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# XStitch Magazine

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## Posts
- [What should Cross Stitch look like on the Back?](https://xstitchmag.com/cross-stitch-back/): Good news! It is nice if the back of your cross stitch looks tidy, but you don't need to lose sleep if it's a bit unruly. Let's put your mind at ease on the topic!
- [Ask me anything — Q&A recording on 30th January](https://xstitchmag.com/ask-me-anything-qa-recording-on-30th-january/): Post questions here or via the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScy2hikbr6yQzwZSW3RTY8qBe7d6MZXT0NIUgZrSHTYm8GTXA/viewform
- [A Brief History of Cross Stitch: From Pharaohs to Pixels](https://xstitchmag.com/history-of-cross-stitch/): Trace cross stitch's journey from ancient Egypt to today's digital age, capturing its evolution through history, culture, and technology
- [You can turn any Photo into a Cross Stitch Pattern – Here’s How](https://xstitchmag.com/picture-to-cross-stitch-chart/): Transform photos into cross stitch art! Our guide covers software, fabric choices, and creative tips for all skill levels.
- [Elevate Your Craft: Detailed Guide to Framing Cross Stitch with Ease](https://xstitchmag.com/cross-stitch-framing/): In this guide, we cover every aspect of the framing process, from preparing your artwork with care to selecting the ideal frame and matting that enhances its beauty.
- [Shimmer and Stitch: 12 Essential Tips for Cross Stitching with Metallic Threads](https://xstitchmag.com/tips-for-metallic-thread-cross-stitch/): Discover the art of cross-stitch with metallic threads. Our guide offers 12 essential tips for creating stunning, shimmering embroidery projects.
- [10 Must-Have Cross Stitch Tools](https://xstitchmag.com/cross-stitch-tools/): We've put together a list of the essential cross stitch tools so that you can make the right choices fast and level up your stitching!
- [20 Essential Tips Every Cross-Stitch Beginner Needs to Know](https://xstitchmag.com/cross-stitch-beginner-tips/): Discover 20 essential cross-stitch tips for beginners. From supplies to stitches, master the art of cross-stitching with our comprehensive guide!
- [Preserve and Display: Mastering the Art of Storing Cross Stitch and Needlepoint Works](https://xstitchmag.com/storing-cross-stitch/): Welcome to a critical but often overlooked aspect of needlecraft – storing your cherished cross-stitch creations. For many of us, cross-stitch and needlepoint are not just hobbies; they're profound expressions of our creativity and commitment, often holding sentimental value.
- [Cross Stitch Christmas by Hélène Le Berre](https://xstitchmag.com/cross-stitch-christmas-by-helene-le-berre/): Cross Stitch Christmas by Hélène Le Berre delivers timeless, minimalistic cross stitch designs that you'll love to stitch for the festive season.
- [How To Use Metallic Thread For Cross Stitch](https://xstitchmag.com/how-to-use-metallic-thread-for-cross-stitch/): Enhance your cross-stitch projects with the captivating sparkle and elegance of metallic threads. I'll delve into my experience with metallic threads, offering insights and practical tips to empower you to incorporate these shimmering threads into your work confidently. Discover how to select the right threads, navigate their unique properties, and seamlessly integrate them into your cross-stitch designs, elevating your creations to a new level of visual appeal
- [How do I thread a needle without it getting tangled?](https://xstitchmag.com/thread-a-needle/): Learn how to thread a needle effortlessly! Get expert tips on thread selection and threading techniques to avoid tangles in your cross stitch projects.
- [What Is Cross Stitch?](https://xstitchmag.com/what-is-cross-stitch/): Cross stitch is a popular needlecraft where you use needle and thread to make small X-shaped stitches and create pixelated handmade art.
- [What Is A Stitch Along?](https://xstitchmag.com/what-is-a-stitch-along/): A Stitch Along, or SAL, is a sequential stitch project in which an entire design is stitched in consecutive parts. Stitch alongs are cross stitch projects, completed within a certain timeframe where you receive a new part of the or stitch-a-long pattern to stitch along with other stitchers.
- [10 designer buys that are worth the investment](https://xstitchmag.com/10-designer-buys-that-are-worth-the-investment/): Some things are worth splashing out on...
- [Our pick of the coolest denim jackets this season](https://xstitchmag.com/our-pick-of-the-coolest-denim-jackets-this-season/): Time to invest in the surprisingly versatile spring pick.
- [Jay Ellis Proves One Suit Can Work Four Different Ways](https://xstitchmag.com/jay-ellis-proves-one-suit-can-work-four-different-ways/): From a dinner date to a client meeting (and a plane ride).
- [Is Cross Stitch Difficult? [What Can Go Wrong & What To Do]](https://xstitchmag.com/is-cross-stitch-difficult/): Cross Stitch is one of the easiest forms of needlework as it combines a simple, straight stitch with a fabric that has evenly spaced holes to pass the thread through. The charts for cross stitch are similar to painting by numbers and by counting carefully and stitching slowly, you will easily learn to cross stitch.
- [Are You Still Cross Stitch Crazy?](https://xstitchmag.com/cross-stitch-crazy/): If you miss Cross Stitch Crazy Magazine, XStitch is here to fill that creative gap. Enjoy cross stitch patterns you'll be proud to display!

