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!

When you subscribe to CrossStitcher, you'll also get all these great subscriber benefits: 

·       SAVE up to 28% on the shop price.

·       FREE cover gift with every issue

·       DIRECT delivery to your door, at no extra cost

·       EXCLUSIVE log-in to the Crafts Circle, our subscriber-only website offering extra content, free charts and exclusive discounts.

Sound good? Visit www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk to sign-up today or browse the fabulous selection of other craft titles on offer...

Last month, our sister magazine Mollie Makes featured our mason jar pincushions and this month it appears they've taken quite a liking to our quirky little Corgi fridge magnets. We love a bit of sisterly love, so turn to page 57 of their latest issue, on sale today, to see our Royal pooches in all their glory...

It's a fact we can't deny here at CrossStitcher HQ. We love tea. It doesn't matter if it's Earl Gry, Darjeeling or just a simple Breakfast Blend, we just can't get enough of the stuff!

That's why this month we commissioned one of our favourite teatime pal Angela Poole to come up with a cross stitched version of our favourite mantra: Live Life, Love Tea.

You'll find this design in our June issue (252) on sale until 15th May, so there's still plenty of time to get your hands on this pattern.

Why not download our mini teacup design to get you started?

After all, it's a perfectly sized chart to finish on your teabreak...

In the May issue of CrossStitcher, you'll find this comprehensive (not to mention super handy!) needle guide from industry experts John James.

Ever wondered which needle you should be using? This pull-out showcases 13 different collections of needles that John James produce for every crafting project you can imagine.

With this easy-to-use guide, you'll be able to find and identify all of them at a single glance. All the images of needles have been printed at actual size so if you have a rouge needle that you need to identify, simply place it on top of the pictures to find out exactly what type it is. How handy is that?

You'll find these pages tucked into the centre of our May issue, perfect for pulling out and pinning up as a reference for months to come!

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