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.

Nature’s beauty in stitches • Celebrate the magnificent world all around us with this bumper collection of nature-inspired charts from all your favourite designers

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! • Send some love to your nearest and dearest with this balloon card designed by Angela Poole

Spring in your step • This sweet feline friend has brought you a collection of springtime blossoms to enliven your home

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

Wholly devoted • Find yourself transported to the Regency era with this elegantly well-dressed couple at a society ball

THE WORD OF Cross Stitching

Forest friend • Enjoy an exclusive extract from Max Pigeon’s book Cross-Stitch in the Forest with this beautiful blue jay

Max Pigeon • Meet the designer behind Pigeon Coop Designs and author of Cross-Stitch in the Forest

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

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Do not disturb • Turn this dozing pup, who’s all curled up, into a comfy and cosy cushion that you can use for your own kips

Hugs and kisses • FALL HEAD OVER HEELS WITH THIS EVER-SEW ROMANTIC COLLECTION!

Cup of comfort • Turn on the kettle and grab your cuppa of choice as you work on this brew-tiful patchwork-style tea hoop

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

Welcome to the world • Make an adorable baby hanging for the newest addition of the family that will delight new parents

Stitch-A-Long • Join us in stitching this 12-month interactive calendar SAL by Durene Jones

Fiona’s focus STITCHING SAFELY • Tired eyes or falling foul of poor posture? Follow my top tips to keep your whole body happy as you stitch

Tree-top charmer • Fans of cute designs won’t be able to resist this simply adorable red panda card set full of blooms!

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

Just keep swimming • This aquatic alphabet set is perfect for decorating bags, door signs and more with fun and friendly pals!

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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