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.

Stitch feathered friends • Fly your needle through this breathtaking collection of 200 charts, including peacocks, ducklings, tropical birds and British favourites

Welcome

Meet some of our designers…

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! • Turn this handy bobbin organiser into a beautiful delftware tile, designed by Fiona Baker

Time for treats • Lively in spirit, this dashing doggy is ever-sew excited to be off for its walkies!

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

Piece of my heart • Show your love of jigsaw puzzles and bring in summer florals with this colourful heart design

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Sunny days • This fluffy feline is relishing in the heat of the summer in the next part of the seasonal kitty series

Tropical tales • Mark your pages with this zesty collection of fruit bookmarks, the ideal reading companion for your books

Love wins! • TO CELEBRATE PRIDE MONTH, ENJOY THESE COLOURFUL RAINBOW MOTIFS

Make your move • Stitch these colourful retro chess motifs into cards, well suited for Father’s Day, birthdays and more

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

Fiona’s focus CROSS STITCH CARDS • Turn your stitching into beautiful cards for every occasion with our ultimate guide to making and embellishing your own greetings

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

Taking shape • Elevate notebooks, pencil cases and more with this experimental alphabet taking a futuristic form

Raining blessings • Pick up a relaxing, contemporary sampler to while away damp days and celebrate the joys of the garden

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

Wishes granted • Request a design and our resident design expert, Jenny, might just chart it for you…

Stitch-A-Long • Join in on our 12-month calendar stitch-a-long ‘A Year of Joy’ by Durene Jones

Dress to impress • These glamorous ‘50s-inspired frocks, stitched on perforated paper, make great greetings for girl friends

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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

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