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 • Show a friend you care with this month’s snowdrops card project – then make it personal with our choice of downloadable tags…

Welcome • Thread up a whole world of colour…

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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: MICHELLE YEOH • We get to see a glimpse of a designer’s own craft space…

STITCHING WITH JESS • Jessica Savage is learning the Language of Flowers and finds a beautiful bouquet of ranunculus makes for a charming conversation starter…

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

NEW YEAR’S SALE! • Just pay £1.90 postage in this amazing deal for our readers…

LIVING WITH CROSS STITCH: ROOM TO MAKE • Welcome to the second design in our new series! Zoë Patching shares a cute kitchen scene – the room where she and her kids like to get creative…

Hazy Shades OF WINTER • Back by popular demand! Our second swatch sampler has shades of pine trees, snowflakes, mulled wine & more

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In My Hoop… • Mary Jane Watson proves that it’s never too late to complete an unfinished project, as she recently added the final stitches to the CrossStitcher royal sampler she started 18 years ago…

All Sewn Up • Our sewing gift set includes a trio of springtime stitching treats that are sure to be treasured, whoever you stitch them for

Have a Heart! • Stitch up a heart to heart with that special someone this Valentine’s – take your pick from one of our captivating cards with sweet greetings

Baby It's You! • Baby’s here! Our band of animals are celebrating a new arrival with our adorable birth sampler for a nursery

HOUSE PLANTS • Combine pot plants with trellis letters and you get a beautiful blackwork-style alphabet that’s ideal for everyday occasions

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You're The Best • Feel those positive vibes! Our poster makes a beautiful way to lift your spirits each and every day

CREATE A CLASSIC: Stormy Seas • Thunder, lightning and a lighthouse – create the full drama of a cliff-top storm, from the comfort of your home!

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

OVER TO YOU… • We asked our fans on Facebook, “Did you learn any new stitching skills in 2020?”

Read, steady, stitch • We’ve challenged three designers to come up with a card design which includes a scissor charm. Read on to see how their original designs turned out…

An interview with… Jess Payne • Jess Payne, founder of The Geeky Stitching Company, chatted to us about her journey from creating a stitching start-up to busy business owner…

STITCHER’S SPOTLIGHT • Susan Penny shows you how to create a heart card for Valentine’s Day using perforated paper

GRIMMS’ FAIRY TALES: THE BORDER FRAME • Welcome to our new stitch-a-long for 2021. Designer Amanda Butler has created an amazing Grimms’ Fairy Tale Sampler SAL – and will be unveiling a new scene from their wonderful books each month. In this issue we...