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!
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! • Stitch Ed Hedgehog from Country CompanionsTM this weekend and send him to the one you love
Well done, Gromit! • Atta boy, Gromit lad, let’s put the kettle on and stitch this smashing design for Father’s Day, you’ll do a grand job…
Your letters • We love to see what you’ve been stitching and to hear your news, so send in your photos, letters and tips today!
Happy holiday • Keep the message of vacation relaxation forever in your home with this sweet stitched recipe panel
Online news • Explore a world of cross stitching without leaving the house – we’ve found the websites, communities and charts you’ll love!
Websites you’ll love • Next time you log on, check out these amazing stitchy sites
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Clowning around • Bring on the clowns with an alphabet and numbers design that’s perfect as party invites and birthday cards
Ask the experts • Our panel of professionals is here to help you with your cross stitch dilemmas – however large or small
In the spotlight • SUSAN RIDER, OWNER OF HERITAGE CRAFTS
Wishes granted • Request a design and our resident design expert, Jenny, might just chart it for you…
Friendly advice • We asked our Facebook fans for their tips on doing confetti stitches – here’s what they said…
TECHNIQUE FOCUS
Design round-up • We’ve hand-picked a selection of kits & charts you can stitch to celebrate a happy couple’s special day
Heaven scent • Bring this kitchen garden favourite to your summer stitching and create a timeless cushion for your home
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Let’s rock! • INSPIRED BY SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVALS, OUR CHARTS GET TOP BILLING
Alyssa Westhoek • We chat to Dutch designer Alyssa Westhoek about her cross stitch business – Stitchonomy
Spelling practice • Bring a little magic to your children’s cross stitch projects with these brilliant stretched canvas pictures
Faby’s masterclass • Discover new techniques every month with our resident stitching expert, Faby Reilly
Our Best Buys • All the hottest cross stitch must-haves for your shopping list, plus an exclusive offer to make your pennies go further…
Beach wedding • Celebrate a ceremony abroad with a card that reflects the luxury location the happy couple choose
Summer meadow • Stitch this sweet young girl as she picks a posy of wildflowers on a beautiful summer’s day
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Enter to win! • Each month we have four fab giveaways for readers with loads of prizes up for grabs
King of the river • Serene and regal, this magnificent heron among the water lilies will be a relaxing treat to stitch for your home
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