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.

your Cross Stitcher FREE GIFT • Get set for whole year of beautiful stitching accessories with this issue’s stunning free gift, a 2022 cross stitch calendar

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Welcome • Merry ‘twixmas’ to all our readers…

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU… • Take up a new craft this year while enjoying exclusive 15% discount off all crafty books with FREE UK P+P from 3rd December 2021-7th January 2022! For every book sold during this period we will donate 50p to charity!

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

WINTER ANIMALS • LOVE OURfrozen forest of reindeers on page 18? Then make friends with more winter animals with these stitching finds…

THREE OF THE BEST Dala horses • Make projects using our dala alphabet on page 41, then gallop over to Etsy and try these irresistible extra ideas…

STITCHING WITH JULIAN • Julian Odessa is celebrating those small moments of ‘everyday magic’ which help make our lives a bit more special, and this month it’s time for a brew!

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…

Nature Diary • Zoë Patching shares her nature notes for January, as she records the beautiful flowers and wildlife on her doorstep

FROZEN FOREST • Create a winter wonderland, with our trio of reindeer dashing through the snow, using beads and metallics

FILLED WITH JOY • Our trio of gift bags are perfect for Christmas Eve, and our bauble design can be used for any small present to make it extra-special…

SNOWDROPS & SEEDHEADS • Let the first signs of spring shine through, with our stunning lampshade design that’s easy to make up

Botanical Beauty • Give your Christmas thank you cards a wonderfully wintry look with our seasonal flora cards that are super-quick to stitch

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

OVER TO YOU… • We asked our fans on Facebook, “What are your favourite thread shades to stitch with?”

Delightful display • Colourful crockery, nick-nacks, mementos and more… our delightful dresser is stacked high with curiosities on every shelf!

Letter LIBRARY DALA HORSES • For traditional Swedish style, look no further than our colourful Dala horse letters and numbers…

FIND THE BEST FIT FOR YOU!

BAM, IT’S CHRISTMAS! • Make your Christmas go with a bang with our bold, bright pop-art inspired poster that’s sure to raise a smile!

Pennies from Heaven • Looking for a quick gift idea? Our money’s on this pretty paisley purse that can be completed in just a few evenings…

FULLY BOOKED! • Whatever your mood, whatever your interests, there’s a cross stitch book out there with designs you’ll be itching to stitch. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite stitching titles – many of which would make great gift ideas!

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