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

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! • Join your favourite Beatrix PotterTM characters to plan your crafty year ahead

Snowflakes & smiles • The SnowmanTM and James are the very best of friends and a timeless treat for this time of year

Your letters • We love to see what you’ve been stitching and hear your news, so send in your photos, letters and tips today!

Merry Stitchmas • With fun colours and quick to stitch, these versatile designs are a stitcher’s dream when the festive countdown is on!

With love at Christmas • This timeless ted is ready to carry all your warmest wishes to those you hold dearest in your heart

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

Wrap up warm • Get cosy this winter with our newest alphabet dressed up in colourful knitted hats, scarves, gloves and earmuffs

Ask the experts • Our panel of professionals are here to help you with your cross stitch dilemmas – however large or small

In the spotlight

Wishes granted • Request a design and our resident design expert, Jenny, might just chart it for you…

Friendly advice • We asked our Facebook fans for their best making-up and stitching finishing ideas – here’s what they said…

TECHNIQUE FOCUS

Design round-up • We’ve blessed you with a collection of angelic charts & kits to enjoy this season – they’re just heavenly!

Jiggling all the way • If the season gets you in the mood to boogie, make like these Christmas cuties and get your legs moving!

THE WORLD OF Cross Stitching

Mix & match • SPREAD THE JOY OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH THESE CUSTOM MAKES

Faby’s masterclass • Discover new techniques every month with our resident stitching expert, Faby Reilly

Celebrate with us! • Join our special birthday party as we celebrate our 300th issue!

Star of wonder • Combine the frosty colours of a star-lit winter forest with a magical filigree stag prancing through the snow

Pet of the month • We know you’re huge fans of pets, so have us design a cross stitch of a beloved animal!

Polar express • Piled high with presents and seasonal cheer, this festive steam train is bringing Christmas right to you

Timeless traditions • Raise a toast to love, laughter and friendship with this nostalgic stitch packed with 1950s charm

Sing-along in stitches • Wow your family and friends every day of Christmas with this gorgeous carol-inspired sampler

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

Santa’s helpers • Wake up to big smiles on Christmas morning with this one-of-a-kind cheery stocking

Stockists • Buy your basic stitching stash and products we’ve featured

The World of Cross Stitching

Back issues • Complete your collection with back issues of your favourite stitchy mag

Next month in THE WORLD OF Cross Stitching

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

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

Jargon buster! • Use our A-Z of cross stitch to know what’s what…

Take a break! • Put down your needle and pick up a pen to...