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.

Welcome

Meet some of our designers…

STITCHING HELP!

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! • Durene Jones‘buzzing bee card will sweeten your nearest and dearest’s day!

In the garden • Purring pleasantly, this mottled tabby is enjoying a delightful respite amongst the budding tulips

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

Game, set match! • Out on the grassy court, this doubles tennis match is ready to serve, in time for the sporty season

Tying the knot • Celebrating love – why weddings are the perfect excuse to stitch!

When in Rome • For this snow globe instalment, we’re travelling to the Eternal City, full of stories, unexpected views and beauty

Fun on the farm • Head on down to the homestead with this novelty 3D set of barnyard animals on the farm – all without the mud!

Cross Stitch favourites • Your essential collection of spring stitches and seasonal makes

Gone fishing • WE’RE CELEBRATING THE RELAXING PASTIME OF FISHING!

Sweet scents • A visit to this mouse’s flower shop will make you feel right at ease, with growing plants and fluttering friends

Laugh out loud • Make the man in your life chuckle with joy with these punny cards, guaranteed to get you in his good books!

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

Blooming brightly • Delicate in colour and design, this mandala trio is a mindful make to while away the summer evenings

Life in colour • With this rainbow ABC, make magnets for fridges and boards to spread love, joy and positivity

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

Stitch-A-Long • Join us on our 2026 stitch-a-long, ‘For the Love of Friends’, by Durene Jones

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

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

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

Your projects • Find all the charts, kits, threads & accessories featured in this issue

The World of Cross Stitching

Glorious garden designs! • Discover 248 designs to stitch for green-fingered loved ones–from picturesque views, gardening motifs, bugs and butterflies, and more!