The World of Cross Stitching

Every issue is packed with the very best cross stitch designs, expert advice and in depth technical features, as well as product news, reader letters and stories, competitions and giveaways.

Welcome

Meet our guests • Get to know this month’s reader panel, and look out for their favourite projects throughout the issue

Furry Tales • Collect a chart from the adorable Furry Tales® family, designed by Lucie Heaton

Your EXCLUSIVE gift! • Let’s go fly a kite! Stitch this nostalgic hilltop scene designed by Durene Jones

Marvellous myths • This powerful goddess from Greek mythology sets a beautiful scene that will be a joy to stitch

Your letters • We always love to see your stitches (and smiles!), so do send the team your photos, letters and tips today!

Born to be wild • Dressed to the nines this summertime, these suave pets will entertain guests and all when they come to visit

Fiona’s focus MINDFUL STITCHING • Take care of your wellbeing as you stitch with these top 10 tips for cross stitching more peacefully

Words to live by • Indulge in this retro-style sampler illustrating all the rules that turn any house into a warm, respectful home

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Among the peonies • A blooming garden full of peonies is a beautiful place to be in the sunshine. Lose yourself in this floral idyll

Whodunit?! • ELEVATE YOUR MURDER MYSTERY PARTY WITH THESE KILLER DESIGNS

Couch companion • You’ll never lose your essentials again when you make this oh-sew-handy armchair organiser

Our Best Buys • All the hottest cross stitch must-haves for your shopping list, plus an exclusive offer to make your pennies go further…

Stitch for style • Cross stitch isn’t just for the wall – here are some fun ideas for making jewellery from mini motifs and ABCs

Ask the experts • Our panel of professionals is here to help you with your cross stitch dilemmas – however large or small

Wishes granted • Request a design and our resident design expert, Jenny, might just chart it for you…

Stitch-A-Long • Join in on our 12-month calendar stitch-a-long ‘A Year of Joy’ by Durene Jones

Monster mischief • Bring these cute critters to life with stitches and personalise your little one’s bedroom

Teatime delight • Send these decadent and delicious cards to your friends to invite them around for some afternoon tea

Enter to win! • Each month we have exciting giveaways for readers with loads of prizes up for grabs

Next month in THE WORLD OF CROSS STITCHING

How to… • Beginner? Follow Fiona’s guide to instant stitching success!

Take a break! • Put down your needle and pick up a pen to complete our crossword and sudoku puzzles

Stockists • Buy your basic stitching stash and products we’ve featured

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