The World of Cross Stitching

Stitch a real Christmas cracker this season! Only £5.99 (inc P&P) Don’t miss it! Have yourself a very stitchy Christmas with 285 super cards, gifts and decorations. Stitch an unmissable Margaret Sherry design, decorations for your home, plus fabulously festive gifts, cards and pressies for family and friends. Get stitching: ❃ An extra-special set of cards by Bothy Threads ❃ Fairy lights and snow family-themed alphabet sets ❃ Gold metallic-thread ideas ❃ Kawaii cuties you’ll love Plus, over 173 quick and easy makes, a blue and white themed winter wonderland of stitches, and classic Christmas angels cards to stitch. Plus step-by-step making-up ideas and top tips. ON SALE 28 AUGUST 2024 – ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY! ONLINE www.ourmediashop.com/FavouritesXmas24 CALL 03330 162 138+ and quote ‘Favourites Christmas 2024 Print 1’ +UK…

We are absolutely thrilled to share with you our 2025 calendar – the wonderfully talented Emma Congdon of Stitchrovia has designed six fabulously illustrative and wonderfully positive affirmations to carry us all through the year! Hang them all over the house for optimum joy. If you’re not yet a subscriber, then turn to page 26 for our latest offer where you’ll get the aida and threads you’ll need to stitch the first chart – Squeeze the Day! There’s so much more to shout about this issue too and a wealth of festive projects to choose from. Peter Rabbit is back in this classic wreath design, plus you’ll love Heather Nugent’s teddy stocking, Carol Thornton’s Three Kings and Durene Jones’ sparkly snowmen or festive folk Design Library. It’s not just about…

Your fave WOXS stitch? ‘The Seasonal Memories’ chart book from issue 349 (Sept 2024) because my favourite designer is Faye Whittaker. I particularly love the wee red umbrella and little dog in ‘A Snowy Walk’. What is your idea of cross stitch heaven? A recliner chair, a table for all my tools, and lots of time to relax and work my way through any project. Would also be nice to have endless means with which to purchase as many as I like! What has been your most memorable compliment and from who? My dad, a retired joiner, bought materials to make his own picture frames and framed one of my most recent projects. He turned it into an absolute masterpiece and that’s the greatest compliment I could have had. What’s…

Merry Christmouse! key STITCH COUNT 44 high x 43 wide DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) – 8x8cm (3x3in) O Christmas cheese, O Christmas cheese! The most merry time of year is coming and Monty is one step ahead by getting the festive decorations set up. Send some punny Christmas wishes to loved ones by turning this merry mouse into a card to bring a smile to everyone. Missed a chart? ISSUE 350 Meet the newest member of the Furry Tales gang – Grandma Mouse! ISSUE 349 Lizzie is all ready for the school dance with her sweet and colourful dress. ISSUE 348 Grandad Mouse is spending his time gardening outside in the sunshine. For back issues, call ☎ 03330 162 137 or visit www.ourmediashop.com/world-back-issues…

Toadstool kit available with print edition only. Inside your kit… Here are the colours and number of lengths of thread White x2 Red x3 Grey x1 Brown x1 Green x1 Light green x1 Dark cream x2 Cream x2 Light grey x2 Dark red x3 Dark grey x2 Total: 20 lengths Factbox ✘ Stitching Time Approx. 5 hours ✘ Type of Stitches Cross stitch, backstitch ✘ Ease of Stitching Beginner Perfect weekend stitch TOP TIP Use the alphabet chart to plot out your own phrase, name or greeting on graph paper before stitching Toadstool Decoration key STITCH COUNT 41 high x 41 wide DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) – 7.5x7.5cm (3x3in) STITCHED BY Karen Purnell This design was stitched using the stranded cotton included in your coverkit…

SIX CHARTS TO STITCH! You’ll love these six bright and bold designs that will serve as positive, inspiring reminders all year round PLANNING AHEAD There’s space to fill in all of your important occasions and we've included the magazine on-sale dates, too – you'll never miss an event again! Meet Emma Congdon Stitchrovia Known for her retro-style typography, Emma Congdon is not only a well-renowned cross stitch author, but she’s also a fan-favourite in The World of Cross Stitching and has designed six vibrant patterns for your 2025 calendar. “It was such a joy to create these designs for you all and I hope these positive messages will send an abundance of good vibes your way for the upcoming year. I hope you enjoy stitching them all!” www.Stitchrovia.Etsy.com…