I know many of you have already started stitching the purple rhododendrons in this new flower series that started in last month’s GOLD, issue 108
But here, with the second instalment in this series, in issue 109, are a bright and colourful display of red, pink and orange hollyhocks. The hollyhock is a classic cottage garden flower, and there are quite a few that stand tall in the herbaceous borders of my garden. This design is brought to life simply with whole cross stitches, no fractionals or backstitches, meaning that anyone can attempt this design. If you a beginner then take it slowly and take a section at a time.
If you are as excited as me about these floral design then take a sneak preview for next month’s issue……………..glorious sunflowers!
and, if you like these, then look at www.bothythreads.com where you find more flower designs of mine like these, made up into kits.
Lesley Teare 
I think these hollyhocks are very beautiful! Great work!
Hi Lesley! I am so happy that I am subscriber of Cross Stitch Gold and other mags as well. But this time I found so beautifull Rhododendron in issue 108. I have allready buy DMC Threads and fabric and will try to start my stitching as soon as possible! Now I wait for issue 109 with this wonderfull Hollyhocks! What a fabulous colours in these designs! When stitched I Think it will be a piece of Amazing Art with such Bright colours…Thank You so much for these fantastic designs.
Best wishes from lucky stitcher
Elizabeth
I hope you will enjoy stitching this series of flower designs Elizabeth. They were lovely to work on so I hope GOLD magazine will be doing more of them in the future. Lx