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 and send a snapshot of summer, with our FREE bee card download and chart…
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Welcome • Stitching traditions, old and new…
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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
STITCHING WITH JESS • Jessica Savage is sharing the Language of Flowers, with a new chart each month. This time it’s the magnolia, whose blooms represent perseverence
CRAFTY BOOKSHELF • Read on to find out our favourite new books for stitchers this month…
NEW GREAT SUMMER STASH-BUSTING OFFERS • CrossStitcher readers just pay £1.90 postage for these amazing deals…
LIVING WITH CROSS STITCH: ROOM TO EAT • Welcome to the latest design in our series of cross stitch rooms. Zoë Patching shares a room to relax and enjoy the finest food in - the dining room
Sweet SUMMERTIME • No need to travel far to find fun in the sun this year – our band sampler is packed with UK summer motifs
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SHIP AHOY! • Let your imagination set sail and make waves with our charming ship in a bottle, complete with 3D anchor
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THE WRITE STUFF • Well here’s a novel idea! Ideal for a study, our cushion makes a great gift for a writing friend, full stop!
CUTE AS A BUTTON • Brighten up a little one’s pony tail or bunches with our super-cute hair bobble friends!
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HERBS & SPICES • Spice up your life with our herbs alphabet – ideal for kitchen samplers, cooking-themed gifts and more…
In My Hoop… • From the nineties to now… Liz Dunford’s CrossStitcher sampler has been on quite a journey before she managed to complete it over 20 years from first setting eyes on the design
needles & notions • Your stitching, top tips, online chat and more!
OVER TO YOU… • We asked our fans on Facebook, “Which frame do you prefer to use when stitching?”
All ABOARD! • For the sweetest nursery picture look no further than our adorable Noah’s Ark design…
Sending Big Hugs! • Give a long-distance hug to someone special – we’ve four cute and cuddly animal pairs that are sure to raise a smile!
An interview with… Amy Burt • From designing for celebrities to teaching at the RSN, author of new book Stitch, Amy Burt has a wealth of needlework experience behind her…
TIME FOR TEA • One lump or two? We’re serving up a sweet collection of china teacups, bowls and pots, worked in classic blue and white patterns…
CREATE A CLASSIC: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party • Following our Adventures of Alice SAL in 2020, we’re delighted to present a new three-part scene featuring many favourite characters!
PUPPY LOVE • Pawsome greetings come guaranteed with our pugtastic card project – how can you resist?
Ready, Steady, Stitch! • We’ve challenged three designers to come up with a nautical card which could be used for Father’s Day…
99 Jigsaw Puzzles of UK Towns and Cities
Stitcher’s SPOTLIGHT • Susan Penny shows how to make a ribbon rose brooch for...