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 favourites • Must-make cards for Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries…

Welcome

Meet some of our designers…

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 EXCLUSIVE gift! • Make a pretty floral pouch designed by Fiona Baker to fill with perfumed petals

Dance of dragons • Transform this pair of entangled dragons into an impressive hoop display for your home

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

Flying overhead • Spend your time in the idyllic countryside as you take on the challenge of trying a new stitch-art effect

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Patterned pooch • Take the time for yourself to unwind as you immerse yourself in this design packed with intricate detail

Stitch-A-Long • Kick start the New Year with the first part of ‘A Year of Joy’ 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…

Active habits • NEW YEAR, NEW YOU! MINI MOTIFS TO HELP YOU REACH YOUR HEALTH GOALS

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

Winter wonders • Greet the cold weather with an exciting sampler showcasing all the fun you can have in the wintertime

Life is gouda • Wine and cheese? Yes please! Go the extra mile with this cheeseboard alphabet that will delight your dinner guests

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

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

Winter florals • Head into the wintry woodlands and listen out for the bird of night with this decorative offset hoop design

Express thanks • Share your heartfelt gratitude and bless those around you with these beautiful Assisi-style floral cards

Caravan of love • A peaceful stitch for lazy days, enjoy this exclusive design from Gail’s brand-new book of cross stitch patterns

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

How to read our charts & keys • Clear symbols, colours & all the info you need!

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

HOW TO ALTER THREAD SHADES IN A DESIGN • Swap colours to suit your preferences for skin tones, stashbusting & more…

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

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