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The World of Cross Stitching

Special 2026
Magazine

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! • Don’t forget to send all your stitchy questions and design requests in to us!

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 gift! • Heather Nugent’s cuddly polar bears will make a cosy addition to your tree!

Puppies & presents • Wish them happy howl-idays with these adorable dogs – they’re hanging up their stockings ready for the big day!

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

Winter wonder • Stitch this breathtaking wildlife portait of a reindeer amongst the mesmerising Northern Lights

Road to Christmas • Direct your guests towards the festive fun with these colourful signs, designed with stand-out typography

Stitch-A-Long • Start the year with a positive vibe with our 2027 SAL, ‘Dream Big’, by Emma Congdon

A stitcher’s wishlist • While we’re busy stitching for loved ones this Christmas, what gifts are we dreaming of?

Sparkle and shine • Decorate your home with these ornate potted trees for Christmas – guaranteed not to drop any needles!

Harry Potter at DMC • Introducing a brand new collection of Harry PotterTM crafting kits! Plus we’re wishing DMC a very happy 280th birthday!

Timeless joy • TRADITIONAL DESIGNS TO ENHANCE YOUR CHRISTMAS TABLE

Cross Stitch favourites • Fill your home with stunning florals or share with the ones you love!

Everyone’s welcome • Get cosy on the sofa to stitch this charming quilted cottage, nestled in the snowy countryside

Season’s greetings • Ultimate Cross Stitch Christmas is packed with 210 spectacular festive charts to make as decorations, gifts and more…

’Tis the season • Enjoy the second half of our ornate alphabet set to add some festive flair to your presents and cards

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…

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Bejewelled beauties • This vintage-style card set is full of realistic detail, along with some sparkle and shine from glittery threads

Holiday cheer • Stitched in gorgeous greens and rustic reds, enjoy the last instalment of the seasonal hoop series

Enter to win! • Each month we have fab 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…

Simply Christmas • Four magazines in one! As well as your favourite festive magazine, with decorating trends, feel-good features and seasonal hacks, there are three bonus extras, packed with gifts, recipes and tips to make your Christmas merry and bright!

Stitching for festive joy • Visit gatheredshop.com for instant access to our latest Christmas PDF patterns. Look out for new patterns in the store – from quick-to-stitch cards and pet makes to beautiful stag décor

Next month in THE WORLD OF Cross Stitching • ISSUE 380 ON SALE 26 NOV

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