The World of Cross Stitching

Every issue is packed with the very best cross stitch designs, expert advice and in depth technical features, as well as product news, reader letters and stories, competitions and giveaways.

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Meet our guests • Get to know this month’s reader panel, and look out for their favourite projects throughout the issue

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Furry Tales • Collect a chart from the adorable Furry Tales® family, designed by Lucie Heaton

Your EXCLUSIVE gift • Say hello from the Highlands with this all-occasions cutie cow card by Rhona Norrie

Vision of wisdom • Welcome winter with these painterly barn owls, worked in a selection of neutral shades for realistic detail

Your letters • We always love to see your stitches (and smiles!), so do send the team your photos, letters and tips today!

Hoppy days • Get creative with colour and repetitive motifs with this illustrative and floral hoop of patterned hares

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A seat for stitching • We spotted Caroline Grayling’s repurposed rattan chairs on Instagram and wanted to know more…

Cappy days! • This capybara cutie is full of realistic detail and shading, using pastel hues for an accented twist

On icy wings • Soar through the skies with this magnificent ice phoenix, spreading its wings as it takes flight amongst the clouds

Enter to win! • Each month we have exciting giveaways for readers with loads of prizes up for grabs

Made with love • INSPIRE SOME CAKE BAKING IN YOUR KITCHEN WITH THIS DELICIOUS SET

Fiona’s focus • Start your stitching year on a high with some simple tips for organising your projects into kits, keeping things on track and safe whilst you work

All that jazz • A sophisticated black and gold alphabet set inspired by the golden era of the dazzling Roaring 20s

Time for myself • Cottagecore inspired, this little lady is having some well-deserved me-time and peacefully stitching

Tania Santarelli • We chat to the designer and author of Countryside Cross Stitch

Ask the experts • Our panel of professionals is here to help you with your cross stitch dilemmas – however large or small

Wishes granted • Request a design and our resident design expert, Jenny, might just chart it for you…

Where the heart is • Let the love for your space grow with this vibrant hanging trio, surrounded by blooming foliage

Stitch-A-Long • It’s not too late to join our 2026 SAL, ‘For the Love of Friends by Durene Jones

Our Best Buys • All the hottest cross stitch must-haves for your shopping list, plus an exclusive offer to make your pennies go further…

Blooming brightly • An assortment of budding beauties, choose one of these flowers to send well wishes to your loved ones in the post

Back issues • Complete your collection with back issues of your favourite stitchy mag

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How to… • Beginner? Follow Fiona’s guide to instant stitching success!

Take a break! • Put down your needle and pick up a pen to complete our crossword and sudoku puzzles

Stockists • Buy your basic stitching stash and products we’ve featured

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