One Stitch Ahead

“April showers bring May flowers,” and the April issue of Just CrossStitch is serving up plenty of lovely designs that are sure to satisfy your need for delightful springtime stitching.

Natalia Luneva shares a timeless Forget-Me-Not Alphabet that will add a fresh springtime flair to your home’s decor. Or you can create lovely framed wall art with the dainty cherry blossoms in Bluebird Nest by Elizabeth Spurlock and the elegant Easter flowers in Faith in Bloom from Lee Fisher. If you’re looking for a sweet quick stitch, you’ll be delighted with the designs featured in the Flowers of the Month series from Praiseworthy Stitches.

Following along with the floral theme is the second part of the Butterflies & Bees Stitch Sampler, which features lazy daisy stitches for you to practice and perfect. The Sampler Sleuth joins the spring blossoms stitching fun with Borrowed Flowers, worked up as a handy pincushion. She also shares an interesting read on Deventer Samplers.

Charming designs to welcome your new bundle of joy round out the issue with samplers, pillow toppers and bookmarks. The adorable Heirloom Rabbit from Kathleen Berlew is sure to be a favorite with the little ones in your family.

As always, we love hearing from our readers, and we invite you to drop us a line at Editor@Just-CrossStitch.com or tag us in a post on Facebook or Instagram. We can’t wait to see photos of your spring stitching!

Until next issue, friends,

PS. We’re getting a jump on holiday stitching with a Christmas Shadowbox mystery stitchalong. See page 64 to join the fun!

The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever. Isaiah 40:8