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.

Welcome • Classic favourites from the past…

Out there • Every month we showcase the latest high street trends, new ideas and inspiring personalities for today’s stylish cross stitcher

SEPTEMBER SAVINGS! • Spend £45 before postage on www.willowfabrics.com to receive a free Tiddlers kit, worth £2.25!

MAKE of the month • Use our chart to create the cutest seaside card for the summer holiday season!

STITCHING WITH JULIAN • Julian Odessa gives words of wisdom on how to flourish when stitching or in life, this time asking us to adjust course if the thread doesn’t fit…

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

MOUSE’S YEAR • Welcome to our new Calendar Stitch-A-Long! Make a date with us to stitch a new month each issue until you have a whole year of designs

Beautiful Borders • Beautify your workbox with our bright borders of nasturtiums. Choose from a scissor keep or needle case or why not stitch both?

Moving Moments • Celebrate a friend moving into their new home with our choice of cute cards to wish them luck and happiness there

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A BUNDLE OF BEARS • Need a hug? Our collection of bears are ready in cushion form to give you all the cuddles you need!

ON MY MIND • Any stitch addict will be able to relate to the many thoughts swirling around in our ‘stitcher’s brain’ poster!

BIRD’S EYE VIEW • Embroidery artist Victoria Rose Richards transforms landscapes into textured, top-down worlds that stir memory and meaning

Dig For VICTORY • Land Girls were an important part of the war effort – and our retro poster captures their plucky spirit perfectly!

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

Boutique BLOOMS • What could be cuter than this little florist shop, complete with owner and a blooming lovely display?

LettEr LIBRARY MERMAIDS • Hear the siren song of our mermaids alphabet – personalised projects will make a splash with their help!

Tiny Dancр • Make your budding ballerina’s day by stitching up this pretty bag to store their tutu, tights and shoes in

Hampshire HIDEAWAY • Capture the magic of Jane Austen’s beautiful Hamphire home in the third part of our series of famous writers’ houses…

In My Hoop… • CrossStitcher subscriber Kay Ixer can stitch for hours a day – a habit that came in very useful in helping her get to her weight loss target this year

CREATE A CLASSIC: Cycling Poster • Mountain bikers and cycling racers alike will love this classic poster which celebrates riding to the finish line!

Ready, Steady, Stitch • We’ve challenged three designers to use only the materials given to them to create a ‘best wishes’ card that features an adorable owl charm. Read on to see how they got on…

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STITCH-A-LONG • LITTLE LIBRARY PART 1

BEGINNERS START HERE… • New to cross stitch? Our handy guide will take you through all the basic techniques and stitches you need to get you started

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