A lot of people have shown an interest in/been asking where I find my cross stitch patterns from so I thought I would share the love and put together a list of the best inspirational websites with the lushest stuff on! But be warned, once you get your hands on some of this stuff you will wish there were more hours in the day!
Starting with the best :) , Emily's designs are so unique and so lovely to stitch! Don't be put off by the price, they are worth it, in quality and in giving you a project for a good few months, plus there is no other way to get her patterns. Another great thing about her kits is that they are all only available as kits and not completed cushions so you really will have your own unique item! She is bringing out a book in the summer too so look out for that!
She is amazing and so so lovely so buy buy buy!
If you want to start with something smaller then I would highly recommend Cross Stitcher magazine, it has some really cool contemporary designs ranging from small to large so you can decide whether or not it's for you! You have to buy all your own materials obviously but it is a good way to start off without committing to a kit.Available at all good newsagents.
This is another good site with lots of kits and bits and bobs! And a good size range of projects too. Look out for the mini vintage ric rac...so lush!
If you are into all things Cathy then this is the book for you! Has some lovely pieces and patterns which are all florally and kitschy and cute. Also comes with a free kit to get you started.
She also does a 'sew' version which, if you prefer the sewing side to cross stitching, has loads of things to make like bath hats and oven gloves and cushion covers and stanley the dog!
5. http://www.futureplc.com/2011/03/14/future-to-launch-new-craft-magazine-mollie-makes/
The wonderful people at future publishing are bringing out a new magazing in May called 'Mollie Makes', and it looks amazing!!! It's focused around home made fabric crafts and all things trendy at the mo :) Read the article for more info, I've already subscribed!
5. http://www.futureplc.com/2011/03/14/future-to-launch-new-craft-magazine-mollie-makes/
The wonderful people at future publishing are bringing out a new magazing in May called 'Mollie Makes', and it looks amazing!!! It's focused around home made fabric crafts and all things trendy at the mo :) Read the article for more info, I've already subscribed!
And here are some good sites which sell really nice fabrics and haberdashery (I love that word) bits:
http://www.deckchairstripes.com/index.html
http://www.clothkits.co.uk/index.php
ummm yar I think that is all! For now!
