda Gillum. Designed for
Kooler Design Studio for Sullivans USA, the
design, the third in a series, showcases cheery
blues, soft purples and vibrant greens inside a
tapestry-style border.
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Design by Linda Gillum for
Kooler Design Studio for
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Skill level: Advanced
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9 45040 lavender, vy. dk.
~ 45043 lavender, lt.
© 45066 blue violet, vy. dk.
‡ 45070 blue violet, med.
w 45104 avocado green
? 45105 avocado green, lt.
T 45107 avocado green, ul. lt.
ç 45109 blue green, vy. dk.
✿ 45123 violet, vy. dk.
X 45126 violet, lt.
$ 45163 chartreuse
# 45202 cornflower blue, vy. dk.
˘ 45203 cornflower blue, dk.
Ω 45208 Delft blue, dk.
V 45209 Delft blue, med.
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» 45276 black avocado green
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) 45281 navy blue, vy. dk.
@ 45373 blue violet, dk.
0 45474 gray blue, lt.
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44450 gold, dk. (metallic)
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œ 35708 spring rain 45040 inside border (blue lines)
Sullivans® Metallic Floss 45231 gold border (black lines)
44450 gold, dk. 45276 leaves
45281 inside border (green lines)
Stitch count: 140H x 140W 45202 remainder of backstitch
Stitched by Starr Baumgartner 
Instructions: Cross stitch over two

threads on linen or over one square
on Aida using two strands of floss.
When two colors are bracketed
together, use one strand of each.
Work 1/4 cross stitch where small
symbols appear using two strands
of floss.
Backstitch (bs) over two threads
on linen or over one square on Aida
using one strand of floss.
Mount in tray following
manufacturer’s instructions.
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CapeCod
Summer
A warm
summer breeze
sends Old
Glory waving,
while bright
blooms fill
window boxes
and turquoise-
hued water
laps against
jagged boulders
in Sharon
Pope’s Cape
Cod Summer.
Stitched atop
soft, hand-
dyed Jobelan,
which mimics
the clear sky,
the rich color
palette vividly
comes to life.
Cape Cod Summer

Cape Cod Summer

Design by Sharon Pope
Materials
• 19" x 15" piece 28-count bluebell hand-
dyed Jobelan or 14-count bluebell hand-
dyed Aida from Wichelt Imports Inc.*
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans® USA
six-strand embroidery floss**
DMC® Sullivans®
5 blanc 45001 white
T 727 45172 topaz, vy. lt.
M 726 45171 topaz, lt.
? 722 45169 orange spice, lt.
Ω 721 45168 orange spice, med.
; 613 45146 drab brown, vy. lt.
& 612 45145 drab brown, lt.
« 437 45098 tan, lt.
£ 435 45096 brown, vy. lt.
V 3023 45321 brown gray, lt.
w 3022 45320 brown gray, med.
) 3787 45395 brown gray, dk.
‡ 932 45275 antique blue, lt.
% 931 45274 antique blue, med.
o 930 45273 antique blue, dk.
– 644 45150 beige gray, med.
r 642 45149 beige gray, dk.
¢ 3790 45396 beige gray, ul. dk.
˘ 3781 45393 mocha brown, dk.
£ 3326 45338 rose, lt.
8 899 45250 rose, med.
¶ 350 45074 coral, med.
3 666 45155 red, bt.
# 321 45062 red
i 498 45108 red, dk.
b 322 45063 baby blue, dk.
ˆ 312 45055 baby blue, vy. dk.
8 336 45069 navy blue
e 3364 45350 pine green
9 470 45105 avocado green, lt.
a 937 45279 avocado green, med.
» 936 45278 avocado green, vy. dk.
~ 598 45134 turquoise, lt.
b 3810 45406 turquoise, dk.
@ 3808 45405 turquoise, ul. vy. dk.
œ 519 45116 sky blue
ç 3760 45380 Wedgwood, med.
Í 3842 45440 Wedgwood, dk.
0 3072 45335 beaver gray, vy. lt.
{ 648 45154 beaver gray, lt.
X 647 45153 beaver gray, med.
‰ 646 45152 beaver gray, dk.

3 535 45121 ash gray, vy. lt. Shaded portion indicates overlap from page 22 and previous page.
3842 45440 Wedgwood, dk.
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3787 45395 brown gray, dk.
3810 45406 turquoise, dk.
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3023 45321 brown gray, lt.
bs 815 45217 garnet, med.
bs 3799 45397 pewter gray, vy. dk.
bs 838 45236 beige brown, vy. dk.
bs 3750 45375 antique blue, vy. dk.

Design size: 125/8" x 9"

threads on Jobelan or over one square on
Aida using two strands of floss. When 1
two colors are bracketed together, use one
strand of each.
Backstitch (bs) over two threads on
Jobelan or over one square on Aida using
one strand of floss.
Work straight stitch for flagpole using
two strands 3799/45397.
Backstitch (bs) instructions:

815 45217 flowers
936 45278 greenery 1
535 45121 house, windows and porch

838 45236 porch flooring and steps
3750 45375 chairs
3799 45397 remainder of backstitch
Stitched by Linda Nelson 
Stitch Illustrations
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4 1 1
4 2
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2 1 5 3
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Cross Stitch 1/4 Cross Stitch Cross Stitch Backstitch (Aida) Long/Straight Smyrna Cross
(Over 2) (Aida) Stitch Stitch (Over 2)
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of rectangles
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Couching Stitch Diagonal Satin Mitered Corners French Knot

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Backstitch (Over 2)
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Four Seasons of
CROSS-STITCH
by House Mouse Designs ®
Each season includes
a small, medium and
large design
Bring the cheerful world

of House-Mouse to life,
one stitch at a time
Stitch characters through all 4 seasons with

