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Nobody doesfunky British chicbetterthanJacqui

Lookat wy/w.pearlandearl.co.ukandwww. grannyknits.com to see morę of Jacqui's work

INSPIRING PEOPLE

sense of colour and pattem, and love of ‘shorc cuts’. She was immenseły proud ofherpurple patterned bedspreads. And she lovcd knitting che most, hence thc name ‘Granny Knits’.”

Jacqui credits hcr mum Eileen with most of her craft knowledge. “She s the cechnical queen,” saysjacqui. I value her opinion immenseły. Between them, Mum and Grandma Dora havc inspired me to learn crafts, break rules, find short cuts, be bold with pattem and colour and especially to ‘make something tliat has a little bit of you in it’.”

It would be remiss of us not to find out just whatjacqui predicts we’ll all be stitching ovcr the coming months - soJacqui has thc last word, until next month, when hcr regular coluinn in CrossStitcher begins. “Visually there are influences from the 1950$ to the 1970s, and a big dose ofoversized texture mixed with fine details. Lino cut prints, bold and linear graphics, blowsy blooms, nostalgie iconography, and highly illustrated colourful animals are all set to be huge in fashion and home with a huge fun factor. And, of course, I think there are going to be some cracking cross stitch designs going on.”

Jacqul Pearce’s designs will featuro regularly in CrossStitcheroverthecomingmonths, in the form of a monthly project. She will also be sharingherldeas,thoughtsanddiscoveries in a monthly column, beginning next łssue (on sale 29th December).

IN THE HOT SEAT

Jacqui’s shopping, Googling and stitching secrets

FAVOURITE STOCKISTS? cloth kits - a local brand with a brilliant heritage. They've done a great job of relaunching their brand and they stock our kits too! www.dothkits.co.uk THE MAKE LOUNGE - Jennifer and team pioneered the contemporary craft dass.

www.themakelounge.com LIBERTY - the dassic craft emporium is just getting better and better. www.liberty.co.uk

TOPTIPS?

Try something new. Think of creative, innovative ways to display and use your stitching. You don’t have to be limited to cushions and framing. And become an Etsy follower. You can download lots of great PDF charts from designers from all over the world, and it'san endless source of inspiration.

BEST CRAFTING ADVICE?

Stitch with your heart, not your head. That was my mum telling me that it’s individuality of the piece that people love, not the technlcal correctness.

BEST STITCHING GADGET?

My threaders, because my eyes aren’t what they were. I also wish I had a Silicon f inger end to prevent blisters without losing sense of touch!

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JANUARY 2011 ^: ĆLkJ