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 gift! • Lucie Heaton’s Lizzie the Stitcher Mouse will make a heartfelt gift for a crafty companion!

Fun in the sun • Join Elmer on his relaxing promenade in the park with this colourful portrait that will be tons of fun to stitch

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

SubsStars

Dreams come true • Whisk yourself away to magical realms full of fairy tales with a castle ready to spark immense inspiration

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Strike a pose! • Watch these beautiful blooms on this glamourous silhouette’s stylish gown grow with every stitch

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

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

Out in the wild • JOURNEY TO NORTH AMERICA WITH THIS FUN SET OF CUTE CRITTERS

Stunning snips • Finish the pretty ranunculous accessory set started last issue with these scissor case and fob charts

STITCHER STYLE • We catch up with Furry Tales designer Lucie Heaton as she celebrates over 30 wonderful years as a cross stitch designer

Spread your wings • Flutter away with these winged companions dancing in the summer breeze amongst an idyllic lavender field

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

Sunkissed blossoms • While away the long days stitching this stunning wreath adorned with summer’s fragrant offerings in full bloom

Fun on the farm • Head on down to the homestead with an assortment of baa-rilliant barnyard motifs for added countryside chic

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

Make some noise • Use your needle to tame these silly monsters roaring in bright and bold letters to be sure they’re heard

Next month in The UK’s No.1 THE WORLD OF Cross stitching

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

Back issues

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

The World of Cross Stitching