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Preview
The ninth anniversary of the Just CrossStitch
“I will honor ornament preview issue brings a sampling
of 11 ornaments to whet your Christmas
Christmas in
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stitching palate. This sampling offers a small
my heart, and glimpse into the wonderful stitched treasures
of the 2014 Just CrossStitch Ornament Issue,
try to keep it which will be released in early fall. This year’s
all the year.” designs feature everything from reindeer to
snowmen and holly to Christmas trees. With
—Charles Dickens,
A Christmas Carol easy-to-follow charts and instructions, there
is an ornament for every stitcher. Turn on the
Christmas music, grab your needle and floss
and begin stitching these wonderful designs.
You’ll be ready for the holidays in no time!
Christmas Instructions: Cross stitch over two

threads using two strands of floss.
Tree Biscornu When two colors are bracketed
Ornament together, use one strand of floss and
one strand of blending filament.
Design by Pam Lewis & Susan Backstitch over two threads for
Rohm of Praiseworthy Stitches border using one strand 0311 and one
strand 003HL.
Skill level: Confident Beginner Attach beads using two strands of
floss and a cross stitch.
Materials Repeat for second piece of linen.
• Two 9" x 9" pieces 32-count
navy bean Belfast linen from Finishing instructions: Press
Lakeside Linens* stitched pieces from reverse side,
• One skein each The Gentle Art straightening as much as possible.
Sampler Threads** Trim stitched designs to 1" from
• One spool each Kreinik Blending backstitched border on all sides; Stuff biscornu with fiberfill,
Filament** finger-press seam allowances to stuffing firmly but not overstuffing.
• One package each Mill Hill Petite back, pressing along the backstitched Continue lacing opening closed.
Seed Beads** border. Center one corner of one Using two strands 0150, bring
• Size 24 tapestry needle stitched design at middle of one side threaded needle up through center of
*See Where to Find It on page 74. of second stitched design, wrong biscornu and center gold bead; bring
**Refer to color code. sides together. Using one strand needle back through center and center
0311 and one strand 003HL, lace gold bead on other side to secure.
The Gentle Art Sampler Threads™ pieces together, working through Gently pull threads to pull beads close
DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses backstitched borders. Lace around together; pass needle back through
T 0150 (3052) evergreen pieces, making sure that each corner biscornu and beads several times to
) 1111 (898) acorn of top piece falls at center point of secure, pulling firmly to tuft. Hanger
bs 0311 (816) holly berry bottom piece and leaving 2" opening and bow were made made using
for stuffing. coordinating ribbon. 
The Gentle Art
Simply Shaker Sampler Threads™ Christmas Tree Biscornu Ornament
DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses
@ 7077 (501) cucumber

a 7077 (501) cucumber
008 KBF green
Kreinik Blending Filament

008 green
bs 003HL red high lustre

Mill Hill Petite Seed Beads
5 40479 white
b 40557 gold
9 42013 red

Design size: 31/4" x 31/4"
28 Just CrossStitch
Garland House Garland House

Design by Cathy Habermann
of Hands On Design
Skill level: Confident Beginner
Materials
• 9" x 9" piece 32-count beach walk
linen from Wichelt Imports Inc.®*
• One skein each The Gentle Art
Sampler Threads**
• One skein each The Gentle Art Simply
Shaker Sampler Threads**
The Gentle Art Sampler Threads

3 1050 (414) soot

£ 0130 (471) avocado
5 1140 (3865) oatmeal
) 0930 (312) deep sea
@ 0511 (3777) country redwood
The Gentle Art

Simply Shaker Sampler Threads
œ 7015 (435) sarsaparilla

a 7050 (520) baby spinach
b 7071 (728) sunflower


Finishing instructions: Refer

to Flat-Ornament Finishing
Instructions on page 70. Twisted-
cording trim was made using 0511;
Twisted-Cording Instructions are
on page 70. Hanger was made using
1/8"-wide coordinating red-and-white
checkerboard ribbon. Ribbon bow
was made using 3/4"-wide red-and-
white checkerboard ribbon. 
August 2014 29
O Come, DMC® Sullivans®

b 931 45274 antique blue, med.
Emmanuel ç 931 45274 antique blue, med.
(Smyrna cross
Design by Jane Timmers stitch)
of Fancy Work
Skill level: Intermediate Stitch count: 51H x 51W
Materials
• 9" x 9" piece 30-count olde town Instructions: Cross stitch over two
blend linen from R & R Reproductions* threads using two strands of floss.
• One skein each Gloriana Threads Cross stitch over one thread where
Silk Floss** small symbols appear using one
• One skein DMC® or Sullivans® USA strand of floss. Personalize where gray
six-strand embroidery floss** area appears using a favorite over-one
• Size 24 tapestry needle alphabet.
*See Where to Find It on page 74. Work Smyrna cross stitch over
**Refer to color code. two threads using one strand of floss.
Gloriana Threads Silk Floss Finishing instructions: Refer to

Flat-Ornament Instructions on page
) 093 (803) midnight
70. Template for ornament appears
@ 062 (498) cranberry
below. Twisted-cording trim was
9 062 (498) cranberry (Smyrna
made using 093; Twisted-Cording
cross stitch)
Instructions appear on page 70.
X 161 (3346) Avonlea green
Hanger and ribbon trim were made
using Gloriana Threads 093 7mm
silk ribbon. 
O Come, Emmanuel
O Come, Emmanuel
Ornament Template
30 Just CrossStitch
Nordic Yuletide #1
Design by Beth Ann Seal of
Summer House Stitche Workes
Skill level: Beginner
Materials
• Two 9" x 9" pieces 28-count natural
linen with silver from Fabric Flair*
• One skein The Gentle Art Simply
Shaker Sampler Threads**
The Gentle Art

Simply Shaker Sampler Threads™
b 7025 (blanc) Shaker white

) 7041 (167) apple cider


threads using two strands of floss. Nordic Yuletide #1
Backstitch over two threads for
border using one strand 7041. Repeat
backstitched border on second piece
of linen.
Finishing instructions: Press

stitched pieces from reverse side,
straightening as much as possible.
Trim fabric to 3/8" from backstitched
border on all sides; finger-press
seam allowances to reverse side of
stitching. Place ornament pieces
together, wrong sides facing and
aligning edges and corners. Lace
stitched pieces together, working
ladder stitch through backstitched
border and using one strand 7025.
Add one Mill Hill 03050 bead
every fourth backstitch. As each
side is completed, pull lacing stitch
taut and proceed around corner to
next side. Hanger was made using
coordinating chenille trim. 
August 2014 31
A Sleigh Bell Christmas
A Sleigh Bell Romy’s Creations

