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Designed by: Susan Penny Max. stitch count: 43 high x 33 wide Design size: 7.5x6cm (3x23⁄8in) Stitch time: 6 hours These designs were stitched on 14 count aida fabric. For each needlecase: • Sampedro White 14 count aida; 11x16cm (4½x6⅓in)• Stranded c

Although I’ve used bobbins to keep my threads organised in the past, for quite a while now, I prefer to keep my threads in little numbered ‘floss bags’. A whole skein of thread fits into one of the bags and is a great solution to keep the length whic

PAY AS YOU GO! As a reader you already know what you have in your hands is the very best cross stitching magazine around. In response to your feedback, we’re rolling out our most budget-friendly subscription offer yet. • DEVELOP YOUR TECHNIQUE with o

BUMPER SUMMER MAKE OF THE MONTH! You’ll receive part one of our Harbour Holidays chart, so you can make a bag to store your work in progress in. ISSUE 410 SUMMER 2024 On sale 14 May

Hullo! Have you had the feeling of being really stressed, but you couldn’t put your finger on why? I was talking to a friend about feeling this way, and she lovingly pointed out that I was being more critical of myself than I am with anyone else and

Check out the limited-edition Bothy Sew-cial club project bags! Three bright and bold designs which are great for keeping your projects, accessories, and crafty bits and bobs safe whilst travelling or simply when you have a WIP. You even get an eco-f

WHETHER YOU are keen to stitch Patrick & Esme on page 55 or not, we reckon you’ll find it hard to resist adding these fab pincushions your workbox… Corinne Lapierre has created this pretty Felt embroidery pincushion kit, worked in easy folk-art-style

This fabulous ‘By the Sea’ stitching bag contains a lucky dip of early summer coloured goodies, packed in an A5 project bag. If you are taking a short break or a longer holiday, this project bag will be great for carrying your equipment or a small pr

If you would like to stitch Bee Happy, we have a materials pack with everything you need to get you stitching right away, and have it delivered to your door! • DMC 14 count aida in Iridescent White• Skeins of DMC stranded cotton• Two gold-plated tape

Designed by: Maria Diaz Stitch count: 46 high x 36 wide Design size: 8.5x6.5cm (31⁄4x25⁄8in) Stitch time: 71⁄2 hours each These designs were stitched on 14 count aida fabric. WORK using two strands of stranded cotton for the cross stitch and one stra

STAR LETTER After my cancer diagnosis at Christmas, my friends rallied around and put together a care package full of practical things, treats and the February edition of CrossStitcher. I’m a keen crafter but have never tried cross stitch. Well, I’m

Designed by: Durene Jones Stitch count: 28 high x 46 wide lid & base; 44 high x22 wide bunny Design size: 5x8.5cm (2x33⁄8in) lid & base; 8x4cm (31⁄8x15⁄8in) bunny Stitch time: 22 hours This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric. STITCH your fou

• White 14 count plastic aida; 10x10cm (4x4in)• Blue felt; 10x10cm (4x4in)• Stranded cotton as listed in the key• Size 24 tapestry needle• Length of baker’s twine, ribbon or string Materials available from www.willowfabrics.com Designed by: Maria Dia

Wish you were here! That’s the main sentiment we want you to get across in your projects that end up using our happy holidays letters and numbers. Perfect for beach towels, ‘Bon Voyage’ cards or even to add to a door sign – have fun dreaming up the p

1 Holiday house (5) 8 Memoir (9) 9 Regional language variety (7) 10 Large stringed instrument (5) 11 --- de boeuf, large rib of beef (4) 12 Second finger (5) 17 Evenweave fabric in a 27 count (5) 18 Strong wind (4) 22 Coin pouch (5) 23 Inhabited by g

• Zweigart Apple Green 14 count aida; ref: 3706/6122; 26x26cm (10¼x10¼in)• Stranded cotton as listed in the key• Size 24 tapestry needle• Wooden embroidery hoop; 13cm (5in) diameter• Scraps of knitting wool or stranded cotton• Felt circle; 13 cm (5in

Designed by: Maria Diaz Stitch count: 68 high x 31 wide Patrick; 50 high x 25 wide Esme Design size: 12.5x5.5cm (5x2¼in); 9.5x4.5cm (3¾x1¾in) Stitch time: 7 hours; 5 hours These designswere stitched on 14 count aida fabric. STITCH Patrick and Esme on

A chance discovery at an estate sale put Katherine Kennedy on the road to Swedish Weaving stardom! She sat down with us to discuss the little-known stitching technique that she’s determined to revive! Thanks for taking the time to chat with us! First

Designed by: Cheryl McKinnon Stitch count: 54 high x 56 wide (each) Design size: 10x10.5cm (37⁄8x41⁄8in) Stitch time: 6 hours (each) These designs were stitched on 14 count aida fabric. WORK the cross stitch in two strands of stranded cotton, and the

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

This picture is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a more challenging project, but not sure where to begin. With its enchanting animals, you’ll be inspired to put your all into finishing it. While it features blending, French knots and half st

Aida is the ideal choice for cross stitch beginners – it is a block-weave fabric, which is divided into squares with a grid of holes. Each cross stitch is worked over one square. Aida comes in a range of sizes which are called counts. So 14 count mea

Kim Currie lives in Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight. Our Milly Molly Mouse from issue 407 provided the perfect project while she was recovering from a broken arm… “I absolutely adore the patterns for the mint tins and have done them multiple times for fam