This month we've been busy coming up with lots of clever ways to stitch accessories for your home that don't involve stitching until the early hours of the morning to get them finished... although we do appreciate some of you do this anyway - for fun.
Look out for a scrummy set of garden party accessories by Zoe Patching (below, right) that include cherry napkins, cupcake cake bands and gorgeous summery bunting.
Plus, don't miss Lucie Heaton's cracking hen collection (below, left) - they're truly irresistible and will bring a touch of farmhouse chic to any kitchen.
If you're on the market for a larger project to get your teeth into then check out the new-style Flower Fairy (below, left) from DMC or our seriously manly retro Grand Prix styled poster by Maria Diaz (below, right).
Plus, to make sure you get through your summer stitching projects with ease, we're giving every reader a John James Pebble with a hand-picked selection of needles - absolutely FREE!
What more could you honestly need! Don't miss out...
CrossStitcher issue 229 - on sale today!
