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The World of Cross Stitching is the UK’s number one cross stitching magazine is regarded as the trusted authority in stitching. Every issue is packed with over 75 easy-to-use patterns from the best international designers, to suit all levels and tastes. You’ll find fun modern designs, larger traditional charts and lots of themed cards and motifs so you can stitch for any occasion. Each issue is packed with inspiration, community updates, practical advice and technical features for cross stitchers.

Each print issue of the magazine comes with a gift – a stitch kit or chartbook to keep you busy. Digital edition readers will get the chart and details to make it from their own stash. However you read WOXS, you’ll love all the ideas and friendly features.

Vicki Atkinson Editor

“What I love about cross stitch is that it’s both mindful and creative. Within the magazine you’ll find a wealth of ideas for all levels and themes, plus plenty to read when you sit down with a cuppa.”

Vicki Atkinson, editor of The World of Cross Stitching magazine

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Original charts and designs every month

Each issue you’ll find gorgeous charts by talented and experienced designers, based on a range of themes, sizes, stitch types and skill levels. Every chart is triple checked by our team, from initial design to final page.

High-quality photography

Our featured charts are fully hand-stitched, checked and photographed in our studio, so you can see exactly how it’s going to look when you’ve made it yourself.

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Helpful techniques and expert advice

However you decide to display your stitching, you’ll find step-by-step guides to finishing, as well as an expert Q&A every issue.

Stitching community

As well as our monthly letters page where stitchers share what they’ve been up to, we have a panel of three different readers every issue who get early access to what’s coming up and tell us what they think. You can also join in the chat on Facebook and Instagram.

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