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 Cheryl McKinnon’s fun fruity tags for birthdays, friends and your latest squeeze!

Life’s a beach, lad! • The cracking duo are off to Cornwall to enjoy a summer holiday at the great British seaside

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

Hares in a sunny haze • Try a new stitch-art effect with a striking linocut printstyle hanging – it’s full of natural charm

Merry-go -stitch • Join in the fun and take baby steps towards designing with this create-it-yourself birth announcement

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

In the spotlight • MICHELE, CEO, HEAVEN AND EARTH DESIGNS

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

Friendly advice • We asked our Facebook fans how they keep their stitching clean and odour free – here’s what they said…

TECHNIQUE FOCUS

QUICK Q&A

Design round-up • We’ve hand-picked a selection of kits & charts so you can congratulate a student on their success…

Posy of poppies • Watch sun-loving poppies bloom under your needle and thread with a floral stitch that says essence of summer

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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Beastie wishes • MEET MYTHICAL FIGURES IN A MONSTROUS COLLECTION!

Tenta-cool stitches • Octopi your thoughts as you try your hand at this eightlegged creation using intricate blackwork techniques

Sewing places • Set up camp and spruce up your crafting space with an on-trend sewing machine cover in pretty pastel shades

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

Into the wild • It may have lost its spots but this black-coated leopard looks super-sleek slinking along in this awesome stitch

Blue skies & sunbeams • Stitch a little sunshine and send it to a sun-seeker you know to add an extra ray of light to their day

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

It’s cake o’clock! • These little tea rooms look ever so inviting – pop in for a refreshing cuppa and some delicious-looking cakes

Your bonus gift! • Download your FREE Margaret Sherry cross stitch bookazine today

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

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Back issues • Complete your collection with back issues of your favourite stitchy mag

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

Next month in THE WORLD OF Cross Stitching Britain’s No.1 • ISSUE 322 ON SALE 9 JUNE

How to… • Beginner? Follow Fiona’s guide to instant stitching success!

Take a break! • Put down your needle and pick up a pen to complete our crossword and sudoku puzzles