Friday June 29, 2007 Take a look at a cross stitching cockatiel
On page 63 in issue 189 we introduce you to a CrossStitcher reader, Caroline Bailey, and her cross stitching cockatiel, Alfie. To show how good Alfie was at his new hobby, Caroline sent us a video at him in action. So we thought we'd show it to you too! He...
Thursday June 28, 2007 What do you think of the new-look CrossStitcher?
Hi there, By now the new-look issue CrossStitcher will be on the shelves - it's an exciting time for us and we're so proud of the results. We spent months talking to cross stitchers asking what would make your ideal stitching magazine. You asked for a greater...
Wednesday June 27, 2007 Complete interview with Danielle Proud
Danielle Proud is a journalist turned interior designer, turned TV star (you may have seen her new TV programme The Best Possible Taste on BBC2 last Thursday) and she loves cross stitch too. In issue 189 we have a new interview page, getting exclusive...
Tuesday June 26, 2007 Take a sneaky peek at the new-look CrossStitcher
Well we've had lots of emails from subscribers that love the new-look CrossStitcher magazine - and quite a few of you have already finished some of the designs! We're so impressed how quickly you've stitched them. For those of you who have heard any negative...
Alchemy Stitchcraft
One of our favourite products from the new kits page in issue 189 is the Crystal Reflections charts in the Stitcher's Fancies range from Alchemy Stitchcraft. If you'd like to get your hands on one why not pay a visit to Jayne's Attic or to see the entire...
Monday June 25, 2007 CrossStitcher poll on displaying designs
As you may have noticed, we've got a new poll on the blog all about your favourite ways to display your designs. On page 16 of your new-look issue (issue 189), we show your four different ways you could display your Stargazer lily but you could choose to do...
Thursday June 21, 2007 Favourite designs?
Well it's nearly time for you all to see our new-look issue and we're very excited – we can't wait to hear what you think! One of the main features in the new-look magazine is the range of projects and designs we're going to include. There will be everything...
Wednesday June 20, 2007 Sneak preview from Joan Elliott
Hello dear readers! How nice that CrossStitcher now has a blog so we can share news. First off, I hope you are all enjoying the wonderful new projects the magazine is offering every month. I've just sent off a new Christmas commission to Cathy. It's a lovely...
Friday June 15, 2007 Paper Gourmet
If you like to experiment and add paper effects to your cross stitch take a look at Paper Gourmet for a great range of everything crafty!
Thursday June 14, 2007 Off on holiday?
It's that time of year when everyone is getting ready to go off on their summer holidays. So if you're planning to jet off soon why not take your CrossStitcher magazine with you. Every month we include a picture of a reader on their holiday holding their...
Monday June 11, 2007 Celtic Rose Needlecraft
For a great choice of unusual new designers and kits take a look at Celtic Rose Needlecraft. They specialise in bringing American companies to the UK and you're sure to find something different. We especially love the huge range of hand dyed fabric and threads...
Friday June 08, 2007 All Our Yesterdays
As many of you may know already, Faye Whittaker's All Our Yesterdays range is 10 years old this year! The relaxing scenes are perfect to stitch at holiday time as many give a nostalgic view of summer activities, from going to the beach to having fun at a...
Wednesday June 06, 2007 Recommend your favourite company
In issue 188 on our special subcriber pages, we asked subscribers to email us about their favourite cross stitch companies and we were amazed at the number of replies we received! Here are just some of my favourites... "My favourite cross stitch shop is...
Monday June 04, 2007 My last project
Hope you all had a good weekend. I finally remembered to take a picture of the Wee Hieland Coo fridge magnet that I've just stitched. It was so easy to do but the result looks great! I've just got to trim the fabric and mount it in the fridge magnet, then I...
Thursday May 31, 2007 Italian fashion cross stitch style
If you look around the shops cross stitch is already making its way on to the high street, decorating clothes in M&S, Monsoon, Laura Ashley and more. When I was in Italy I saw some great examples of cross stitch being used to make up the main pattern on...
