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Our December issue is packed with projects to make this jolly holiday season truly special – whether you stitch handmade cards and pressies to gift to friends and family or make heirloom decorations for your home. Discovering a stocking full of prese

You’ll love these six fun designs featuring the hugely popular Wrendale Designs animal characters 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! Exciting

Try coloured fabric Who hasn’t peered among the boughs and pine needles of a Christmas tree to see what magical surprises can be found hidden within? This little fairy is making a rare appearance to grant a special wish to anyone who finds her – with

Don’t forget to send all your stitchy questions and design requests in to us! Email us at: theworldofxstitching@ourmedia.co.uk Write to: Ask the Experts, The World of Cross Stitching, Our Media Ltd, Eagle House, Bristol BS1 4ST Send in queries via so

I finally started the ‘Cool Campervan’ from issue 262 (Dec 2017) by Durene Jones. I promised this for my cousin and changed the colour of the van to match their campervan. I stitched a lot of it during lockdown and because many of the shops were clos

Our Star Letter wins three Christmas kits from the Genny Haines Collection, ‘Pitt & Pat Transporting the Tree’ (£18), ‘Mr & Mrs Tooting Skating on Ice’ (£16) and ‘Ginger & Biscuit Kitten Cuddles in the Snow’ (£18). MORE: For more details visit www.go

When I saw the Highland cow in issue 312 (Nov 2021) I just had to stitch him and so pushed all my other projects aside. It took just over a week to stitch and an evening to frame and embellish him ready for Christmas. But I will probably keep him up

I decided to use up some perforated paper to stitch the baubles in the magazine, issue 313 (Dec 2021), and make them into Christmas cards. I have attached them so that the recipient can detach them to use next year! Hope you like the final result. Be

Every year I always like to add something new to my ever-expanding Christmas decorations. This year I stitched a Chickadee by Valerie Pfeiffer called ‘Christmas Chick’ from Heritage Crafts*. I framed it in an oval hoop, added some star beads and a fe

Season’s greetings, The World of Cross Stitching! Every year my husband complains about the small size of chocolates in the advent calendars I buy. I’d just decided to make him one that fits full-sized treats when issue 299 (Nov 2020) came out with D

I want to drop you a little note to tell you how much I appreciate the Christmas design from Emma Congdon in issue 311 (Oct 2021). I like her style and decided to use threads from my stash to do more than one project. I had a sparkling light blue can

I loved stitching the Christmas ‘Jolly Character’ cards from issue 300 (Dec 2020) on plastic aida. I have just completed my first set of six, I just need to attach the feet and boots. I intend to make a further two complete sets for my great-nephews

I subscribe to both your paper magazine and also digital. By having digital I don’t need to carry heavy magazines on holiday. I thought you’d like to see my festive deer. It took around three months, but I love the outcome. Jayne Eggett, via email Em

Each month we randomly select three subscribers to win a prize as a thank you This month’s winners are: Peter Quille, Luton Lucinda Bentley, Batley Laura Stachowski, Deeside The lucky winners will each get ‘Love Yule’, a Bothy Threads* kit. To subscr

When I saw the Nativity diorama by Jane Henderson in issue 287 (Dec 2019) I knew I had to stitch it but wouldn’t have time before last Christmas. So I’ve been working on it this year and I’m pleased to say it is ready for this Christmas. Julia Degnan

I just finished Joan Elliott’s ‘Christmas Magic’ on Opalescent Dawn Chorus fabric, both from Polstitches*. She is such a beautiful design with so much bling, she has beads and Kreinik thread, plus I used DMC’s Étoile sparkly thread for some of the wi

Spread Christmas cheer in your neighbourhood when you show off your wreath adorned with charming motifs and decorated with a flutter of snowflakes. Displayed in pride of place on your door or in your hallway it’s sure to put all your visitors in a jo

MAXIMUM STITCH COUNT 25 high x 25 wide DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) – 4.5x4.5cm (1¾x1¾in) STITCHED BY Julieanne Charles These designs were stitched using DMC stranded cotton × Zweigart* 14-count light blue (503) aida measuring 10cm (4in) x

Q My name is Joy Gartside and I would love a cross stitch chart of my cat Purrdy. She was 18 when she passed away last May and it has been so hard without her. Her favourite thing was to sit on my lap while I stitched. Joy Gartside, via email A Duren

Q How much plastic canvas do you need for the ‘Christmas Village’? I have to say I found the list in the magazine a little confusing! essachari, via Instagram A Hannah F: The three-part ‘Christmas Village’ set in issue 312 (Nov 2021), 313 (Dec 2021)

Q Are you adding more designs to your Etsy store? I enjoy the download charts but it would be nice if there was more choice and more designers to pick from too. Douglas Venn, via Facebook A Fiona: Absolutely! We’re pleased you enjoy downloading the i