Christmas T Mommy’s mustard (3820)
) peacocks (3848) Instructions: Cross stitch over two
Design by Giulia Manfredini @ Stacy’s primitive blue (931) threads using two strands of floss.
of Giulia Punti Antichi Work straight stitch for bells using
Charland Designs one strand of Stacy’s primitive blue.
Skill level: Confident Beginner sleigh Attach charm using two strands
of floss and referring to photo for
Materials
placement.
• 11" x 11" piece 32-count light mocha
Belfast® linen from Zweigart®*
Stitched by Monica Marchi
• One skein each Romy’s Creations
cotton floss**
• One sterling silver charm from A Sleigh Bell Christmas
Charland Designs** Ornament Template
32 Just CrossStitch
Finishing materials and right sides facing and aligning stitch around edges of silk using one
instructions: curves. Fold cord in half and position strand coordinating floss; pull thread
12" x 13" piece blue silk dupioni at center top of bell with loop (folded to gather seam allowance to back of
Gold tassel with loop top end) between right sides of ornament; cardboard to complete the bell base.
1/2"-wide white two-hole button pin ornament sides together. Sew Using sharp embroidery scissors
Coordinating sewing thread together along sides and top only or an awl, pierce the center of the bell
Medium-weight fusible interfacing using coordinating sewing thread and base. Pass the tassel loop through
Polyester fiberfill a 1/8" seam allowance, and catching center hole, entering from fabric side;
7" x 7" piece cardboard cord loop at top. cut the loop in half and thread each
Acid-free glue stick To make the bell base, use half through holes in the button.
Coordinating cord template on prevous page to cut Pressing button close to cardboard,
cardboard to size. Fit cardboard tie loop ends together and knot
Press stitched piece from reverse into bottom edge of assembled bell, securely. Fit the bell base into the
side, straightening as much as trimming cardboard as needed to bottom of the bell with cardboard
possible. Trim stitched piece to 11/2" fit. Using trimmed cardboard as a facing inside of bell; sew in place
from stitching on all sides. Using template, cut one piece of blue silk using one strand of coordinating
trimmed piece as a template, cut blue dupioni and one piece of interfacing thread and lacing stitches. After
silk dupioni to same size. Following to same size, adding a 1/2" seam sewing the front bottom edge of the
manufacturer’s instructions, fuse allowance on all sides. Following bell, stuff bell firmly with fiberfill
one piece of interfacing to wrong manufacturer’s instructions, fuse and continue sewing the back bottom
side of stitched piece and one piece interfacing to wrong side of silk. edge of the bell. Make an overhand
of interfacing to wrong side of silk Glue fused silk piece to cardboard, knot with cord loop and snug knot to
dupioni. Place fused pieces together, aligning edges. Run a gathering top of bell. 
JOY Banner Instructions: Cross stitch over two

Design by Nancy Greenberg of Work straight stitch for banner
Pickle Barrel Designs hanger using two strands 3910.
Skill level: Confident Beginner Finishing instructions: Press

stitched piece from reverside side,
straightening as much as possible.
Materials Trim stitched piece to 1/2" from
• 8" x 10" piece 28-count metallic gold/ stitching on top and sides and 1/4"
mushroom Lugana® from Zweigart®* from stitching on bottom using
• One skein each Weeks Dye Works™ pinking shears. Center atop red felt Trim black glitter felt edges using
Hand Over Dyed Floss** and glue in place. Center red felt on pinking shears. Hanger was made using
• Size 24 tapestry needle black glitter felt and glue in place. 1/4"-wide metallic red ribbon. 
JOY Banner
Weeks Dye Works™
Hand Over Dyed Floss
5 1086 (blanc) icicle

) 3910 (310) mascara
@ 2158 (3051) juniper
b 2266a (666) Louisiana
hot sauce

Design size: 2" x 42/3"
August 2014 33
'Tis the Season The Gentle Art Sampler Threads™

Design by Theresa Curry & DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses
~ 0270 (3845) tutti frutti

Brian Stugelmayer of Needle
Bling Designs DMC® Light Effects
Skill level: Beginner @ E317 titanium

sc E699 green emerald
Materials sc E3837 purple ruby
• 10" x 10" piece 28-count tropical green sc E815 dark red ruby
linen or 14-count tropical green Aida sc E301 copper
from Wichelt Imports Inc.* sc E3843 light blue sapphire
• One skein each Weeks Dye Works™
Hand Over Dyed Floss**
• One skein The Gentle Art Stitch count: 63H x 66W Second cross stitch (sc)
Sampler Threads** Design size: 41/2" x 43/4" instructions:
• One skein DMC® Light Effects E699 envy ornaments
Metallic Floss** Instructions: Cross stitch over two E3837 purple majesty ornaments
• Size 24 tapestry needle threads on linen or over one square E815 liberty ornaments
on Aida using two strands of floss. E301 pumpkin ornaments
Work a second cross stitch E3843 tutti fruitti ornaments and

(sc) atop existing cross stitch for detail on reindeer’s collar
Weeks Dye Works™
ornaments and collar details using
two strands of Light Effects. Finishing instructions: Refer
DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses Work long stitch using two to Pillow-Ornament Finishing
a 2173 (702) envy strands E317. Instructions on page 70. Hanger was
¶ 2329 (333) purple majesty made using coordinating cord. 
i 2269 (347) liberty
b 2228 (608) pumpkin 'Tis the Season
X 2237 (975) hazelnut
) 3910 (310) mascara
34 Just CrossStitch
Christmas Tree

