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 a loving keepsake designed by Emma Congdon for someone you can’t live without
Welcome to the jungle • Add a spot of character to your wall art with this striking big cat in her tropical habitat
There’s more • Find more fabulous patterns and kits from Wrendale Designs at www.bothythreads.com
Your letters • We love to see your stitches and keep up with your news, so send your photos, letters and tips today!
Meet The World of Cross Stitching team…
Fantastic beasts
Win!
Blackwork beauty
BULGING BOOKCASE
Garden delight
A NEW ARRIVAL
Magical fairies
Birthday bunny
NEW YEAR, NEW START
Subs Stars
Stay safe
SUPER-CHIC SILHOUETTE STITCH
Sparkle like a magical unicorn
Medic Monty
SEND US YOUR NEWS
For my one and only • Express your love with your needle and thread – these romantic designs are perfect for your special someone
If the shoe fits • Step into the new year ready to soothe soles with these trendy motifs you can stitch to suit all occasions
Ask the experts • Our panel of professionals are here to help you with your cross stitch dilemmas – however large or small
Cats rule
No-count kits
In the spotlight • HEATHER NUGENT, LOVE EMBROIDERY MAG
Take a stand
Frustrating frogging
Thread storage solutions
Wishes granted • Request a design and our resident design expert, Jenny, might just chart it for you…
Selling stitch
Intro to new knots
STITCHING HELP!
Friendly advice • We asked our Facebook fans if they add beads and embellishments to their work – here’s what they said…
TECHNIQUE FOCUS
QUICK Q&A
Design round-up • We’ve hand-picked a selection of kits & charts to dazzle the dance enthusiasts in your life…
Hope is a song… • Bring some country cottage style to your home décor with a positive declaration – it’s a must stitch!
Gail Bussi • Gail Bussi tells us about her inspirations and plans for the future after a design break
Our Best Buys • All the hottest cross stitch must-haves for your shopping list, plus an exclusive offer to make your pennies go further…
THE BEST MEDICINE
5 fab finds… For those who enjoy otters • They’re otterly adorable
GRAND OPENING • COME SHOP WITH US
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WILD WATERCOLOUR
BLOOMING LOVELY
READER OFFER
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Clown about • STEP RIGHT UP AND LET US ENTERTAIN YOU WITH SPECTACULAR STITCHES
Grown in our hearts • Celebrate new arrivals to your tribe with a stitchy sampler you can customise to suit any family
Year of the tiger • Celebrate a fresh start to 2022 with a bold tiger – a symbol of willpower, courage, and personal strength
Language of love • Profess your devotion to your top person in cross stitch whether you say ti amo, je t’aime or ich liebe dich
Faby’s masterclass • Discover new techniques every month with our resident stitching expert, Faby Reilly
Little treasures • Wear your hobby proud with this selection of pretty designs...