Q I want to start stitching the ‘Polar Express’ in issue 300 (Dec 2020), but the shopping list states Fabric Flair 28-count Cotton Candy Sky evenweave measuring 41x45cm. If I wanted to stitch this design on 14-count aida, which I am more used to, wil

Q I bought a magnetic hanger frame similar to yours for the ‘Abstract Hanging’ in issue 323 (Sept 2022) but I can’t get the material to stay in the hangers. The magnets aren’t strong enough to hold it! How did you get it to work please? Lydia Tockle,

Q I am wondering if it is possible to purchase a copy of your magazine from three years ago? It is from 2016, issue 248. I would love to stitch the advent calendar featured in that magazine. Laura Weaver, United States A Hannah E: All of our back iss

Don’t forget to send all your stitchy questions and design requests in to us! Email us at: theworldofxstitching@ourmedia.co.uk Write to: Ask the Experts, The World of Cross Stitching, Our Media Ltd, Eagle House, Bristol BS1 4ST Send in queries via Fa

This is my daughter’s dog, Bonnie, and I’d love to stitch a design of her as a surprise, but have no idea how to go about it – please can you help? Barbara Hills, via email Hannah F: We have booked all Pet of the Month chart request slots until the e

The look of childhood wonder on Christmas morning is a sight to behold. Now you can gift little ones a little something extra to enjoy even before the morning arrives, as they hang up their very own homemade stocking complete with personalised name!

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Stitch these rib-tickling designs by Lisa Reakes to give a loved one a fit of the giggles × 40 quick-and-easy motifs × Lisa Reake’s design inspiration × Stitches for every skill level × Helpful tips and advice × Unique present ideas for your special

It’s always lovely to receive a thoughtful stitched card in the post, and now you can step your card making skills up a gear with ten splendid angel designs to get your needles flowing in the run up to Christmas. Designer Mollie Johanson’s distinctiv

As a child, Andrea Mallion’s family travelled a lot because of her dad’s work, and spent most Christmases abroad, which meant that she never had an advent calendar. Unbeknownst to Andrea, her daughter Jaimee who’d recently started cross stitching aga

Inspired by Swedish Christmas gnomes, Tomte, Jim Shore’s designed a collection of winter holiday ornaments for Mill Hill, so now you can stitch the beardy folk in pointed hats on a Christmas theme. Called ‘Gnome with Ornaments’, ‘Gnome Holding Holly’

Flaunt your hobby on a gold and black canvas bag emblazoned with the stitching motifs we know and love – a skein of stranded cotton, stork scissors, bobbin, needle threader, reel of cotton and thimble. The ever-sew glamorous Stitching Collage Black a

Count down with stitches and gifts

Presents piled high, Father Christmas drives his bright red truck through the snow, with headlamps beaming, and gold star sequins shimmering down from the night sky lighting the way. Packed with details, ‘The Christmas Express’ (XAL8) from Bothy Thre

Catch these playful polar bear buddies before they slip and slide away on their ice float! The cute and cuddly pair will shoot straight to the top of your winter stitch list, their lively poses and adorable faces making this design a pre-Christmas hi

We’ve got a Christmas treat of a reader offer for you this issue, courtesy of our friends at Heritage Crafts*. The World of Cross Stitching readers can enjoy 20% discount off the entire Christmas collection, from John Clayton and Peter Underhill to K

Raise your voice on high as you stitch a Nativity in a trending style, taking inspiration from papercut art to create a 3D cut-through scene. Displayed in a deep box frame, each layer tells its own part of the Holy story, as the kings, shepherds, ang

How were you first introduced to cross stitching? My mom stitches and my granny and grandpa were talented makers. Sewing, knitting, embroidery and quilting were our usual home crafts. Mom taught me everything. When I grew older, the grandeur of old-f

PRIZES worth £1,215! PRIZES WORTH £259 I t’s Christmas… well almost! Treat yourself to a gorgeous kit to get you in the zone: this one features a fun stack of reindeer, snowmen and elves, topped with Santa. This Bothy Threads* kit contains 16-count w

Laden with Christmas shopping, take a walk past a row of colourful houses on your way home as the first drops of snow start to fall. A snowy street scene can have many magical details, as this terrace of townhouses shows. It’s filled with festive tou

Get ahead with your Christmas stitching and enjoy a festive bear hug with Forever Friends! Count down to Advent with Durene Jones’ exciting calendar, create festive lace-effect blackwork cards and stitch a robin redbreast. Stay warm and cosy with a h

Gift yourself a festive treat – Shaun’s all wrapped up and ready to stitch! EXCLUSIVE Stitch and send warm wishes to a loved one with a floral blooms wreath card, designed by Durene Jones! Add your own greeting with the backstitch alphabet (included)

Solve the clues then rearrange the letters in the shaded squares to spell out a Christmas baking ingredient (7) 1 Narrow pasta tubes (8) 5 Sweet fizzy drink (3) 7 Find (6) 8 Evergreen tree (3) 9 Fail to retain (4) 11 Gardening tool (3) 12 Absurd (10)

