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 • You’ll fall in love with our cutest-ever collection of charts

Welcome

Meet some of our designers…

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! • Elmer the Patchwork Elephant is back with this colourful keepsake to stitch and treasure

Bears of positivi-tea • It’s always teatime when the Forever Friends chums are around – they may even bring along their own tea cup!

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

In full bloom • Bring a touch of the outside indoors with this splendid wreath bursting with all the finest spring flowers

Puppy love • Anything is paw-sible when you to stitch this trio of playful designs for a dog-lover in your life

Fiona’s focus • Stretched canvases aren’t just for painting – try mounting your stitching on one for eye-catching wall art that won’t break the bank

How to mount your stitching on a canvas • Have a go at displaying your own work on a canvas – you just need a staple gun (and staples), a pencil, ruler and a pin. Make sure your stitching looks it’s best by washing, drying and ironing it first.

Celebrate together • Count down the days until Eid al-Fitr with our 30-day Ramadan calendar that will inspire you and your family to spread love and warmth to all those around you. Eid Mubarak!

Ramadan guide • Learn more about the holy month of Ramadan, celebrated by Muslims around the world…

Stitchtopia CRAFT HOLIDAYS • EXPERTLY CREATED FOR CRAFTING ENTHUSIASTS

Grow your own • WHIP UP OUR COLLECTION OF REALISTIC BOTANICAL MOTIFS

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

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Live like it’s spring • Stitching this pretty pastel sampler is guaranteed to put a spring in your step this March

Stitch-A-Long • Join in with our stitchy-themed 12-month SAL designed by Durene Jones

Strike a pose • Fall for these feminine portraits that bring a splash of colour and drop of style wherever they’re sent

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Our Best Buys • Looking for a new challenge or something different? Here’s our pick of charts, kits and more to add to your stash this spring!

Office sweet office • Make your workspace your own with this fabulously modern set, helping to bring peace and order to your day

Sprinkle of magic • Dance your needle over this spellbinding alphabet – it’s so easy to personalise for all the little ones in your life

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

Next month in THE WORLD OF Cross Stitching • ISSUE 344 ON SALE 21 FEB

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

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 we’ve featured

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