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! • Add this jolly fellow to your Christmas tree for a unique decoration to be treasured forever

Wreathed in smiles • All tangled up in ribbons and greenery, this festive feline will give a big welcome to all of your visitors!

Margaret Sherry • We talk to Helen Metcalfe, the daughter of Margaret Sherry, about the life and work of this much-loved artist

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

Joy to the world • Combine bright colours, stylised motifs, trendy lettering and a hint of sparkle with these festive sentiments

Santa’s coming… • Ensure the jolly man in red delivers the parcels to the correct person this year by stitching this fun stocking sign

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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!

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…

Friendly advice • We asked our Facebook fans for their top tips for stitching for Christmas – here’s what they said…

TECHNIQUE FOCUS

QUICK Q&A

Design round-up • Is there anything more magical than waking up to a full Christmas stocking? Here’s a selection for you…

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

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

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Scandi chic • CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN STYLE WITH THIS NORDIC-THEMED COLLECTION

Festive flowers • You’ll craft a blooming bouquet of winter foliage when you take on this delightfully detailed design

Very Victoriana • Use your needle and thread to step back in time and create magnificent miniature scenes

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Classic ballet • Inspired by The Nutcracker, this pretty alphabet features your favourite characters dancing across a door plaque

SIMPLY CHRISTMAS • Everything you need for your perfect christmas

Bags of fun! • Thrill a little one this festive season with the handmade gift of a personalised stitched Santa sack

Puppy love • Challenge your stitching skills this season with a lifelike portrait of an affectionate and friendly West Highland terrier

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

Once upon a time • Give the gift of reading to a little one with this amazing cushion, complete with a special book pocket

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

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Back issues • Complete your collection with back issues and a handy magazine binder

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