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.

Christmas collection • Cross Stitch Gold is packed with inspiring designs to stitch as festive home décor and heartfelt gifts this season

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 Heather Nugent’s frosty friend to adorn your Christmas tree for years to come

Snow much fun • You’ll have a blast stitching this adorable bear and their penguin pal who’s popped by to join the party

There’s more • Get adorable Forever Friends designs in digital back issues of The World of Cross Stitching.

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

Holly jolly Christmas • Santa Claus really is coming to town in a stunning winter scene bursting with traditional festive symbols

O Holy Night • Send simple and beautiful cards with a traditional Christmas message based on the Nativity story

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

Design round-up • We’ve hand-picked a selection of kits & charts so you can send loved ones stitchy seasonal greetings

Time to sparkle • Let these decorative beauties light up your Christmas tree – you’ll treasure the sweet characters for years to come

There’s more • You’ll find even more festive products to inspire your stitching with the full range at Lakeside Needlecraft

Stitch-A-Long • Join our stitchtastic 12-month SAL designed by Durene Jones

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Snow business • WE’RE HITTING THE SLOPES WITH THIS ALPINE-THEMED COLLECTION!

Enchanted forest • Enjoy every day in the lead up to Christmas with a countdown calendar featuring an idyllic wonderland

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

What’s cooking? • Update your festive home décor with a scrummy set for your kitchen that looks almost sweet enough to eat

Playful pooches • Our latest alphabet set is crammed with terrific tartan-style terriers – as cute, colourful and sassy as you like

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

Welcome to winter • Brighten those frosty days with a wonderful wreath that will help spread festive joy for years to come

Life’s treasures • Embellish a plain wooden box or chest with a fun personalised label adults and little ones will love

Christmas cheer delivered all year! • Give a gift they’ll really appreciate month after month with a subscription to one of our magazines

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

Next month in THE WORLD OF Cross Stitching • ISSUE 341 ON SALE 29 NOV

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

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

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

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