The World of Cross Stitching

Every issue is packed with the very best cross stitch designs, expert advice and in depth technical features, as well as product news, reader letters and stories, competitions and giveaways.

Cross Stitch favourites • Must-make cards for birthdays, anniversaries & more…

Welcome

Meet some of our designers…

CROSS STITCHING IS FOR EVERYONE!

Meet our guests • Get to know this month’s reader panel, and look out for their favourite projects throughout the issue

Furry Tales • Collect a chart from the adorable Furry Tales® family, designed by Lucie Heaton

Your EXCLUSIVE gift! • Sit back and relax as you work on this scenic clifftop puffin bookmark designed by Jenny Barton

Spring guardian • Get ready for Easter with this captivating design of a gonk surrounded by pretty flowers and colourful eggs

Your letters • We always love to see your stitches (and smiles!), so do send the team your photos, letters and tips today!

King of the river • Small but mighty, this elegant kingfisher perched on a branch overlooks its watercoloured kingdom

THE WORLD OF Cross Britain’s No.1 Stitching

Spring has sprung • Grow a positive mindset with this trio of daffodil canvases that will light up any room in your home

Under the sea • Make a splash with this delightful dolphin that’s stitched using blackwork, perfect for any aquatic aficionado

Easter treats • CHICK OUT ALL OF THESE FUN AND COLOURFUL MOTIFS FOR THE DAY

Enter to win! • Each month we have four fab giveaways for readers with loads of prizes up for grabs

Let them eat cake • Celebrate your recipient’s favourite things with these themed cake cards that look good enough to eat

Wedding bells • Make personalised wedding cards, tokens and gifts to celebrate the couple’s big day in style

Fiona’s focus STITCHING LETTERS • Get the lowdown on your A-Z – from personalising projects to full alphabet samplers, learn all about cross stitching letters in this complete guide

Our Best Buys • All the hottest cross stitch must-haves for your shopping list, plus an exclusive offer to make your pennies go further…

Stitch-A-Long • Join in on our 12-month calendar stitch-a-long ‘A Year of Joy’

Ask the experts • Our panel of professionals is here to help you with your cross stitch dilemmas – however large or small

Rain or shine • No matter the weather, these colourful bags will be sure to brighten your day and carry your shopping with ease!

Take a break! • Put down your needle and pick up a pen to complete our crossword and sudoku puzzles

Gran’s goodies • Open the doors of this pantry to discover an assortment of sweets, treats and tea party necessities

How to… • Beginner? Follow Fiona’s guide to instant stitching success!

How to read our charts & keys • Clear symbols, colours & all the info you need!

How to stitch • Tackle the basic stitches in our charts…

HOW TO ALTER THREAD SHADES IN A DESIGN • Swap colours to suit your preferences for skin tones, stashbusting & more…

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Stockists • Buy your basic stitching stash and products we’ve featured

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