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 • Our December issue comes with not one, but two makes of the month! You can make our angel gift box which doubles as a decoration then start the final part of our festive sampler SAL…

EXCLUSIVE FESTIVE STITCH-A-LONG! • Use some red felt, to complete the final part of your mini festive sampler – which features mini stockings as a final decorative touch!

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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: NICOLA HULKS • We get to see a glimpse of a reader’s own craft space…

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STITCHING WITH JESS • Jessica Savage considers her New Year resolutions, and finds ways for everyone to have more fun as we say goodbye to 2020…

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

FREE CHRISTMAS GIFT TAG* • Take advantage of our exclusive offer to UK readers* and receive a Kraft stitchable tag, a skein of Anchor stranded cotton, a star sequin and a size 24 tapestry needle…

MY FAVOURITE THINGS • Zoë Patching shares a few of her favourite things for December – when festive colours plus a little sparkle help create the magic of Christmas

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Snow Much Fun • Enjoy a festive flurry of motifs and take a trip to the mountains with our ski-style cake band that’s the icing on the cake!

Jolly HOLLY-DAYS • ’Tis the season to be jolly – so Santa is getting his reindeer all decked out for the festive celebrations!

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THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS • Can you hear those sleigh bells ringing? Santa’s coming to town as our folksy sampler-style stocking shows

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

OVER TO YOU… • We asked our fans on Facebook, “What are your tips for speedy stitching when faced with lastminute makes for Christmas?”

FA LA LA LA LLAMA! • Festive llamas on a matching card and tag? On-trend Christmas gifts for friends just got more fabulous!

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O’ Christmas Tree • Transporting the Christmas tree home makes for some funny situations – our four card designs are sure to raise a smile!

Silent Night • Celebrate the First Christmas with our Nativity wreath ready to display now and in years to come

An interview with… Larissa Holland • US designer Larissa Holland chatted with CrossStitcher about her unique festive felt ornaments, created in bold and bright colours

Cross Stitcher PRIZE TIME! • We’ve got some great cross stitch giveaways up for grabs – make sure you enter today for your chance to win!

CREATE A CLASSIC: Cinderella • We’ve the second part of our fairytale scene for you. Stitch with beads and metallics so our Cinderella can go to the ball…

Ready, steady, Stitch! • We’ve challenged three designers to come up with a mini hoop decoration featuring a festive animal. Here’s how they got on…

Stitcher’s SPOTLIGHT • Create a pawfect Christmas decoration for your pup! Susan Penny shows you how to finish it offfor display in a decorative hoop

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