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
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
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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 189David Tennant
Issue 190Audrey Hepburn
Issue 191Jonny Wilkinson
Issue 192Lewis Hamilton
Issue 193Simon Cowell
Issue 194Johnny Depp
Issue 195Kylie Minogue
Issue 196David Beckham
Issue 197Diana, Princess of Wales
Issue 198Jason Donovan
Issue 199Heath Ledger
Issue 200Marilyn Monroe
Issue 201Harrison Ford
Issue 202Cristiano Ronaldo
Issue 203John Barrowman
Issue 204Madonna
Issue 205Elvis Presley
Issue 206Richard Armitage
Issue 207Terry Wogan
Issue 208Daniel Craig
Issue 209Orlando Bloom
Issue 210Barack Obama
Issue 211Keira Knightley
Issue 212Zac Efron
Issue 213The Stig
Issue 214James Dean
Issue 215Bruce Springsteen
Issue 216Daniel Radcliffe
Issue 217Michael Jackson
Issue 218John Wayne
Issue 219Bradley James
Issue 220Robert 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!
Wednesday October 28, 2009
Halloween special - Twilight Stitch a Star!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!