Durene’s family of bears is oh-so-cuddly, and we can’t think of a better picture to hang in the nursery to welcome a little one home from the hospital. A string of bunting is festooned across the top, decorated with the words, ‘welcome baby’, making

Stitching for a special event is a really fun project and there are numerous celebrations to mark throughout every year. Whether it’s sending thanks after Christmas or congratulations to someone special on their achievements there are lots of bright

Birthday is a very special occasion that deserves a very special card, and we know that little ones will definitely love opening up one of these bright and colourful designs on their big day. Whatever the birthday boy or girl’s interests, these six c

It can be tricky to know what to stitch for men, and this is a lovely idea to capture a summery feel. It’s an ideal present for Father’s Day, too. Easy-breezy summer stitches are fractional free, just whole cross stitch and backstitch are used to cre

There’s something here for everyone and for many countries in this special selection. If you’re Welsh you’ll love the dragon decorated with daffodils for St David’s Day, and there are celebratory motifs for St George’s Day, St Patrick’s Day, and St A

Birthdays are so exciting when you’re young – there are presents to be opened, parties to be enjoyed and, best of all, no fears about getting older. If you know someone about to turn 16, 18 or 21, help them celebrate in style with one of Rhona’s easy

You’ve been happily together for one year, five, even 50, and you want to stitch a card that sticks with tradition but has a wonderfully modern look. We all know a year is celebrated with paper, five years together is wood, and 50 happy years of marr

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There are a million ways to say ‘I love you’ but the sentiment remains the same worldwide. And even if all the hearts, flowers and declarations associated with Cupid’s holiday aren’t your thing, we like the idea of stitching up these Perry Abdel-Hadi

Furry friends Monty and Lizzie are throwing a big birthday bash, and you’re invited to join them. Dressed in their best party clothes, Lizzie wears a spotty red and white dress, while Monty’s in his favourite blue dungarees. What will you wear? Whoev

Welcome to your Celebrations issue of Cross Stitch Favourites! From super-quick motifs to larger samplers, you’ll find a brilliant selection in this special issue. Birthdays are one of the most-stitched for events, and we have a delightful design fro

Who doesn’t enjoy a good wedding – it’s a chance to celebrate with family and friends, and a great opportunity to show your love in stitches. Bright, fun, and full of lovely little details, the chart includes the personal details of the bride and gro

Let’s hear it for all the truly amazing mums out there! This Mother’s Day, you can show yours just how super-special you think she is with these exciting cartoon-style cards, complete with comic book text effects. Not all mums want teddy bears and fl

When you think about any important event in life – be it a birthday, a wedding, a christening – a cake is always included as part of the celebration. So, as well as baking a cake to mark a special occasion, why not stitch one too using this delightfu

The new arrival is cute as a button, the new parents are over the moon and you want to send hugs and congratulations in a card – this selection has some great choices for you. Each chart includes a sweet sentiment, such as, ‘born to be loved’, ‘welco

Stitching for a new baby is one of the nicest ways of spending time and if a new arrival is on the way in your community then this collection of charts is a delightful selection of motifs to flick through. From unicorns and animal faces to lines of c

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Make your springtime as bright as possible with flowers, gardening tools, Easter eggs and more, all stitched in Mollie Johanson’s signature kawaii style. These friendly characters are super-easy and satisfying to stitch, as they’re made up of big col

Want a refreshing chart to stitch while you’re on holiday lounging by the pool? We can’t think of a juicier set of designs to stitch as you while away the sunny hours. With fun sentiments that’ll make you giggle, stitch them for friends and family an

You know what it’s like, you may be feeling a little flat and in need of a pick-me-up and the letterbox goes and you hear letters as they hit the mat. Is there anything more cheering than receiving a card or a note in the post from a friend? And thes

Whether you’re off to a party, getting ready for a baby shower or just want to surprise someone with a thinking-of-you present, Lucie’s teddy bear pals will make your gift-giving go the extra mile. Once you’ve finished stitching, cut out the design l

We all know that teachers do a fantastic job inspiring their pupils from year to year and making learning fun. So at the end of the school term, why not encourage your child to show their appreciation with a handmade card? Just ask your little one wh

Looking for the perfect wedding sampler to mark a good friend’s nuptials? We bet you’ll say, ‘I do’ to this picture perfect design. For romantic stitches like this one, Durene has kept the colours quite muted, and the lines nice and soft. She’s chose

Perhaps you’re expecting your first baby, or there’s a new addition in the family, wouldn’t it be sweet to show their love for another family member with a hand-stitched card? We think that’s an adorable idea. They can’t stitch a card themselves, but

We love the stitchy theme of these flags, and their wonderful sewing element. They are designed in the Assisi style, which is where each letter is left unstitched but is surrounded by designs. The motifs are also bordered with a row of backstitch des