CrossStitcher – Issue 434 May 2026 – CrossStitcher

Your materials pack contains: • Zweigart 14 count aida in Platinum • Skeins of DMC stranded cotton • Two gold-plated tapestry needles; size 24 and size 26 PLEASE NOTE: Backing fabric and cushion pad are not included in this pack How to order: Fill in the form on page 10 or go to www.willowfabrics.com to order your project pack at the CrossStitcher reader price of £34.50, plus P&P.

WE COULDN’T THINK of a bet er way of celebrating the month of May than sharing a woodland path full of bluebells. Designer Jenny Barton has beautifully captured the magical blue haze these pret y wildfl owers create as they carpet woodlands. We are lucky enough to live right next to a stretch of woodland and absolutely love our spring dog walks!

Turn to page 56 to start stitching the star of our cover for yourself. This month also sees the return of our popular ‘swatch samplers’. From starry, starry nights to bold sunfl owers, Emma Congdon has captured Vincent Van Gogh’s greatest hits in small swatches – see page 30. Each one is a mini project in itself, if you don’t have all the stitching time you’d like. Cross stitch is often about life’s celebrations, so we have come up with a fun way to mark any occasion. Stitch a bot le of champagne with a popping cork – this design requires not one, but two frames!

We hope you will enjoy stitching this to present at family events or to see someone off on a new adventure. Turn to page 62 to make a start. It is a great design to stitch and have on hand! Happy stitching! Spring sightings & celebrations… www.crossstitchermag.com Follow us online! facebook.com/CrossStitcherMag twitter.com/XStitchmagazine Welcome Write to the editorial department at: CrossStitcher Magazine, PO Box 172, Northam, EX39 9DY FOR ALL SUBSCRIPTION ENQUIRIES Telephone: UK +44 (0)1778 392080 Email: [email protected] Issue 434 May 2026 56 YOUR CHARTS 16 2026 Stamps SAL A new design for every month 18 Celtic Comfort Irish blessings sampler 22 Satin Sparkle Hardanger purse with satin threads 25 Tea & Sympathy Share our ‘cheering cuppa’ cards 30 Van Gogh Gallery Swatch sampler of famous works 38 Eternal Blooms Wildflower cushion 45 Letter Library Sweet shop 53 Welcome Home Charming house key case 56 Into The Woods Bluebell & bunnies woodland path 62 Pop, Clink, Fizz!

Champagne and cork hoops 65 Create A Classic: Sea View 72 Ready, Steady, Stitch Designer challenge 82 Take A Tea Break Quick chart for break time!

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