We have 15 large bottles worth £255 up for grabs

This fabulous washing product is gentle and needs no rinsing – perfect to use on the delicate pieces of stitching you love most. It contains fabric-friendly ingredients that make fibres look great and last longer. Large bottles cost £17. To find your nearest stockist of Soak, call EQS on 0116 271 0033.
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Closing date: 11/08/2009

We have 17 pairs of tickets worth £255 to give away!

Spend a fantastic day learning about all sorts of crafts, including cross stitch, at a Stitch and Creative Crafts show, and pick up some bargains at the same time. We’re giving away 17 pairs of tickets to the Manchester Central show, taking place on the 4th-6th September 2009. The show has been held at this popular venue for the last 12 years and tickets cost £7.50 each, or £5.50 in advance. For more information visit www.sccshows.co.uk or call 01822 617 744.

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Closing date: 11/08/2009

We have 20 prizes worth £550 to give away!

If you’ve ever been on a canal boat holiday, you’ll know how relaxing and peaceful it is – just like cross stitching! That’s why these two designs are the perfect way to wind down – the tranquillity of the waterways will flood over you as you start to stitch! The Junction, designed by John Clayton, depicts a traditional boat gliding peacefully up the canal. It measures 21 x 30cm (8 x 12in) and costs £29. Inland Waterways, designed by Susan Ryder of Heritage Crafts, shows the intricate paths canals take around England and Wales. It measures
41 x 30cm (16 x 12in) and the kit costs £26. We have 10 of each kit to give away.
To find your nearest Heritage Crafts stockist, visit www.hcrafts.com or call 01889 575 256.

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Closing date: 11/08/2009

Take part in our fun quiz and you could be one of our four lucky winners!

The World of Cross Stitching is very pleased to offer you the chance to win the complete range of Charlie’s Ark cross stitch kits – 15 in total – plus one large and three small Charlie’s Ark toys. This incredible prize is worth over £271 in total.

The quiz is really easy – simply write down your answers to the questions below on a sheet of paper. Then, circle the letter indicated in the brackets at the end of each question. Put these letters together and they will give you a seven-letter word to describe how Joey travels about in Scrump’s pouch! Enter this word as your answer. AND, don’t forget to tell us your three favourite Charlie’s Ark characters as well – if you’re a winner, you’ll receive three personally dedicated prints of them, signed by Charlie’s Ark creator, Mike Payne!

We introduced you to the Charlie’s Ark animals in our special profile in issue 152, so have a look at page 21 if you need a quick reminder. Don’t worry if you missed this issue – we’ve posted the feature in our The World of Cross Stitching group at craftbubble.com, so you can find it there. Alternatively, visit www.charliesark.co.uk to find information on the animals.

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Questions
1 Which animal only planned to visit the Ark for two days? (1st letter)
2 Which animal’s favourite thing is to wallow in mud (3rd letter)
3 Which animal has to jump to get around? (5th letter)
4 Which animal keeps doing naughty things even after he has been told off? (1st letter)
5 Which animal sleeps most of the day? (2nd letter)
6 Which animal eats bamboo shoots? (4th letter)
7 Which animal is a cheeky chappy? (5th letter)




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Closing date: 21/07/2009

Eight chances to win!

Exercise your stitching skills with this detailed kit from Dimensions. ’Peaceful Lake House’ (35230) measures 36x28cm (14x11in) and is worked on 14-count ivory aida in a variety of stitches for a realistic finish. We have eight kits, worth £33 each, to give away, so enter today for the chance to win one. To find your local Dimensions stockist you can email fiona@sjcopy.co.uk or call 01344 301065.

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Closing date: 21/07/2009

There are 15 chances to win this fabulous two-disk set

With a whole host of Messy Rabbit images suitable for men and women of all ages, this CD-ROM is an invaluable resource for cardmaking, découpage, embellishments and lots more! We have 15 CD-ROMs, worth £19.50 each, to give away. For more details visit www.joannasheen.com

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Closing date: 21/07/2009

Thirteen lucky winners will each receive this fantastic prize!

Embellishing your stitched greetings will be even more of a pleasure with this super prize from Fiskars. Thirteen lucky winners will each receive a pair of special edition Heidi Grace scissors in ‘Bouquet’ (worth £9.99), plus a set of Cloud 9 papers and embellishments in ‘Chocolate Chalet’ (also £9.99). The embellishment pack comes with six double-sided cardstock papers, a set of large alpha stickers, one sheet of thought starter stickers and one sheet of chipboard stickers – everything you need to create original, decorated cards! For more information on these products visit www.fiskarscraft.co.uk

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Closing date: 21/07/2009

Eleven of these gorgeous kits must be won!

If you dream of a relaxing seaside retreat of your own, then you’ll love stitching this quaint ‘Seaside Living’ design from Mary Hickmott. The breezy colours of the five beach huts stand out beautifully on Zweigart’s blue sky 28-count Vintage Cashel fabric, and the picture shows how a pale wooden frame will complete the look perfectly. This charming kit is worth £22.94 and comes with fabric, thread and full instructions. Thanks to Stitch Direct, we have 11 of them up for grabs this month, so don’t miss your chance to welcome a bit of seaside style into your home. Visit www.stitchdirect.com or call 01227 750215 for more details.

