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The World of Cross Stitching magazine

Welcome to the official website of the UK’s no. 1 cross stitching magazine! We bring you over 80 easy-to-use patterns each issue from the best international designers plus expert advice & technical features.

The World of Cross Stitching issue 295 (July 2020)

The World of Cross Stitching magazine – latest issues

Cross stitch patterns for men’s shirts

How many strands of thread for cross stitch?

Gte a Riolis kit when you subscribe!

Subscribe & get a Riolis stitch kit!

How to stop fabric fraying

Evenweave vs aida vs linen cross stitch fabric

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The World of Cross Stitching issue 295 (July 2020)

July issue 295

Say hello to summer with a tropical toucan, picnic placemats, carnival cards & beach ABC. Plus geisha, positive hanging & more!

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The World of Cross Stitching issue 294 (June 2020)

June issue 294

Celebrate with Margaret Sherry's birthday cat, cards for dad & a floral wreath. Enjoy a seaside scene and UK-themed DL.

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WOXS 293 cover

May issue 293

Stitch a realistic tiger, wildflower hoops, VE Day celebration, blackwork hummingbird, cake toppers & farmyard DL.

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WOXS 291 cover

April issue 292

Hop into spring with Peter Rabbit, stitch Notre Dame, new baby cards, handy pincushion, tasty ABC & pretty daffodils.

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Subscribe to The World of Cross Stitching and get a Riolis stitch kit!

How to cross stitch: tips & tutorials

Cross stitch pin cushions

Top tips for cross stitch

A complete guide to cross stitch for beginners

A complete guide to cross stitch for beginners

Fabric tag

How to make a fabric tag

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WOXS 295_Win It_LoveCrafts

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Lucie Heaton 'Patchwork Butterfly'

Win a Lucie Heaton ‘Patchwork Butterfly’ cross stitch pattern (PDF)

GeckoRouge Colin Thompson's 'Bookshelf' kit

Win an extra-large ‘Bookshelf’ cross stitch kit worth £250!

Get stitching for spring!

Free lamb cross stitch chart

Free lamb cross stitch pattern

Free floral teacup cross stitch pattern

Free floral teacup cross stitch pattern

Free peekaboo animal cross stitch charts

Free panda cross stitch chart download Download this panda cross stitch chart for free

Free cross stitch patterns

baby cross stitch patterns

Baby cross stitch patterns

Cale birthday cross stitch patterns

Afternoon tea wedding cross stitch patterns

cross stitch flowers lavender

Cross stitch flower patterns: lavender