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 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! • Fly high into the sky and in the clouds with Stitchrovia’s buoyant balloon hoop
To have and to hold • Stitch this cute scene as a gift for a pair of newlyweds – they’ll be squeaking for joy to get their paws on it!
Your letters • We always love to see your stitches (and smiles!), so do send the team your photos, letters and tips today!
SubsStars
On the wild side • Revel in the majestic sights of a safari expedition with this gorgeous portrait of a lion turned into a cushion cover
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Sandy hideouts • Dip your needle into these miniature sun-soaked shacks to build your very own scenic beach haven
Our Best Buys • All the hottest cross stitch must-haves for your shopping list, plus an exclusive offer to make your pennies go further…
Blue-tiful tiles • ENJOY A MYRIAD OF DELFTWARE MOTIFS IN LOVELY BLUE HUES
Dolly daydream • Stitch a charming handmade Marla doll to accompany you on all of your sewing adventures
Ask the experts • Our panel of professionals is here to help you with your cross stitch dilemmas – however large or small
Stitch-A-Long • Join in with our stitchy-themed 12-month SAL designed by Durene Jones
Let love bloom • Spread little seeds of happiness all around by gifting this trio of radiantly beautiful sunflower décor
Enter to win! • Each month we have four fab giveaways for readers with loads of prizes up for grabs
Fiery fairytales • Blaze a trail with your needle as you get busy with this set of roarsome motifs – perfect for back-to-school gifts
Vintage voyage • Find ways to delight the travel fans in your life with these classic designs that’ll transport them back in time
Take a break! • Put down your needle and pick up a pen to complete our crossword and sudoku puzzles
Paradise meadow • Take afternoon tea to the next level with this stylish centrepiece suffused with summer blooms
Next month in The UK’s No.1 THE WORLD OF Cross Stitching
How to… • Beginner? Follow Fiona’s guide to instant stitching success!
How to stitch • Tackle the basic stitches in our charts…
Stockists • Buy your basic stitching stash and products we’ve featured
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