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Closing date: 21/07/2009

5 sets to give away worth £36.98 each!

To celebrate the work of Cicely Mary Barker, who created the Flower Fairies almost 100 years ago, DMC are excited to introduce five gorgeous new kits! The stunning new range is inspired by the Flower Fairies Journal, a beautiful collection of notes and sketches from Cicely’s own journals, and the much anticipated follow-up book, Return to Fairyopolis. All five kits are based on the seasons, so you can choose your favourite or simply collect them all! ‘Spring’ (BL761/56), ‘Autumn’ (BL763/56), ‘Summer’ (BL762/56) and ‘High Summer’ (BL764/56), complete with DMC threads and 16-count aida, cost £18.99 each and inside each one you’ll find two charts to stitch! With space to personalise the designs, they’d make perfect gifts for a wedding or a birth. For more of a challenge, try ‘Flower Fairies All Seasons’ (BL765/56), which costs £29.99 or take your pick from over 20 more Flower Fairies kits to stitch and treasure.
We are giving five lucky readers the chance to win a set of prizes worth £36.98, including a Return To Fairyopolis book from Penguin and a ‘High Summer’ kit from DMC. For your chance to enter simply answer the question below…

Q What is the name of the person who created the Flower Fairies?


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Closing date: 01/08/2009

12 prizes worth £144!

Celtic Rose Needlecraft has recently welcomed a whole host of gorgeous new Misty Dreamz designs to their already great range and to celebrate we’re giving you the chance to win a set of Misty Dreamz charts. ‘Walkies’ and ‘Westie Love’ cost £6 each and they’re just two of 50 sweet Westie designs by artist Pam West. To see more designs visit www.mistydreamz.com and to buy online visit www.celticroseneedlecraft.com or call 01246 281 217. Enter now to win one of 12 sets worth £12 each.

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Closing date: 01/08/2009

6 prizes worth £198!

Beautiful, bright florals and butterflies are the perfect inspiration for Midsomer Craft’s lovely range of kits and charts. They’re a joy to stitch but don’t take our word for it, enter now for your chance to win one of six sets of kits. Each set, worth £33, includes ‘Pink Square’ (B073, £7), ‘Tulips & Hearts’ (B030, £12) and ‘Butterfly & Flower Swathe’ (B020, £14). To see the rest of the range visit www.midsomercraft.com.

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Closing date: 01/08/2009

10 prizes worth £114!

By now you will have already seen (and no doubt loved!) your eight free bookmark charts and we think you’ll be itching to stitch them. So, enter this freebie soon for your chance to win one of 10 sets of aida band! Each set from Johnson Crafts is worth £11.40 and contains three one-metre lengths of 5cm (2”) Zweigart aida band in White, White/Gold and White/Red. If you can’t wait, check out the website at www.johnsoncrafts.co.uk or call 08707 560 520 –
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Closing date: 01/08/2009

10 prizes worth £254!

John James produces a needle for every need, from Easy Threading Household Needles, to Twin Pointed Quick Stitch varieties. And in this bumper prize we’re giving ten readers the chance to sample the very best! Enter now for your chance to win the complete set of eight different pebbles, worth £1.99 each, and ten assorted packs of quality John James needles, each worth 95p. To get your hands on these great needles visit the new website at www.jjneedles.com or call 01527 830 941.

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Closing date: 01/08/2009

We have nine prizes worth £225 to give away!

The Sewing Book is ultimate stitching bible for anyone from beginners to seasoned stitchers. It includes step-by-steps on basic techniques as well as 25 exciting projects to make – so if you’d like to have a go at any sewing project, from turning your stitching into a cushion, or repairing a torn shirt, then buy it for £25 from www.dk.com or order it over the phone by calling 0845 313 4444.

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Closing date: 11/08/2009

We have 10 kits worth £239 to give away!

This gorgeous Roses Wreath from Cinnamon Cat makes a special wedding or anniversary sampler, perfect to stitch for celebratory occasions this summer. The design uses cross stitch and backstitch, and is decorated with beautiful pearlescent beads. The kit costs £23.95 from www.stitcher.co.uk/cc or call 020 3189 2198. To see more Cinnamon Cat designs, or to find your local stockist, visit www.cinnamoncat.com

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Closing date: 11/08/2009

We have two prizes worth £170 to give away

The award-winning CraftLite Windsor Brass Finish Floor Lamp is a stylish lamp for your home, and also has a strong enough bulb for all your craft needs. It’s fitted with a 20W low heat, low energy light bulb, which has the equivalent output of a regular 100W bulb. It costs £84.99 from Siesta Frames, at www.siestaframes.com, or call 01202 813 363.


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Closing date: 11/08/2009

We have 25 prizes worth £290 to give away!

With a huge revival of the trend to craft at home, Chilterns Craft Show at Stonor Park in Henley-On-Thames couldn’t have come at a better time. It’s a chance to see master craftspeople at work, and to shop for unusual and inspiring gifts. The show runs from 28th-31st August 2009, and is open from 9.30am-5.30pm (Friday until 5pm). Tickets cost £5.80 for adults and £4.40 in advance. Visit www.ichf.co.uk for more information or phone the ticket hotline on 01425 277 988.

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Closing date: 11/08/2009