CrossStitcher

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 Happy Birthday in style with this month’s make – download our card blank to give your stitching a luxury finish…

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Welcome • Meaningful messages in stitching…

A WORLD OF CROSS STITCH IS WAITING FOR YOU… • Make sure you sign up to our e-newsletter to receive inspirational interviews, free charts and the latest offers to your inbox! PLUS, you’ll get a FREE downloadable cross stitch chart – it’s perfect for the botanical lovers in your life!

Out there • Every month we showcase the latest high street trends, new ideas and inspiring personalities for today’s stylish cross stitcher

MY CRAFT ROOM: JO JONES • We get to see a glimpse of a reader’s own craft space…

THREE OF THE BEST Seeds & Sowing • Stitch our seed tin on page 57 and then start ‘sewing’ more seeds with these Etsy finds…

TREND SPOTTING

STITCHING WITH JULIAN • Julian Odessa gives some words of wisdom on how to flourish – just as our plants can! This month he urges you not to compare yourself to others…

CRAFTY BOOKSHELF • Read on to find out our favourite new books for stitchers this month…

SPRING STASH-BUSTING BARGAINS • Fantastic seasonal deals for CrossStitcher readers…

MORE OFFERS FOR YOU! • If our aida fabric offer has tempted you, we’ve lots more great items for your stash to choose from…

SEASONAL HOUSES SAL

MORE INSPIRATION TO STITCH THIS MONTH…

In My Hoop… • Student Zoe Rippon has only been stitching for just over a year, but has already immersed herself in the delights of SALs, alphabets and giving her work away as gifts!

Hidden MEANINGS • Say it with flowers… our Language of Flowers sampler showcases many blooms and their meaning in the Victorian tradition

Easter Delights • Beautiful bunnies in egg-shaped frames, worked in a papercut style – could there be a more adorable way to celebrate Easter?

COSY KITCHEN • Brighten your kitchen with some extra shelving - our sweet design is packed with pretty patterned items and accessories

Hoppily Ever After • Find me some bunny to love our… pair of rabbits are decorated beautifully with spring flowers and will delight all ages this Easter!

needles & notions • Your stitching, top tips, online chat and more!

So much to stitch!

OVER TO YOU…

DUVET DAYS • When it’s too chilly or wet to head outdoors, a cosy day spent reading on a patchwork quilt with cat companion, sounds like bliss!

IN ALL TIDES • A reminder of the importance of enduring friendships, our sampler based on song lyrics is worked on Platinum aida for a sandy effect

CAROUSEL HORSES • All aboard the merry-go-round! We’ve a full fairground of horses waiting to decorate an alphabet and number set

SEW THE SEEDS • Sew where you sow and decorate a seed tin with our planting themed aida band – perfect for the potting shed!

Theresa Lawson • We chat to Theresa Lawson of The Monsters Lounge about her stitching career and her recently published book, Hand-Stitched House…

Birds of a Feather • We’ve gathered a blue tit, bullfinch and wren and ‘clipped’ their wings to create a trio of beautiful bookmarks – a fab gift idea or why not treat yourself?

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