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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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| 2004 Awards Results |
| Designer
of the year |
WINNER
Faye Whittaker |
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| For the third year running,
Faye Whittaker takes home the coveted title Designer of the Year. The talent
behind the ever-popular ‘All Our Yesterdays’ range, Faye was
over the moon to be voted your favourite designer. ‘I’m so surprised’,
she says. ‘I was amazed to win twice, but three times is wonderful!’
Faye is already working on a new set of designs for 2005, so watch this
space! |
| RUNNER UP
– Maria Diaz |
| As Maria regularly contributes
to Cross Stitch Quick, we were delighted she finished in the top three,
a fantastic achievement and very well-deserved. ‘I’m absolutely
thrilled’, she says. ‘It’s lovely that the readers enjoy
stitching my designs.’ Well done Maria! |
| RUNNER UP
– John Clayton |
| Part of the Heritage Stitchcraft
team, John once again proves a favourite with stitchers everywhere. His
stunning English landscapes continue to be top sellers, and we look forward
to more new designs throughout 2004. |
WINNER
'Fairy', Humphrey's Corner |
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| Designed by Sally Hunter
for the Anchor range at Coats Crafts UK, this adorable little elephant has
taken the stitching world by storm and wins the sought-after title Kit of
the Year 2004. Humphrey and sister Lottie are gorgeous characters, loved
by young and old alike. Congratulations to Sally and the team at Coats for
this fab achievement. |
| RUNNER UP
– 'P is for Pooh', Designer Stitches |
| Winnie the Pooh makes another
appearance at the Stitch Awards. We’re all huge fans, and are delighted
he’s still winning votes in 2004. |
| RUNNER UP
– 'The Circus', DMC |
| One of Faye Whittaker’s
charming designs, ‘The Circus’, proved a particular favourite
this year. Well done Faye (again!) and all at DMC. |
| Most
innovative product of the year |
WINNER
Laplight, Eyebright |
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| A clear winner this year,
the Laplight is a fab device for anyone who finds it hard to stitch on dark
fabric, and it has made a real impact on the stitching world. ‘We’re
over the moon,’ says Olive Wallace Cunningham, who runs the company
with her husband, Ron. ‘Thanks so much to all who voted!’ |
| RUNNER
UP – Thread Heaven, Siesta |
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us that Thread Heaven was voted one of this year’s workbox essentials. |
| RUNNER
UP – Thread Organiser, Tanto |
| Stitchers depend on Tanto’s
organiser to keep threads neat and tidy and this accessory featured highly
in your votes. |
WINNER
The Happy Cross Stitcher |
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| The rise of the stitching
web is recognised with a new Award. The Happy Cross Stitcher is a popular
first winner, and Keith and Margaret Newton were more than a little surprised
at the news. ‘We were amazed,’ says Keith. ‘Thanks to
all our customers for voting!’ |
| RUNNER
UP – Johnsonscrafts.co.uk |
| A new website with over
3,000 products to choose from, plus chat forum and free delivery. |
| RUNNER
UP – Notonlybutallsew.co.uk |
| A real favourite with reasonable
prices and great service, with plenty of good reviews. |
OVERALL WINNER
Canny Crafts |
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| An old favourite returns
as overall winner this year – Canny Crafts. Canny Crafts has long
been voted Scotland’s favourite retailer, and this year tops the bill
as overall winner. Congratulations to June Wilson and her hard-working team
up in Banchory for this fantastic achievement – we hope to see you
again next year! |
| REGIONAL
WINNERS |
| Scotland
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Canny Crafts
70 High Street, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5SS. Telephone 01330 824979 |
| North East |
Leven Crafts
Last year’s overall winner, Leven Crafts, returns in 2004 as winner
in the North East. Leven Crafts always has the latest products in stock,
and offers customers a choice of 12 classes a week. |
| North West |
The Black Sheep
We welcome a new face to this year’s Awards – The Black Sheep,
voted best in the North West. ‘It’s lovely that our hard work
hasn’t gone unnoticed,’ Carol says. ‘Thanks to our customers
for voting!’ |
| Midlands |
Wye Needlecraft
They’ve done it again – Wye Needlecraft is the Midlands’
favourite stitching shop for an impressive four years running! Congratulations
to Dean and Elizabeth for this achievement. |
| East Anglia |
Bears & Stitches
Bears & Stitches takes home our new regional award. Owner Pauline is
thrilled with this recognition. ‘We always try to give a friendly,
service,’ she says, ‘but I never expected this!’ |
| Wales |
Barn Stitches
Winners of the Wales region for the second year in a row, Barn Stitches
celebrates its 5th birthday in July. ‘It was a lovely surprise to
win,’ says Rhian Davies, who runs the shop with her mum, Eirian. |
| South East |
The X-Stitch Kabin
Congratulations to Terri from the X-Stitch Kabin, who makes a winning debut
in this year’s Awards. A self-confessed stitchaholic, her enthusiasm
and expertise keep customers coming back. |
| South West |
Needlecraft Emporium
Wendy’s shop is so well-known that her regulars travel miles to visit,
something she finds very humbling. ‘I wasn’t expecting to win,
especially as these are such popular awards,’ she says. |
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