Joanne Gatenby
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Flamingo Greeting Cards
A zany set of 4 flamingo themed cards dedicated to Mom. The samples are cross stitched on perforated paper, but can also be applied to fabric for a framed piece.
Designed by Joanne Gatenby
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Happy Place
It's more common than we think that people will enjoy their home during their time off. Instead of travel, revel in the comforts of home. Jo has created this cross stitched piece in ode to the best place on earth - home.
Designed by Joanne Gatenby
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Hat & Mitt Set for Baby
The little ones grow up so fast they hardly wear out there cute sweaters. See how to transform a favourite baby sweater into this even more adorable hat and mitten set for a toddler. Can't get any cuter!
Designed by Joanne Gatenby
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Knit Cuff Bracelet
Full instructions for how to repurpose a favorite cabled sweater you can't seem to let go. Also included in the instructions is how to make a dorset button. Photos and diagrams.
Designed by Joanne Gatenby
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Paper Tube Bracelet
Full instructions on how to make a bracelet out of a tape tube and finished with cross stitch and beading.
Designed by Joanne Gatenby
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The Nutcracker Tree
A little modern, and very adaptable to any Christmas décor theme, Jo Gatenby captures the essence of Christmas in this beautiful outline of the Nutcracker Tree.
Designed by Joanne Gatenby
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Sarcasm and Wine
Taking a cue from the old saying, Jo Gatenby puts a twist to it to reflect what could a reality at times… fun to cross stitch and hang on your wall for a daily dose of humour.
Designed by Jo Gatenby
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Possible
What better way to remind ourselves of our abilities in life than to cross stitche the words of the endearing Audrey Hepburne? This project is fairly quick to cross stitch and makes a perfect gift to inspire the young girls in our lives.
Designed by Jo Gatenby
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Jasperware Wedgewood Nativity Ornaments
Hang these lovely ornaments on your Christmas tree or on a stand, either way they will be brilliant as part of your festive decoration scheme.
Designed by Jo Gatenby
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There is a Season
Celebrate the best of what every season has to offer in this charming and nostalgic cross stitched keepsake.
Designed by Joanne Gatenby
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Woodland Christmas Ornaments
Quick enough to make and pleasant to give.
Designed by Joanne Gatenby
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Anchors Away!
You can smell the salt air just looking at this beautiful rendition of a day at the beach! Perfect for a lake house or a beach house.
Designed by Joanne Gatenby
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You Had Me at Meow…
Working with over-dyed floss is always fun – the trick is to complete both legs of each stitch as you go, so the colour changes flow through the design. The direction you stitch (horizontal or vertical) can change the entire look of a piece! In this design and the one featured in our last issue (Winter 2014/15) Jo Gatenby used floss colours that remind us of the animals they represent – and how cute is that paw print fabric?
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model stitcher Bonnie Thorn

Pot of Tea
I collect small poems and sayings, things that inspire me to create designs around them. This is one of my favourites, and I hope you enjoy it!
Designed by Jo Gatenby
Model Stitcher: Lynn Lilje
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Come Well
The familiar greetings we all use on a daily basis have evolved over time, and designer Jo Gatenby reflects that evolution in this Celtic influenced welcome design!
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You Had Me at …Woof!
Working with over-dyed floss is always fun – the trick is to complete both legs of each stitch as you go, so the colour changes flow through the design. The direction you stitch (horizontal or vertical) can change the entire look of a piece! In this design and the one featured in our nwext issue (Spring 2015) Jo Gatenby used floss colours that remind us of the animals they represent – and how cute is that paw print fabric?
Designed by Jo Gatenby
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Gone Stitchin’
This design was inspired by a number of things: my discussions with Carla, a pile of junk at a charity auction, the model stitcher thinking a cat would be a cool addition, and my husband’s suggestion for more colour. It all came together in Gone Stitchin’, of which I’m justifiably proud of – hope you like it too! - Jo Gatenby
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model stitcher Linnea Bain

Best Witches
Jo says this is probably one of the most challenging pieces she's ever created, because the 3D image on the fabric became part of the design process. Fortunately for you, she's done all the hard work, figuring out how to match pattern to fabric! Using the tips provided, you can use the 'shelf' provided by Fabric Flair to display any collection of small designs you like – teacups, teddy bears, unicorns, sea shells, whatever you want!
Designed by Jo Gatenby
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My Favourite Things – Valentine’s Day
Exploring 'My Favourite Things' about Valentine's Day.
Designed by Jo Gatenby
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Let It Snow (somewhere else)
Just like the winter wind, stitch this witty winter project in a jiffy.
Designed by Jo Gatenby
Model Stitcher: Patti James
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God’s Garden
Sweet and simple to work up, this quote is a gentle reminder to love much.
Designed by Jo Gatenby
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Lilac Lovely Table Topper
“This is the third in a set of 4 seasonal table toppers by Jo Gatenby.
Lilacs and apple blossoms are two of Jo’s favourite signs of spring –
so what better combination to bring the spring indoors?”
Designed by Joanne Gatenby
X’s & Oh’s
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Model Stitcher: Linnea Bain

I Love Frogs
Designer Jo Gatenby has been amazed, over the years, by the things people collect! Turtles, unicorns, dragonflies…and yes, frogs! So there may be more charts like this one coming in the future, because once she does something for one group of collectors the others inevitably say “Hey, wait a minute…” And since this seemed like a great idea for the front of a shirt, that’s how she finished it!
Designed by Jo Gatenby
model stitcher Fiona Gazenbeek
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Cold Twigs
Snowmen are so much fun – and if you know designer Joanne Gatenby’s work, then you know she also loves to collect sayings… so what better combination then this quirky saying and a new snow friend!
Designed by Jo Gatenby
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How Old Would You Be?
“How old would you be?” is not just a rhetorical question. It’s a question that urges us to shed the labels that come with age. We really are as old as we feel or think we are. If we didn’t know our age, how old would we feel?
Designed by Jo Gatenby
model stitcher Pat Nicklow
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Summer Fling Table Topper
What better way to celebrate summer than with colourful flowers! Stitch these flowers on your favourite piece of linen or evenweave to become a sensational tablecloth. This is the fourth of the seasonal table toppers designed for ANPTmag by Joanne Gatenby.
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model stitchers Mary Bottorff and Katie Schroeder

The Fantastic 4
These are like the Beatles of needlework: cross stitch, Assisi work, Hardanger, and trellis work, 4 fabulous needlework techniques! Designed by Jo Gatenby.
Designed by Joanne Gatenby
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A Medieval Mobile
Stitched on 14ct perforated paper, this mobile is entirely full-stitch, with details being added by the backstitching. Special touches are added by using shiny braids and fuzzy floss, as well as fine ribbons and seed beads.
Designed by Joanne Gatenby
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model stitchers Mary Bottorff and Katie Schroeder