Planet Earth Fiber 6-Ply
Silk Floss
Instructions: Cross stitch over
one thread using one strand of floss
Design by Linda Keske DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses
or braid.
a 1005 (321) fury
of Keslyn’s
Finishing instructions: Refer
Rainbow Gallery Treasure to Flat-Ornament Finishing
Petite Braid™ Instructions on page 70. Trim and
? PB02 Arctic gold hanger were made using gold cord;
Materials Twisted-Cording Instructions are on
• 9" x 8" piece 28-count white page 70. 
evenweave fabric from Stitch count: 97H x 61W
Fabric Flair* Design size: 31/2" x 21/4"
USA six-strand embroidery floss** Christmas Tree
• One skein Planet Earth Fiber 6-Ply
Silk Floss**
• One skein Rainbow Gallery Treasure
Petite Braid™**
DMC® Sullivans®
) 3345 45342 hunter green, dk.
@ 3347 45344 yellow green,
med.
5 3348 45345 yellow green, lt.
August 2014 35
Dove
Dove Instructions: Cross stitch over one

square using two strands of floss.
Design by Maria Warmke
of The Stitcherhood Finishing instructions: Refer
to Flat-Ornament Finishing
Skill level: Beginner Instructions on page 70. Model was
mounted on layered black and white
Materials felt. Ribbon bow was made using 3/8"-
• 10" x 12" piece 14-count black Aida wide ribbon grosgrain ribbon with a
from Wichelt Imports Inc.* red-and-white trim. 
DMC® Sullivans®
b blanc 45001 white

36 Just CrossStitch
Snow Baby Instructions: Cross stitch over two

Design by Patti Connor of Work wrapped backstitch over
SamSarah Design Studio two threads along snowmen’s
mouths and arms using two
Skill level: Confident Beginner strands 1111.
Work straight stitch
Materials ornament hangers
• 9" x 9" piece 30-count parchment using two strands 1174.
linen from Weeks Dye Works™* Work colonial knot
• One skein each Weeks Dye Works™ where Í appears using two
Hand Over Dyed Floss** strands 2108 and wrapping
• Size 24 tapestry needle floss around needle once.
**Refer to color code. Finishing instructions:
Refer to Pillow-Ornament
Weeks Dye Works™ Finishing Instructions
Hand Over Dyed Floss on page 70. Hanger was
DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses made by wrapping wire
) 2108 (3799) battleship around a pencil to create
8 4153 (3687) berry splash swirls and adding
ç 2230 (921) clockwork coordinating beads
~ 2133 (598) island breeze along wire. 
@ 4111 (471) lucky
5 4125 (blanc) snowflake
T 1174 (3024) tin roof
Snow Baby
Wrapped Backstitch
Colonial Knot
August 2014 37
Stained Glass
Holly
Design by Tracy Horner
of Ink Circles Design
Materials
• 9" x 9" piece 32-count cream Belfast
linen from Zweigart®*
DMC® Sullivans®
) 310 45053 black
3 319 45060 pistachio green,
vy. dk.
b 320 45061 pistachio green,
med.
T 734 45178 olive green, lt.
Stained Glass Holly
5 772 45194 yellow green, vy. lt.
a 815 45217 garnet, med.
X 817 45219 coral red, vy. dk.
£ 966 45299 baby green, med.
@ 3046 45329 yellow beige, med.


Finishing instructions: Refer to

Flat-Ornament Finishing Instruc-
tions on page 70. Trim and hanger
were made using 1/2"-wide coordinat-
ing rickrack. Model was mounted on
dark green felt. 
38 Just CrossStitch
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Seasonal
Fruits:
Oranges
The third in a series of four seasonal fruits, the juicy orange makes its debut in
this issue. Coupled with cheerful sunflowers and sweet marmalade, this project is
a feast for the eyes. The fourth fruit will be presented in the next issue.
Seasonal Fruits: Oranges
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) 0007 black
Oranges 5 1000 soft white
b 1062 golden brown, lt. Instructions: Cross stitch over one
Design by Sherrie Villamil for o 1072 golden brown, dk. square using two strands of floss.
Presencia America ¥ 1109 topaz, med. Work 1/4 cross stitch where small sym-
0 1134 yellow, lt. pl. bols appear using two strands of floss
Skill level: Confident Beginner w 1152 tangerine, med. and piercing Aida.
@ 1232 canary, dp. Backstitch over one square using
¶ 1237 tangerine one strand of floss.
Materials
~ 1307 apricot, lt.
• 10" x 23" piece 14-count sky blue Aida
‰ 1325 apricot, med. Backstitch instructions:
from Zweigart®*
i 1344 burnt orange, dk. 1000 ruffled edge of jar topper,
• One skein each Presencia® six-strand
£ 1485 coral orange sections on tag and
embroidery floss**
a 1490 coral, dk. cut fruit
9 1906 cranberry 8083 remainder of backstitch
X 4561 avocado green, lt.
8 4885 yellow green, med. Stitched by Linda Hall 
% 5075 pine green, dk.
# 5084 black avocado green
3 5156 pine green
M 7567 orange spice, med.
Ω 7726 golden brown, lt.
Í 8083 coffee brown, dk.
August 2014 41
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Pears (April 2014), Lemons (June 2014), Oranges (August 2014), Apples (October 2014)
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Flowers & Flags

Hornbook &
Pincushion
The iconic stars and stripes of the American

flag combine flawlessly with an opulent
urn overflowing with blooms in Elizabeth
Talledo’s latest hornbook. Hornbooks have
a historic significance and are seeing a
resurgence as needlework accessories and
smalls. This design is the fourth of our
yearlong series of hornbook designs.
Hornbook
Flowers & Flag Weeks Dye Works™

Stitch count:
Hornbook: 54H x 78W
Hornbook & DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses
) 3910 (310) mascara

Pincushion: 35H x 35W
Pincushion ç 3910 (310) mascara (nun stitch) Design size:

