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.
MAKES of the month • We have a bumper set of designs for you to stitch! Choose from a mini sampler, Dala decoration or gift tags – or why not stitch them all?
Welcome • Deck the halls with stitching…
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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: ANETTE ERIKSSON • Designers share with us their top stitching essentials
STITCHING WITH JULIAN • Julian Odessa gives words of wisdom on how to flourish when stitching or in life, this time asking us to consider the calm perserverance of the koi…
CRAFTY BOOKSHELF • Read on to find out our favourite new books for stitchers this month…
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MERRY MOTIFS • Looking for a motif for a gift tag? Take your pick from our library of no less than 48 festive designs, worked in a simple Scandi style
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
needles & notions • Your stitching, top tips, online chat and more!
That Christmas Sparkle • For some extra-special festive cards, look no further than our set of sparkly designs that are filled with Christmas joy!
COUNT THE DAYS • Give your Christmas countdown this year a folksy traditional feel with our sweet candy-filled Advent calendar
Santa’s STOPPING BY • He’s making a list and checking it twice… our retro poster announces this year’s arrival of Santa loud and clear!
PINES & NEEDLES • Whether you’re planning on a real tree this year or artificial, this mini version is sure to take pride of price on the mantelpiece as well!
CHRISTMAS PETS • Well here’s a Christmas tale for you – or to be more accurate a whole alphabet of festive tails, whiskers and paws!
THE FIRST NOEL • Include your love of stitching in your decorations this Christmas. Our ‘Noel’ hanger cleverly uses wooden bobbins and aida band in its creation
TRADITION WITH A TWIST • Known for her vibrant designs and intricate samplers, Giulia Manfredini’s journey from an endocrinologist to a needlework artist is inspiring
Snowflakes & LACE • For pure festive nostalgia look no further than our vintage snow scene, complete with lace-style border
In My Hoop… • Dutch subscriber Petra Post has been using CrossStitcher to learn how to stitch, culminating in her making a very special gift for her friend
CREATE A CLASSIC: Christmas House, Outside • Enjoy creating every detail of our beautiful Christmas House, using blending, beads and metallics to bring it to life in all its festive glory
Ready, steady, stitch! • We’ve challenged three designers to use only the materials given to them to create a trio of Christmas cracker designs. Read on to see how they got on…
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STITCH-A-LONG ALL YEAR ROUND PART 3 • Welcome to our new stitch-a-long. Designer Amanda Butler has created an amazing ‘All Year Round’ SAL – each month we will show you the best of the British countryside, featuring the flora and fauna you would to expect to see at that time of year.
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