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 • Use the charts and instructions to create either a cool cats or delightful dogs needlecase – which pawfect design will you pick?
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Welcome • They say that small is beautiful…
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Out there • Every month we showcase the latest high street trends, new ideas and inspiring personalities for today’s stylish cross stitcher
FIRM FAVOURITES: NIA RHIND • 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, this time encouraging us to remember to be kind to ourselves
CRAFTY BOOKSHELF • Read on to find out our favourite new books for stitchers this month…
FAB EARLY SUMMER OFFERS! • Amazing savings to be made, while stocks last! Take advantage of our exclusive offers today…
CALENDAR SAL • Welcome to our Calendar Stitch-A-Long! Make a date with us to stitch a new month each issue until you have a whole year of designs
Bee Happy • Our bee-utiful sampler is perfect to hang in the kitchen, and it’s finished with a sweet as honey saying!
Dad’s Perfect Day • This year, Father’s Day falls on 16 June in the UK. Time to say thanks for being fabulous with a card of his favourite pastime!
Summer LOVE • Welcome to the second circle in our seasonal hoop series and you can feel the love for summer bursting out from it!
MY PATCH • Meet Herbie, the head gardener bunny! He proudly presents his perfectly grown garden too…
needles & notions • Your stitching, top tips, online chat and more!
OVER TO YOU… • We asked our fans on Facebook, “How many friends or family members have you got hooked on cross stitch?”
In My Hoop… • Kim Currie broke her arm last November, but that hasn’t stopped her stitching – on the contrary, she finished our Milly Molly Mouse kit in next to no time…
GONE FISHING • Make Dad’s day with the best ever gift for Father’s Day - a fishing bookmark that comes complete with a fabulous catch!
WORLD CLASS • Is there a better planet than our very own home, Earth? Create a quick celebration of our global residence using whole stitches only
VACATIONS • It’s travel time! Get in the holiday mood with our vacations alphabet and numbers set – Bon Voyage!
CrossStitcher JUST FOR FUN
TV PIN-UPS • Well, do we have the perfect pincushion pair for you! Patrick & Esme, stars of The Great British Sewing Bee, can now be created for your craft desk!
An interview with… Katherine Kennedy • We chat to stitching author Katherine Kennedy about her new book, plus the joys of Swedish weaving and what makes it so special
Wild at HEART • Fans of British wildlife will adore this trio of heart hangers, featuring a fabulous fox, handsome hares and beautiful birds
CREATE A CLASSIC: Strawberry Picnic • Our picnic is attended by the sweetest strawberry lovers! Enjoy half stitching, French knots and blending in this classic scene
Ready, steady, stitch! • We’ve challenged three designers to rustle up some fab signs for Father’s Day, but only using the materials that we gave them…
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