Designs by Elizabeth Talledo b 2219 (729) whiskey Hornbook: 31/8" x 41/2"
of Dames of the Needle/ The Gentle Art Sampler Threads™ Pincushion: 2" x 2"
Finger Work T 0111 (928) sea spray Instructions: Cross stitch over two
9 0511 (355) country redwood threads using one strand of floss.
The Gentle Art Work nun stitch over two threads
Simply Shaker Sampler Threads™ for border on hornbook using one
Materials
DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses strand 3910.
• 9" x 9" piece (hornbook) and two 6" x
@ 7080 (3012) endive On second piece of pincushion
6" pieces (pincushion) 35-count cocoa
3 7046 (902) weathered barn linen, work nun stitch border. Embel-
linen from Weeks Dye Works™*
# 7072 (778) raspberry frost lish with motifs if desired.
• One skein each Weeks Dye Works™
a 7007 (3863) cidermill brown
Hand Over Dyed Floss**
X 7092 (3363) otter creek
• One skein each The Gentle Art Sampler
5 7027 (ecru) parchment
Threads™** Cutting Line
Í 7070 (520) deep forest
• One skein each The Gentle Art Simply 1 3 9 11 1719
o 7055 (930) uniform blue
Shaker Sampler Threads™**
2 4 1012 18 20
• Size 24 tapestry needle 6 5 14 13
*See Where to Find It on page 74. 8 7 16 15
Nun Stitch
(Over 2)
August 2014 45
Finishing materials and Tack one end of an 18" length of Pincushion—Press stitched pieces
instructions: pompom trim in place at one corner from reverse sides, straightening
“The Dame” Horn Book #00063 using coordinating sewing thread. as much as possible. Cut a piece of
black from Images Stitchery Attach trim to reverse side of stitched interfacing to fit 1/8" within stitched
Design* piece along the edge using one strand edges of border. Measure 1/4" from
18" and 9" lengths black pompom 3910 and blind stitch through the edge of stitched border and trim
trim from Dames of the Needle* nun-stitch border. Note: Only the excess fabric on both pieces. Finger-
6" x 5" piece heavyweight fusible pompoms should show on front side press seam allowances to back, press-
interfacing of stitched piece. Continue around ing along stitched border edge and
Coordinating sewing thread stitched design until beginning point mitering corners on both pieces. Tack
Drill is reached; cut trim 1/4" past begin- one end of a 9" length of pompom
1/16" drill bit ning point; fold end under and tack trim at one corner using coordinat-
Four 1/4"-wide buttons in place. ing sewing thread. Attach trim to
Coordinating sewing thread Center stitched piece on front of reverse side of pincushion front along
Wool fiberfill hornbook. Using a straight pin or edge using one strand 3910. Note:
*See Where to Find It on page 74. needle, press a mark into wood at Only the pompoms should show on front
each corner; remove stitched piece. side of stitched piece. Continue around
Hornbook—Press stitched piece Using drill fitted with 1/16" drill bit, stitched design until beginning point
from reverse side, straightening drill a hole at each pin mark. Center is reached; cut trim 1/4" past beginning
as much as possible. Remove two stitched piece on hornbook. Using point; fold end under and tack in
threads outside of nun-stitch border one strand 3910, attach design to place. Place front and back of pin-
along each side; cut along removed hornbook. Bring needle to front of cushion together, wrong sides facing
thread, cutting as close to nun stitch stitched piece on one corner, hiding and aligning corners. Lace together
as possible without snipping the knot on back; pass needle through using one strand 3910 and whip-
stitches. top left hole in hornbook, add a small stitches; leave a 1/2" opening to stuff.
Cut a piece of interfacing to fit button and go back through horn- Stuff with wool fiberfill and a coin or
within stitched edges of nun-stitch book to front of stitched piece; repeat other item for weight, and then con-
border. Fuse interfacing to reverse three times to secure. Repeat process tinue whipstitching side closed. 
side of stitched piece, following for remaining three corners with
manufacturer’s directions. remaining three buttons.
Pincushion
46 Just CrossStitch
Sunflower
Pillow
The intricate elegance of a single sunflower bloom
is the focal point in this latest design from Donna V.
Giampa. The third in a series of blooming pillows,
this design features a solid cross-stitch design that uses
delicate shading to create a project of timeless beauty.
Sunflower Pillow

Shaded portion indicates overlap from previous page and above.
50 Just CrossStitch
Sunflower Pillow Stitch count: 169H x 169W

