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 • Set off a summer outfit in style with this month’s make – here are the mix & match charts and steps you need to make your earrings!

FOR LESS THAN £2.50 A MONTH, HERE IS WHAT YOU GET ON

Welcome • Making more room for stitching…

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

STITCHING WITH JULIAN • Julian Odessa gives words of wisdom on how to flourish when stitching or in life. This month he asks us to remind ourselves just how far we've come

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

EARLY SUMMER BARGAINS • Fantastic seasonal deals for CrossStitcher readers…

SEASONAL HOUSES SAL

BORDERS & BLOOMS • Stitch up borders of roses and an uplifting message to make our sublime sampler filled with the promise of summer

DIY Dad • Is your dad handy with a hammer and saw? Stitch him the ultimate Father’s Day card with our set of designs that will bring down the house!

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

Follow SUIT • Play your cards right and stitch up our ace set of hearts designs – a great gift for anyone with a love of card games

SCANDI STYLE • Use our detachable blue birds collar, designed in a Scandi folk art style, to brighten up an outfit

Love & Cherish • Make the happy couple’s big day even more special with our wedding hoop featuring metallics and beads

In My Hoop… • Australian reader, Mandy Lawless, has been sewing for many years, but a more recent use of cross stitch to practise mindfulness has led to her own range of designs

RABBIT, RABBIT, RABBIT • Our ‘indoors & outdoors’ rabbits are designed to each fit into a mint tin – making them a fab gift for little ones

An interview with… Eppie Thompson • We chat to Eppie Thompson of The Fabled Thread about her style, stitching and storytelling and why colour is so important to her…

7 ISSUES FOR £19.48!

HOT AIR BALLOONS • Let your stitching take off with a whole alphabet of hot air balloon motifs for personalising projects & making mini gifts

FRESH AS A DAISY • Give your sewing storage a makeover with our daisy tote bag – it’s perfect for keeping WIPs safe, complete with a pretty pocket on the front

Dare to Dream • Jot your goals and dreams down in a notebook – our cross stitched cover turns a daily ritual into something special

CREATE A CLASSIC: Street Party • Our detailed King’s Coronation street party makes a lasting keepsake to remember any gatherings across the country by

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STITCH-A-LONG • LANDMARKS OF GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND

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

TAKE A TEA BREAK WITH CrossStitcher • If you like to relax by working on your stitching during your tea break, then we have a design that is quick to finish! This issue we have a bee necklace, designed by Susan Penny and stitched on a pre-punched wooden necklace pendant from Willow Fabrics.

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