CrossStitcher Magazine

Calling all cross stitching pros!

Sarah — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:14:02 +0000

Hi! CrossStitcher and Cross Stitch Collection magazines are looking for home stitchers.

We’re looking for neat stitchers who are able to turn pieces around to tight deadlines but are also comfortable working on a variety of fabrics such as: evenweave, waste canvas on fabric or felt, perforated paper, plastic canvas and aida.

If you’re interested, please post us 1 - 2 unframed examples of your work, which we will return by RMSD.

Please also include your name, address, telephone number, email address and a brief paragraph about yourself, including your stitching experience and the approximate number of hours you’re available per week.

Click read more to find out how to apply...

Enter June's competitions today

Judy — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:30:44 +0000

Our seaside and summer-themed June issue has hit the shelves, bringing some sunshine to you regardless of the weather! This issue we've got some fabulous giveaways on offer, including charts and kits from Heritage Crafts, Bothy Threads, and Mouseloft, and Chiltern Craft & Design Show tickets.

To enter any of our giveaways, simply click on the links below:

Chiltern Craft & Design tickets

Elegance Lady kits from Heritage Crafts

Little Dog kits from Mouseloft

Summer scene kits from Bothy Threads

The closing date is 5 June, so don't miss out!

FREE dog cards paw print patterned paper

Jo — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:54:38 +0000

These cute pooch cards from our June issue (266) are perfect for dog lovers or simply anyone who is animal crackers! To help you achieve a professional finish, we've even designed this printable backing paper.

FREE butterfly download!

Jo — Fri, 10 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000

The fantastic June issue of Cross Stitch Collection is on sale today and as usual it's jam-packed with fabulous designs to stitch! Lesley Teare's colourful chaffinch is perfect for summer, while fans of Joan Elliott's designs will adore her Edwardian Lady.

Plus, we've got part two of the stunning Garden Party scene, pretty cupcake bunting, a single white lily and fun Father's Day cards, as well as the latest news from the stitching world, your letters and plenty of inspiring ideas.

If you're after a quick stitch, you'll love our FREE butterfly chart by Lesley Teare! Download it here.

Get creative this summer with CrossStitcher's hippy-chic patterns

Charlie — Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

We’re looking forward to spending the majority of our balmy June days outside… with our stitching in one hand and a chilled lemonade in the other. Whet your summer stitching appetite with our June issue (266) and over 50 cross stitch patterns inspired by glorious hippy-chic trends. Flowers, retro cards, music... we've got it all!

Our cover star this month is Jan Constantine’s bloomin’ gorgeous Gypsy Heart cushion, stitched on refreshing white evenweave. A lovely detailed design to keep your fingers busy all summer long.

To help you get organised this season, your free gift is a prety pin tin (with a handy envelope of needles!) in two pretty collectable designs. Which will you choose?
CrossStitcher's June issue, on sale now.

A closer look at John James Needles brand new Crafter's Collection

Charlie — Wed, 08 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000

With a heritage of needle-making spanning over 300 years, the expertise at John James Needles has been handed down from generation to generation and is highly regarded within the stitching industry - and within the CrossStitcher team.

Now they've launched The Crafters Collection, a set of easy-to-identify wallets containing every needle you'd ever need to own! Cleverly labelled in sweet illustrated packages (average £1.49 for 10+ needles), we think they're superb value for money.

Last month we showcased their Crewel, Beading, Cross Stitch and Easy Thread sets. This month, we're taking a closer look at their Quilting & Patchwork, Cross Stitch & Bead Embroidery and Delux Knitters. Click read more to see them in detail...

A crafty idea for 'Free Comic Book Day'

Charlie — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:38:57 +0000

This Saturday (4th May), heaps of comic book fans all over the world will be indulging their passion by collecting a special-edition books from participating Free Comic Book Day retailers. Sine it's birth in 2002, more than 2000 outlets in over 30 countries have given away more than 12 million special-edition comic books. Wow. That's a lot of superheros to keep up with!

Get crafty and join the celebration with our trio of cross stitched comic words, stitched directly onto plastic canvas and made into statement badges. Download the Pow! pattern here and find Boom! and Wow! in our June issue (266), on sale 10th May...

Get creative with perforated paper to cross stitch a 3D framed picture

Charlie — Wed, 01 May 2013 11:44:41 +0000

Here’s a nifty idea! Why not cross stitch some butterflies to create your own 3D wall art? The secret behind this quirky idea involves using perforated paper and foam pads to make your stitched motifs really stand out! We've framed our collection of four winged beauties in an old frame backed with a scrap of patterned wallpaper to give it a vintage feel.

Find Sarah Cookland's full set of over 20 designs in our May issue (265) or download this extra butterfly today. A single motif like this would make a lovely 3D birthday card. Go on, get creative and give it a go...

Cute Cross Stitch is now on sale!

Jo — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:36:44 +0000

Love nothing better than having a super-adorable design to stitch? Then don't miss brand-new magazine Cute Cross Stitch!

Jam-packed with more than 70 designs, including fab new ones and all-time favourites by great designers such as Lucie Heaton, Joan Elliott and Maria Diaz, it's the ultimate collection of loveable cross stitch characters!

Plus, you'll find plenty of stitchy inspiration and fantastic giveaways, as well as brilliant tips to perfect your stitching and a step-by-step guide to cross stitch for those new to the craft or looking to improve their skills.

As if this isn't enough, your FREE cover gift is the ultra-cute stitch kit featuring Snuggles the bear, designed by Maria Diaz!

Enter May's competitions today

Jessica — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:31:44 +0000

Our vintage-inspired, colour-packed May issue has hit the shelves, just in time for the sun to finally make an appearance! To celebrate we've got a bumper bunch of giveaways on offer, including a fabulous stitchable cards set from Stampin' Up, a top craft book bundle from Search Press, and charts and kits from Celtic Rose Needlecraft and Sybilla Davis.

To enter any of our giveaways, simply click on the links below:

Saltram House kits from Sybilla Davis

Craft book bundles from Search Press

Vintage-style charts from Celtic Rose Needlecraft

Sweet Threads kits from Stampin' Up