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.

Stitch & send with love • Don’t miss this bumper edition packed with 236 special card-sized designs to stitch for your nearest and dearest

Welcome

CROSS STITCHING IS FOR EVERYONE!

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 special gift! • A classic, summery collection of All Our Yesterdays patterns from original artwork by Faye Whittaker

A walk in the park • Transport yourself back in time and enjoy blissful walks with sophisticated company amongst stunning florals

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

All for Smurf! • With the return of the cheerful trio, Papa Smurf, Brainy and Smurfette are ready to liven up your day

THE WORLD OF Cross Stitching

Coolest koala • Dip your needle in a modern mandala stitch packed with stunning detail, guaranteed to relax the mind

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…

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A royal tribute • Long-time stitcher Viv Smith shows off her tailor-made design for the late Queen Elizabeth II

Back to school • CELEBRATE LEARNING & ENCOURAGE SCHOOL GOERS WITH THIS FUN SET

Dapper doll • Stitch James, a dashing fellow dressed to the nines who is a keen writer of short stories and adores paintings

Under the sea • Dive into deep waters and explore this sea-maiden’s beautiful world with aquatic friends beyond the waves

Fiona’s focus • Feel limited by fabric colours? Add a creative spin to your cross stitch and start painting your own backgrounds today – no artistic experience needed!

Autumn treasures • Fall in love and into a pile of leaves with a sampler filled with activities and sights found in the changing season

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

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

Intricate initials • Explore a selection of assisi-style lettering adorned with flora and fauna to turn into cards, gift tags and more

Assisi-style stitches • Try this stylish ‘inside out’ stitch technique and you can even chart your own!

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

Pretty as a picture • Let your needle paint a pretty portrait of stylish line art ladies adorned with bold accessories

Next month in The UK’s No.1 THE WORLD OF cross stitching • ISSUE 350 ON SALE 7 AUGUST

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...