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 • Use our chart and key to whip up a cute bird bookmark that can literally perch on the page…

Welcome • The many ways to put on a display…

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

FIRM FAVOURITES: CHARLIE REEDER • Designers share with us their top stitching essentials

TREND SPOTTING

STITCHING WITH JULIAN • Julian Odessa gives words of wisdom on how to flourish when stitching or in life, encouraging us to strengthen our social connections this year

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

FABULOUS NEW YEAR OFFERS! • Up to half price deals on some items while stocks last! Take advantage of our exclusive offers today…

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

Spring CELEBRATIONS • Welcome to a new series of seasonal hoop designs, starting with spring! Our fabulous floral border adds a striking finishing touch

Mum’s The Word • With Mother’s Day 2024 on 10 March in the UK, it’s time to celebrate mums everywhere with our pretty card set that says it with flowers

Birds of a FEATHER • Feather your nest this spring with this beautiful bird cushion in harmonious blues and yellows

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

OVER TO YOU…

Pots of Style • Transform a humble plastic bottle into a delightful vase with our ingenious bottle cover worked in blue shades of stranded cotton

In My Hoop… • Longtime subscriber Wendy Hall has found retirement has given her many benefits, not least more time to cross stitch!

OUR Happy PLACE • Our decorating poster makes a fab ‘New Home’ gift for anyone moving soon

FRESHLY PICKED • Pins and pips combine to make a pretty accessory, with our apple picker’s pincushion that’s just so ‘apeeling’!

FROM ME TO YOU • Make a present extra-special with our trio of gift bag designs covering a variety of special occasions

Don’t let the cold wintery months get you down, stay in the warm and dive into a stitcher’s paradise with CrossStitcher

LITTLE PIGGIES • These little piggies want to personalise your projects with our oink-credible alphabet and numbers set!

An interview with… Fleur Woods • We head down under to chat with New Zealander Fleur Woods, master of the art of slow, soothing stitching

The Mane ATTRACTION • Giddy up, there’s a new ‘neigh’bour in town! Our handsome horse makes an adorable animal portrait for your home

CREATE A CLASSIC: House Mouse Family • There’s a couple of cute mice hiding in the wainscot and we’ve got a sneak peek at their cosy home for you to stitch!

Ready, steady stitch! • We’ve challenged three designers to use only the materials given to them to create a spring biscornu. Read on to see how they got on…

JUST FOR FUN

MINDFULNESS MANDALA – PART 3

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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In your April CrossStitcher • Delightful springtime designs…