Receive this pretty wooden sewing box* when you subscribe to CrossStitcher. Not only is it a handy storage solution for your stitching bits and bobs, it's also dead stylish in it's own right. 

When you've filled it with things, sit it on a shelf where people can look at it. It's far too gorgeous to hide!

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If you have a passion for all things handmade and crafty, you really should take a look at our sister magazine, Mollie Makes (if you haven't already!)

It brings you the best of craft online, a look inside the homes of the world’s most creative crafters, tutorials on inspiring makes, round ups of the most covetable stash and tours of the crafty capitals of the world, all put together in a beautifully irresistible magazine. It sounds good doesn't it?

There are also plenty of innovative and quirky cross stitching projects to keep you busy too, so it's the ideal magazine if you're an avid stitcher, looking to broaden your horizons by trying out some new crafts.

Well, it has to be said that the team here at Cross Stitch Collection loves a bit of gardening. So much so that we couldn't resist packing our latest issue full of garden scenes. From Joan Elliott's Butterfly Fairy (the latest in her Garden Fairies series) to this wonderful Scarborough Fair sampler from Gail Bussi, we've truly embraced the great outdoors.

If you're in the USA, chances are you'll be looking for a lovely gift for your mum. That's right, Mother's Day is happening in the US on Sunday 13 May and we've got just the selection of cross stitching goodies to whet your appetite. Go on, click read more to find out how to make her day...