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.

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Welcome • Heading towards the new year…

A WORLD OF CROSS STITCH IS WAITING FOR YOU… • Make sure you sign up to our e-newsletter to receive inspirational interviews, free charts and the latest offers to your inbox! PLUS, you’ll get a FREE downloadable cross stitch chart – it’s perfect for the botanical lovers in your life!

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

STITCHING WITH JULIAN • Julian Odessa starts the year asking us to allow our stitching to flourish – much like tending to our plants, it’s more enjoyable once you get started…

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

FESTIVE OFFERS FOR YOU! • Fantastic seasonal deals for CrossStitcher readers…

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LOOK WHAT YOU’RE MISSING OUT ON… • Here’s just a small selection of the by your favourite designers cross-stitch charts you could be stitching with a subscription to DigitalPlus

Power of THE DRAGON • Celebrate the Chinese New Year with this stunning dragon, a symbol of power, strength and good luck

Grateful to You… • Show your appreciation for friends’ gifts and kindness with our quartet of monotone cards

Bloomin’ Beautiful • Our trio of floral bookmarks, displaying winter and early spring flowers, include the ‘language of flowers’ meaning for each bloom

In My Hoop… • Across the Atlantic, in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, Amy and Memory Baker took the plunge just a couple of years ago to start up their own stitching shop…

GLAD TIDINGS • Celebrate Christmas with our bonus seasonal sampler! Plus, each square would make a cute little card or tag

Bright Ideas • Brighten your workbox with our pretty geometric patterns sewing set – it makes a fab new year gift for a stitching friend too

Letter LIBRARY FOOTBALL • Goal! Score winning projects with friends and family by using our football alphabet and numbers set!

In a Flurry • Transform your Christmas tree into a winter wonderland with our set of snow globe ‘baubles’…

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

EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY! • Our mini cutlery stockings will help your Christmas table look fabulously festive – stitch one for every family member!

CREATE A CLASSIC: The Nutcracker • Welcome to the second part of our enchanting scene from the The Nutcracker – perfect for anyone looking for a more challenging project

Ready, steady, stitch! • We’ve challenged three designers to use only the materials given to them to create a thank you card that’s suitable for the new year and beyond. Read on to see how they got on…

Stitcher’s SPOTLIGHT • Susan Penny shows you how to make a candle wrap to bring in the new year in style

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