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20100620 Sunday June 20, 2010

A Stitch a Star to Crowe over...

Anyone who's seen the new Robin Hood film will be glad to see who we picked for our Stitch a Star last month! Yes, it's Russell Crowe in all his brooding glory.

If you missed him in issue 227 download the chart and key right here, and send us a photo when you're finished....

PS: Issue 228 is on sale now, so make sure you pick up your copy to find a special footballing star to stitch for the World Cup

20100521 Friday May 21, 2010

Download last month's Frank Sinatra Stitch a Star

Last month we picked a classic Golden Oldie for our Stitch a Star feature - none other than legendary singer Frank Sinatra. If you missed issue 226 while it was on sale never fear, you can download our chart of Frank right here.

Don't forget to email us a pic when you've finished stitching him!

PS: Don't miss Russell Crowe, the latest incarnation of Robin Hood, in issue 227, on sale right now

20100514 Friday May 14, 2010

Beyonce Knowles in cross stitch!

Missed R&B diva Beyonce in issue 225? Click here to download a chart of the latest celeb in our Stitch a Star hall of fame.

Kirsten Willis from Glossop was the first to stitch our Beyonce chart, so she's won this month's prize of Zweigart goodies!

Keep emailing your Star suggestions in.



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20100503 Monday May 03, 2010

Robbie Williams online now!

If you missed out on our Robbie Williams Stitch a Star chart in issue 224 you've still got the chance to stitch pop's bad boy by downloading the design right here.

Hannah Simpkin from Stockport was the first to send us a photo of her finished Robbie, so congratulations Hannah, a parcel of Zweigart goodies is coming your way!



20100426 Monday April 26, 2010

Download our Colin Firth chart now

Missed Mr Darcy in issue 223?

Click here to download the Colin Firth Stitch a Star chart and key, and send us a pic when you've finished!



20100215 Monday February 15, 2010

Jenson Button gets stitched up


Click here to download the Jenson Button Stitch a Star chart from CrossStitcher issue 222.

Don't forget to send your photos to us, plus any more suggestions for our Stitch a Star hall of fame.

Plus, if you're coming to the Stitch & Craft Show in March you'll be able to test your celebrity knowledge with our special Stitch A Star display!

How many can you name?


20100126 Tuesday January 26, 2010

Stitch your very own George Clooney!


If you missed out on our George Clooney Stitch a Star in issue 221, download the chart right here.

Don't forget that the first person to send us a pic of their finished Stitch a Star each month wins a yummy prize of fabric and a chart book from Zweigart. So email us a pic when you've finished stitching George and you could be the lucky winner!

And keep emailing us your Stitch a Star suggestions too!


20091110 Tuesday November 10, 2009

Complete list of Stitch a Star charts

We've had lots of requests for a full list of all the Stitch a Star charts we've ever featured - and here it is! 


If you've missed any, our back issues department keeps the last six editions in stock, or if you're after an earlier chart you could try placing a free reader ad in the magazine to ask other readers if they can help you out. Just email us the details and we'll get your ad in the next available issue.


Some of the more recent charts are actually available here on the website for you to download. Unfortunately the earlier charts are not available at the moment, while we discuss renewing our copyright permissions. We'll keep you updated if we get any news!


Issue 189 David Tennant

Issue 190 Audrey Hepburn

Issue 191 Jonny Wilkinson

Issue 192 Lewis Hamilton

Issue 193 Simon Cowell

Issue 194 Johnny Depp

Issue 195 Kylie Minogue

Issue 196 David Beckham

Issue 197 Diana, Princess of Wales

Issue 198 Jason Donovan

Issue 199 Heath Ledger

Issue 200 Marilyn Monroe

Issue 201 Harrison Ford

Issue 202 Cristiano Ronaldo

Issue 203 John Barrowman

Issue 204 Madonna

Issue 205 Elvis Presley

Issue 206 Richard Armitage

Issue 207 Terry Wogan

Issue 208 Daniel Craig

Issue 209 Orlando Bloom

Issue 210 Barack Obama

Issue 211 Keira Knightley

Issue 212 Zac Efron

Issue 213 The Stig

Issue 214 James Dean

Issue 215 Bruce Springsteen

Issue 216 Daniel Radcliffe

Issue 217 Michael Jackson

Issue 218 John Wayne

Issue 219 Bradley James

Issue 220 Robert Pattinson

Issue 221 George Clooney

Issue 222 Jenson Button (currently on the shop shelves, until 27th January)


And don't miss Colin Firth in issue 223, on sale from 28th January!

20091028 Wednesday October 28, 2009

Halloween special - Twilight Stitch a Star!

Robert
Trick or treat?


We've got quite a treat in store for you…

What better way to get into the spirit of Halloween than with your very own         Robert Pattinson Stitch a Star!

From the popular Twilight books and films, Mr Pattinson is proving a popular hit with avid readers and stitchers alike.

Now you too can pay homage to the vampire world and
stitch your very own
Robert Pattinson, just in time for Halloween!

- Spooky!

PS: The Robert Pattinson Stitch a Star is due to appear in issue 220 of CrossStitcher, which hits the shops on Thursday 5th November.

20091012 Monday October 12, 2009

Stitch John Wayne!

Click here to download our brilliant 'Golden Oldie' chart from issue 218, featuring the legendary John Wayne.

Congratulations to Joan Dickinson, who stitched John Wayne in record time! Joan wins some fabulous Zweigart goodies.


Are you working on Bradley James from issue 219? Send us a picture of your finished stitching for the chance to win our Stitch A Star 'On Your Marks' prize!

20090907 Monday September 07, 2009

Michael Jackson remembered...in stitches!

If you missed our Michael Jackson Stitch A Star chart in issue 217, you can download it right here.

Congratulations to Grace Isted from London who stitched Michael in super-quick time (below). She's won some lovely Zweigart fabric and a design booklet.



Keep sending us your Stitch A Star requests!

20090807 Friday August 07, 2009

Stitch Daniel Radcliffe!

You may have already seen it in your copy of issue 216 or on the Guardian website, but just in case here is our hugely popular Daniel Radcliffe ready for you to download.

Remember, some scrummy Zweigart prizes can be yours if you're the first to send us a pic of your finished stitching!

20090805 Wednesday August 05, 2009

The Boss in cross stitch!

If you missed our Bruce Springsteen Stitch A Star chart in issue 215, you can download it right here.

And well done to Stephanie Sykes, the latest speediest stitcher – take a look at her fab handiwork below. You've got some gorgeous Zweigart goodies coming your way, Stephanie!



Keep sending us your Stitch A Star requests!

20090727 Monday July 27, 2009

Harry Potter gets stitched up!

Look what we've found! The Guardian has given a fabulous write-up for our latest Stitch A Star chart in issue 216, none other than Daniel Radcliffe himself! With the release of Half-Blood Prince this month it just had to be done, especially considering the multitudes of requests we've had for him ever since we started our Stitch A Star series. Perhaps we'll do Ron or Hermione for the next film!

If you've already stitched Daniel, don't forget to send us a pic for the chance to win some fabulous Zweigart prizes!


20090618 Thursday June 18, 2009

Stitch A Star – James Dean

Did you miss our James Dean chart in issue 214? Download it here now and start stitching the original rebel without a cause. We're dying to see your pics, and don't forget that the first person to send in a photo of their finished James Dean wins a gorgeous Zweigart prize.... so get snapping!

UPDATE:

Congratulations to speedy stitcher Nats Todd: her James Dean has won her some great Zweigart prizes!




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