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WE ARE AT the height of summer here in the UK. The gardening experts would have it that this is the time to sit back and enjoy all our hard work. It isn’t quite like that for us. Where we live, we have a village show with prizes for the best growers.

Designed by: Fiona Crouch Max. stitch count: 19 high x 17 wide Max. design size: 3.5x3.5cm (13⁄8x13⁄8in) Stitch time: 11⁄2 hours each These designs were stitched on 27 count evenweave over two threads of fabric. CUT around the stitching, using the te

As a reader you already know what you have in your hands is the premium cross stitching magazine on the market… Can’t decide between print or digital? You don’t have to with our exclusive joint subscription offer! • ENHANCE YOUR SKILLS with our innov

Dive into the charming world of cross stitch with Cross Stitch My Home: Stitching the Sweet Moments. Created by the talented Tania Santarelli of Lilli Violette, this book brings to life the warm and comforting scenes of homely pleasures. RRP £12.99 £

Take a break from your latest large WIP and enjoy a small, fun cross stitch project as a quick win! These new mini designs are also perfect for beginners, so if you’ve got a friend or family member who you’ve been trying to get into cross stitch – lo

LOVE OUR rainbow alphabet motifs on page 49? We’ve found more fabulous rainbows to keep your stitching world colourful and complete! Want to get started with cross stitch for the first time? Rex London have created this lovely mini cross-stitch kit t

Hullo! Most people who know me (and maybe you as well, if you’ve been reading my column for a while) know I love plants, especially when I grow them from seed. There’s something magical about starting with a small seed and cultivating an environment

This month to celebrate the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France, we are offering you the chance to buy a special pack containing a selection of themed goodies to mark the occasion, packed in a free collector’s box. There are two scenes to stitch: one for

Every month we are giving you a FREE calendar download to print out and attach your stitching to display in your home. Head to our CrossStitcher Facebook Digital Downloads page… Designed by: Emma Congdon Stitch count: 46 high x 46 wide Design size: 8

Below are my 5 essential items when I’m designing for CrossStitcher or working on a project… www.mariadiazdesigns.com Until recently, I never had an issue threading needles, but age gets to us all eventually, so they are now an essential part of my k

If you would like to stitch Filigree & Feathers, we have a materials pack with everything you need to get you stitching right away, and have it delivered to your door! Your materials pack contains: • Zweigart 28 count Brittney in Ice Blue OR 14 count

Designed by: Maria Diaz Max. stitch count: 45 high x 30 wide Max. design size: 8.5x5.5cm (33⁄8x21⁄4in) Stitch time: 6 hours each These designs were stitched on 14 count aida fabric. Always use a sharp needle to make precise, clean backstitches throug

If you would like to stitch Welcome to Paradise, we have a materials pack with everything you need to get you stitching right away, and have it delivered to your door! Your materials pack contains: • Sampedro 14 count aida in White• Skeins of DMC str

If you would like to stitch Having a Ball, we have a materials pack with everything you need to get you stitching right away, and have it delivered to your door! Your materials pack contains: • Sampedro 14 count aida in Cream• Skeins of DMC stranded

on the brand-new ‘Fabric of the Month’, curated especially for you every month by Susan & Martin Penny PLUS also receive a FREE digital Botanical cross stitching chart! bit.ly/CROSSEMAIL SCAN ME ■

If you would like to stitch Something Blue, we have a materials pack with everything you need to get you stitching right away, and have it delivered to your door! Your materials pack contains: • Sampedro 14 count aida in White• Skeins of DMC stranded

Bridget Kettle is a happily retired hospital doctor living on the edge of a village in the gorgeous countryside near Barnstaple in North Devon. Our British Houses SAL from 2023 inspired her to include her own house within the design… “I stitched it o

Designed by: Emma Congdon Stitch count: 49 high x 73 wide head; 76 high x 93 wide body Design size: 9x13.5cm (3½x5¼in) head; 14.5x17cm (5¾x 6¾in) body Stitch time: 46 hours This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric. • Zweigart Blush 14 count a

Each month we publish a new letter and number set based on a theme, designed for you to cut out and keep for when you need it Welcome to our world of colour! Our rainbow houses are perfect for all sorts of projects. Paint the town red. and every othe

The 3D cross-stitch designs of Lettie Eckberg are a wonder to behold! We sit down with this master of the cross-stitch craft to discover where this magic comes from, and learn more about her business ‘The Needle’s Notion’. Lettie’s passion for needle

Designed by: Durene Jones Stitch count: 45 high x 98 wide (each) Design size: 8x18cm (31⁄4x71⁄8in) Stitch time: 6 hours each These designs were stitched on 14 count plastic aida. • White 14 count plastic aida; 10x22cm (14x83⁄4in)• Stranded cotton as

Pure nostalgia is the order of the day with our beautiful riverside mill. Mills such as these are still dotted around the country, although there are only a fraction now compared to the many thousands during their heyday, before the industrial revolu

• White 14 count aida• 7 shades of DMC stranded cotton (shown above)• Silver split ring• Silver bee charm • Create a summer keyring with a bee charm• The design should be no more than 42 x 28 stitches• Optional button closure• Only the materials abov

EXTRA 30% OFF OFFER ENDS 28.07.24 Dive into a world of creative patterns, expert tips, and inspiring projects that will keep you entertained and productive all summer long MASTER YOUR CRAFT: Elevate your skills with expert tips, step-by-step tutorial

1 Celebratory event (5) 4 The ---in the Rye, classic novel (7) 8 Become brown by the sun (3) 9 Bottle opener (9) 10 Force someone to leave (5) 12 Faithfulness (7) 15 Digit (6) 17 Paper handkerchief (6) 20 Boring (7) 23 Japanese poem (5) 25 Technique

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

WE’D love to see what or where you stitch on your break. Send to crossstitcher@warnersgroup.co.uk with TEA BREAK as the subject. If you’re featured you’ll receive a mystery prize! ISSUE 410’S TEA BREAK WINNER “I enjoy stitching in my cosy room. I’m c

♥ Homestyle makes: Create our classic cottage cushion ♥ The write stuff: Make a back to school pencil case ♥ Teatime treats: jam pots sampler ♥ Bunny in a tin: a new bunny in her garden! ISSUE 413 SEPTEMBER 2024 On sale 6 August YOUR FREE GIFT! Store

We have put together a selection of beautiful biscornus to bring the summer garden into your sewing basket and make it last all year. Whether you are a seasoned stitcher or a novice, there is nothing nicer than a new piece of equipment. If it’s hand-

Replace the buttons at your biscornu centre with large beads if you prefer Designed by: Susan Penny Stitch count: 64 high x 64 wide Design size: 11x11cm (43⁄8x43⁄8in) Stitch time: 31 hours This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric. The Dahlias

For this design you'll need to cut two pieces of 25 count Zweigart Lugana 14x14cm (5½x5½in) – ref: 3835/5045, Antique Violet, for the top and ref: 3835/6140, Spring Green, for the bottom Designed by: Susan Penny Stitch count: 28 high x 28 wide Design

CUT one 14x14cm (51⁄2x51⁄2in) piece of 14 count aida for the biscornu top, and for the bottom a piece of cotton fabric that is the same size. Complete all the stitching for the top of the biscornu by following the chart and key. FOR the bottom of the