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 • Get set for some springtime reading – follow our chart and simple steps to make a beautiful bookmark to hold your place

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Welcome • Celebrations big and small…

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: ALEX KENT • We get to see a glimpse of a designer’s own craft space…

THREE OF THE BEST Cottages • Stitch our cottage sampler on page 28 and then try these cute and cosy little homes on Etsy…

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STITCHING WITH JULIAN • Julian Odessa gives words of wisdom on how to flourish when stitching or in our personal lives. This month he shows how your actions can affect others

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

SPRINGTIME STASH BARGAINS • Fantastic seasonal deals for CrossStitcher readers…

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

Happy & Glorious • Stitch our magnificent royal sampler with sparkling highlights to celebrate King Charles’ succession to the throne

Party Pops • Let a friend’s birthday go with a bang with our set of uplifting animal card designs!

BLOSSOM COTTAGE • Welcome to our second sampler in our new series! Our cottage is surrounded by beautiful spring blossom

CROWN & COUNTRY • Perfect for a day trip to London to see the coronation, our Westminster Abbey tote bag is fit for a king!

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

Catch A Star • Sweet dreams are guaranteed with our adorable lampshade design – a fabulous gift idea

Dress Up Time… • Have fun imaging the perfect handsewn outfits created with the fabrics and threads in our dolls’ dressmaking box

Lauren Turner • With the King’s coronation on the horizon, we caught up with Lauren Turner to find out what’s involved in celebrating royal occasions in stitches

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Letter Library ZOO ANIMALS • A whole zoo of animal letters and numbers? These motifs are roar-some to stitch for little ones and older animal lovers alike

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!

In My Hoop… • Across the pond, US reader, Leslie Groover, is stitching up a storm with SALs, mini projects and more as she finds cross stitch the ultimate mindful activity to relax with

TAKE A TEA BREAK • It’s pour-tea time! Our two hoops of a teapot and cup make a truly beaut-tea-ful display…

CREATE A CLASSIC: Street Party • Are you celebrating the King’s Coronation? Our street party scene is perfect for remembering any gatherings across the country this May

Ready, Steady, Stitch • We’ve challenged three designers to use only the materials given to them to create a matching springtime birthday card and gift tag. Read on to see how they got on…

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