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 July issue comes with not one, but two makes of the month! You can make our cool geo-pattern purse and then start the second part of our special summer sampler SAL…

EXCLUSIVE SUMMER STITCH-A-LONG! • Use our chart and step-by-step instructions to complete the second part of your mini sampler – which features buttons and seed beads for extra decoration

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Welcome • The great summer escape…

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: KATE SPIRIDONOVA • We get to see a glimpse of a reader's own sewing space…

THREE OF THE BEST Sunflowers • Our stunning sunflowers on page 54 will get you in the mood for more sunshine crafting with these bright ideas from Etsy…

TREND SPOTTING

STITCHING WITH JESS • Jessica Savage finishes off her series of charts you can stitch to award yourself with a call for everyone to give back and do something positive…

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

SUMMER SAVINGS! • Stitching has proved to be a hobby that many of you are now doing, some old to the skill and some new. So if you’re hunting for supplies for your next project, we have plenty to offer. In this difficult time please be patient with the extra long delivery times, and also patient with us trying to fulfil your orders, and to our wonderful posties and couriers delivering your green packages. Stock quantities can fluctuate, so please also provide a telephone number where we can contact you.

MY FAVOURITE THINGS • Zoë Patching shares a few of her favourite things for July – when a night spent under the stars is the ultimate adventure…

GOOD INNINGS • You’ll be bowled over by our beautiful cricket scene and inspiring saying, which once completed will knock ’em for six!

Needles & Notions • Your stitching, top tips, online chat and more!

OVER TO YOU…

POTS OF LOVE • Transform a plant pot filled with flowers into a very special present with our holder, complete with matching gift tag

Stitch up summer strawberry projects • Susan Penny shows how you can celebrate summer with delicious strawberry jewellery using designs created by Durene Jones

Beach TRIP • Take a trip to the seaside – our bold cushion design has it all, from a bucket and spade to bright beach huts

Letter LIBRARY SEA CREATURES • Mid-summer means a trip to the seaside, so we’re diving in with a whole alphabet of cute sea creature motifs!

Colour Me Happy • Brighten up a friend’s day, whether it’s their birthday or you just want to say ‘hi’, we’ve a colourful card to suit…

FIELDS OF GOLD • Brighten a friend’s day and stitch and send them our stunning sunflowers scene, set in an Italian landscape

A STITCH BACK IN TIME • Alison Larkin and Jennie Batchelor tell us about Jane Austen Embroidery and how it brings Georgian needlework to a modern audience

GEMS FROM GEORGIAN HISTORY • Alison and Jennie explain the differences between Georgian and modern day needlework

Ready, steady, stitch! • We’ve challenged three designers to get creating a crafty sign for a sewing room. Here’s how they got on…

Magic Wishes • Shining stars, glitter, love and hope – that’s what unicorns are made of! Now bring the magic...