The World of Cross Stitching

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 some of our designers…

STITCHING HELP!

CROSS STITCHING IS FOR EVERYONE!

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 gifts! • Stitch a beautiful Nutcracker stocking by Durene Jones, plus two more gifts!

Snowy dash! • Sledging across the snowy landscape, this snowman and his gingerbread friends are out delivering presents

Your letters • We always love to see your stitches (and smiles!), so do send the team your photos, letters and tips today!

Turning seasons • Invite the outdoors into your home with this seasonal stitch-a-long of birds and flowers

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Frosty friends • No stitcher’s tree is complete without a set of handmade ornaments and this set will add some cute character

Crystal beauty • Stitched in cool hues, this ice queen is a show-stopping piece, full of shimmering detail

Hit the slopes • THESE CUTIES IN THEIR WINTER GEAR ARE HAVING SNOW MUCH FUN!

Embrace change • As the season shifts from lush greens to golden hues, celebrate the arrival of autumn with this positive hoop

Everyone’s invited • Celebrate wintry festivities and holidays with friends and family with this vibrant card set

4 fab finds… • of fluffy snowmen, ready to raise smiles this season!

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

Time to celebrate • For any little one’s birthday, these decorative party animal cones will raise smiles and add colour to their day

Christmas inspiration • Visit gatheredshop.com for instant access to our favourite Christmas PDF patterns. On show this issue are some of the fun 3D makes you can stitch in time to decorate your home!

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

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

Stitch-A-Long • Join us on our 2026 stitch-a-long, ‘For the Love of Friends’, by Durene Jones

You’ve got mail! • Send bespoke Christmas cards using their initials with this postage stamp-inspired alphabet set

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

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

Enter to win! • Each month we have three fab giveaways for readers!

Take a break! • Put down your needle and pick up a pen to complete our crossword and sudoku puzzles

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

Your projects • Find all the charts, kits, threads & accessories featured in this issue

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Winter wonder • Count down to Christmas Eve with this fun Advent calendar