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! • Margaret Sherry's hedgehog amongst the poppies is a sweet card for any occasion

Changing seasons • Transport yourself to a field full of growing pumpkins, stitched in warm autumnal hues of golds and oranges

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

Sit in style

Woodland wonders • Welcome the newest addition to the family with a mobile made from this adorable animal set

Across the pond • Grab your needle as we set off to Toronto for the next in the snow globe series, a city stitched in autumnal shades

Spooky season • Get the festivities underway with this set of Halloween activity cards with glow-in-the-dark accents

Forever fall • We delved into our archive to curate a collection of autumnal delights from past issues for you to enjoy

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Flock together • A COLLECTION OF BIRD MOTIFS TO INSPIRE YOU TO GET OUTSIDE

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

Luck of the Irish • Wish loved ones a safe journey with this hanging inspired by intricate Celtic knotwork

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

Sky high • Soaring through the clouds, this swooping bird has been turned into a dynamic and dimensional hoop display

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…

Just beauti-fall • Using earthy shades, this timeless card set is something you will return to again and again

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

Trick or treat • This spook-tacular alphabet set will entertain all the guests at your Halloween extravaganza!

Quick Stitch • Just for fun – get ready for Oktoberfest with this fun set of charts by Fiona Baker

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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…

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

Stitch for your home • Discover 260 cosy and homely charts by all your favourite cross stitch designers inside this collectable magazine!