Fiona Baker
Senior Technical Editor, The World of Cross Stitching
Fiona is Senior Technical Editor for The World of Cross Stitching magazine. She’s responsible for the team of fabulous charters and taking the designer’s submitted projects right through to completion, ensuring each chart and key is technically correct for readers to stitch. She's worked on converting the designs of Margaret Sherry, Forever Friends, Tatty Teddy and Aardman Animations among others into patterns for stitchers around the world to enjoy. When not working on the magazines, she also designs her own patterns too – and runs Fiona Baker Design. Check out her pattern store at www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FionaBakerDesign and follow her on Instagram @fionabakerdesign
Recent articles by Fiona Baker
Stitch pretty beaded Christmas tree cross stitch cards
Embellish your festive stitching with bright beads to make these Christmas tree cross stitch cards shine!
The ultimate guide to plastic canvas for cross stitch (+ free pattern)
Wondering what else you can cross stitch onto? Welcome to the wonderful world of plastic canvas!
How to convert a photo to cross stitch
Discover how to turn your own photos to cross stitch masterpieces with our ultimate guide!
How to make your own cross stitch pattern
Learn how to make your own cross stitch pattern in our ultimate guide to creating your own bespoke patterns.
How to make a cross stitch gnome tree decoration
We show you how to make a 3D gnome decoration for your Christmas tree!
How to cross stitch for beginners
Want to try counted cross stitch for the first time? Great idea! Here is our complete guide to cross stitching for beginners.
5 experts review cross stitch charting software
Discover the best pro-level cross stitch design software, tried and tested by our team of professionals.
How to cross stitch on clothes and tote bags
Fancy upping your style to the next level with cross stitch on clothes? It’s a great way to show off your cross stitch skills for everyone to see!
This DMC thread is dyed with natural ingredients, and it's so pretty
Explore DMC’s newest naturally dyed organic wool thread range – Eco Vita 360! Read on to find out how it performed in our expert review.
Why we’re obsessed with the DMC vintage wooden chest for embroidery storage
Are you searching for a new thread storage solution or eager to organise your sewing room? This exquisite, collectable wooden chest from needlework experts DMC could be your answer.
Stitch your own tropical beach hut with our how to stitch turkey work tutorial
Get ready for summer at the beach and master turkey work at the same time with this cute 3D cross stitch project
Pick up a new hobby with these free and simple cross stitch patterns for beginners
Take your first steps into cross stitching with our free simple cross stitch patterns, which are all suitable for beginners.
Boats at sea cross stitch patterns
Escape to the coast with these free boats at sea cross stitch patterns designed by Debra Page
How to make a cross stitch sofa armrest organiser
How to cross stitch letters: Everything you need to know
Ever wanted to personalise your stitched projects with names or letter initials? Learn all about alphabets in our complete guide to cross stitch letters.
Free lamb cross stitch pattern
Download our free lamb cross stitch pattern and see the cute lamb cross stitch patterns you can buy online, too
The World of Cross Stitching – A Year of Joy SAL, by Durene Jones
You’ll love stitching up an interactive cross stitch SAL calendar, designed by Durene Jones – download the border pattern here to get started!
Nurge Embroidery Table Stand review
Join us as we test the Nurge Adjustable Embroidery Stand for needlework. Read on to find out how it performed!
What is counted cross stitch?
New to cross stitch? Learn all about what makes counted cross stitch so versatile and how to stitch your first pattern today!
How to make a cross stitch butterfly wooden keyring
We show you how to display your cross stitch in a handy wooden keyring using the exclusive kit with your issue 344 (April 2024) of The World of Cross Stitching magazine.
How to make a cross stitch snowman tree decoration
We show you how to make a 3D snowman hanging for your Christmas tree using the exclusive kit with your issue 340 (Special 2023) of The World of Cross Stitching magazine.
How to make your felt flower frames kit
Your gift with The World of Cross Stitching issue 332 (May 2023) is a 2-in-1 frame kit to make pretty wall art for your home.
How to make a cross stitch Rudolph tree decoration
Join in the festive stitching fun with a reindeer decoration for your Christmas tree, designed by Heather Nugent. We show you how to make the 3D bauble using the exclusive kit with your issue 325 (Nov 2022) of The World of Cross Stitching magazine.
How to make your rainbow card kit with thread tassels
Let your stitches shine in this empowering rainbow card with cool tasselled edging, using the pattern featured in The World of Cross Stitching issue 323 (September 2022). We’ve got three bonus sentiment charts for you and an easy tutorial on how to make a tassel fringe out of thread.
