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 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! • Use this coverkit to stitch a delightful card for someone you’d love to invite for afternoon tea
Best of friends • Capture the heart of the story and create poster art with this fun-loving pair from the Country Companions® series
Your letters • We love to see your stitches and keep up with your news, so send your photos, letters and tips today!
In for a penny • Drop your loose change into decorative jars adorned with your savings goal of choice – you deserve a treat
All the tea and china • Packed full of pattern, vibrant with colour and vintage in style this sampler is just our cuppa
Ask the experts • Our panel of professionals is here to help you with your cross stitch dilemmas – however large or small
In the spotlight
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 top tips on framing their stitched masterpieces – here’s what they said…
TECHNIQUE FOCUS
Design round-up • We’ve hand-picked a selection of kits & charts so you can celebrate your loved ones’ birthdays…
Pet of the month • We know you’re huge fans of pets, so have us design a cross stitch of a beloved animal
For little monsters • Wish children a happy birthday with a fun double-sided stitch that’s sure to make them giggle
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Mental health matters • Lane Line’s been speaking up about how she manages anxiety with cross stitch
Piece of cake • FEAST YOUR EYES ON THIS DELICIOUS SELECTION OF STITCHY TREATS
Turtlely awesome • Stitch a modern turtle for your home – she’ll make a perfect companion for your crafting space
Keep calm stitch on • A contemporary twist on an iconic design you’ll want to stitch for animal lovers, gardeners and yourself
The art of stitch • Pencil some time in to make up one of these colourful graphic stationery motifs for a fellow crafter
Our Best Buys • All the hottest cross stitch must-haves for your shopping list, plus an exclusive offer to make your pennies go further…
Faby’s masterclass • Discover new techniques every month with our resident stitching expert, Faby Reilly
Spread magic • A wave of an enchanted wand will do wonders for your plants and this witch has that green-fingered touch
Enter to win! • Each month we have four fab giveaways for readers with loads of prizes up for grabs
Gardener’s paradise • Stitch a gorgeous garden scene full of colour with a perfectly pruned landscape and intricate detail
Online news • Explore a world of cross stitching without leaving the house – we’ve found the websites, communities and charts you’ll love!
Stockists • Buy your basic stitching stash and products we’ve featured
The World of Cross Stitching
Back issues • Complete your collection with back issues of your favourite stitchy mag
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How to… • Beginner? Follow Fiona’s guide to instant stitching success!
How to stitch • Tackle the basic...