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…

STITCHING HELP!

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! • Stitch Ed Hedgehog from Country CompanionsTM this weekend and send him to the one you love

Well done, Gromit! • Atta boy, Gromit lad, let’s put the kettle on and stitch this smashing design for Father’s Day, you’ll do a grand job…

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

Happy holiday • Keep the message of vacation relaxation forever in your home with this sweet stitched recipe panel

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

Websites you’ll love • Next time you log on, check out these amazing stitchy sites

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Clowning around • Bring on the clowns with an alphabet and numbers design that’s perfect as party invites and birthday cards

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

In the spotlight • SUSAN RIDER, OWNER OF HERITAGE CRAFTS

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 tips on doing confetti stitches – here’s what they said…

TECHNIQUE FOCUS

Design round-up • We’ve hand-picked a selection of kits & charts you can stitch to celebrate a happy couple’s special day

Heaven scent • Bring this kitchen garden favourite to your summer stitching and create a timeless cushion for your home

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Let’s rock! • INSPIRED BY SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVALS, OUR CHARTS GET TOP BILLING

Alyssa Westhoek • We chat to Dutch designer Alyssa Westhoek about her cross stitch business – Stitchonomy

Spelling practice • Bring a little magic to your children’s cross stitch projects with these brilliant stretched canvas pictures

Faby’s masterclass • Discover new techniques every month with our resident stitching expert, Faby Reilly

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

Beach wedding • Celebrate a ceremony abroad with a card that reflects the luxury location the happy couple choose

Summer meadow • Stitch this sweet young girl as she picks a posy of wildflowers on a beautiful summer’s day

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

King of the river • Serene and regal, this magnificent heron among the water lilies will be a relaxing treat to stitch for your home

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