CrossStitcher is the UK’s best-selling crafts magazine. Each issue is packed with inspirational cross stitch designs and exciting new ideas that will help you make the most of this wonderfully relaxing and rewarding hobby. Please note: This digital version of the magazine does not currently include the covermount items or content you would find on printed newsstand copies.
MAKE of the month • Create a completely 3D gingerbread house hanging decoration for Christmas, using our chart and downloadable template
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Welcome • Remembering in stitches…
MORE INSPIRATION TO STITCH THIS MONTH…
Out there • Every month we showcase the latest high street trends, new ideas and inspiring personalities for today’s stylish cross stitcher
FIRM FAVOURITES: JULIAN ODESSA • In a new series, designers share with us their top stitching essentials
TREND SPOTTING
STITCHING WITH JULIAN • Julian Odessa gives words of wisdom on how to flourish when stitching or in life, and reminds us that you don’t need new things to be happy…
CRAFTY BOOKSHELF • Read on to find out our favourite new books for stitchers this month…
SENSATIONAL SEASONAL DEALS! • Great seasonal deals for CrossStitcher readers… Overseas readers please email enquiries@willowfabrics.com to order. Take advantage of our exclusive offers today…
SEASONAL HOUSES SAL • Take a trip around the UK with us! We’re bringing you 14 classic houses from different towns in Britain, to make up a complete sampler
Jolly Holly Days • Have a very merry Christmas with our traditional Father Christmas hoop, complete with boughs of holly
Light Up Christmas • Deck the halls in a unique way using our Christmas trees decorated with favourite hobbies of friends and family!
needles & notions • Your stitching, top tips, online chat and more!
“OVER TO YOU…” • We asked our fans on Facebook, “Would you choose metallic threads or beads for adding sparkle to your projects?”
Season’s SWEET THINGS • Our sweet sampler is a recipe for making a gingerbread house, making it the perfect pressie for foodie fans
Snow Beautiful • Give your workbox some winter charm with this folk-art inspired snowy biscornu
SANTA’S LITTLE HELPERS • Whether you need to write down addresses, keep track of present buying or plan a festive feast, our perfect penguin notebook is here to help!
In My Hoop… • Liz Warner reads every issue of CrossStitcher cover to cover and has found a truly original way to use up her collection of cover kits…
Make your stitching flourish with us by your side
O Christmas TREE • Count down to Christmas with our amazing Advent calendar and decorate your Advent tree throughout December
An interview with… Steph Arnold • We chat to cross stitch and embroidery designer Steph Arnold about her new book 365 Days of Stitches and her love of mindful stitching
DECK THE HALLS • Add a couple of hand-stitched decorations to your tree this year – our pair of folk-art style makes can take pride of place!
SNOWY HOUSES • Let it snow! Our village of snow capped houses are perfect for all sorts of wintry and festive projects
CREATE A CLASSIC: Christmas Town • Welcome to Christmas Town! Our main street set on a snowy day is packed with festive details and uses blending, beads and more!
Ready, Steady stitch! • We’ve challenged three designers to use only the materials given to them to create a Christmas hanger. Read on to see how they got on…
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BEGINNERS START HERE… • New to cross stitch? Our handy guide will take you through all the basic techniques and stitches...