With a heritage of needle-making spanning over 300 years, the expertise at John James Needles has been handed down from generation to generation and is highly regarded within the stitching industry - and within the CrossStitcher team.

Now they've launched The Crafters Collection, a set of easy-to-identify wallets containing every needle you'd ever need to own! Cleverly labelled in sweet illustrated packages (average £1.49 for 10+ needles), we think they're superb value for money.

Last month we showcased their Crewel, Beading, Cross Stitch and Easy Thread sets. This month, we're taking a closer look at their Quilting & Patchwork, Cross Stitch & Bead Embroidery and Delux Knitters. Click read more to see them in detail...

Here’s a nifty idea! Why not cross stitch some butterflies to create your own 3D wall art? The secret behind this quirky idea involves using perforated paper and foam pads to make your stitched motifs really stand out! We've framed our collection of four winged beauties in an old frame backed with a scrap of patterned wallpaper to give it a vintage feel.

Find Sarah Cookland's full set of over 20 designs in our May issue (265) or download this extra butterfly today. A single motif like this would make a lovely 3D birthday card. Go on, get creative and give it a go...

The amazing May issue of Cross Stitch Collection is on sale today! Its pages are crammed with gorgeous designs and inspirational ideas. Get part one in our fab new Edwardian garden party series, and create a family heirloom with our Chart of the Month from The Historical Sampler Company.

If you’re after a small project, you’ll love Lesley Teare’s pretty pink flower, which accompanies her colourful peacock design in this issue. Download it for free here.

Spring clean your stitching life with a trip to a Creative Crafts Show! It’s the perfect opportunity to stock up on all those hard-to-find supplies and get inspired for summer.

The Creative Crafts Show will be at King's Hall Complex, Belfast, from 18-20 April; Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet, from 25-28 April, and Manchester Central from 2-4 May. As well as countless shopping opportunities there will also be plenty of workshops, displays and demonstrations in everything from beading to blackwork, giving you plenty of opportunities to learn new techniques.