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.

MAKES of the month • Our December issue comes with two makes of the month! Make our cute Christmas tree decoration then start the final part of our special Glad Tidings SAL…

EXCLUSIVE FESTIVE STITCH-A-LONG! • Use stranded cotton and felt to complete the final part of your Glad Tidings sampler, then use two wooden dowels and a length of plaited stranded cotton to put it on display…

NEXT MONTH • Don’t miss our 2022 calendar, ‘A Year of Beautiful Stitching Accessories’.

Welcome • Deck the halls with loads of stitching…

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

STITCHING WITH JULIAN • Julian Odessa continues exploring the Language of Flowers each month – this time focusing on foresight and festivities, the meanings behind the holly…

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

FREE CHRISTMAS KRAFT TAG KIT* • CrossStitcher readers just pay £1.90 postage for these amazing deals…

LIVING WITH CROSS STITCH: ROOM TO DECK THE HALLS • Our series of cross stitch rooms continues with Zoë Patching’s latest design; a hall to decorate in full festive flair ready for the Christmas season!

Santa’s in Town • He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice… Use metallics, blending and sparkling beads to bring Santa to life!

Your Cosiest Christmas! • Every day is Christmas jumper day with our cosy collection of seasonal sweaters – worked in whole stitches for ease

Have a Roar-some Christmas! • Season’s greetings from Santa-saurus! Our prehistoric pals make for the cutest cards to make friends and family of all ages smile…

FIND THE BEST FIT FOR YOU!

Away in a manger… • Silent night, holy night… Celebrate the first Christmas with our Nativity stable, perfect for a side table or as a table centrepiece

Christmas Gift Tags Collection • We’ve got Christmas all wrapped up with our bumper set of gift tag designs – start them now to get a batch ready for the big day!

Letter Library SNOWMEN • Would you like to build a snowman? Our frozen friends are here to mix and match for all sorts of Christmas projects…

In My Hoop… • Heather Kaye had been wanting to create our stitched postcard design since 2018… luckily online superstar Geography Cat, gave her the purrfect opportunity!

Christmas Cuddles • Bought stockings aren’t a patch on our oh-so-cute little bear design – pop him in the pocket as the perfect companion for kids on Christmas Eve

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

Pole to Pole • From polar bears to penguins, use our menagerie of Arctic and Antarctic animals to create a Christmas wreath

’TIS THE SEASON TO BE STITCHING… • Christmas is such a special time for stitchers. We can’t think of a busier season for crafters, so we chatted to four fellow stitch-mad friends about their festive habits at their hoops…

CREATE A CLASSIC: Cinderella • Our new three-part Cinderella design continues this month. Stitch with beads, sequins and metallics to bring our scene to life

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GRIMMS’ FAIRY TALES: THE FROG PRINCESS • Welcome to our stitch-a-long for 2021. Designer...