Design size: 121/8" x 121/8"
Place pillow top right side up
on a flat surface. Working with the
Design by Donna V. Giampa right edge of top fabric strip, fold
Instructions: Cross stitch over two under corner of strip so that folded
Skill level: Intermediate threads on Jobelan or over one square edge lies against folded edge of adja-
on Aida using two strands of floss. cent strip. Finger-press fold line. Pin
Materials in place. With right sides together,
• 18" x 18" piece 28-count white Jobelan Stitched by Connie Winslett sew strips together along creased
or 14-count white Aida from Wichelt line. Trim seam allowance to 1/4" and
Imports Inc.* Finishing materials and press seam allowance open. Repeat
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans® instructions: process to miter remaining three
USA six-strand embroidery floss** 1 yard coordinating decorator fabric corners. Trim pillow top, if neces-
• Size 24 tapestry needle 21/4 yards 5/32 cotton cord sary, to square up sides.
*See Where to Find It on page 74. Coordinating sewing thread To make piping, cut two strips
**Refer to color code. Polyester fiberfill 13/4" by width of fabric from decorator
Ruler fabric. Join strips together at short
DMC® Sullivans® Clover Hera Marker ends using a 1/4" seam allowance. Fold
i 934 45276 black avocado Sewing machine with zipper-foot strip in half along length with wrong
green attachment (optional) sides facing and matching raw edges;
# 936 45278 avocado green, pin in place. Sew together using a 1/4"
vy. dk. Press stitched piece from reverse seam allowance. Remove pins. Insert
w 469 45104 avocado green side, straightening as much as pos- cord into tube. Using zipper-foot
$ 470 45105 avocado green, lt. sible. Trim design to 1/4" from stitch- attachment on sewing machine, sew
~ 471 45106 avocado green, ing on all sides. close to cord. Remove pins. Begin-
vy. lt. Cut four 4" x 19" strips of decora- ning at bottom center of pillow top,
ˆ 904 45253 parrot green, tor fabric. Center and pin one strip pin piping to right side of stitched
vy. dk. to left-hand side of trimmed stitched piece, matching raw edges. Hand-
« 905 45254 parrot green, dk. piece, aligning edges. Sew together, baste piping in place; sew by hand or
) 3371 45351 black brown beginning stitching 1/4" from first use sewing machine with a zipper-
» 938 45280 coffee brown, corner of stitched piece and stopping foot attachment.
ul. dk. 1/4" from the other corner, using a 1/4" To join ends of piping, open tail
5 801 45211 coffee brown, dk. seam allowance. (Seam line should be end of piping fabric and pull back
o 400 45086 mahogany, dk. flush with stitching.) Press strip away to expose cord. Overlap long end of
˘ 918 45264 red copper, dk. from stitched piece. Repeat on right- cord with beginning end of cord and
ç 920 45266 copper, med. hand side of trimmed stitched piece. cut so that ends butt together. Hand-
Ω 921 45267 copper Create mitered corners: Place sew ends of cord together. Trim
‡ 922 45268 copper, lt. trimmed stitched piece right side ending fabric end as needed and turn
M 444 45099 lemon, dk. up on a flat surface, with side strips under one edge of fabric, overlap-
X 973 45303 canary, bt. smoothed out flat. Using ruler and ping raw edge of the beginning end.
8 307 45051 lemon Hera Marker, draw a 45-degree line Whipstitch closed.
0 445 45100 lemon, lt. extending outward from corner of From decorator fabric, cut a piece
Í 972 45302 canary, dp. stitched design, across fabric strips the same size as pillow top for back-
@ 725 45170 topaz, med. lt. (see illustration on page 71). Repeat, ing. Place backing atop pillow top,
9 726 45171 topaz, lt. marking a diagonal line on top and right sides together and aligning raw
œ 727 45172 topaz, vy. lt. bottom of both side strips. edges. Using a sewing machine and
5 3078 45336 golden yellow, Align one of the remaining fabric zipper foot and leaving an 8" open-
vy. lt. strips with top edge of stitched piece, ing at bottom edge for turning, sew
8 680 45158 old gold, dk. right sides together; center strip so edges together close to piping. Clip
a 3852 45450 straw, vy. dk. that equal lengths extend past left corners to reduce bulk.
£ 3820 45417 straw, dk. and right sides of stitched piece. Turn pillow right side out and
£ 3821 45418 straw Sew strip to top of stitched piece, press seams. Stuff pillow with fiber-
b 3822 45419 straw, lt. beginning 1/4" from the first corner fill. Using a hand-sewing needle and
3 947 45285 burnt orange and stopping stitching 1/4" from the coordinating thread, blind-stitch 8"
¶ 740 45181 tangerine opposite corner. Note: Strips should opening closed.
‰ 741 45182 tangerine, med. not be sewn to one another at this point.
% 742 45183 tangerine, lt. Repeat process for remaining fabric Finished by Becky Cade 
? 743 45184 yellow, med. strip at the bottom of stitched piece.
T 744 45185 yellow, pl.
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No matter what the season, Cathy

Habermann of Hands On Design
Hands On
Design:
Bringing Life to
Every Season
permission at the time to buy my first
cross-stitch kit. I spent my birthday
By Vickie LoPiccolo Jennett
in the large chapter, Cathy “learned

quite a lot from the members and
finds a reason to celebrate. Whether money on a $13 kit. My mother from the many national teachers
the winter winds are whipping snow- said, ‘If you are going to get it, you who came to offer workshops. The
flakes through the air or the dog days have to finish it.’ That took a couple different techniques opened doors for
of summer have wilted every flower years, but ultimately, I did finish it. me,” she explains.
in sight, the Iowa designer will find It might have been easier if I had Not only did that experience
the precise words and creative images read the directions, but I just looked open the doors of stitching for
to translate an otherwise mundane at the pictures without bothering to Cathy, but also the doors of orga-
moment into a stitched memory. read the instructions, and I went on nizing a business. When serving
Cathy has a knack for turning the stitching from there.” as co-chair of the chapter’s exhibi-
ordinary into the extraordinary, and Thankfully, she did! Actually, tion, Cathy realized how much she
she has seen all sides of the needle- Cathy thinks she was probably a enjoyed the details of planning,
work industry. Today she shares natural at needlework. A few years lining up a schedule and attention
original designs with the world via after buying her first kit, she walked to detail. As co-chair, Cathy was
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Hands On Design, a home-based up behind her mother, who was also thrilled to stay for the judges’
company with a vibrant blog pres- working on a needlework project, luncheon. “I was always fascinated
ence where she discusses personal and looked over her shoulder. “Can by their comments, often the little
milestones and musings with the you believe I told her she was doing things about needlework; they were
stitching community. it wrong? She put it down and said, amazing learning experiences.
“Color and detail are a great part ‘You can do it.’ And I did.” “Then we moved to Florida, and
of who I am,” Cathy explains, noting Much of Cathy’s formal needle- when my job dried up, I found myself
that she clearly remembers her first work training came when she joined with a little time at home to create
entry into the needlework world at a needlework guild shortly after handmade Christmas gifts. That was
age 9. As a child, Cathy, her mother she and her husband, Bill, were my first entry into design, roughly
and two older sisters often visited married 26 years ago. At age 23, she 22 years ago. As time went on, the
fabric stores—“wonderful fabric heard of the Oatlands Chapter of instinct to create became a little more
stores with great crafts departments. the Embroidery Guild of America honed in me, and when we moved to
I actually did more doodling as a (EGA) from “a friend of a friend of a Iowa 20 years ago, I thought it would
child than stitching, but I was given friend.” And, as the youngest stitcher be neat to open up my own shop.”
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as well as phrases she prefers the color nuances provided by

