Discover 66 wonderful nature-inspired designs inside Cross Stitch Gold Birds Collection, including iconic British favourites, realistic scenes and stylish home decor ideas!
Editor Notes
Cross Stitch GOLD • Meet this issue’s featured designers…
The best of British
Meadow home • Bring the wonder of nature into your home with our pair of goldfinches – a beautiful project for spring
Pick of the crop • Bursting with rich summer colours, this juicy basket of strawberries looks good enough to eat
Follow the leader • Enjoy the sweet sight of spring ducklings as you stitch this cosy creation for your home
Garden visitors • Stitch these wonderful seasonal designs for winter birthdays, Christmas and beyond
Feathered friends • From the pied wagtail to the red-breasted robin, find all your favourite British birds in this stunning design
Sent from above • Robins appear when lost loved ones are near – stitch this wintry hoop in memory of someone dear
Ornamental designs
Bright & beautiful • Liven up a reading corner with this folk art-inspired cushion, worked in a glorious palette of colours
See love grow • We all know that love is at the centre of the universe, but it will still help to have this reminder!
In the spotlight • Make a statement with our entrancing cushion, featuring a peacock feather in close-up
Birds & bees… • All sorts of wildlife is depicted in our fantastically unique blackwork cards – start stitching the set today!
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Amazing grace • This impressive piece featuring a majestic crane is brought to life in stunning summery shades
Around the world
Eastern beauty • Create a relaxing Zen interior with this pleasing trio of canvases, featuring pretty sakura blossom
Emerald angel • This beautiful Celtic girl will be a joy to stitch, with her bejewelled skirts, flowing locks and glittering border
Fantastic feathers • Seeking a luxurious project, look no further – this magnificent design – it’s bursting with beads and metallics
Songbird of spring • Marvel at the beauty of the northern cardinal’s radiant plumage among delicate blossom
Birds of a feather • Watch as your needle takes flight and soars through this wondrous flock of bird letters and numbers! They’re perfect to stitch as special milestone birthday cards or personalised gift tags
Alive with colour • Stitched in the most stunning palette of purples, pinks, greens and blues, it’s a joy to behold
Spectacular scenery
Clifftop views • Take a trip to the coast with this lifelike portrait, featuring one of Britain’s best-loved birds – the puffin
Arctic wonders • Set against a dramatic sky, this family of snowy owls makes a stunning project to get stuck into
Little lovebirds • Bring a little romance into your day with this charming design of two bluebirds, snuggled up in springtime on a branch of blossom
Down by the sea • Stitch this scene of pretty flora and fauna, starring two sweet gulls on a sun-drenched clifftop
Welcome home • Wave a firm hello to spring with this delightful hanging, worked on blue linen, in a range of stitches
Stitching guide • Use this handy advice to help you get the most out of the designs in Cross Stitch Gold and visit www.gathered.how for videos, stitch guides and more
Cross Stitch Gold Birds Collection 2024