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

Your EXCLUSIVE gift! • Plan your crafty year ahead with the help of everyone’s favourite blue-nosed bear

Furry Tales • Collect a chart from the adorable Furry Tales® family, designed by Lucie Heaton

Realms of glory • Give your Christmas stitching an angelic feel this year with a beautifully detailed portrait that’ll challenge you

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

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Guardin’ gnome • These four mischievous yet sweet tomte sprites will protect and guard your book page

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

Swan in a million

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

In the spotlight

Wishes granted • Request a design and our resident design expert, Jenny, might just chart it for you…

STITCHING HELP!

Friendly advice • We asked our Facebook fans how they stay motivated during a stitching slump – here’s what they said…

TECHNIQUE FOCUS

QUICK Q&A

Design round-up • We’ve picked a selection of kits & charts so you can stitch an Advent calendar for the holiday season…

Warm & fuzzy • Send warm wishes this snowy season with one of these three cuties – it’s like a cuddle in a card!

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World festivities • RAISE A GLASS TO OUR INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATIONS COLLECTION

Tasty town countdown • Get ready for the excitement of Christmas with this simply scrumptious gingerbread Advent calendar

Hug in a mug • Keep warm this winter – inside and out – by stitching this kawaii (super cute) blushing beverage

Sosae & Dennis • We chat to the Caetanos, a husband and wife creative duo, about their whimsical design style and love of all things kawaii

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

More pet ideas

Let’s get spruced up • Send festive greetings this year via these stylish cards which are sure to take pride of place on the mantelpiece

Just the two of us • Huddling together in the snowy moorland, stitching this delightful duo is sure to transport you to the Highlands

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

Heather’s essential guide • CARDS AND GIFT TAGS

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!

Dates for your diary

A worthy cause • Helen Wallis from Worcester is a very busy stitcher indeed, driven by her strong desire to help raise funds for a charitable cause that’s very close and meaningful to her

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

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

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