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.

MAKES of the month • Our August issue comes with not one, but two makes of the month! You can make our gift tag and then start the final part of our special Summer sampler SAL…

DOUBLE PROJECT SPECIAL! • Find a set printable tags at the CrossStitcher Digital Downloads Facebook page!

EXCLUSIVE SUMMER STITCH-A-LONG! • Use this chart to stitch the final section of your sampler, and follow our steps to mount it as a mini wall hanging

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Welcome •  Escape outdoors with us…

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: LINDA WEST • We get to see a glimpse of a reader’s own craft space…

TREND SPOTTING

STITCHING WITH JULIAN • Julian Odessa gives words of wisdom on how to flourish when stitching or in life. This month he cautions against perpetual perfectionism…

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

FANTASTIC SUMMER BARGAINS!

SEASONAL HOUSES SAL • Take a trip around the UK with us! We’re bringing you 13 classic houses from different towns in Britain, to make up a complete sampler

SUNSHINE & FLOWERS • Our cottage sampler has sunflowers, bees and beautiful borders – a pretty reminder of the hottest time of the year

The Great Escape • Carry on camping with our cards celebrating life under canvas. Perfect for friends and family who love sleeping under the stars!

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

OVER TO YOU…

Beachcomber’s Paradise • Use linen threads to create your own shell collection! Our hoop features a beautiful beach scene centrepiece

An interview with…Em Royston • We chat to Em Royston, the brainchild of Chasing Threads, who lets you chart your journeys around the world with customisable travel accessories…

STANDING TALL • Can you resist the long lashes of our gorgeous giraffe? It’s truly an animal portrait that stands heads above the rest!

In My Hoop… • Fabiola Ferrer Alonso from Spain has been a CrossStitcher subscriber for several years, and finds the magazine and her stitching group great sources of inspiration

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Blooming Good Reads • Your summer reading sessions will be all the rosier with this beautiful garden trellis bookmark

LettEr LIBRARY CARTOON MONSTERS • There’s fun for all the family to be had with our cute and crazy cartoon monsters alphabet

Spread Your WINGS • Work on linen and stitch and send a gift of love and inspiration with our butterfly sampler that is sure to raise a smile

BEACH BUNNY • Our bunny toy comes with her own tin, making this the perfect holiday gift for a little one you know!

CREATE A CLASSIC: Delft Tile Wall Hanging • Decorate your home with traditional Delft tiles without having to do any DIY – our wall hanging is a stunning symphony of stitching in blue

Ready, Steady, Stitch! • We’ve challenged three designers to use only the materials given to them to create a summer scissor case. Read on to see how they got on…

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STITCH-A-LONG • LANDMARKS OF GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND

BEGINNERS START HERE… • New to cross stitch? Our handy guide will take you through all the basic techniques and stitches you need to get...