Throughout our CrossStitcher content we bring you step-by-step projects created by a team of highly talented contributors demonstrating a vast array of techniques to bring you a wide range of projects to develop your skills and make every cross stitch creation the best it can be. We also bring you regular interviews with key artisans, all the top news and gossip and new product launches. Not forgetting great techniques, ‘how to’s’, top trends and fantastic competitions for you to expand that stitching stash!

Latest issue

It’s time to create a buzz with your cross stitch – we’ve heaps of projects to make an impact this summer! Our bumble bee cushion is an absolute must-stitch, and even uses Light Effects threads to make our bee’s wings shimmer!

We have two free gifts for you this month! First we have a teacup bookmark kit and then we have Part 3 of our Summer Postcard SAL! This time you’re stitching a poppy field scene to fit next to the Greek scene from last month, and we’ve included black buttons for their centres. This design marks the final scene in your Summer SAL – so after stitching it, simply use our instructions for framing and hanging in your home.

Inside the issue we’ve packed in loads more gorgeous designs, from our striking zebra picture to our Scottish coastal scene. Plus, we’ve a wonderful wildlife wren picture and four fabulous flamboyant flower cards! There are plenty more projects inside, from a New Home card to a pair of sweet Scandi dolls, reader stories, interviews and the latest stitching news!