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 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! • Make this buzzing bee keyring designed by Fiona Baker with a sky blue tassel

In full bloom • Nestled amongst the spring flowers, this adorable Forever Friends bear will welcome the change of season

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

A beacon of light • Stitch a dynamic cliff-top scene of a soaring puffin and shining lighthouse, complete with its own frame

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Paris in the spring • Encapsulated inside a snow globe, the city of love is blanketed in pastel pink springtime cherry blossoms

Threads of comfort • Sumona Acharya‘s story shows how cross stitching can provide solace and respite for those navigating through their grief

Nature’s beauty in stitches • Celebrate the magnificent world all around us with this bumper collection of nature-inspired charts from all your favourite designers

Sound asleep • Purr-fect for those who adore kitties, this sleeping beauty is sure to make you feel cosy

Girl power! • EMPOWER THE LADIES IN YOUR LIFE WITH THESE MOTIVATIONAL MOTIFS

Moth to a frame • You’ll be drawn to this decorative moth in delicate, subdued tones of blue, pink and red

On the wild side • Decorate some roar-some party bags with this animal print alphabet for a little one’s celebration!

High scorer • Level up your stitching game with these nostalgic arcade cards for a trip down memory lane

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

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

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

Life is sweet • For those who enjoy dessert, turn these tasty treats into a sampler to satisfy your sweet-tooth

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

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…

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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