MAKE of the month

Start stitching the pretty quayside scene that forms the first part of our exclusive Harbour Holidays project bag

Welcome

Dreaming of summer escapes…

Out there

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

FIRM FAVOURITES: SARAH COLLETT

Designers share with us their top stitching essentials

MEADOW FRESH

2023 SAW the successful launch of Lucy Pittaway

PERSONAL TOUCH

IT’S ALL in the name! If you are

PERFECT PINS

WEAR YOUR love of stitching with pride! Made

By the Sea

HEAD DOWN to the beach for a spot

FABRIC OF THE MONTH

In each issue of CrossStitcher we’ll feature a

SUBSCRIBER DISCOUNT

We're giving Cross Stitcher subscribers the chance to

TREND SPOTTING

CATS ARE YOU a fan of felines? Here's a

STITCHING WITH JULIAN

Julian Odessa gives words of wisdom on how to flourish when stitching or in life, this time encouraging us to let loose and be a silly goose!

CRAFTY BOOKSHELF

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

In My Hoop...

Avid CrossStitcher reader, Susanne Hopkins, has been stitching for over 30 years, inspired by her garden, her faith and her family…

needles & notions

Your stitching, top tips, online chat and more!

Allyssa Westhoek

An interview with...

Cross Stitcher Create the perfect view…

In your July

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MORE OFFERS FOR YOU!

We are once again sending overseas, so please

JUST FOR FUN

Prize crossword Across 1 Long, rolled tobacco product

MINDFULNESS MANDALA – PART 7

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…

New to cross stitch? Our handy guide will take you through all the basic techniques and stitches you need to get you started

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

Gardener's Delight

Capture the beauty of sweet peas in full bloom with our stunning display, plus a seed packet card

Ballet Bliss

For cards which are truly en pointe, look no further than our ballerina designs, where just a few key stitches describe tutus and twirls!

A STITCH IN TIME

Tick, tock – time for another stitching session! Our watch face design turns a simple wrist pincushion into a fun accessory for craft time

Testing the WATERS

Keep afloat in the style stakes this summer with our cool pool cushion that’s perfect for your sofa!

ELEPHANTS

Never forget a birthday or anniversary again! Personalise your special projects with our super-cute alphabet and numbers set!

Sheer Elegance

Use translucent ribbon to create the wings for our gorgeous summer dragonfly flitting across the river and reeds

Lovely In Lace

Recreate the look of lace with our intricate pattern worked as a centrepiece for a stylish purse which could be used as a make-up bag if you prefer

BEST OF THE BUNCH

Keep pony tails and bunches looking pretty with our new trio of fabulous hair bobble designs!

NICE WHEELS

Beep, beep! Buckle up to get started on our kids’ car cushion that comes complete with pom-pom wheels for a fun finish!

CREATE A CLASSIC: Bella Vista

Soak up the sights and sounds of an Italian street with striped awnings, red geraniums and colourful clothes hanging on the line

Ready, Steady, Stitch

We’ve challenged three designers to create a summery mini purse from aida band, using only the materials that we gave them…

TAKE A TEA BREAK

“I was inspired by the saying on the