Needlework
Free Stitch Kit worth £45 when you subscribe to The World of Cross Stitching magazine
Free gift when you subscribe to The World of Cross Stitching! Read on to find out more about our exciting new offer…

The World of Cross Stitching magazine - out now!
Take a look behind the cover of the latest issue, order your copy and catch up on issues you might have missed.

The Best Brother sewing machines to buy right now
Looking for the perfect sewing machine? We’ve compared 8 of Brother’s best for every task

Why the Native Lighting Slim Lamp Flex XL is a gamechanger for crafters in winter
The Native Lighting Slim Lamp Flex XL is a great choice for on-the-go crafters with a smaller budget

Love Embroidery Magazine - out now!
Take a look behind the cover of the latest issue, order your copy and catch up on issues you might have missed.
What's new?

Stitch this shining sun embroidery with sparkling beadwork
Learn straight stitch in this sun embroidery design, with felt appliqué and beadwork by Chloe Redfern

Make and wear a cross stitch poppy for Remembrance Day
Brighten up your home with Lesley's poppy cross stitch mounted in stylish hoops – just in time for Remembrance Day.

We tried and tested the BenQ e-Reading Desk Lamp review and these were the results...
We put the BenQ e-Reading Desk Lamp to the test to see if it’s the ultimate craft light. Read on to find out how it performed!

Take your stitching to another dimension with these 3D cross stitch patterns
Make 3D scenes, decorations and more with these fun and fabulous cross stitch models.

'Tis the season to stitch: Christmas embroidery patterns full of festive cheer
Celebrate the lead-up to Christmas through stitch with our selection of free and paid Christmas embroidery patterns.
Cross Stitch
Welcome to our collection of essential resources, patterns and how to guides for cross stitchers. Browse our latest posts to find free cross stitch charts, learn the basics or win stitchy prizes. Love cross stitching? Why not buy an issue of The World of Cross Stitching magazine or subscribe today?

Explore your creativity with these travel-inspired cross stitch patterns
Take to the land, skies and seas with our exciting travel cross stitch patterns.

Enjoy paw-fect stitching with these free dog cross stitch patterns
You'll love these super cute cross stitch dogs from Kate Mawdsley, plus a delightful Jack Russell cross stitch pattern from Durene Jones.

Your next cute cross stitch project: a giraffe wrapped in a scarf!
Reach new heights with this adorable wintery giraffe cross stitch designed by Jane Henderson.
Embroidery

Get a 200 skein cotton thread set from LoveCrafts worth over £99 when you subscribe to Love Embroidery
Start your Love Embroidery magazine subscription and enjoy monthly inspiration direct to your door.

Try our winter embroidery patterns and soothe your soul with some slow stitching
Grab your needle and threads and get ready to beat those winter blues with our winter embroidery patterns.

This DMC thread is dyed with natural ingredients, and it's so pretty
Explore DMC’s newest naturally dyed organic wool thread range – Eco Vita 360! Read on to find out how it performed in our expert review.
Needle Felting

12 of the best needle felting books to master the craft
Master the art of needle felting with these fun, fab and very cute needle felting books. They're beginner-friendly and will have you falling in love with needle felting in no time.

How to make needle felted Easter eggs
Needle felt your own Easter eggs this year with expert felter Nicky Cairney's free tutorial!

18 of the best needle felting kits for beginners 2025
Want to start needle felting but not sure where to start? Needle felting kits are great for felting newbies so browse these kits and pick your favourite!
