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 August issue comes with not one, but two makes of the month! You can stitch our teacup bookmark and then start the final part of our special picture postcard SAL…
EXCLUSIVE SUMMER STITCH-A-LONG! • Complete the final part of your Postcard SAL – then follow our instructions to hang in a magnetic frame
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Welcome • We’re making all the right moves…
CRAZY ABOUT CROSS STITCHING? • Imagine… …having hundreds of quality patterns and over five years of top tips from Cross Stitcher Magazine at your fingertips! All of this for less than 11p a day!!
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: CLAIRE IP • We get to see a glimpse of a designer’s own craft space…
STITCHING WITH JULIAN • Julian Odessa is sharing the Language of Flowers each month – and this time the ‘endless love’ of the tulip is a great reminder to care for ourselves
CRAFTY BOOKSHELF • Read on to find out our favourite new books for stitchers this month…
OUR PICK OF AMAZING STITCHING OFFERS! • CrossStitcher readers just pay £1.90 postage for these fabulous deals…
LIVING WITH CROSS STITCH: ROOM TO WELCOME • Our series of cross stitch rooms continues with Zoë Patching’s latest design; a reception room to welcome visitors to your home
CREATE A BUZZ • For a cushion that’s just the bee’s knees, look no further than our bumble bee design that’s fit for a queen
In My Hoop… • It’s now wintertime in Auckland, New Zealand, where Cherry Parker has kept busy over the last year creating new biscornus and helping other stitchers
♥ YOUR NEW HOME • Celebrate a friend’s house move with our adorable little house design that’s streets ahead of a shop-bought card!
An interview with… Suzana Lima • Brazilian author of Romantic Flowers in Cross Stitch, Suzana Lima shares with us her love of tidy stitching and empowering others to try it…
Colour Pop! • For pure flower power look no further than our bright flamboyant blooms that are sure to make a friend’s day
5 reasons to never miss an issue! Cross Stitcher
ADVENTURE AWAITS! • Planning an outdoor adventure in your caravan this summer? Don’t forget to stitch a custom keyring – we’ve three designs to choose from!
Barrows & Blooms • Here’s a great gift idea for a green-fingered friend! Our gardener’s brooch is small enough to pop in the post to make their birthday extra-special
Letter LIBRARY CAMPING • Camping is the ultimate staycation solution – we celebrate the best of nights spent under canvas with this month’s alphabet
needles & notations • Your stitching, top tips, online chat and more!
OVER TO YOU…
SAFARI STRIPES • Add some African savanna style to your home with our striking zebra picture – it’s ze-best!
MILES OF ISLES • Following on from our Highlands scene last month, we’re escaping to the coastal towns of Scotland…
SWEET & SCANDI • Brighten your home or make a little one’s day with our sweet Scandi dolls worked in a traditional-style pattern
CREATE A CLASSIC: Wren • Our gorgeous little wren picture, featuring half stitches for a delicate...