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.

Welcome

CROSS STITCHING IS FOR EVERYONE!

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

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

Your EXCLUSIVE gift! • Wish them well with an autumnal bullfinch card in russet shades by Wrendale Designs

More Wrendale! • Complete your Wrendale Designs in WOXS collection with our exclusive PDF patterns!

Dress up with Tatty Teddy • The iconic blue nose bear is just as cute as can be in a costume fit for a king!

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

How do you brew? • No matter how you take your coffee, or what kind of tea you prefer, this sampler is sure to perk you up

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Picture of paradise • Evoking feelings of restoration and relaxation, unwind with this meditative piece of a greenhouse in bloom

Fun in the sun • Get your towels, umbrella and sunscreen ready for a relaxing day out to the beach with this sunny design

Hop to it! • THESE UN-FROG-GETTABLE DESIGNS WILL MAKE YOU FEEL INSPIRED

Safe in one place • Keep your pins and needles handy while you’re stitching or sewing with these floral wrist pincushions

Full and fresh • Elevate your gardening essentials with a complementary floral alphabet set in pretty hues

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…

Harvest hues • Commence your cosy autumnal stitching with this hoop trio in rustic colours, the next in our seasonal series

Stitch the sights • Capture the excitement of some of the world’s most iconic landmarks with these Art Deco-inspired cards

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

Stitch-A-Long • Join us on our 2026 stitch-a-long, ‘For the Love of Friends’, by Durene Jones

Enter to win! • Each month we have three fab giveaways for readers with prizes up for grabs

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

How to stitch • Tackle the basic stitches in our charts…

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

Your projects • Find all the charts, kits, threads & accessories featured in this issue

The World of Cross Stitching