CrossStitcher

CrossStitcher is the UK’s best-selling crafts magazine. Each issue is packed with inspirational cross stitch designs and exciting new ideas that will help you make the most of this wonderfully relaxing and rewarding hobby. Please note: This digital version of the magazine does not currently include the covermount items or content you would find on printed newsstand copies.

MAKE of the month • Use our charts to create a 3D Santa complete with chimney to decorate your home

Welcome • Feeling that festive glow…

FAB NOVEMBER OFFERS! • Spend £45 before postage on www.willowfabrics.com to receive a free Tiddlers kit, worth £2.25!

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

STICHING WITH JULIAN • Julian Odessa gives words of wisdom on how to flourish when stitching or in life, this time asking us to really treasure kind compliments from others…

CRAFTY BOOKSHELF • Read on to find out our favourite new books for stitchers this month…

MOUSE’S YEAR • Welcome to our new Calendar Stitch-A-Long! Make a date with us to stitch a new month each issue until you have a whole year of designs

Tinsel TOWN • Enjoy the festive sights of Christmas in the city with our row of beautiful townhouses!

Festive Friends • Our set of Scandi-style characters are just the cutest and perfect for sending season’s greetings to friends and family

COMFORT AND JOY • Blending strong design instincts with emotional depth, Lindsay Whitney stitches meaning into every motif, turning small moments into works of art

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Santa’s STEPS • Our Advent calendar is a must-stitch as Santa Claus climbs up to Christmas Day one 'jingle rung' at a time!

LettEr LIBRARY • Whether you’re stitching gifts or need a personal touch when it comes to presenting them, we’ve got things all wrapped up…

DECK THE HALLS • Mix and match our merry motifs to build your own unique Christmas sampler. Have fun planning and stitching your bespoke design!

FESTIVE GLOW • Light up Christmas with our with our adorable hanging lantern decoration that glows with sparkly fabric and silver charms

In My Hoop… • We chat to Sarah Young about how cross stitching has given her comfort, and a sense of achievement through life’s ups and downs

A LIFE IN STITCHES • CrossStitcher took a chance to catch up with a cross-stitch legend and learn more about her needlecraft career, new book and how it all started

HOME SWEET HOME • Brighten your home with the sweetest mini sampler – this pretty design is a great project for intermediate stitchers

Needles & Notions • Your stitching, top tips, online chat and more!

Merry & Bright • Our mini wreath design will add an instant festive touch to your home with the minimum of stitching!

CREATE A CLASSIC: Christmas Mouse House • Welcome back to our family of mice’s tree trunk home – this time with a midwinter and Christmas theme!

Ready, Steady, stitch! • We’ve challenged three designers to use only the materials given to them to create a winter-themed needle case. Read on to see how they got on…

JUST FOR FUN

STITCH-A-LONG • Welcome to our new Stitch-A-Long! Designer Amanda Butler has created an amazing Library SAL – each month we will add another book to our Library shelves, which could be a childhood favourite or best-selling classic, and we hope you will find your favourite amongst them.

BEGINNERS START HERE… • New to cross stitch? Our handy guide will take you through all the basic techniques and stitches you...