The World of Cross Stitching

Every issue is packed with the very best cross stitch designs, expert advice and in depth technical features, as well as product news, reader letters and stories, competitions and giveaways.

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Meet our guests • Get to know this month’s reader panel, and look out for their favourite projects throughout the issue

Furry Tales • Collect a chart from the adorable Furry Tales® family, designed by Lucie Heaton

Your EXCLUSIVE gift • The second part of Faby Reilly’s beautiful snowdrop stitching set is a needle book

Spring is near • Revel in the beauty of the season of rebirth with these fluffy sheep resting in a blooming countryside

Your letters • We always love to see your stitches (and smiles!), so do send the team your photos, letters and tips today!

Words of wisdom • Allow positivity to flow through your home with this rustic sampler that was inspired by ancient Egypt

Open for business • Threading her own path, Samantha Jane takes us through the journey of starting her own craft shop

Life on the ice • Whether on the land or in the sea, these arctic animals are making a frosty splash. Can you name them all?

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Rooted in love • For all the stitchers with a green-fingered loved one, stitch this piece that celebrates their love for gardening

Birthday bonanza • PERFECT MINI MAKES FOR CELEBRATING THEIR SPECIAL DAY

Make it for mum • Each with its own vibrant colour, these blackwork beauties will be a stylish card to send to your special lady

Culinary crafts • Spruce up the kitchen with cross stitch by using this tasty alphabet set for recipe books and more

Ask the experts • Our panel of professionals is here to help you with your cross stitch dilemmas – however large or small

Wishes granted • Request a design and our resident design expert, Jenny, might just chart it for you…

Meditative motion • Stitched in sweet symmetry, these spring blossoms will make for a mindful project to unwind and relax

Just brew it • No matter what type of coffee you like, this design will perk you up as you ‘espresso’ yourself through stitch

Our Best Buys • All the hottest cross stitch must-haves for your shopping list, plus an exclusive offer to make your pennies go further…

Stitch-A-Long • Join us on our 2026 stitch-a-long, ‘For the Love of Friends’, by Durene Jones

Enter to win! • Each month we have exciting giveaways for readers with loads of prizes up for grabs

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How to… • Beginner? Follow Fiona’s guide to instant stitching success!

Back issues • Complete your collection with back issues of your favourite stitchy mag

Take a break! • Put down your needle and pick up a pen to complete our crossword and sudoku puzzles

Stockists • Buy your basic stitching stash and products we’ve featured

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A stitching adventure! • With 216 designs, this bumper edition will bring back fond holiday memories and inspire visits to iconic landmarks and new destinations!