Make of the month

Stitch your summer Caribbean card today – we’ve got an exclusive downloadable card blank and chart, just for you…

Outthree

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

MY CRAFT ROOM: VICTORIA MATTHEWSON

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

FLOWER FRIENDS

RENOWNED CROSS STITCH designer Jody Rice has three

PEACE FOR UKRAINE

STITCH A pretty flower scene and raise money

UNDER THE SEA

KEEP CALM and mindful during the summer months,

Summer swatch

FILL YOUR summer workbox with fabulous fabrics! Sophie

THREE OF THE BEST Garden Gnomes

Stitch our garden gnomes alphabet on page 49 and then potter down to Etsy for more little friends for your stitching…

STITCHING WITH JULIAN

Julian Odessa is celebrating those special moments of ‘everyday magic’ in our lives and this month encourages us to embrace our inner 'sparkle'…

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!

A year of flowers

Dear Martin and Susan, all last year I

OVER TO YOU…

We asked our fans on Facebook, “What type of project do you prefer to take with you when stitching on holiday?”

An interview with... Ange Ireland

Australian designer Ange Ireland chats to CrossStitcher about modern stitching with pop culture influences and choosing the brightest colours…

Welcome

Summer treats, whatever the weather…

TREND SPOTTING

SEABIRDS LOVE OUR seabirds sampler on page 24?

DMC 14 COUNT AIDA IN SUMMER SHADES

CrossStitcher readers just pay £1.90 postage for these fantastic deals

DREAM DESTINATIONS: VANCOUVER

Welcome to our 2022 Stitch-A-Long! Amanda Butler has created an amazing ‘Dream Destinations; Around the World in 365 days’ SAL – and we’ll be unveiling a new city around the world each month. This month we give you our Vancouver scene to stitch

Nature Diary

Zoë Patching shares her nature notes for summer, as she enjoys the beautiful flora and fauna in the fields close to her home

Under the STARS

Whether under canvas or in a caravan, celebrate nights spent camping with our stylish cushion

Seabird Spotting

Chart the beautiful birds of the British Coast with our sampler – from gulls to guillemots, they’re brought to life here

Man’s Best Friend

Whether you know someone with a new puppy or a dog lover with a faithful companion of many years – these cards are pawfect for raising a smile!

Hidden Meanings

Say it with flowers! Our language of flowers bookmarks are perfect for summer reading or make beautiful gifts…

Height of Fun!

Our adorable animals have created a dazzling display of acrobatic skill which is sure to make little ones smile

Homes Sweet Homes

Fragrant clothes and linen are guaranteed with our pair of sweet-smelling house sachets that can be filled with dried rose petals or lavender

Letter LIBRARY GNOMES

We’re heading to the bottom of our gardens, with a whole alphabet of gnomes for your summer projects!

SEW BUSY

Whether you’re busy stitching and don’t want to be disturbed or taking a well-deserved break – our sign can be changed to suit!

BUTTON BLOOMS

Transform buttons into sweet accessories with our ‘cute as a button’ flower covers!

CREATE A CLASSIC: Reflection Time

Out little girl has been a little mischevious so is having a ‘time out’. This sweet scene may bring back memories of your own childhood!

Ready, Steady Stitch!

We’ve challenged three designers to use only the materials given to them to create a pair of unique earrings for the summer months. Read on to see how they got on…

Stitcher’s SPOTLIGHT

Susan Penny shows you how to create a cake band for the Queen’s Jubilee

In My Hoop...

Shirley Caslick shares with CrossStitcher her stitching life Down Under in Queensland and her love of stitching the royal family…

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

A SEASIDE SUMMER SPECIAL

Editors Susan & Martin Penny Commissioning Editor Jenny

Cornish Delight

There’s no need to leave the UK for a stunning seaside scene – our boats in Cornwall are sure to evoke memories of holidays from years gone by

ITALIAN ESCAPE

There’s something unique about the Amalfi coastline in Italy – rocky cliffs abound with stucco houses perched upon them, creating a colourful scene

MIAMI DREAMS

Not all coastal scenes are tranquil – the Miami coast is usually packed with sun worshippers with the city coming right up to the beach!

NORWAY ADVENTURES

The Norwegian fjords have a special magic when visited in winter – this project is perfect to indulge in once summer has passed

GREEK PARADISE

Dream of a life spent in a little Greek village filled with white houses and the shoreline right outside – bliss!

SURFING IN MALIBU

The surfing scene is booming in Malibu and our camper van and surfboard make for a fun way to capture the atmosphere in stitches!