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The Gift of
Stitching
Issue 49 February 2010
NEW MYSTERY SAMPLER - REFLETS DE SOIE
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DIGITAL MAGAZINE FOR CROSS STITCHERS
Contents - Issue 49 February 2010
Page 2
From the Editor
Page 3
Designer Profile
We interview Nicoletta Farrauto of Niky’s
Creations. She has designed a “Primitive
Strawberry Ornament”.
Page 6
Advertising Showcase
Meet and click on our advertisers.
Page 8
Reader of the Month and Stitching Events
Page 9
Feature Pattern
“Emma’s Rose” by Brooke Nolan of Brookes
Books Publishing.
Page 15
All Things Counted
Goldwork by Sophie Long. Part Two - Working
the Needlebook
Page 21
Blackwork with Nancy Pederson
“Very Berry Needlebook”
Page 23
Whimsy Thoughts by Helga Mandl
“14th February”
Page 25
By Barbara Chatterton-Lurring. Part One -
Introduction and brief history of New England
schoolgirl samplers.
Page 27
Introduction and Course Outline
Page 30
Elle Brode des Lettres Carmin Mystery
Sampler
Reflets de Soie.
Page 35
“Red and Blue Houses” by Emily Head of
Industrioushead.
Page 37
Stitch Diagrams
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From The Editor
This month’s issue...
Little Discoveries...
At the beginning of each
year I try and introduce
something new into the
magazine. We are now into
Here are some little gems I found on the Internet
this month. Some cross stitch, some craft, some
are just interesting!
Musee National due Moyen Age
tapestries.
our 5th year of publication
and there are still plenty
more ideas that I want to
put in these pages. There
This will look good on your next bookmark!
to me by a reader.
are also all the wonderful
ideas that designers come
up with. 2010 is going to be
Darling craft items.
a full year of learning and
stitching.
A new series starting in this issue is The
Beginners’ Hardanger Course. This is an eleven
Craft Lovers
month course taught by designer and teacher,
Meg Shinall. We also start a wonderful fictional
series by Barbara Chatterton-Lurring. Discover
the history and samplers from Dame Snow’s
Academy for Distinguished Girls. In addition to
these we also start a new mystery sampler; this
one is gorgeous. A beautiful red silk sampler by
Reflets de Soie.
What are you going to start first? What are
your plans for stitching this year? There is always
something new to learn and there is always new
inspiration just around
the corner.
With love,
Kirsten Edwards
Editor
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Designer Profile
Nicoletta Farrauto of Niky’s Creations
Where are you from and what is it like?
I'm from north of Italy on lago Maggiore. My village is
called Baveno. It's a very small but lovely village in front
of the lake. Life here is just like living in a fairy story.
Beautiful mountains surround the lake like a crown!
I am there I take in as much of the needlework history that
I can and that is where I get my inspiration.
What are your favourite threads and fabrics to work
with?
I normally use solid coloured cotton thread, because I
need to dye it after stitching. I use only natural coloured
linen and then I dye it with coffee or tea to create an aged
look.
When and where did you learn to stitch?
I started to stitch about 30 years ago. My grandmother
and my mother introduced me to this wonderful art. I
remember my grandmother very well sitting on the sofa
stitching and knitting. I also had also some stitching lessons
at school .
Do you attend needlework events, retreats or shows?
I've been in some shows here in Europe - France and
Italy. I also attended the Nashville Needlework Market
some years ago due to my collaboration with the
Workbasket and Blackbird Design.
When did you start designing cross stitch charts?
I started three years ago.
Why did you start designing cross
stitch charts?
I had stitched so many things in my life,
so I decided to design for myself to try
something different. My collaboration
and friendship with the designers at
The Workbasket and Blackbird Designs
helped stimulate my designing as well.
What plans do you have for the
future?
I would like to create my own book with
about ten projects in it. I completed one
book last year with Blackbird Designs.
I had so much fun so I’ve decided to
plan for creating my own.
What do you want stitchers to
experience when they stitch your
designs?
I would like them to enjoy themselves
while stitching my designs. They are
simple and quick, some of them are just
perfect for stitching in one night. I would
also like them to feel the sweet feeling
of old style stitching which reminds them
of the past.
When did you start your design
business?
I started my designing business one
year ago when I made a book in
collaboration with Blackbird Designs.
What types of patterns do you like
to design?
designs.
How does the embroidery of your
country or culture influence your
designs?
I love antique samplers. Italy has many
museums and I visit them often. When
Where can stitchers buy your charts?
Stitchers can purchase my charts by
writing to me. My email address is on
my blog:
nikyscreations.blogspot.com
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Primitive Strawberry
Ornament by
Nicoletta Farrauto
Stitching and Finishing Instructions
You will need a piece of 32 count white or cream
linen measuring 7.5” x 9.5” (19 x 24 cm).
Stitches Used:
cross stitch and blanket stitch.
See the last page of this issue for stitch diagrams.
Notes:
One square on the chart equals two linen
threads on the fabric. Start stitching from the
centre of the chart (as indicated by the arrows)
in the centre of the fabric. This project is suitable
for Aida.
Materials Needed:
- Template pieces
- White perle cotton
- Matching sewing thread
- Sawdust or fibrefill
- Coffee and brush
- Brown headed pins
- General sewing tools
1. Complete all cross stitches with two plies of
DMC thread according to the symbol key.
2. Using the triangle template on the next page,
trim the stitched linen to this shape.
3. Fold in half, right sides together, and sew the
two sides together. Turn out to the right side.
4. Sew a gathering stitch 1/2” down from the top
of the curved edge. Pull the gather together
to loosely close the strawberry top.
5. Fill the strawberry with sawdust or fibrefill.
6. Pull the gathers tight to fully close the top
then secure with a few stitches.
7. Using the two leaf templates, cut out five
leaves from green fabric.
8. Attach the leaves to the top of the strawberry.
Sew them onto the strawberry using blanket
stitch with perle thread. Don’t make your
stitches perfect as this will add to the charm
of the primitive ornament.
9. Make a twisted cord out of leftover thread
and sew to the top of the strawberry.
10. Make a cup of strong coffee. Brush the coffee
over the strawberry
ornament so it looks
stained. Also brush
the cord.
11. Finish the ornament
by stabbing in a few
old brown headed
pins.
Leaf Templates
Symbol Key
Symbol DMC
µ
869
¿
3051
1
3053
This square
should
measure
1” x 1”
Á
3857
C
3859
?
611
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