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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

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

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Furry Tales • Collect a chart from the adorable Furry Tales® family, designed by Lucie Heaton

Your EXCLUSIVE gift! • Stitch Heather Nugent’s gift-giving Mrs Claus to add a sweet surprise to your tree!

Little pudding • Tatty Teddy is back and ready for some fabulously festive fun in this exclusive stitch pattern

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

Tinsel trails • Follow the path to the big day with festive stops along the way in this entertaining hanging

Magic of the lights • Bring to life the illuminating landscape of the arctic captured inside the silhouette of a polar bear

Gail Bussi • We chat with the South Africa-based designer about her childhood memories, alongside her love of Christmas and all things festive

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Deck the paws • Decorate the top of the Christmas tree with either of these adorable pets in a seasonal colour palette

Cosy comforts • TURN YOUR HOUSE INTO A HOME WITH THESE WHOLESOME MOTIFS

Sword and shield • Stitch Athena, the next in our Greek goddess series, who is Olympus’ goddess of war and wisdom

Stitch-A-Long • Celebrate friendship with our 2026 SAL, ‘For the Love of Friends’, by Durene Jones

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…

Fair Isle fancies • Get ready for the chilly season with this assorted card set of cosy accessories, perfect to send winter wishes

Joy to the world • Make charming Nativity gift tags to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with a stylised twist

Enter to win! • Each month we have exciting giveaways for readers with loads of prizes up for grabs

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

Fluffy as snow • The last in our seasonal kitty series, this soft cat is bundled up warm, well equipped for the chilly weather

Next month in THE WORLD OF Cross Stitching • ISSUE 367 ON SALE 26 NOV

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

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

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