Welcome

Stitching traditions, old and new…

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: ELAINE GALLACHER

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

TREND SPOTTING

BUSY BEES IF OUR Hello Honey card kit

STITCHING WITH JESS

Jessica Savage is sharing the Language of Flowers, with a new chart each month. This time it’s the magnolia, whose blooms represent perseverence

CRAFTY BOOKSHELF

Read on to find out our favourite new books for stitchers this month

In My Hoop...

From the nineties to now… Liz Dunford’s CrossStitcher sampler has been on quite a journey before she managed to complete it over 20 years from first setting eyes on the design

Needles & Notions

Your stitching, top tips, online chat and more!

OVER TO YOU…

We asked our fans on Facebook, “Which frame do you prefer to use when stitching?”

Amy Burt

From designing for celebrities to teaching at the RSN, author of new book Stitch, Amy Burt has a wealth of needlework experience behind her…

CrossStitcher

Fill your hoop with sunshine stitches!

NEW GREAT SUMMER STASH-BUSTING OFFERS

CrossStitcher readers just pay £1.90 postage for these amazing deals

CrossStitcher JUST FOR FUN

Prize crossword Across 1 Revolutionary (5) 4 Compete

STITCH-A-LONG

GRIMMS’ FAIRY TALES:  CINDERELLA

LIVING WITH CROSS STITCH: ROOM TO EAT

Welcome to the latest design in our series of cross stitch rooms. Zoë Patching shares a room to relax and enjoy the finest food in – the dining room

Sweet SUMMERTIME

No need to travel far to find fun in the sun this year – our band sampler is packed with UK summer motifs

SHIP AHOY!

Let your imagination set sail and make waves with our charming ship in a bottle, complete with 3D anchor

THE WRITE STUFF

Well here’s a novel idea! Ideal for a study, our cushion makes a great gift for a writing friend, full stop!

Cute As A Button

Brighten up a little one’s pony tail or bunches with our super-cute hair bobble friends!

HERBS & SPICES

Spice up your life with our herbs alphabet – ideal for kitchen samplers, cooking-themed gifts and more…

Sending Big Hugs!

Give a long-distance hug to someone special – we’ve four cute and cuddly animal pairs that are sure to raise a smile!

Time For Tea

One lump or two? We’re serving up a sweet collection of china teacups, bowls and pots, worked in classic blue and white patterns…

CREATE A CLASSIC: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

Following our Adventures of Alice SAL in 2020, we’re delighted to present a new three-part scene featuring many favourite characters!

puppy love

Pawsome greetings come guaranteed with our pugtastic card project – how can you resist?

Ready,Steady,Stitch!

We’ve challenged three designers to come up with a nautical card which could be used for Father’s Day…

Stitcher’ s SPOTLIGHT

Susan Penny shows how to make a ribbon rose brooch for National Rose month

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