created: “Owl always over-dyed cottons and silks, Cathy
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love you” and “Owl you tries to provide a DMC conversion
need is love.” The verse for people who prefer that option.
in her “Proper Young Just as Cathy and Bill are adjusting
Lady” was inspired by to their new status as “empty nesters”
an antique sampler: “A with sons Chris and Billy off to
proper young lady must college and work, Cathy believes the
learn her stitches, for needlework industry will adapt to
then her life will be full the changing market. “We need to
of riches.” keep it fun and fresh,” she adds, “to
Thanks to the tuto- continue improving on what we do.”
rials included in Cathy’s Although there is no “magic button”
charts, that proper to push for answers, Cathy thinks
young lady also learns that fun classes, kids’ camps, and
Cathy did open that shop, on the fine art of finishing. “I really like projects that inspire younger adults
her youngest son’s 3rd birthday. “I finishing and teaching,” she explains, might just help entice new stitchers
had that shop for nine years,” she “I get creative with a shape, a style, to join in the creative endeavor of
notes, the first three in the lower trim, doodads and techniques. The needlework.
level of their home and the last six finishing is so unique.” Her blog now To view more of Cathy’s work and
in storefronts. “As most shop owners includes a “Finish It Friday” segment follow her blog, visit www.handson
will tell you, it’s like adding a third, with tips and tricks to make finishing design.biz and www.handsondesign.
fourth and even a fifth child.” So, easier for needleworkers. And of blogspot.com.
as Cathy’s sons got older, family course, Cathy frequently posts photos
activities replaced the shop (where of the custom finishes she completes
for customers. Opposite page (from left to right):
she was chief instructor, finisher and
As Cathy looks to the future, she Love My Stitching, Owl Love, Sew
bookkeeper), and her finishing and
especially appreciates camaraderie Many Tools.
design business took over. “It was a
hard decision, but I wanted to be free with other designers and creative This page: Count Stitches (top left);
for the things that came up in their collaboration. “We’re all trying to Red White & Blue Steps (bottom left);
lives.” A piece of nostalgia now, the find our niche and to figure out Gather Friends Close Cushion, Savor
-
“Hands On Needleshoppe” sign still what will give us the creative edge Each Stitch, Love You More (bottom
hangs in her garage. that will keep stitchers interested in right, from top to bottom).
Describing what she does to needlework, and at the same time
non-needleworkers can be a chal- get new stitchers involved so our
lenge for Cathy. “My husband is an industry can keep going.” To that
accountant. Most people understand end, Cathy always tries to provide
what that entails. But needlework options that will make a project
design and finishing are a bit more affordable to consumers. While she
nebulous. I look at things in terms of
stitches,” Cathy explains. “I might be
driving by a farm, alone on the road
or in the shower; I think of some-
thing or I see a geometric pattern in
the floor, and a design is born. I need
to write it down, to sketch it out. I’m
enjoying the process immensely. If a
design doesn’t begin with a phrase,
it begins with color, and the project
builds itself around the colors. I love
dense colors.”
Often Cathy’s designs incorporate
an original verse or phrase based on
her theme, as well as two or three
finishing options. Cathy’s “Owl
Love,” for example, includes an orna-
ment, a stand-up and a door hanger,
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Black & White

Garden
Needlekeep
Four eye-catching,
over-dyed shades bring
a timeless elegance to a
beautiful needlekeep.
Detailed instructions make
finishing a breeze, which
will have you showing off
your delicate needlework
roll in no time.
Needlekeep Inside
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Black &
The Gentle Art
Simply Shaker Sampler Threads™
Work Smyrna cross stitch over four
White Garden DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses
) 7063 (310) onyx

Work diagonal satin stitch using
Needlekeep @ 7052 (304) school house red
two strands 7063.
Design by Cathy Habermann 3 7052 (304) school house red Finishing materials and
(Smyrna cross stitch) instructions:
of Hands On Design 5 7054 (blanc) chalk 11" x 8" piece fusible interfacing
Skill level: Intermediate 9 7054 (blanc) chalk (Smyrna 3" x 3" and 2" x 1" pieces cream
cross stitch) wool felt
Materials 18" length 1/4"-wide coordinating
• Two 17" x 10" pieces 32-count dirty
Weeks Dye Works™ gingham ribbon
Belfast linen from Zweigart®* Hand Over Dyed Floss 6" black cord
• One skein each The Gentle Art Simply DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses 3/8"-wide black button
Shaker Sampler Threads** b 2205 (470) grasshopper Coordinating sewing thread
• One skein Weeks Dye Works™ Hand ç 2205 (470) grasshopper Pinking shears
Over Dyed Floss** (Smyrna cross stitch)
• Size 24 tapestry needle Press stitched piece from reverse
*See Where to Find It on page 74. side, straightening as much as
**Refer to color code. Stitch count: 166H x 66W each possible. Trim interfacing to fit
Design size: 103/8" x 4" just within backstitched borders.
Following manufacturer’s
Instructions: Cross stitch over two instructions, fuse interfacing to
threads using two strands of floss. wrong side of each stitched piece.
Backstitch outer border using one Trim each stitched piece to 1/2" from
strand 7063. stitching on all sides; finger-press
seam allowances to back.
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Trim 3" x 3" felt piece to 21/2" x

21/2" using pinking shears. Position
on inside of needlekeep, referring to
photo for placement; attach along top
of wool felt using cross stitches and
two strands 7063.
Trim 2" x 1" felt piece to 11/4" x
3/4" using pinking shears. Referring
to photo, position wool felt inside
needlekeep; attach along top and
bottom of wool felt using cross
stitches and two strands 7063. Note:
Verify placement before securing by
placing scissors in Needlekeep; adjust
placement as necessary.
Referring to photo for placement,
and referring to scissor placement,
attach ribbon to inside with a tacking
stitch. The ribbon will tie through
the scissors handle to secure them.
Attach button to outside referring to
photo for placement.
Place front and back Needlekeep
pieces togeher, wrong sides facing.
Note: The outside and inside of
Needlekeep pieces will lie in opposite
directions. Ladder-stitch front and
back pieces together working through
backstitch and using one strand 7063.
Tuck cord at top center of needlekeep
and secure when working ladder
stitch. Note: Double-check placement of
cord to make sure it will catch button on
outside; adjust as necessary. Continue
working ladder stitch until beginning
point is reached. 
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Venice Take a cruise through the canals of Venice with this colorful and detailed design
from Marie Barber. Stitched entirely in full cross stitches, this project will have you
stitching and humming O Sole Mio while dreaming of a trip to Italy.
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Venice M 783 45201 topaz, med.

