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 someone you care using this month’s make – a luxury card with tags for several occasions, including Mother’s Day…

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Welcome • Capturing life bursting into bloom…

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

STITCHING WITH JULIAN • Julian Odessa is celebrating those special moments of ‘everyday magic’ in our lives and this month thinks up new crafty ways to keep connected to others

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

GREAT DEAL ON DMC MINDFUL MAKING KITS* • CrossStitcher readers just pay £1.90 postage for these fabulous deals…

Nature Diary • Zoë Patching shares her nature notes for March, as she records the flora and fauna around her springing into life

GOOD HYDRATIONS • Add a little succulent style to your home and get growing on our everlasting houseplant wreath

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

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Squeaks & Whiskers • Squeak, squeak! Our two furry friends make the perfect pet portrait for guinea pig fans…

Mum in a Million • With Mother’s Day on 27 March, we’ve a choice of four fabulous cards to stitch for your favourite person and say ‘Thanks Mum!’

COSY & QUIET • Shh – don’t say a word. A break spent reading or stitching in peace are simple pleasures worth savouring!

In My Hoop… • Polish stitcher, Emilia Kamila Szczurowska, enjoyed completing our Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales SAL and shares her top tips for easy SAL stitching…

BLESS THIS HOUSE • Moving house or know someone who is? Give your new home every blessing with our beautiful wall hanging

An interview with… Rosemary Drysdale • Needlecrafts author, Rosemary Drysdale, talks about her transatlantic stitching journey and her new book 100 Mini Cross Stitch Designs…

ELEPHANT ADVENTURES • Welcome a little one with big hugs and super snuggles, thanks to our beautiful baby afghan blanket

LETTER LIBRARY LITTLE VILLAGE • Whether you want to celebrate your hometown or just love mini village motifs, we’ve built a whole alphabet of designs

Antique Chic • Glam up your stash storage with our luxury jar lid, created in the style of a vintage French bobbin label – oh la la!

Ready, steady, stitch! • We’ve challenged three designers to use only the materials given to them to create a gardening themed fridge magnet. Read on to see how they got on…

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CREATE A CLASSIC: Spring Flower Display • Herald in the new season with our giant display of snowdrops, narcissi, blossoms, pansies and many more springtime favourites…

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CrossStitcher JUST FOR FUN

Stitcher’s SPOTLIGHT • Susan Penny shows you how to make perfect French knots while creating a heart-shaped hanger to celebrate the new season.

CrossStitcher STITCH-A-LONG • DREAM DESTINATIONS: THE BORDER FRAME

BEGINNERS START HERE… • New to cross stitch? Our handy guide will take you through all the basic techniques and stitches you need to get you...