Obama “Stitch-a-Star” from CrossStitcher Magazine

Jen Campbell from the British crafts magazine CrossStitcher sent us this press release recently. Seems that they do a monthly feature of a cross stitch pattern of a famous person–and this month’s “Stitch-a-Star” is is our 44th president. Here’s the text of the release:

Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, has been given the full treatment by Future’s CrossStitcher magazine.

As the new President takes to the Oval Office in The White House on the 20th January, Britain’s favourite stitching title will feature the President in their March issue; in their regular ‘Stitch a Star’ feature, which allows readers to re-create lifelike portraits of famous personalities in cross stitch.

The ‘Stitch a Star’ feature has always been a very popular section of the magazine, and joins an illustrious list of celebrities such as David Beckham, Harrison Ford, Simon Cowell and David Tennant who have all had the CrossStitcher treatment.

By following the counted cross stitch chart, you can create your very own stitched effigy to the US President. The man himself has an interest in all things craft and ‘The Obama Craft Project’ seeks to celebrate and archive the work of the many crafters who have created projects inspired by his 2008 campaign for the Presidency, so who knows, he may well pick up a needle and thread himself!

Cathy Lewis, Editor of CrossStitcher said: “Obama’s inauguration is a momentous occasion that will be ingrained forever in the history books not just of America, but of the whole world. What better way to capture this historic event than by stitching a picture of the 44th President as a treasured reminder?”

Issue 210 of CrossStitcher magazine goes on sale on the 29th January priced at £3.75.

I’m certain I’ve seen this publication here in the States, so it may be worth checking your local well-stocked newsstand if you’re interested in this issue.