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.

Welcome

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 gifts! • Get set for Christmas and stitch your trio of kits to make a handy bookmark, a cute card and jolly tags

Smurfy Christmas • No need to be blue – these jolly characters are here to save Christmas with a very special delivery

Your letters • We love to see your stitches and keep up with your news, so send your photos, letters and tips today!

’Tis the season • Deck your halls with an elegant wreath hoop that’s bursting with majestic winter blooms

All things mice • Spread Christmas cheer when you stitch and send these adorable festive greetings to loved ones near and far

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

In the spotlight

Wishes granted • Request a design and our resident design expert, Jenny, might just chart it for you…

Friendly advice • We asked our Facebook fans for their top tips on turning their stitches into bookmarks – here’s what they said…

TECHNIQUE FOCUS

QUICK Q&A

Design round-up • We’ve hand-picked a selection of kits & charts so you can bring a touch of stitchy style to your home

We believe • Bring Father Christmas Ho-Ho-home! This snuggly cushion is the perfect addition to your Christmas décor

Stitch-A-Long • Join our delicious 12-month sweet treats-themed SAL designed by Durene Jones

CHOOSE YOUR XMAS KIT

SIMPLY CHRISTMAS • Be inspired to have a wonderful Christmas with our brand-new issue plus three stunning extra mags. All packed with the latest ideas for home styling, gifts, crafting, family times, cooking and baking. Get ahead for December!

Festive opulence • INDULGE IN A BIT OF LUXURY WITH OUR TWINKLING FROSTY MOTIFS

Out & About • Get involved in the stitching fun this month – we’ve rounded up the most exciting campaigns, clubs and events so that you can join in with them all!

Give thanks • Count your blessings throughout the year with a bountiful design celebrating the harvest, nature and country crafts

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

Home sweet home • Spice up your stitching this season with a pair of gingerbread houses that look good enough to eat

Better together • Get that warm fuzzy feeling with a paw-fect portrait of an adorable duo enjoying an afternoon snooze

Snow cute • Stitch an adorable greeting for someone you love beary much

Sugar rush • Make custom stockings and sacks for your loved ones with a sweet tooth and fill them with festive goodies

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

Next month in The UK’s No.1 THE WORLD OF Cross Stitching • ISSUE 339 ON SALE 4 OCTOBER

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

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

Back issues • Complete your collection with back issues of your favourite stitchy mag

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

Stockists • Buy your basic stitching stash and products...