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 • Stitch your summer Caribbean card today – we’ve got an exclusive downloadable card blank and chart, just for you…

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CONTINUE TO GET YOUR STITCH FIX OVER ON THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING: • • Interviews • Advice • Free downloadable charts • Stitch-a-longs (SALS) • Inspiration • Tips & tricks

Welcome • Summer treats, whatever the weather…

IT'S TIME TO GET GROOVY!

Out there • Every month we showcase the latest high street trends, new ideas and inspiring personalities for today’s stylish cross stitcher

STICHING WITH JULIAN • Julian Odessa is celebrating those special moments of ‘everyday magic’ in our lives and this month encourages us to embrace our inner 'sparkle'…

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

DMC 14 COUNT AIDA IN SUMMER SHADES • CrossStitcher readers just pay £1.90 postage for these fantastic deals…

Nature Diary • Zoë Patching shares her nature notes for summer, as she enjoys the beautiful flora and fauna in the fields close to her home

Under the STARS • Whether under canvas or in a caravan, celebrate nights spent camping with our stylish cushion

Seabird Spotting • Chart the beautiful birds of the British Coast with our sampler – from gulls to guillemots, they’re brought to life here

Man’s Best Friend • Whether you know someone with a new puppy or a dog lover with a faithful companion of many years – these cards are pawfect for raising a smile!

Needles & Notions • Your stitching, top tips, online chat and more!

DON’T MISS OUT! • Enjoying all the great content that CrossStitcher magazine has to offer? Subscribing is the best way to ensure that you NEVER MISS AN ISSUE!

Hidden Meanings • Say it with flowers! Our language of flowers bookmarks are perfect for summer reading or make beautiful gift…

Height of Fun! • Our adorable animals have created a dazzling display of acrobatic skill which is sure to make little ones smile

Ange Ireland • Australian designer Ange Ireland chats to CrossStitcher about modern stitching with pop culture influences and choosing the brightest colours…

HOMES SWEET HOMES • Fragrant clothes and linen are guaranteed with our pair of sweet-smelling house sachets that can be filled with dried rose petals or lavender

Letter LIBRARY GNOMES • We’re heading to the bottom of our gardens, with a whole alphabet of gnomes for your summer projects!

SEW BUSY • Whether you’re busy stitching and don’t want to be disturbed or taking a well-deserved break – our sign can be changed to suit!

Button Blooms • Transform buttons into sweet accessories with our ‘cute as a button’ flower covers!

Cross Stitcher JUST FOR FUN

CREATE A CLASSIC: Reflection Time • Out little girl has been a little mischevious so is having a ‘time out’. This sweet scene may bring back memories of your own childhood!

Ready, Steady, stich! • We’ve challenged three designers to use only the materials given to them to create a pair of unique earrings for the summer months. Read on to see how they got on…

Stitcher’s SPOTLIGHT • Susan Penny shows you how to create a cake band for the Queen’s Jubilee

In My Hoop… • Shirley Caslick shares with CrossStitcher her stitching life Down Under in Queensland and her love of stitching...