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.

Cross Stitch favourite • Cross stitch cards and g odies to make and send…

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 • You’ll adore your 2024 Wrendale Designs calendar with six charts, plus enjoy a festive sampler

Baby, it’s cold outside • Take your stitching on a journey back in time with this breathtaking Victorian portrait

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…

Wild at heart

Win!

Tree-mendous stitching

ALL ABOARD!

Sleigh away

WHAT A HOOT

Counting the days

Vintage style

PICK A CARD

In the frame

Subs Stars

GOING TO TOWN

Santa Claus is coming to town

Non-stop Rudolph

SEND US YOUR NEWS

Let it snow • Shake up your Christmas stitching and help spread joy with a delightful collection of handmade hoop decs

Festive fun • Count down to Christmas with the whole family and a sack-full of activities to get the preparations underway

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

Lost and found

Scandi festive cheer

In the spotlight

We’re on a dinosaur-fari

Adding an extra sparkle

Get the gloss with metallics

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

In the Frame

We love Festive Furry Tales

STITCHING HELP!

Friendly advice • Our Facebook fans reveal how they know they’re ready to tackle a larger-sized project…

How to stitch on evenweave

QUICK Q&A

Design round-up • We’ve hand-picked a selection of festive angel design kits & charts to suit all levels of stitcher…

Witch upon a star • Cast your needle over this enchanting illustrated scene and light up your home at Christmastime

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

’TIS THE SEASON

4 fab finds… • Check out these great advent calendars for stitchers!

CAPTURE THE MAGIC

LITTLE HELPER

STARRY SKIES

MAKE IT YOURS

READER OFFER

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Festive fashion • MAKE CHRISTMASSY ACCESSORIES FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!

Fiona’s focus • Want your Christmas cards to stand out from the crowd? Try some of these top tips to make your creations sparkle

Winter wishes • Stitch and send very special perforated paper pop-up cards to surprise all your loved ones this season

All in the family! • It’s gift tags galore with our merry Santa ABC – at such a busy time of year, even Mama Christmas is here to help!

In loving memory • Long-time stitcher David Brewin reveals the legacy he stitched for his late wife…

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

Catch a star • Top off your Christmas tree this year with a stunning stitchy 3D star that’ll really turn heads

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