CRAFTY BOOKSHELF

Welcome

Capturing life bursting into bloom…

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: ANGE IRELAND

We get to see a glimpse of a designer’s own craft space…

TREND SPOTTING

SUCCULENTS

STITCHING WITH JULIAN

Julian Odessa is celebrating those special moments of ‘everyday magic’ in our lives and this month thinks up new crafty ways to keep connected to others

Needles & Nation

Your stitching, top tips, online chat and more!

OVER TO YOU…

We asked our fans on Facebook, “Do you

An interview with... Rosemary Drysdale

Needlecrafts author, Rosemary Drysdale, talks about her transatlantic stitching journey and her new book 100 Mini Cross Stitch Designs…

Nature Diary

Zoë Patching shares her nature notes for March, as she records the flora and fauna around her springing into life

GOOD HYDRATIONS

Add a little succulent style to your home and get growing on our everlasting houseplant wreath

Squeaks & Whiskers

Squeak, squeak! Our two furry friends make the perfect pet portrait for guinea pig fans…

Mum in a Million

With Mother’s Day on 27 March, we’ve a choice of four fabulous cards to stitch for your favourite person and say ‘Thanks Mum!’

cosy & quiet

Shh – don’t say a word. A break spent reading or stitching in peace are simple pleasures worth savouring!

In My Hoop...

Polish stitcher, Emilia Kamila Szczurowska, enjoyed completing our Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales SAL and shares her top tips for easy SAL stitching…

BLESS THIS HOUSE

Moving house or know someone who is? Give your new home every blessing with our beautiful wall hanging

ELEPHANT ADVENTURES

Welcome a little one with big hugs and super snuggles, thanks to our beautiful baby afghan blanket

Letter Library

LITTLE VILLAGE

Antique Chic

Glam up your stash storage with our luxury jar lid, created in the style of a vintage French bobbin label – oh la la!

Ready, Steady, Stitch

We’ve challenged three designers to use only the materials given to them to create a gardening themed fridge magnet. Read on to see how they got on…

CREATE A CLASSIC: Spring Flower Display

Herald in the new season with our giant display of snowdrops, narcissi, blossoms, pansies and many more springtime favourites…

Cross Stitcher JUST FOR FUN

Prize crossword Across 1 Group of singers (5)

DREAM DESTINATIONS: THE BORDER FRAME

Welcome to our 2022 Stitch-A-Long! Amanda Butler has created an amazing ‘Dream Destinations; Around the World in 365 days’ SAL – and we will be unveiling a new city around the world each month. In this issue we give you the border framework to stitch

Stitcher’s SPOTLIGHT

Susan Penny shows you how to make perfect French knots while creating a heartshaped hanger to celebrate the new season

How to… create perfect French knots

Step 1 START on the aida’s reverse side

Make a… heart-shaped hanger

Step 1 CUT a piece of backing fabric

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