Mistake in Quick&Easy Stitch&Craft 153 free kit
We've discovered a slight mistake in the key for your free wardrobe kit with the June issue of Stitch&Craft. The key says that the cross stitch is in two strands, but all cross stitch should actually be done in one strand. We're very sorry for any...
Summer stitching ideas
Hi there Well it seems that the warm weather is really (and though my lawn won’t thank me I’m hoping it’ll last a while yet!) After all, these gorgeous sunny days put me really in the mood for heaps of crafting! Warmer days set me in the mood for...
Quick&Easy Stitch&Craft box template
If you've got the new issue of Quick&Easy Stitch&Craft , you'll already have seen our cute gift box design on page 28. If you don't want to photocopy our template for the box, it's here for you to download. Try printing it directly onto...
Inspiration from others
One piece of feedback we always get from readers is how much they love to see other stitchers' work in print, and reading their stories. And it's also one of my favourite parts of the day – checking the post, sorting away the competition entries, and then...
Local craft shops
Even in this age of online retailers and mail order, there's still something wonderful about a local craft shop – somewhere you can go and browse kits, products and all those wonderful colours of threads, and get to know the staff and fellow crafters. ...
Quick&Easy Stitch&Craft issue 150
The March issue of Quick&Easy Stitch&Craft is now on sale, and is packed full of great designs just for you! We've got a fabulous free gift – a complete craft pack with everything you need to make a stylish handbag card. There's also an exquisite...
Cross stitch clubs
One of the things that's so great about crafting is that it's such an enjoyable hobby to share. I'm sure we've all spent many happy afternoons in the company of a crafting friend, sitting round a table cutting out bits and pieces or gathered on a sofa...
Envelope template
If you're making your own cards, it's not always easy to find envelopes that fit – and you don't want to spoil all that hard work by using a mismatched envelope! Don't worry though, it's easy to make your own. Download our simple template and instructions to...
Quick&Easy Wine Gift Bag
In the new issue of Quick&Easy Stitch&Craft there's a great set of projects for the home, including a swish wine gift bag that's sure to impress! Download a template for it here, along with step-by-step instructions so you can put it together in no...
A new look for Quick&Easy
The first new look issue of Quick&Easy – renamed Quick&Easy Stitch&Craft – goes on sale today. If you've ever wanted to make your stitching a bit more interesting, or looked at all the gorgeous embellishments papercrafters use and wondered how you...
Quick&Easy bargains
We all know that everyone loves a bargain, especially at this time of year when every penny counts! And isn't it just great when someone admires something of yours and you can tell them just how little it cost?! Stitching bargains are doubly special, as you...
cross stitch challenges
Hello again, We’ve all been chatting in the office recently about the most difficult piece of stitching we’ve ever done. For Harriet it was the first really big project she ever stitched – the Lavender and Lace design, Celtic Autumn. It was huge and...
Hello from Harriet
Hello everyone – I’m Harriet, the new face at Quick&Easy Cross Stitch ! First of all I want to say that I’ve been having a fantastic time since joining the team just over a month ago. Already I feel as though I’ve done the job for years! Everyone has been...
First time cross stitching?
Hi again This week we have been reminiscing in the office about how long we have been stitching – partly because we've a new team member here at Quick&Easy . Yes, there's been a bit of a change-around so you'll meet Harriet in next month's issue, and...
Cross stitch sleeping solutions
It's been a manic week here at Quick&Easy – we're about to go to press so we're all running around madly making sure each page is as good as it possibly can be! When everything's been really frantic though, the one thing that always helps me relax is of...






















