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Cosy up with your cross stitch…

Positive Vibes!

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

FIRM FAVOURITES: MEGAN CAINES

Designers share with us their top stitching essentials

CRAFTY FOX

‘CUNNING’ BY Rachel Froud is the next

HEAVEN SENT

‘ANGEL WISHES’, Nia Rhind’s latest design, features

LIFE’S A STITCH!

LOOKING FOR ways to keep your craft

On The Cards

THIS BEAUTIFUL kit design is inspired by

FABRIC OF THE MONTH

In each issue of CrossStitcher we’ll feature a special ‘Fabric of the Month’...

TREND SPOTTING

CATS IF YOU liked our cat picture and

STITCHING WITH JULIAN

Julian Odessa gives words of wisdom on how to flourish when stitching or in life, asking us to change our perceptions and allow ourselves happiness

CRAFTY BOOKSHELF

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

Needles & Notions

Your stitching, top tips, online chat and more!

An interview with... Dawn Cook Ronningen

We sat down to chat with Dawn Cook Ronningen about all things antique when it comes to stitching tools – from vintage hoops to archival storage

FABULOUS NEW YEAR OFFERS!

Sensational New Year deals for CrossStitcher readers...  Overseas readers, email enquiries@willowfabrics.com to order. Take advantage of our exclusive offers today

Cross Stitcher JUST FOR FUN

Prize crossword Across 1 Fertile spot in the

Cross Stitcher STITCH-A-LONG

MINDFULNESS MANDALA – PART 2

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

SEASONAL HOUSES SAL

HOW TO… JOIN OUR STITCH-A-LONG We’ve unveiled a

SILENT NIGHT

GIFT IDEA

SHOW OF LOVE

Run away to the circus with us – you’ll love sending these declarations of devotion to someone special this Valentine’s Day

CALENDAR SAL

Welcome to our new Calendar Stitch-A-Long! Make a date with us to stitch a new month each issue until you have a whole year of designs

PERFECT PRINT

Our ‘block print’ cushion is worked in soft colours, making it a cosy option for your home

TIME FLIES

You’ll go cuckoo for our clever clock project! Our traditional European design can be used as a working clock

LETTER LIBRARY

CACTI & SUCCULENTS

Adventures Unlocked

Here’s the key to happy travels across the globe – our city landmark fobs make a fabulous way to keep your keys safe and luggage looking luxurious!

Cat Amongst the Thistles

This little cat is hiding in a clump of oversized thistles, all stitched in muted, neutral colours for a calming effect

CREATE A CLASSIC: Cosy Bookshelves

Get set for a rewarding challenge with our bookshelves featuring a curled-up cat, using a variety of techniques

Ready, steady, stitch

We’ve challenged three designers to use only the materials given to them to create a pretty brooch for Valentine’s Day… Read on to see how they got on…

TAKE A TEA BREAK WITH CrossStitcher

When you think of a robin, you

In My Hoop...

All the way from Utah, USA, Jenny Minichino is happy to be a new subscriber to CrossStitcher and has won prizes at the State Fair for her work

HEART BEATS

Share your love of music with our colourful iPod case – it makes a cute Valentine’s gift too!