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 • Say thanks in style with our fabulous fox card design and downloadable card blank…
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Welcome • Cosy up with your cross stitch…
BOOK OF THE MONTH! • Indulge your passion for cross-stitching with our exquisite collection that spans the entire calendar year. 365 Cross-Stitch is your ultimate guide, offering an array of designs catering to every taste imaginable…
Out there • Every month we showcase the latest high street trends, new ideas and inspiring personalities for today’s stylish cross stitcher
FIRM FAVOURITES: MEGAN CAINES • 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, asking us to change our perceptions and allow ourselves happiness
CRAFTY BOOKSHELF • Read on to find out our favourite new books for stitchers this month…
FABULOUS NEW YEAR OFFERS! • Sensational New Year deals for CrossStitcher readers… Overseas readers, 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’ve brought you 14 classic houses from different towns in Britain, to make up a complete sampler
SILENT NIGHT • Shhh… don’t make a sound… our winter woodland featuring a beautiful barn owl, is magnificent to behold in all its stillness
Show Of Love • Run away to the circus with us – you’ll love sending these declarations of devotion to someone special this Valentine’s Day
CALENDAR SAL • Welcome to our new Calendar Stitch-A-Long! Make a date with us to stitch a new month each issue until you have a whole year of designs
PERFECT PRINT • Our ‘block print’ cushion is worked in soft colours, making it a cosy option for your home
needles & notions • Your stitching, top tips, online chat and more!
“OVER TO YOU”…
TIME FLIES • You’ll go cuckoo for our clever clock project! Our traditional European design can be used as a working clock
In My Hoop… • All the way from Utah, USA, Jenny Minichino is happy to be a new subscriber to CrossStitcher and has won prizes at the State Fair for her work
HEART BEATS • Share your love of music with our colourful iPod case – it makes a cute Valentine’s gift too!
LettEr LIBRARY CACTI & SUCCULENTS • It’s a prickly subject, but one we’re happy to cover in order to give you our fabulous cacti & succulents alphabet!
Dawn Cook Ronningen • We sat down to chat with Dawn Cook Ronningen about all things antique when it comes to stitching tools – from vintage hoops to archival storage
ADVENTURES UNLOCKED • Here’s the key to happy travels across the globe – our city landmark fobs make a fabulous way to keep your keys safe and luggage looking luxurious!
Cat Amongst the Thistles • This little cat is hiding in a clump of oversized thistles, all stitched in muted, neutral colours for a calming effect
CREATE A CLASSIC: Cosy Bookshelves • Get set for a rewarding challenge with our bookshelves featuring a curled-up cat, using a variety of techniques
Ready, steady, stitch! • We’ve challenged three designers to use only the materials given to them to create a pretty brooch for Valentine’s Day… Read on to see how they got on…
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