Stitch Life Magazine Issue 1
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Welcome...<br />
Hello Crafters<br />
Welcome to the very first issue of <strong>Stitch</strong> <strong>Life</strong> magazine!<br />
Here at Anchor we are passionate about all things ‘<strong>Stitch</strong>’. The<br />
act of creating something from a ball of yarn or expressing our<br />
imagination in colourful strands of thread is not only satisfying,<br />
but helps us to relax, gives us focus and teaches new skills.<br />
In these ever-changing times, immersing ourselves in a craft<br />
can help us to forget the concerns of the world and cope with<br />
unsettling circumstances. Whether we craft alone for some<br />
quiet time or join others to craft as a community (in person<br />
or on online), there’s nothing more rewarding that making<br />
something by hand.<br />
<strong>Stitch</strong> <strong>Life</strong> celebrates all modern embroidery techniques.<br />
Our theme for this first issue is ‘Bright Positivity’ –<br />
encompassing the many positive benefits of stitching whilst<br />
looking towards the future with optimism. We have worked<br />
with thirteen amazing designers from around the world to<br />
bring you fifteen inspiring projects to make. Each project,<br />
from freestyle embroidery and cross stitch with our famous<br />
Anchor Stranded Cotton, to punch needle and tapestry in<br />
soft Anchor Tapisserie Wool, features materials from our<br />
extensive Anchor range.<br />
We hope you enjoy meeting the designers and are inspired by<br />
the beautiful projects they’ve created especially for you!<br />
THE ANCHOR TEAM<br />
<strong>Stitch</strong> <strong>Life</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong><br />
Anchor<br />
We love to see your creations!<br />
Tag us #anchorcrafts #anchorthreads<br />
<strong>Stitch</strong>:<br />
noun: a loop of thread or yarn resulting from<br />
a single pass or movement of the needle in sewing,<br />
knitting or crocheting<br />
verb: make, mend or join something<br />
with stitches.<br />
Anchor Stranded Cotton<br />
Anchor Stranded Cotton is a superior 6 strand<br />
embroidery thread made from extra-long<br />
staple 100 per cent Egyptian cotton. It is double<br />
mercerised resulting in a brilliant lustre, smooth<br />
finish and intense light reflection.<br />
Available in an impressive 444 solid shades, with<br />
a further 24 mutli-colour and 16 ombre<br />
shades too. Each 8m skein features a ’pull free’<br />
construction, allowing the perfect length to be<br />
removed from the skein without disrupting the<br />
skein itself.This construction makes Anchor<br />
Stranded Cotton particularly versatile across<br />
all types of embroidery and it’s no wonder it<br />
is one of the most popular embroidery threads<br />
in the world!<br />
Anchor Tapisserie Wool<br />
Anchor Tapisserie Wool is made from 100 per<br />
cent pure new wool and is designed specifically<br />
for canvas embroidery, needlepoint or tapestry.<br />
It is a particularly hardwearing and durable thread,<br />
featuring a tight twist to minimise fraying when<br />
working on canvases, which can have rough edges.<br />
The uniform twist and 4 ply construction provide<br />
an even cover on the canvas.<br />
Anchor Tapisserie Wool is also suitable for punch<br />
needle work and creates beautiful stitches/loops<br />
on both the front and back of the work.<br />
It is available in a stunning 475 shades and<br />
comes in 10m skeins.<br />
EXPERIENCE RATING<br />
for guidance only<br />
Beginner<br />
@anchorcrafting<br />
Anchorcrafts.com<br />
Intermediate<br />
Advanced<br />
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