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Get to know this month’s reader panel, and look out for their favourite projects throughout the issue

It has to be the Faye Whittaker picture from issue 298 (Oct 2020). Autumn is my favourite time of year and the picture reminds me of a song called Forever Autumn, which I sing to my daughter.

The family dog, Abbey – she loves to curl up on my lap and she doesn’t grumble when I occasionally catch her on the head with my frame!

I am stitching ‘Portland Head Lighthouse’ by S Clarke, from Artecy Cross Stitch. It’s a real challenge as it has so many different colours, but I love lighthouses and it is one of my favourite places to visit.

Having the house to myself when the family have gone out, there’s a good film on in the background and time to concentrate on a current project.

My great-aunt from Australia stayed with me when she came over to visit England, 24 years ago. She did some cross stitching in the evenings a and I took an interest. As a present to say thank you, s she bought me a cross stitch k kit of a cottage with a lovely g garden. It was the best gift sh she could have given me, as I’ I’ve been hooked ever since.

The T Autumn design by Faye Whittaker W in issue 298.

Methodical, thoughtful, perfectionist.

I love it as it has a calming effect and it gives me a sense of achievement.

A family member or friend who’d like to learn how to stitch. I’d love to pass the hobby on, so that they could have years of enjoyment, like I have.

To be on the panel, email theworldofxstitching@immediate. co.uk – tell us your name, where you’re from and include a good-quality photo of yourself. Every panellist gets a preview of the magazine and a gift worth at least £30!

Flossie Mouse can’t resist cuddling up in this cosy Christmas mitten! Try stitching her on iridescent aida, then finish off with a matching red or green aperture card. This cutie is just the thing for sending warm wishes to a loved one this season.