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Designed by: Susan Penny Stitch count: 44 high x 44 wide Design size: 8x8cm (3⅛x3⅛in) Stitch time: 6 hours This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric. EXCLUSIVE READER KITS! You can send off for a handy kit containing all the materials you need

WHEN YOU THINK about it, cross stitch is all about the things we love. Of course, we love the actual process of working on a design, from getting set up with all the colours needed, to plotting a way around a design and planning what section can be c

Fancy upping your fabric game this year? Stitchers will always have aida and evenweave at the top of their wish lists when it comes to expanding the stash pile – but printed fabrics are so important for finishing off homestyle projects perfectly – fr

LOVE OURRussian dolls on page 30? You'll be beside yourself stitching with these dolly designs… You may want to stitch the Russian Dolls on page 30 and back as a cushion with this Russian Dolls on Pink Fabric, which is 100% cotton and machine washabl

Hullo! This month’s flower is a beauty and has a most beautiful meaning to go along with it. The lupin (or lupine to our American brethren) stands tall and proud, showing off its bright petals with abandon. The floriography meaning behind the lupin i

Take advantage of our exclusive offers to UK readers* and receive special discount prices, plus a bonus gift for larger orders… Once again we are giving you a selection of printed fabric from Fabric Flair bringing some New Year zing to your stitching

A DIFFERENT ROOM FOR EVERY MONTH OF THE YEAR! WE used a house shaped wooden box frame, which we painted with a grey emulsion match pot and then made a cardboard triangle to fill in the front. The roof and front were then covered in tile paper, normal

ZOË SAYS… “Creating a calm space, to relax and sleep, with no distractions or clutter, is something many of us aspire to. Now more than ever it’s important to take time out from the hustle and bustle of life and to have space to recharge batteries an

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Designed by: Emma Congdon Stitch count: 28 highx 28 wide (each) Design size: 5x5cm (2x2in) Stitch time: 2 hours (each) These designs were stitched on 14 count aida fabric. • Zweigart Black 14 count aida, ref: 3706/720; 10x10cm (4x4in) x 8 pieces • St

If you would like to stitch Soul Sisters, we have a materials pack with everything you need to get you stitching right away, and have it delivered straight to your door! • Sampedro 14 count aida in White • Skeins of DMC stranded cotton • Two gold-pla

Designed by: Durene Jones Stitch count: 53 high x 38 wide Design size: 9.5x7cm (3¾x2¾in) Stitch time: 7 hours each These designs were stitched on 14 count aida fabric. WORK using two strands of stranded cotton for the cross stitch, and one or two for

If you would like to stitch Little Ripples, we have a materials pack with everything you need to get you stitching right away, and have it delivered straight to your door! • Sampedro 14 count aida in White • Skeins of DMC stranded cotton • Two gold-p

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This month’s alphabet and numbers set are sure to be a treat for all you animal lovers! We’ve a parade of the cutest puppies for each letter – so making a personal birthday card for a dog owning friend will now be a piece of cake! For more paws for t

Designed by: Durene Jones Stitch count: 33 high x 54 wide Design size: 5.5x9.5cm (2¼x3¾in) Stitch time: 7 hours This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric. WORK the design on a piece of evenweave that is 20x13cm (8x5in). The top of the design n

Welcome to our latest classic design – created for those stitchers looking for more of a challenge. Our gorgeous ginger cat is enjoying a nap on a cushion – the level of realism in this design makes it an absolute must-stitch! Details include delicat

• 14 count white plastic aida• Seven shades of stranded cotton (shown above)• Earring hooks, gold or silver • Create a pair of earrings which are different but connected• The design area of each earring is 20x15 stitches• Only the materials above can

SPOTLIGHT ON… NEEDLEMINDERS With everything going on in the world right now, it’s good to remind ourselves of the importance of ‘being you’. I’ve designed something to remind you that you have a purpose at this time and I’ve popped this message on a

For basic stitching you’ll need a tapestry needle that has a blunt tip and large eye. Use a size 24 needle for most aidas, and a size 26 for evenweaves and linens. Use a sharp embroidery needle for finer details such as backstitch and French knots. E

Our free coverkits are a real favourite with so many of our readers. Perfect for beginners, with everything you need to get started, it’s no surprise they provide the ideal introduction to stitching for younger stitchers, such as 11-year-old Lucy Boy

1 Tartan twilled cloth (5) 8 Method of starting stitching (5,4) 9 Whisky glass (7) 10 Lively dance originating in Bohemia (5) 11 Hire (4) 12 --- Mirren, British actress (5) 17 Large ship (5) 18 Flying toy (4) 22 Incorrect (5) 23 Sport played with a c