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The Cross Stitching Awards are voted by the readers of cross-stitching.com, The World of Cross Stitching and Cross Stitch Crazy to celebrate the very best shops, kits, designers and accessories. Click on the links below to find out who's won...
Anna Davenport, Online Editor
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| 2002 Awards Results |
| Designer
of the year |
WINNER
Faye Whittaker |
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year the coveted first prize goes to talented artist
and designer Faye Whittaker. Faye is responsible for
the beautiful designs which feature in DMC's 'All Our
Yesterdays' range of kits. Designs are available from
DMC Stockists, telephone 01162 811040. |
HIGHLY
COMMENDED
John Clayton |
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Clayton works with a talented team at Heritage Stitchcraft
and has designed many of their top-selling ranges, from
idyllic country scenes to flower panels and animal portraits.
Designs available from Heritage Stitchcraft stockists,
telephone 01889 575256. |
WINNER
Daylight Bulbs |
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year stitchers have voted Daylight Bulbs by the Daylight
Company as the most useful and innovative addition to
their stitching kit. Working in good light is essential
for successful stitching. Daylight Bulbs have the benefit
of easing eye strain and enhancing clarity and colour
matching when stitching. These bright sparks are deserved
winners! For Daylight Bulbs stockists and further information,
call 020 8964 1200. |
HIGHLY
COMMENDED
Magnifier by DMC |
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magnifier by DMC was reported by our readers to be a
great gadget for making stitching more comfortable.
Light and portable, it's a stitcher's best buy. Available
from DMC stockists around the country, call 0116 281
1040. |
WINNER
'Mermaid of the Pearls' by Mirabilia |
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year our readers' favourite design is the stunning 'Mermaid
of the Pearls' by Mirabilia. This beautiful project
is stitched in iridescent shades of fuschia, turquoise
and teal, and measures 31 x 44.5cm when worked on 32-count
linen. 'Mermaid of the Pearls' makes a gorgeous heirloom
project and is a firm favourite with stitchers everywhere
who love intricate designs. Mirabilia designs are available
as chart packs from Solo stockists, telephone 01609
779919 for details of your nearest retailer. |
HIGHLY
COMMENDED
'Winnie the Pooh' by Designer Stitches |
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much-loved Pooh makes an entrance this year as a top
reader favourite. Stitchers love this cute and cuddly
character and he features in a wide range of kits and
charts, such as birth samplers, baby afghans and pictures.
Available from Designer Stitches stockists around the
UK, telephone 0161 4826200 for details of your nearest
retailer. |
| OVERALL
WINNER |
Canny
Crafts
70 High Street, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5SS. Telephone
01330 824979 |
| REGIONAL
WINNER |
| Scotland
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Canny
Crafts
70 High Street, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5SS. Telephone
01330 824979 |
| North
East |
Embasy
Crafts
Embasy Mills, nr. Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6QF.
Telephone 01756 700946
www.embsaycrafts.com |
| North
West |
Marshmill
Needlecrafts
9 Marshmills Village, Thornton, Cleveleys, Lancashire,
FY5 4ET. Telephone 0125 829806 |
| Midlands |
Wye
Needlecraft
2 Royal Oak Place, Matlock Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire,
DE45 1HD. Telephone 01629 815198
www.wye.co.uk |
| Wales |
French
Knots
12 Gwydr Crescent, Uplands, Swansea, West Glamorgan,
SA2 0AA. Telephone 01792 653279
www.french-knots.co.uk |
| South
East |
Country
Cross Stitcher
19 Bedford Street, Woburn, Bedfordshire, MK17 9QB. Telephone
01525 230070
www.countrycrossstitcher.co.uk |
| South
West |
Cross
Patch
66 Meadow Street, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset,
BS23 1QN. Telephone 01934 418005 |
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