These cute pooch cards from our June issue (266) are perfect for dog lovers or simply anyone who is animal crackers! To help you achieve a professional finish, we've even designed this printable backing paper.

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...

These whimsical teddy cards from our April issue (264) are perfect for any little ones's birthdays on the horizon. To help you achieve a professional finish, we've even designed this printable backing paper.

To complete the set, here's an additional birthday card design you can get start stitching on today! Find the rest of the designs above in CrossStitcher issue 264, on sale now. Click here to subscribe and get every issue of CrossStitcher delivered directly to your door...

Send your friends a super-sweet treat with one of our delicious cross stitch cupcake cards - yum! To get started straight away, download this extra cupcake pattern and then print our polka dot backing paper to finish it off. You'll find the rest of the designs in CrossStitcher's March issue (263) which you can still buy from our online shop...

The March issue of Cross Stitch Collection has now hit the shops, and we're shaking off the winter blues by looking forward to starting some fresh new stitching projects! Joan Elliott's Spring Goddess is taking centre stage this month with her beautiful crown of daffodils and violets, but there's a colourful owl cushion for those who fancy a fun stitch to kick-start spring...

Who said Valentine's Day cards have to be smushy? In our February issue, you'll find a set of paired-up animal silhouette cards that are as cool as they are affectionate. Choose from penguins, birds, elephants, squirrels or download this extra owls design and complete the set...

It may be gloomy outside, but you can dream of sunshine to come thanks to Lesley Teare's blooming daffodils in Cross Stitch Collection's February issue (on sale 18 January).

With their yellow petals and trumpet-shaped centre, nothing signals that the gloomy days of winter are finally over quite like these beauties.

If you're after a quick stitch or something small to brighten up a simple project, this single flower is just what you need.

Download it for FREE here.

Now the New Year has arrived, it's time to say thank you for all those lovely gifts and heartfelt dinners we've enjoyed over the festive holiday. In CrossStitcher's January issue you'll find this cuddly set of greetings cards, which we think are perfect for doing just that!

To get you started, here's an extra design for you to download. Find the rest in our January issue (261).

Lesley Teare's elegant anemones from Cross Stitch Collection's January issue (out today) are full of colour and vibrancy  - just the thing for cheering up these cold winter months!

This individual flower is perfect for birthday cards - just trim your stitching and attach to the front of a plain card using double-sided tape. Download it for FREE here.

These seasonal tartan designs by Jane Prutton, remind us of snow capped Scottish mountains, dreamy snowy mornings and tradition plaid scarves. Cosy-up and find the patterns in our December issue. Don't forget to download our tartan backing paper to give them an even more professional finish.