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.

Celebrate with stitches • From a new baby to a wedding day and milestone birthdays to Mother’s Day, you’ll find the perfect card to stitch for every occasion

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 gifts! • Enjoy TWO Margaret Sherry designs this issue! Which one will you stitch first?

Among the anemones • Feel the joys of spring with the prettiest little fairy who’s dancing through the petals ready to welcome the season

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

Life’s a beach • Stroll along the seafront and take in the sunny sights of sea, shops and sand in this picturesque promenade

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Something blue • Decorate your dressing table in blue blooms with this stunning set that will make getting ready worthwhile

Threaded talent • Get to know these incredible designers and put a face to a name as we learn more about Fine Frog Stitching, Shaded Stitchery, vezemo and Stitch With Coffee Designs

Capybara cuties • One for wildlife lovers, this peaceful scene of a mother and baby taking a dip will warm hearts everywhere

A novel approach • GET YOUR HEAD STUCK IN WITH THESE BOOKISH MOTIFS

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

Royal jewels • Make a crown fit for fancy dress parties or hen dos, this set is perfect for some fun celebrations

Picture of paradise • Bring the wilderness of the jungle into your home with this stellar silhouette ready to be stitched

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

Fun at the fair • Recreate the magic of candy floss, carousels and thrilling rides with this carnival-themed card set

Sunset safari • Travel along the plains of the African savannah with this stunning alphabet that can be turned into gift tags

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!

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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