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 • Stitch with beads and a rainbow of thread shades to create your butterfly card, which is decorated with a button embellishment

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Welcome • Stitch the season in full bloom…

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: CHERYL MCKINNON • We get to see a glimpse of a designer’s own sewing space…

TREND SPOTTING

STITCHING WITH JESS • Jessica Savage continues her series of charts you can stitch to award yourself – and reminds us of the power of kindness to others

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

SPRING SAVINGS! • This issue we have some great deals to enhance your stitching stash, and we also have extended the over on DMC fabric, giving you longer to buy the gorgeous colours on over. With so many stitching occasions coming up during the year, our Aida Charm Pack will certainly be a help with all those cards and keepsakes.

MY FAVOURITE THINGS • Zoë Patching shares a few of her favourite things for May – when she’s all set to start making and creating by sewing, stitching or sowing

BUDS OF MAY • Enjoy a country view from the comfort of your hoop and watch our third window scene blossom

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

Puddles & Paddles • Go quackers for our cute mother duck and ducklings, featured in a retro pattern that's perfect for cushions

Learn how to decorate with rice stitch • Susan Penny shows just how easy rice stitch is to do, with three pretty projects to try as you learn – each would make a lovely gift

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

OVER TO YOU…

Spin a yarn • Cast on! Knit one, stitch one, with our clever little design that features a knitted scarf that continues right of the hoop

Art Attack • Release your inner Picasso with our gallery of great modern art cards – each with a bright palette of thread shades

CrossStitcher GREAT SUBSCRIPTION OFFER! • An exclusive interview with… Susan Bates!

STAPLES & STITCHES • Store your stationery with pride – our pretty pencil case would make a great gift or is ideal for keeping your own craft desk tidy

FOLKSY BIRDS • Tweet, tweet! Stitch up a whole alphabet of fabulous folk-style birds with our sweet set of motifs for this month

THE GREAT PINCUSHION EXCAHNGE • Janine Vangool shares with CrossStitcher how a sewing swap led her craft community to new sparks of creativity, making friends along the way…

Antique Chic • Transform a chair or sofa by creating a toile inspired cushion – it’s simpler than it looks!

Ready, Steady stitch! • We’ve challenged three designers to get creating a pair of earring for a summer party using only the supplies we gave them. Here’s how they got on…

Wedding Belle • Surprise a bride to be with a beautiful gift – this gorgeous design features beads and silver thread for sparkle

CREATE A CLASSIC: World Map • Marvel at the wonders of the world with our stunning map – we’re providing the charts in this issue and next month’s

STITCH-A-LONG • THE ADVENTURES OF ALICE: ALICE & ‘DRINK...