{ 3078 45336 golden yellow,
~ 605
8 603
45140 cranberry, vy. lt.
45138 cranberry
Design by Marie Barber vy. lt. @ 602 45137 cranberry, med.
% 727 45172 topaz, vy. lt. ç 601 45136 cranberry, dk.
Skill level: Intermediate œ 3855 45453 autumn gold, lt. « 703 45163 chartreuse
¥ 3854 45452 autumn gold, med. 5 3346 45343 hunter green
Materials # 356 45079 terra cotta, med. 677 45157 old gold, vy. lt.
• 16" x 16" piece 28-count white linen &
970 45300 pumpkin, lt. 422 45093 hazelnut brown, lt.
or 14-count white Aida from Wichelt 9
722 45169 orange spice, lt. $ 3828 45425 hazelnut brown
Imports Inc.* a 721 45168 orange spice, med. ˘ 869 45242 hazelnut brown,
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans® ¶ 920 45266 copper, med. vy. dk.
USA six-strand embroidery floss** o 918 45264 red copper, dk. – 3756 45379 baby blue, ul.
• Professionally framed* i 300 45048 mahogany, vy. dk. vy. lt.
• Size 24 tapestry needle ) 310 45053 black 775 45195 baby blue, vy. lt.
*See Where to Find It on page 74. ˆ 3045 45328 yellow beige, dk.
‡
3841 45439 baby blue, pl.
**Refer to color code. T 3761 45381 sky blue, lt.
519 45116 sky blue
DMC® Sullivans® b
3846 45444 turquoise, lt. bt. Stitch count: 140H x 140W
0 554 45126 violet, lt. ‰ 3845 45443 turquoise, med. bt. Design size: 10" x 10"
554 45126 violet, lt. 3 3765 45382 peacock blue,
Ω
553 45125 violet vy. dk. Instructions: Cross stitch over two
£ 444 45099 lemon, dk. Í 312 45055 baby blue, vy. dk. threads on linen or over one square
964 45298 seagreen, lt. V 3770 45385 tawny, vy. lt. on Aida using two strands of floss.
£
959 45294 seagreen, med. 5 B5200 45002 snow white
958 45293 seagreen, dk. R 666 45155 red, bt. Stitched by Wava Rowe 
X
943 45282 aquamarine, med. : 498 45108 red, dk.
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Tweet Little
Reader Cover Create an adorable e-reader cover by combining this charming bird pair and floral
design with vibrant wool felt. Simple stitching and detailed finishing instructions
will have this project protecting your e-reader just in time for summer vacation.
Tweet Little Reader Cover
Tweet Little Stitch count: 50H x 68W

Press stitched piece from reverse
side, straightening as much as
Reader Cover possible. With 8" sides at top and
Instructions: Cross stitch over two bottom, pin stitched piece to muslin,
Design by Sharon Pope
threads on linen or over one square coming down 5" from top and
Skill level: Confident Beginner on Aida using two strands of floss. centering design from side to side;
Backstitch over two threads on set aside.
Materials linen or over one square on Aida From meadow wool, cut one 3/4"
• 11" x 10" piece 28-count white linen using one strand 310/0007. x 24" strip. Using the scallop-edge
or 14-count white Aida from Wichelt rotary cutter, cut one side of strip.
Imports Inc.* Stitched by Amanda Fitcher Cut strip into two 61/2"-long strips
• One skein each DMC® or Presencia® and two 51/2"-long strips. Pin one
six-strand embroidery floss** 61/2" strip 1/8" from top of stitched
• Professionally framed* Finishing materials and design with scalloped edge facing
• Size 24 tapestry needle instructions: toward stitched piece; repeat with
*See Where to Find It on page 74. Fat quarter each Weeks Dye remaining 61/2" strip at bottom of
**Refer to color code. Works™ Wool Fabric*: stitched piece. Repeat process for
2275aHB bubblegum sides and two 51/2" strips. Baste wool
DMC® Presencia® 2176 meadow border in place, using a 1/4" from
b 726 1098 topaz, lt. 8" x 19" piece muslin straight edge of wool strips.
9 703 4636 chartreuse 1 package Annie’s Soft & Stable™ From bubble gum wool, cut
@ 718 2406 plum interfacing* two 1" x 51/4" strips, one 81/4" x
3 798 3405 Delft blue, dk. 1" piece hook-and-loop tape 101/2" rectangle and one 81/4" x 41/2"
) 310 0007 black Scallop-edge rotary cutter rectangle. Pin one 1" x 51/4" strip to
Straight-edge rotary cutter right-hand side of border, matching
1"-wide coordinating button the long edge of strip with basting
Coordinating thread line on border and centering on
*See Where to Find It on page 74. border strip. Sew together using a
1/8" seam. Repeat with remaining
1" x 51/4" strip and left-hand side of
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border. Fold back each bubble gum Insert cover into lining pocket
strip and press. Repeat process at with right sides together and pin
top of design with 81/4" x 41/2" piece. around the top, matching side
Repeat at bottom of design with 81/4" seams. Sew together using a 1/2" seam
x 101/2" rectangle. Press all seams flat. allowance. Turn right side out using
Straigthen edges as necessary using opening in left-hand side of lining.
straight-edge rotary cutter. Hand-sew opening closed. Push
Using assembled piece as a lining into cover and press in place.
template, cut interfacing to same To make strap, cut two 3" x 4"
size. Pin interfacing to the wrong rectangles from meadow wool; pin
side of assembled piece and sew the pieces together, right sides facing.
together by stitching in the “ditch” Sew together on three sides and
along seam lines on meadow and stitch around, leaving one narrow
bubble gum pieces. Fold the cover, end unstitched. Clip corners, turn
right sides together, and pin edges. right side out and press. On the back
Sew side together using a 1/2" seam of the cover, find middle at the top
allowance; turn right side out. opening and pin the unstitched end
From remaining meadow wool, cut of strap to back; stitch in place.
one 8" x 181/2" piece for lining. Fold in Attach hook side of hook-and-
half lengthwise, right sides together, loop tape on cover front where strap
pinning and stitching the right-hand will adhere; attach loop side of hook-
side using a 1/2" seam allowance. Sew and-loop tape to underside of strap.
up left-hand side 21/2" and stop. From Add button on outer side of strap.
top of lining, sew 31/2" down side and
stop, leaving an opening. Finished by Becky Cade 
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