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 summer issue comes with not one, but two makes of the month! You can make our sweet summer meadow purse and then start the first part of our special picture postcard SAL…
EXCLUSIVE SUMMER STITCH-A-LONG! • Use your kit, which contains stranded cotton, aida, fabric and beads, to complete the first part of your postcard – with two more designs to come in issues 372 and 373
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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
THREE OF THE BEST Seashells • Like our seashell cushions on page 26? These Etsy ideas are a shore thing to get creating with as well…
TREND SPOTTING
STITCHING WITH JESS • Jessica Savage is sharing the Language of Flowers each month – and for summer what could be more appropriate than our adoration of the sunflower?
CRAFTY BOOKSHELF • Read on to find out our favourite new books for stitchers this month…
NEW GREAT SUMMER STITCHING OFFERS • CrossStitcher readers just pay £1.90 postage for these amazing deals…
LIVING WITH CROSS STITCH: ROOM TO GROW • Welcome to the latest design in our series of cross stitch rooms. Zoë Patching shares a room where plants provide the perfect escape…
JUST KITTEN AROUND • Right here, right meow! That’s the cattitude of our feline friends looking for a cosy place to curl up!
In My Hoop… • Ann Williams knew just how to brighten her friend Alan’s day! A keen stitcher for only a year, she created a purrfect project for Alan, inspired by his beloved cat, Ginger Eric
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Coastal Comfort • Can you hear the sea? Our quick to stitch seashell cushions will add a pop of coastal style to a summer sofa in an instant!
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BRIGHT AS A BUTTON • Button up for a birthday girl and stitch her our cute balloon card! Perfect for using up buttons in your stash…
Santorini DREAMS • Head to the Med with our stunning reminder of glorious sunny holidays spent on the Greek Isles
SUMMER CUTTINGS • Snip, snip! A reminder of sweet summertime blooms, our scissors case makes an oh-sew-pretty addition to your workbox
LettEr LIBRARY SEASIDE • For customised coastal motifs, look no further than our sets of seaside letters and numbers, ready to stitch in just a few hours
needles & nations • Your stitching, top tips, online chat and more!
Butterfly collection
OVER TO YOU… • We asked our fans on Facebook, “Do you like to stitch projects related to your pets?”
THE SECRET GARDEN • Our garden scene makes a great gift for fans of the children’s classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Better Together • Whether you’re stitching for a wedding, anniversary or another relationship milestone, you can celebrate with one of our couples cards
TALL TALES • Let your stitching reach new heights with our adorable African family of giraffes, worked in warm shades
OUR SUMMER STITCHING INSPIRATION • As we celebrate the arrival of summer, we asked some stitching friends what they’re most excited about and their trend...