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 your cares away with this month’s make – a pretty hanging decoration that’s perfect for your craft corner…

Welcome • Capturing life’s simple pleasures…

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: SOPHIE CRABB • We get to see a glimpse of a designer’s own craft space…

THREE OF THE BEST Baby Animals • Our animal alphabet on page 41 had us heading over to Etsy to find more favourite cute critters for our stitching…

TREND SPOTTING

STITCHING WITH JESS • Jessica Savage is sharing the Language of Flowers each month – here she celebrates the bluebell, encouraging us to all have an attitude for gratitude!

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

NEW DMC SUMMER AIDA COLOURS • CrossStitcher readers just pay £1.90 postage for these amazing deals…

LIVING WITH CROSS STITCH: ROOM TO BATHE • Welcome to the latest design in our series of cross stitch rooms. Zoë Patching shares her bathroom, with plants and decor for a relaxing feel…

The SIMPLE Things • Take time to stop and smell the roses. Our papercut-style poster is a reminder to celebrate the little things

5 reasons to never miss an issue!

Oh Gateaux! • Take a trip Paris to sample some délicieux treats! Our city patisserie sign says it all… bon appétit!

NEW SHOOTS • Make a gardening friend’s day! They’ll really dig our bloomin’ bulbs planting sampler…

Bear Necessities • Give a pal a bear hug! Our furry friends make the perfect cards to send for all sorts of occasions…

In My Hoop… • Stéphanie Mattheus lives in Belgium, where cross stitching has increased in popularity over the last decade. So much so that stitching in public can quickly become a crafty meet-up…

NURSERY ANIMALS • What could be cuter than a whole alphabet of animals which are perfect for using for baby and toddler projects?

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

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OVER TO YOU…

LAZY DAYS • Looking forward to relaxing days outdoors is just a walk in the park with our pair of sweet scenes…

BE MY GUEST • Someone’s rattled our little bird’s cage! As the feathers fly a cat has taken up residence in the birdcage, while our feathered friend flies free!

FAMILY MATTERS • Canadian designer Brieana Fraser mixes and matches cross stitch with embroidery techniques to create unique portrait gifts for loved ones

Just a Sprinkle • Keep your seedlings well watered with our pair of hoops joined by a sprinkling of seed bead droplets!

CREATE A CLASSIC: Horse Race • Giddy up! Gallop to the finishing line in style with our stunning horse race picture that uses blended threads to great effect

Ready, Steady, Stitch! • We’ve challenged three designers to come up with a clever corner bookmark design using only the materials we gave them…

Stitcher’s SPOTLIGHT • Susan Penny shows you how to create a pretty beaded pansy brooch, to brighten up a spring outfit

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Cross Stitcher STITCH-A-LONG • GRIMMS’ FAIRY TALES: SNOW WHITE

GRIMMS’ FAIRY TALES SAL • This is the fourth part of this year’s stitcha-long design. Over the year we will be...