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

CROSS STITCHING IS FOR EVERYONE!

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! • There’s the perfect card to stitch for every occasion in your Holiday Stitches! chartbook

Made with love • These two star bakers are working together to whip up a delicious sweet treat, inspiring you to join them!

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

Big day!

In the wild • Introducing Artemis, the next in our Greek goddess series, whose look of determination is inspiring

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Pearly whites • Sprinkle glitter on their nighttime routine as they prepare for the tooth fairy’s arrival with this design

Playful meadow • Hiding amongst the greenery, these sweet rabbits are accompanied by fluttering friends and pretty blooms

Vivid views • ADMIRE THE SEASIDE WITH THESE WATERCOLOUR-INSPIRED MOTIFS

Sunny horizons • Float across a sea of blackwork-style patterns in this positive affirmation using a limited colour palette

By the seaside • Soak in the sights of the sea with a calming coastal card set that will inspire your next getaway

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…

To have and to hold • Celebrate one of life’s happiest events with this pretty sampler, adorned with flourishing detail

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-A-Long • Join us on our 2026 stitch-a-long, ‘For the Love of Friends’, by Durene Jones

Turning pages • Make ornate and illustrative bookmarks for the avid reader in your life with this decorative alphabet

Fiona’s focus WASHING CROSS STITCH • Learn how to wash and press your stitching like a pro with top tips for making it sparkle

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

How to stitch • Tackle the basic stitches in our charts…

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

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

Your projects • Find all the charts, kits, threads & accessories featured in this issue

The World of Cross Stitching

Editor’s Note

Beach time bookmarks • Pick your favourite and stitch away the summer!

Forest friends • These sweet animals know how to have fun!

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Feeling floral • Colours and patterns that will brighten your day!

Beautiful butterflies • Stitch these British beauties for cards, keyrings and décor!

Holiday stitching • Take a break from the daily grind, but not from your fave hobby!