Squeak ’n’ Chic

Let your Milly Molly Mouse accessor-mice in style with a wardrobe of mini outfits for her to try on!

Welcome

The more thread shades, the merrier…

Out three

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

STITCHING WITH JULLIAN

Julian Odessa gives words of wisdom on how to flourish when stitching or in life, this time pondering the best way to plan out the years ahead

CRAFTY BOOKSHELF

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

In My HOOP

US reader Julie Mudd has been cross stitching for over 35 years! During the pandemic, Julie started a stitching group which now has over 80 members…

needles & notions

Your stitching, top tips, online chat and more!

An interview with... Miesje Chafer

We chat to needlepoint designer and master of many artistic endeavours, Miesje Chafer, about her passions and her company, Threadbear Kits

PUZZLES

Prize crossword Across 1 --- board, backing to

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 SUNRISE

Bright eyed and alert – our spring hare is surrounded by blossom, and makes a beautiful way to celebrate the season

Hoppy Easter

We’ve some bunnies to love for Easter – hop to it and stitch and send some to friends and family this year!

Light Waves

Steer your stitching to the high seas and create our lampshade featuring life on the ocean waves

APRIL SHOWERS

Splish, splosh! The joy of splashing through raindrops is captured perfectly in our charming scene

Cocktail of Colour

Use Coloris variegated threads to create two colourful coasters that both make for a mindful, relaxing stitch

PAWFECT PORTRAIT

Create your own ‘Pup-casso!’ with our colourful canine, worked without backstitch to keep things simple

MANE MAGIC

A great gift for any unicorn fans you know, our magical creature is created using rainbow threads for the mane and tail, with extra-sparkle from metallics

BUTTERFLIES & MOTHS

We’re all of a flutter with both beautiful butterflies and magnificent moths featuring in our alphabet this month!

COUNTING SHEEP

Work on a pre-punched 4 count cushion to whip up a flock of sheep to add a cosy touch to your home

CREATE A CLASSIC: Goodwood Poster

Here’s a poster that can take pole position on your wall! With a nostalgic touch, this design will have you wanting to race to the finish line!

Ready Steady Stitch!

We’ve challenged three designers to use only the materials given to them to create a stitchable bracelet to wear over spring and summer…

STITCH-A-LONG

Welcome to our new Stitch-A-Long for 2024. Designer Amanda Butler has created an amazing ‘Mandala’ SAL – which you can turn into a cushion or use as a wall hanging. The design is packed with wonderful mindful sayings, which will help you to achieve a sense of calm by focusing your awareness on the present moment as you make each stitch!

BEGINNERS START HERE…

THE ESSENTIAL KIT YOU’LL NEED TO START STITCHING

Take a Tea Break WITH Cross Stitcher

I love spring when the weather gets warmer,