CrossStitcher, the UK’s number one cross stitch magazine is leading the current fashion for designer chic, by featuring top tapestry designer Emily Peacock in their next issue.
On sale on 3rd December, the January 2010 issue of CrossStitcher will feature an exclusive giant chart of Emily’s popular design – ‘Hug’. Recently featured in Easy Living, The Observer Magazine and You, Emily’s contemporary tapestry designs are all the rage, with interest home-crafts at an all-time high.
Emily Peacock specialises in designing contemporary cross stitch cushions that are ideal for the 21st century home. With designs ranging from tattoos to cornfields, her striking creations are sure to attract attention. The carnival-style ‘Hug’ has been a popular design in Emily’s wool-on-canvas range for a while now, along with the matching ‘Kiss’ cushion and, for the first time, CrossStitcher will be publishing a giant chart adapted for use with traditional cross stitching fabric and threads.
Cathy Lewis, Editor of CrossStitcher said:
“Emily is one of the UK’s most innovative designers and we are delighted to feature her stunning Hug cushion with our January issue. This giant chart is sure to be popular and it shows the potential of cross stitch for creating beautiful accessories for the home.”
Issue 221 of CrossStitcher goes on sale on 3rd Dec, priced at £3.99. The magazine also features an exclusive Polar Bears design by wildlife artist Pollyanna Pickering, Art Deco ladies, Shaun the Sheep, a Tudor blackwork rose from the Royal School of Needlework and ‘Stitch a Star’ favourite George Clooney.
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For more information
Jen Campbell, Communications Executive, Future UK (01225) 732269 or (07775) 641509
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