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MAKES of the month

Our August issue comes with not one, but two makes of the month! You can stitch our teacup bookmark and then start the final part of our special picture postcard SAL

EXCLUSIVE SUMMER STITCH-A-LONG!

Complete the final part of your Postcard SAL – then follow our instructions to hang in a magnetic frame

Welcome

We’re making all the right moves…

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MY CRAFT ROOM: CLAIRE IP

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

STITCHING WITH JULIAN

Julian Odessa is sharing the Language of Flowers each month – and this time the ‘endless love’ of the tulip is a great reminder to care for ourselves

CRAFTY BOOKSHELF

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

In My Hoop...

It’s now wintertime in Auckland, New Zealand, where Cherry Parker has kept busy over the last year creating new biscornus and helping other stitchers

An interview with...Suzana Lima

Brazilian author of Romantic Flowers in Cross Stitch, Suzana Lima shares with us her love of tidy stitching and empowering others to try it…

needles & notions

Your stitching, top tips, online chat and more!

OUR PICK OF AMAZING STITCHING OFFERS!

CrossStitcher readers just pay £1.90 postage for these fabulous deals

Cross Stitcher JUST FOR FUN

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GRIMMS’ FAIRY TALES: RAPUNZEL

LIVING WITH CROSS STITCH:

ROOM TO WELCOME

CREATE A BUZZ

For a cushion that’s just the bee’s knees, look no further than our bumble bee design that’s fit for a queen

Your New Home

Celebrate a friend’s house move with our adorable little house design that’s streets ahead of a shop-bought card!

Colour Pop!

For pure flower power look no further than our bright flamboyant blooms that are sure to make a friend’s day

ADVENTURE AWAITS!

Planning an outdoor adventure in your caravan this summer? Don’t forget to stitch a custom keyring – we’ve three designs to choose from!

Barrows & Blooms

Here’s a great gift idea for a green-fingered friend! Our gardener’s brooch is small enough to pop in the post to make their birthday extra-special

Letter LIBRARY

CAMPING

SAFARI STRIPES

Add some African savanna style to your home with our striking zebra picture – it’s ze-best!

MILES OF ISLES

Following on from our Highlands scene last month, we’re escaping to the coastal towns of Scotland…

SWEET & SCANDI

Brighten your home or make a little one’s day with our sweet Scandi dolls worked in a traditional-style pattern

CREATE A CLASSIC: Wren

Our gorgeous little wren picture, featuring half stitches for a delicate effect, is perfect for stitchers looking for a challenge

Ready, steady, stitch!

We’ve challenged three designers to come up with a summery card on an underwater theme, which features a seahorse charm…

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