CrossStitcher | August 2026
Welcome to the August issue of CrossStitcher! Our cover star is a totally tropical cushion, perfect for brightening your sofa with a hummingbird and exotic blooms. Plus! There is a bumper kit to enjoy – with everything you need to stitch up a scenic harbour card, plus four greetings stickers to choose from. That’s not all – you also get four bonus woodland charms with ideas on using them inside the issue! I
Inside, you’ll find a fresh crop of creative projects! Pack a basket for our cute mouse picnic scene, or celebrate in style with cards for big birthdays from 40 to 70. Holiday dreamers can make a splash with two ocean hoops worked in blues, or dive into a gorgeous view of a Venice canal, complete with gondola.
Plus, our new Italian landscapes alphabet features sunny scenes, while a flower seeds tin and Thomas Hardy’s house offer plenty of traditional charm.
Your August of sunny stitching starts here!
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CrossStitcher offers essential reading to stitchers looking to improve their skill set. Filled with great crafting projects for all ages and experience levels, this digital magazine encourages the exploration of colour, theme, styles, and techniques every month.
Each issue of CrossStitcher features handy tips and helpful tricks that will keep your stitches neat and your projects looking perfect. Packed with insights from top designers - every instalment comes with excellent guides on working with different materials and achieving unique effects. Covering everything from cushions to curtains and clothing to cards, CrossStitcher ensures that there is something new and exciting for you to try each time a new issue is downloaded to your device.
Whether you have been cross-stitching for decades or are keen to embark on an exciting adventure of creating uniquely handmade works of art for friends, family, and yourself - a CrossStitcher digital magazine subscription ensures you have ideas and inspiration.
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- Latest cross-stitching news
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- Quick and easy cross-stitch crafts for you to try
- Step-by-step tutorials
- Projects that cater to all styles and abilities
- Designer advice, guidance and tips
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Note: Digital editions do not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with printed copies.
Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in CrossStitcher August 2026.