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 gifts • Celebrate your special someone with adorable Popcorn the Bear and his best pal Soufflé Duck

The Tulip Fairy • Feel the joys of spring with the prettiest little fairy who’s perched among the petals ready to welcome in the season

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…

Dotty the dog

Win!

Take it easy with sweet words

SUNSHINE STITCHES

Perfect prints

Perfect Present

Grin & bear it!

Best mom ever

BEE KIND, BEE HAPPY

SubsStars

Planet Ma

‘F’ IS FOR FEELING INSPIRED

Wonder walls of stitch & colour

Daffodil delight

SEND US YOUR NEWS

Boogie on down • Throw some shapes and spin round like a record with a groovy glitter ball picture that’ll get the family dancing

Momma Bear • Give your mum a great big bear hug on her special day along with one of these cute and cuddly cards

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

Signing search

Thread shades advice

In the spotlight • SUBSCRIPTIONS MARKETING, OUR MEDIA LTD

Wash away marks

Which threads to tame

A guide for left-handers

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

Ballet chart

Chasing a cheetah chart

STITCHING HELP!

Friendly advice • We asked our Facebook fans for their tips on stitching with dark or black aida – 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 stitch the best four wheels in history…

Blessed wishes • Mosques, moons and lanterns spell out the joy of this religious celebration in a beautiful string of bunting

Luxury scenic collection • Cross Stitch Gold takes you on a trip around the world with 22 breathtaking views to bring to life with stitches

Stitch-A-Long • Join our delicious 12-month sweet treats-themed SAL designed by Durene Jones

THE WORLD OF Cross Stitching

Pawfect pooches • SNIFF OUT YOUR BEST FRIEND IN A LOVABLE DOGGY CHART COLLECTION!

May I have this dance? • Join these happy couples on the dance floor as they prepare for their next turn about the room

A spot of gardening • Bring the outside in – snowdrops, hyacinth, tulips and daffodils flourish in a rustic display of seasonal florals

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

5 fab finds… for self-care • Pamper yourself with stitchy treats

A YEAR IN STITCHES

COSY CORNERS & DREAMY STITCHES

KITCHEN CAPER

PRETTY SAFE SNIPS

COAST TO COAST

READER OFFER

Cake o’clock • It’s time for a slice! Tuck into a delectable sponge and a cuppa with the next sweet design in our series

Our silver birthday • Raise a stitch and celebrate quarter of a century with...