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 • Smarten up your workbox with this month’s adorable make – a Molly Mouse needle case

RECOMMENDED CHARTS TO STITCH THIS MONTH ON DIGITALPLUS…

Welcome • Waiting for warmer weather…

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: KIM MARIN SHEPHERD • We get to see a glimpse of a designer’s own craft space…

THREE OF THE BEST Pirates • Stitch our pirates alphabet on page 51 and then set sail with us to Etsy to find these little buried treasures for your stitching…

TREND SPOTTING

STITCHING WITH JULIAN • Julian Odessa gives some words of wisdom on how to flourish-just as our plants can! Sometimes a change of pace or scenery is all that’s needed…

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

SPRING STASH-BUSTING BARGAINS • Fantastic seasonal deals for CrossStitcher readers…

MORE OFFERS FOR YOU! • If our thread bundles offer has tempted you, we’ve lots more great items for your stash to choose from…

SEASONAL HOUSES SAL • Take a trip around the UK with us! We’re bringing you 13 classic houses from different towns in Britain, to make up a complete sampler

MORE INSPIRATION TO STITCH THIS MONTH…

In My Hoop… • Jenny Donnelly-Thompson has been an avid stitcher for nearly 20 years and shares how CrossStitcher has helped her to progress from free cover kits to larger designs

Spring to Life • Celebrate the countryside’s flora & fauna bursting into life with our Scandi-style springtime cushion

BEAR HUGS • Make Mum’s day this Mother’s Day with a beary cuddly card that shows her just how much you love her!

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

Perfect Portrait

Festive Success

OVER TO YOU…

Cup of Joy • Spread a little happiness with our auricula display in a cup – the perfect birthday gift or housewarming present

Dress to Impress • Say yes to the dress, with our fabulous 'off the peg' frocks-the perfect pretty cards to send to a special friend, mum or grandmother!

DOWN ON THE FARM • Add country-style charm to your kitchen with our rooster clock – the best farmyard timekeeper of all!

Classic COLLECTION • Whip up a whole set of sewing accessories featuring our traditional sampler designs, complete with alphabet

LettEr LIBRARY PIRATES • Ahoy there, me hearties – time to drop anchor and set sail with our pirates alphabet that’s a real treasure trove of motifs!

Pins & Fins • Keeping your craft room neat and tidy will go swimmingly with our cute goldfish bowl pincushion!

Gill Flury • We chat to Gill Flury, expert at turning embroidery hoops into sewing storage, and ask how she comes up with her clever ideas for stitching accessories

Bed of Roses • Sweet dreams are guaranteed with our rose pillow case worked using waste canvas, with beautiful ribbon tie

CREATE A CLASSIC: Sewing Room • Dreaming of the...