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…

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! • Get ready to party with this adorable Herbert Hedgehog birthday card

Up on the farm • Start the new year off with this design from Michael Powell, designed exclusively for The World of Cross Stitching

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!

Your letters • We love to see what you’ve been stitching and hear your news, so send in your photos, letters and tips today!

Over the rainbow • Join this adorable bear and his duck pal as they set off on a joyful, watery adventure together!

New season blooms • These hardy little flowers will be blossoming early this year when you stitch this cool creation!

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

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

In the spotlight • ZEENA MOOLLA, CROSS STITCH GOLD

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 using up their stash – here’s what they said…

TECHNIQUE FOCUS

QUICK Q&A

Design round-up • Celebrate the beauty of snowy scenes and frosty countryside with this seasonal selection

Miniature masterpiece • These biscornus may be small, but they’re certainly mighty as they’re embellished with six different embroidery stitches

Heal our world • GET GOING ON THIS COLLECTION OF ECO-COOL MESSAGES AND GIFTS!

Online news • Explore a world of cross stitching without leaving the house – we’ve found the websites, communities and charts you’ll love!

Cheers to New Year’s • Add some stitchy style to your New Year’s Eve celebrations with this dashing set of decorations

Time to stitch! • This charming cuckoo clock will bring a delightful forest feeling into the heart of your home

Beauty of a golden age • Fans of Art Deco will go wild for this stylish design, which gives a period spin to a traditional sampler

MINDFUL STITCHING RESOLUTIONS • Cross stitching can be a fantastic mindful hobby – follow our ten New Year’s resolutions to take care of your mind as you stitch

Thanks a bunch • Show your gratitude using this adorable set of cuddly characters – their little faces will say it all

Pet of the month • We know you’re huge fans of pets, so have us design a cross stitch of a beloved animal!

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

Welcome to the world • Celebrate births and birthdays with this colourful collection of adorable building block letters and numbers

Stockists • Buy your basic stitching stash and products we’ve featured

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