The World of Cross Stitching

Every issue is packed with the very best cross stitch designs, expert advice and in depth technical features, as well as product news, reader letters and stories, competitions and giveaways.

Welcome

Meet some of our designers…

STITCHING HELP!

CROSS STITCHING IS FOR EVERYONE!

Meet our guests • Get to know this month’s reader panel, and look out for their favourite projects throughout the issue

We need you!

Furry Tales • Collect a chart from the adorable Furry Tales® family, designed by Lucie Heaton

Your EXCLUSIVE gift! • Emma Congdon’s nautical and nice anchor card is perfect to celebrate all special moments

Darling dancer • Pirouetting perfectly, this adorable giraffe dancing in a toy room will make for a delightful hanging in a nursery

Your letters • We always love to see your stitches (and smiles!), so do send the team your photos, letters and tips today!

Your bonus gift! • Download your FREE The World of Cross Stitching Alphabet Collection today

Secret garden • Step outside of a quaint countryside cottage into a garden teeming with vibrant flowers ready to be admired

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Mane attraction • Bring whimsical magic to your little one’s bedroom with this colourful unicorn stitched in pastel hues

A room with a view • Listen to the sound of the sea and watch the waves crash onto the sandy shore from a window far, far away…

Getaway galore • CELEBRATE HOLIDAYS WITH THESE TROPICAL AND VIBRANT DESIGNS

Send everlasting blooms • Inside Ultimate Cross Stitch Flowers, you’ll find 239 fabulous floral designs to stitch as heartfelt cards or gifts for friends and family

Vibrant jungle • Bring a pop of colour from the rainforest right into your living space with this stunning parrot pattern

Delicate blooms • Personalise handkerchiefs with this assortment of blackwork blossoms for an intricate, yet dainty, touch

Ask the experts • Our panel of professionals is here to help you with your cross stitch dilemmas – however large or small

Soft hearted • Share the love with this hand-sized mini pillow, made with traditional Quaker stitches

In the spotlight Lesley Wilkins • Discover the source of Lesley’s traditional embroidery fascination and her work

Our Best Buys • All the hottest cross stitch must-haves for your shopping list, plus an exclusive offer to make your pennies go further…

Stitch-A-Long • Join in on our 12-month calendar stitch-a-long ‘A Year of Joy’

Wedded bliss • Celebrate the happy couple on their special day with bespoke wedding cards they will treasure forever

Enter to win! • Each month we have giveaways for readers with loads of prizes up for grabs

Next month in The World of Cross Stitching

How to… • Beginner? Follow Fiona’s guide to instant stitching success!

How to read our charts & keys • Clear symbols, colours & all the info you need!

How to stitch • Tackle the basic stitches in our charts…

HOW TO ALTER THREAD SHADES IN A DESIGN • Swap colours to suit your preferences for skin tones, stashbusting & more…

Back issues • Complete your collection with back issues of your favourite stitchy mag

Take a break! • Put down your needle and pick up a pen to complete our crossword and sudoku puzzles

Stockists • Buy your basic stitching stash and products we’ve featured

Your projects • Find all the charts, kits, threads & accessories featured in this issue

The World of Cross Stitching