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 a loving keepsake designed by Emma Congdon for someone you can’t live without

Welcome to the jungle • Add a spot of character to your wall art with this striking big cat in her tropical habitat

There’s more • Find more fabulous patterns and kits from Wrendale Designs at www.bothythreads.com

Your letters • We love to see your stitches and keep up with your news, so send your photos, letters and tips today!

Meet The World of Cross Stitching team…

Fantastic beasts

Win!

Blackwork beauty

BULGING BOOKCASE

Garden delight

A NEW ARRIVAL

Magical fairies

Birthday bunny

NEW YEAR, NEW START

Subs Stars

Stay safe

SUPER-CHIC SILHOUETTE STITCH

Sparkle like a magical unicorn

Medic Monty

SEND US YOUR NEWS

For my one and only • Express your love with your needle and thread – these romantic designs are perfect for your special someone

If the shoe fits • Step into the new year ready to soothe soles with these trendy motifs you can stitch to suit all occasions

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

Cats rule

No-count kits

In the spotlight • HEATHER NUGENT, LOVE EMBROIDERY MAG

Take a stand

Frustrating frogging

Thread storage solutions

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

Selling stitch

Intro to new knots

STITCHING HELP!

Friendly advice • We asked our Facebook fans if they add beads and embellishments to their work – here’s what they said…

TECHNIQUE FOCUS

QUICK Q&A

Design round-up • We’ve hand-picked a selection of kits & charts to dazzle the dance enthusiasts in your life…

Hope is a song… • Bring some country cottage style to your home décor with a positive declaration – it’s a must stitch!

Gail Bussi • Gail Bussi tells us about her inspirations and plans for the future after a design break

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

THE BEST MEDICINE

5 fab finds… For those who enjoy otters • They’re otterly adorable

GRAND OPENING • COME SHOP WITH US

READ ALL ABOUT IT

WILD WATERCOLOUR

BLOOMING LOVELY

READER OFFER

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Clown about • STEP RIGHT UP AND LET US ENTERTAIN YOU WITH SPECTACULAR STITCHES

Grown in our hearts • Celebrate new arrivals to your tribe with a stitchy sampler you can customise to suit any family

Year of the tiger • Celebrate a fresh start to 2022 with a bold tiger – a symbol of willpower, courage, and personal strength

Language of love • Profess your devotion to your top person in cross stitch whether you say ti amo, je t’aime or ich liebe dich

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

Little treasures • Wear your hobby proud with this selection of pretty designs...