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 • Use your Stitcher’s Tool Tidy as a place to keep your needles, pins and more, safe and secure!
CONTINUE TO GET YOUR STITCH FIX OVER ON THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING: • • Interviews • Advice • Free downloadable charts • Stitch-a-longs (SALS) • Inspiration • Tips & tricks
Welcome • Favourite (furry) friends and loved ones
A WORLD OF CROSS STITCH IS WAITING FOR YOU… • Make sure you sign up to our e-newsletter to receive inspirational interviews, free charts and the latest offers to your inbox! PLUS, you’ll get a FREE downloadable cross stitch chart – it’s perfect for the botanical lovers in your life!
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: ALE & GABY PICO • We get to see a glimpse of a designer’s own craft space…
THREE OF THE BEST Snowdrops • Stitch our snowdrops sampler on page 62 and then plant some more stitchy snowdrops with these Etsy finds…
TREND SPOTTING • DOGS
STITCHING WITH JULIAN • Julian Odessa asks us to allow ourselves to flourish – just as plants can grow with a little tender care! Have you given yourself the attention you need?
CRAFTY BOOKSHELF • Read on to find out our favourite new books for stitchers this month…
SPRING OFFERS FOR YOU! • Fantastic seasonal deals for CrossStitcher readers…
MORE OFFERS FOR YOU! • If our scissor cases offer has tempted you, we’ve lots more great items for your stash to choose from…
SEASONAL HOUSES SAL • Take a trip around the UK with us! We’re bringing you 13 classic houses from different towns in Britain, to make up a complete sampler
MUST-HAVE BOOKS THIS MONTH!
In My Hoop… • Canadian reader Kimberly Kosowan has stitched every single project from our 2022 calendar, and charts her stitching successes over 30 years of cross stitching…
PARK LIFE • Taking the dog for some exercise is a walk in the park, when our canine companions are having a ball!
SASHIKO STYLE • Japanese Sashiko embroidery means ‘little stabs’, describing its distinctive small running stitches. Our cross stitch version is equally effective and ideal for this coaster set
Wild About You! • From a cute kitty to a hedgehog full of hugs – we’ve got a purrfect set of animal Valentine’s cards for you to stitch and send to loved-ones…
needles & notions • Your stitching, top tips, online chat and more!
Historic Story
Priority project
OVER TO YOU…
Signs of LOVE • Put a label on love – our sampler of little tokens & tags makes a fab Valentine’s gift or homestyle project
MIX IT UP • Remember 80s mix tapes? Our customised cassette tape purse is a real blast from the past, making it a fab gift for a friend
FELLS & DALES • Head over hill and dale to Yorkshire, with two landscape scenes for fans of this beautiful part of the world
Sarah Gwyer • Mixing thread painting, beading and bright colours, Sarah Gwyer blends textiles and pop art, speaking to society’s fascination with celebrity…
Prioritise the moments you love • WITH A SUBSCRIPTION TO Cross Stitcher No.1 for designs
FRUIT & VEG • Get your five a day the stitcher’s way, by mixing and matching projects galore with our letters and numbers set!
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