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 favourite • Cross stitch cards and g odies to make and send…
Welcome
Meet some of our designers…
STITCHING HELP!
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 • You’ll adore your 2024 Wrendale Designs calendar with six charts, plus enjoy a festive sampler
Baby, it’s cold outside • Take your stitching on a journey back in time with this breathtaking Victorian portrait
Your letters • We love to see your stitches and keep up with your news, so send your photos, letters and tips today!
Meet The World of Cross Stitching team…
Wild at heart
Win!
Tree-mendous stitching
ALL ABOARD!
Sleigh away
WHAT A HOOT
Counting the days
Vintage style
PICK A CARD
In the frame
Subs Stars
GOING TO TOWN
Santa Claus is coming to town
Non-stop Rudolph
SEND US YOUR NEWS
Let it snow • Shake up your Christmas stitching and help spread joy with a delightful collection of handmade hoop decs
Festive fun • Count down to Christmas with the whole family and a sack-full of activities to get the preparations underway
Ask the experts • Our panel of professionals is here to help you with your cross stitch dilemmas – however large or small
Lost and found
Scandi festive cheer
In the spotlight
We’re on a dinosaur-fari
Adding an extra sparkle
Get the gloss with metallics
Wishes granted • Request a design and our resident design expert, Jenny, might just chart it for you…
In the Frame
We love Festive Furry Tales
STITCHING HELP!
Friendly advice • Our Facebook fans reveal how they know they’re ready to tackle a larger-sized project…
How to stitch on evenweave
QUICK Q&A
Design round-up • We’ve hand-picked a selection of festive angel design kits & charts to suit all levels of stitcher…
Witch upon a star • Cast your needle over this enchanting illustrated scene and light up your home at Christmastime
Our Best Buys • All the hottest cross stitch must-haves for your shopping list, plus an exclusive offer to make your pennies go further…
’TIS THE SEASON
4 fab finds… • Check out these great advent calendars for stitchers!
CAPTURE THE MAGIC
LITTLE HELPER
STARRY SKIES
MAKE IT YOURS
READER OFFER
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Festive fashion • MAKE CHRISTMASSY ACCESSORIES FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!
Fiona’s focus • Want your Christmas cards to stand out from the crowd? Try some of these top tips to make your creations sparkle
Winter wishes • Stitch and send very special perforated paper pop-up cards to surprise all your loved ones this season
All in the family! • It’s gift tags galore with our merry Santa ABC – at such a busy time of year, even Mama Christmas is here to help!
In loving memory • Long-time stitcher David Brewin reveals the legacy he stitched for his late wife…
Stitch-A-Long • Join our delicious 12-month sweet treats-themed SAL designed by Durene Jones
Catch a star • Top off your Christmas tree this year with a stunning stitchy 3D star that’ll really turn heads
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