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Our December issue is packed with projects to make this jolly holiday season truly special – whether you stitch handmade cards and pressies to gift to friends and family or make heirloom decorations for your home. Discovering a stocking full of prese

Don’t forget to send all your stitchy questions and design requests in to us! Email us at: theworldofxstitching@ourmedia.co.uk Write to: Ask the Experts, The World of Cross Stitching, Our Media Ltd, Eagle House, Bristol BS1 4ST Send in queries via so

You’ll love these six fun designs featuring the hugely popular Wrendale Designs animal characters 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! Exciting

Try coloured fabric Who hasn’t peered among the boughs and pine needles of a Christmas tree to see what magical surprises can be found hidden within? This little fairy is making a rare appearance to grant a special wish to anyone who finds her – with

I finally started the ‘Cool Campervan’ from issue 262 (Dec 2017) by Durene Jones. I promised this for my cousin and changed the colour of the van to match their campervan. I stitched a lot of it during lockdown and because many of the shops were clos

Our Star Letter wins three Christmas kits from the Genny Haines Collection, ‘Pitt & Pat Transporting the Tree’ (£18), ‘Mr & Mrs Tooting Skating on Ice’ (£16) and ‘Ginger & Biscuit Kitten Cuddles in the Snow’ (£18). MORE: For more details visit www.go

When I saw the Highland cow in issue 312 (Nov 2021) I just had to stitch him and so pushed all my other projects aside. It took just over a week to stitch and an evening to frame and embellish him ready for Christmas. But I will probably keep him up

I decided to use up some perforated paper to stitch the baubles in the magazine, issue 313 (Dec 2021), and make them into Christmas cards. I have attached them so that the recipient can detach them to use next year! Hope you like the final result. Be

Every year I always like to add something new to my ever-expanding Christmas decorations. This year I stitched a Chickadee by Valerie Pfeiffer called ‘Christmas Chick’ from Heritage Crafts*. I framed it in an oval hoop, added some star beads and a fe

Season’s greetings, The World of Cross Stitching! Every year my husband complains about the small size of chocolates in the advent calendars I buy. I’d just decided to make him one that fits full-sized treats when issue 299 (Nov 2020) came out with D

I want to drop you a little note to tell you how much I appreciate the Christmas design from Emma Congdon in issue 311 (Oct 2021). I like her style and decided to use threads from my stash to do more than one project. I had a sparkling light blue can

I loved stitching the Christmas ‘Jolly Character’ cards from issue 300 (Dec 2020) on plastic aida. I have just completed my first set of six, I just need to attach the feet and boots. I intend to make a further two complete sets for my great-nephews

I subscribe to both your paper magazine and also digital. By having digital I don’t need to carry heavy magazines on holiday. I thought you’d like to see my festive deer. It took around three months, but I love the outcome. Jayne Eggett, via email Em

Each month we randomly select three subscribers to win a prize as a thank you This month’s winners are: Peter Quille, Luton Lucinda Bentley, Batley Laura Stachowski, Deeside The lucky winners will each get ‘Love Yule’, a Bothy Threads* kit. To subscr

When I saw the Nativity diorama by Jane Henderson in issue 287 (Dec 2019) I knew I had to stitch it but wouldn’t have time before last Christmas. So I’ve been working on it this year and I’m pleased to say it is ready for this Christmas. Julia Degnan

I just finished Joan Elliott’s ‘Christmas Magic’ on Opalescent Dawn Chorus fabric, both from Polstitches*. She is such a beautiful design with so much bling, she has beads and Kreinik thread, plus I used DMC’s Étoile sparkly thread for some of the wi

Spread Christmas cheer in your neighbourhood when you show off your wreath adorned with charming motifs and decorated with a flutter of snowflakes. Displayed in pride of place on your door or in your hallway it’s sure to put all your visitors in a jo

MAXIMUM STITCH COUNT 25 high x 25 wide DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) – 4.5x4.5cm (1¾x1¾in) STITCHED BY Julieanne Charles These designs were stitched using DMC stranded cotton × Zweigart* 14-count light blue (503) aida measuring 10cm (4in) x

Q My name is Joy Gartside and I would love a cross stitch chart of my cat Purrdy. She was 18 when she passed away last May and it has been so hard without her. Her favourite thing was to sit on my lap while I stitched. Joy Gartside, via email A Duren

Q How much plastic canvas do you need for the ‘Christmas Village’? I have to say I found the list in the magazine a little confusing! essachari, via Instagram A Hannah F: The three-part ‘Christmas Village’ set in issue 312 (Nov 2021), 313 (Dec 2021)

Q Are you adding more designs to your Etsy store? I enjoy the download charts but it would be nice if there was more choice and more designers to pick from too. Douglas Venn, via Facebook A Fiona: Absolutely! We’re pleased you enjoy downloading the i