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 • Count down to Christmas with the final part of our special Advent calendar then turn over to create some cute festive gift tags…

FESTIVE GIFT TAGS • Use these charts and tags to stitch up the cutest way to personalise your presents!

BRR, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE! • Cosy up to the fire and stitch ‘til your heart’s content…

Welcome • All the trimmings, but take it easy…

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

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

FABULOUS FESTIVE OFFERS! • CrossStitcher readers just pay £1.90 postage for these fantastic deals…

STITCHING WITH JULIAN • Julian Odessa has spent the year highlighting moments of ‘everyday magic’ in our lives, and this month asks us to show others how much we care…

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

Nature Diary • Zoë Patching shares her nature notes for December, as red robins and holly berries add a flash of colour to her surroundings…

MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS • Capture the sights and sounds of the festive season in our beautiful giant bauble design, displayed in a hoop

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

AWAY IN A MANGER • Celebrate the very first Christmas with our beautiful nativity scene that incorporates metallic threads for a rich, shimmering finish

Bless These Whiskers • Bless the tails, whiskers and paws of our animals who make the cutest stars of our cards set! They’re sure to raise a smile with friends & family

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS… • We spoke to three creatives about their hopes for this Christmas and asked them to showcase a few cross-stitch-adjacent creations they’ve made to help you fill your life (and Christmas stockings!) with the stitching spirit.

PLANET CHRISTMAS • For out of this world Christmas decorations, kids will love our space-inspired ornaments – featuring penguins, an alien, a star and snowman!

Spirit of Christmas • Celebrate a traditional Christmas with our Victorian lady, whose dress and lantern embody the spirit of the season

CHRISTMAS CABINS • Head to the festive forest and celebrate a traditional Christmas with our cosy cabin alphabet and numbers

In My Hoop… • Our Alice in Wonderland Stitch-A-Long from 2020 proved a show-stopping success for Charlotte Clark, who has been cross stitching for nearly 30 years…

SEASONAL SNAPS • We’re crackers for these easy festive motifs that can be used to help your Christmas dinner go off with a bang!

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12 Days of Christmas Collection • On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me…. 12 mini hoop designs that are perfect for my tree! Stitch them all to make a complete ‘12 Days of Christmas’ set

CREATE A CLASSIC: The Nutcracker • Bring the enchantment of the classic ballet into your home – our wall hanging is packed with details and brought to...