MAKE of the month

Get set for some springtime reading – follow our chart and simple steps to make a beautiful bookmark to hold your place

Out three

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

STITCHING WITH JULIAN

Julian Odessa gives words of wisdom on how to flourish when stitching or in our personal lives. This month he shows how your actions can affect others

CRAFTY BOOKSHELF

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

NEEDLESS & NATIONS

Your stitching, top tips, online chat and more!

LaurenTurner

An interview with...

In My Hoop...

Across the pond, US reader, Leslie Groover, is stitching up a storm with SALs, mini projects and more as she finds cross stitch the ultimate mindful activity to relax with

Take a Tea Break

WITH CrossStitc her

Welcome

Celebrations big and small…

SPRINGTIME STASH BARGAINS

Fantastic seasonal deals for CrossStitcher readers...

CrossStitcher STITCH-A-LONG

LANDMARKS OF GREAT BRITAIN*

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

Our Cardiff house’s story… Cardiff is not only

Party Pops

Let a friend’s birthday go with a bang with our set of uplifting animal card designs!

BLOSSOM COTTAGE

Welcome to our second sampler in our new series! Our cottage is surrounded by beautiful spring blossom

Crown & Country

Perfect for a day trip to London to see the coronation, our Westminster Abbey tote bag is fit for a king!

Catch A Star

Sweet dreams are guaranteed with our adorable lampshade design – a fabulous gift idea

Dress Up Time...

Have fun imaging the perfect handsewn outfits created with the fabrics and threads in our dolls’ dressmaking box

Letter LIBRARY

ZOO ANIMALS

Take a Tea Break

It’s pour-tea time! Our two hoops of a teapot and cup make a truly beaut-tea-ful display…

CREATE A CLASSIC: Street Party

Are you celebrating the King’s Coronation? Our street party scene is perfect for remembering any gatherings across the country this May

Ready, Steady, Stich!

We’ve challenged three designers to use only the materials given to them to create a matching springtime birthday card and gift tag. Read on to see how they got on…