The World of Cross Stitching June 2025

ON SALE NOW! JUST £9.99* inc free UK P&P WHAT’S INSIDE! ✘ 132 pages of cross stitch inspiration ✘ Cards, cushions, gifts, pictures & much more ✘ Speedy designs you can finish in an evening Order your copy today! ORDER ONLINE www.ourmediashop.com/ultimatecrossstitchbirds25 OR CALL 03330 162 138+ and quote ‘Ultimate Cross Stitch Birds 2025’ +UK calls will cost the same as other standard fixed line numbers (starting 01 or 02) and are included as part of any inclusive or free minutes allowances (if offered by your phone tariff). Lines open weekdays 9am to 5pm for orders and enquiries. Overseas please call +44 (0)1604 973 746. Price. EUR price £11.99, ROW price £12.99. All prices include P&P. Please allow up to 28 days for delivery. Offer subject to availability.…

Thanks to the liveliness of our letters page, we receive lots of emails (and some handwritten letters) where you wonderful readers share your latest makes. It’s fab to see what you’ve been stitching and how the pieces are often tied to family occasions and events, as well as celebrating friends and hobbies or looking after your own wellbeing. Please keep getting in touch, it’s always lovely to hear from you – and if you prefer to send in your thoughts by post, do include a phone number and address so we can follow up with you. What an incredible array of projects we have for you! Take on bigger stitches with Emma Congdon’s jigsaw heart, Wrendale Designs’ Jack Russell and Margaret Sherry’s summer kitty (the second in our seasonal SAL).…

HANNAH DALE Hannah is the talented illustrator behind Wrendale Designs, beautiful wildlife imagery that works brilliantly in cross stitch! See her doggy on p10. HEATHER NUGENT Heather Nugent’s Pride Design Library (p39) is to celebrate those part of the LGBTQ+ community and her rainbow minimakes will brighten anyone’s day. EMMA CONGDON We set Emma quite the challenge with a floral jigsaw heart (p20), but we know how our readers love a puzzle. You can even stitch it complete, too! STITCHING HELP! Don’t forget to send all your stitchy questions and design requests in to us! Email us at: theworldofxstitching@ourmedia.co.uk Write to: Ask the Experts, The World of Cross Stitching, Our Media Ltd, Eagle House, Bristol BS1 4ST Send in queries via social media: www.facebook.com/theworldofcrossstitching www.instagram.com/worldofcrossstitching We will try and answer…

Sarah Paterson is a data officer from Cambridge Most recent fave WOXS design? The ‘Red Panda Cards’ from issue 355 (Feb 2025). I love animals, and these are one of my favourites. Who’s your favourite cross stitch designer? Joan Elliott, I have been stitching her designs for years so have grown up with her. Have you gotten anyone you know into stitching? I’m the youngest in my family and my whole family stitches. I often talk to customers about my designs and encourage them to start stitching. What has been the best compliment you’ve received? Over 10 years ago I stitched Tom Daley holding his camera which is an iconic moment in the Olympics. I sent him the finished piece and he loved it. Emma Severn is a dental practice…

Violinist Mouse key STITCH COUNT 38 high x 31 wide DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) – 7x5.5cm (2¾x2¼in) Playing a melodious tune with his instrument of choice, Monty is quite the musical type with his violin. For any budding musician, or someone who appreciates the string instrument, turn this mini motif into a patch for their special occasions or to celebrate the grand moments. Missed a chart? ISSUE 358 Volunteering at the local library, Grandma Mouse is organising a pile of books. ISSUE 357 Flossie is a florist selling bundles of blush-red tulips at the flower market. ISSUE 356 Having passed his driving test, Monty is ready for his adventures on the road. For back issues, call ☎ 03330 162 137 or visit www.ourmediashop.com/world-back-issues…

Gifts available with print edition only. Overseas gift may vary. Factbox  Quick-to-stitch ✘ Stitching Time Approx. 2 hours ✘ Type of Stitches Cross stitch, backstitch ✘ Ease of Stitching Beginner Bobbin Organiser key STITCH COUNT 14 high x 14 wide DESIGNED AND STITCHED BY Fiona Baker This design was stitched using stranded cotton from your coverkit. If you don’t have the kit, you can still stitch this with the threads from your stash! TOP TIP Use three strands to create fuller stitches. You could also try substituting your own colours to create a unique finish Inside your kit… Here are the colours and number of lengths of thread Light blue x5 Dark blue x4 Blue x3 Total: 12 lengths…