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.

Birds collection • Soar your needle through 66 majestic bird designs inside this very special edition of Cross Stitch Gold!

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! • This fantastic Papa Smurf card kit is perfect for Father’s Day, birthdays and more

Otter-ly adorable • Capture the playfulness of this cheeky little otter making a splash among enchanting waterlilies in full bloom

Your letters • We always love to see your stitches (and smiles!), so do send the team your photos, letters and tips today!

Bring nature in • Celebrate the bright days ahead and stitch this dramatic and detailed poppy accompanied by fluttering friends

Bon voyage! • Send your loved ones gorgeous stitches of the landmarks you have visited on your travels together

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Practical petals • Make your workbox bloom with the first part of this stunning stitching accessories collection

Off to the races • GIDDY UP AND GET STARTED ON THESE PRANCING PONY DESIGNS

Deep water dives • Pick up your needle and have a shell of a time stitching this blackwork sea turtle in a divine hoop display

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

TECHNIQUE FOCUS

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

Have a dapper day • Let him know he’s the coolest guy around with these amusing card designs that are sure to tickle him

Sail the seas • Turn your needle into a compass and guide this magical pastel-coloured ship across an ocean of stitchy dreams

On the road • For little lovers of all things motor, stitch this wheely cool alphabet to keep them entertained for hours on end

Stitch-A-Long • Join in with our stitchy-themed 12-month SAL designed by Durene Jones

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

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

Next month in • ISSUE 347 ON SALE 15 MAY

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

How to stitch • Tackle the basic stitches in our charts…

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 crossword and sudoku puzzles

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

The World of Cross Stitching