## Pages
- [Mr X Stitch Contemporary Needlework Prize 2026: Terms & Conditions](https://xstitchmag.com/prize-terms-conditions/): In plain English: you keep ownership of your work and give us permission to show it while we run and promote the Prize, always crediting you.
- [The Mr X Stitch Contemporary Needlework Prize FAQs](https://xstitchmag.com/prize-faqs/): Everything you need to know before you enter. If your question isn't answered here, get in touch before you buy your entry.
- [Cross stitch magazine, reimagined](https://xstitchmag.com/cross-stitch-magazine/): Each issue is a themed collection of patterns, artists, and ideas brought together with an editorial point of view. You’re not just getting charts, you’re getting a curated slice of modern stitching culture.
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- [Membership](https://xstitchmag.com/membership/): That's just £4/month. Cancel anytime. 90-day money-back guarantee.
- [Articles](https://xstitchmag.com/articles/)
- [Fuzzy Fox Designs](https://xstitchmag.com/fuzzy-fox-designs/): Rachel James, aka Fuzzy Fox Designs, is an environmental scientist by day and crazy crafter during evenings and weekends and lives in beautiful Tasmania, Australia.
- [Fairy Wool In The Wood](https://xstitchmag.com/fairy-wool-in-the-wood/): Cassandra is Fairy Wool In The Wood: I love to surround myself with threads, watercolors, balls of wool, lace, fabrics ... I love to create stories from which my patterns are born ... I love to take walks in the woods and describe nature to my son ... I love animals, I am a proud vegan ... I am a dreamer who lives smiling 😊💞
- [LittleStitchTX](https://xstitchmag.com/littlestitchtx/): Saffy is LittleStitchTX.
- [Jacquelyn Royal](https://xstitchmag.com/jacquelyn-royal/): Jacquelyn Royal’s interest lies primarily in the manipulation of textiles in the service of subverting popular notions about the medium and her chosen subject matter.
- [MiloMiniByXenia](https://xstitchmag.com/milominibyxenia/): Xenia Antipova is MiloMiniByXenia: "I am a researcher and author with law degree and passion for sewing and stitching. as well as a holder of a textile designer diploma. For more than twenty years my home is Mediterranean island Cyprus, where the inspiration for my cross stitch designs takes roots."
- [DoodleCraft Design](https://xstitchmag.com/doodlecraft-design/): Debbie Harding is Doodlecraft Design: "I have been a keen stitcher all my life and when I could no longer go out to work due to my disability I turned my artistic talents to creating contemporary and classic cross stitch and Blackwork designs and I’ve been lucky enough to find interested customers to turn this into my new career. I feel very lucky as I get my creative fix when designing the kits and then again when I stitch them!"
- [Cherry Parker](https://xstitchmag.com/cherry-parker/): My name is Cherry Parker and I live in Auckland New Zealand and enjoy designing cross stitch patterns as well making fun objects in felt. I am currently working on a felt gnome who steals our socks for a few days making it impossible to pair up every sock after washing. Cross stitch will always come first but variety is important.I am self-taught and have had four cross stitch books produced commercially and four that were self-published. My patterns have been published in the USA, Australia and in New Zealand. I am a firm believer in only stitching what you really want to stitch. It has got to be fun and not a chore. Itching to sew the next stitch is a must.
- [Christabel Seneque](https://xstitchmag.com/christabel-seneque/): Christabel Seneque is a born crafter who always has more ideas than time. In addition to cross stitch design she also enjoys knitting, sewing her own clothes, and cooking vegan food. She does all this from a little house in Perth, on the west coast of Australia.
- [Aubrey Longley-Cook](https://xstitchmag.com/aubrey-longley-cook/): Aubrey Longley-Cook is a Los Angeles based artist. He received a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and was the 2016 Wesley Mancini Artist-In-Residence at the McColl Center for Art + Innovation. He was honored with a 2014 Emerging Artist Award from the Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs and was a 2013/14 Walthall Artist Fellow. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Art Papers, Queer Threads, the Journal of Modern Craft, Textiel Plus, Hyperallergic, OUT, Wussy Mag, Atlanta Magazine, Creative Loafing, ArtsATL, BURNAWAY, Pelican Bomb, and fLoromancy.
- [MarinDeauDouce88](https://xstitchmag.com/marindeaudouce88/): MarinDeauDouce88: "Teacher by day, stitcher by night, my superpower is to stitch faster than my shadow on every material: voter’s card, bay leaf, surgical mask, sieve… But I do not deny the aida canvas either.
- [Cross Stitch for Men](https://xstitchmag.com/cross-stitch-for-men/): Hi, I'm Jamie, aka Mr X Stitch, and I started XStitch Magazine because cross stitch is an amazing, diverse craft and I wanted people to enjoy it, regardless of who they are and where they come from.
- [The Manly Art of Cross Stitch](https://xstitchmag.com/manly-art-of-cross-stitch/): The Manly Art of Cross Stitch is brought to you by Elliott, RIAA Double Platinum-certified cross stitch artist and designer, former radio DJ, and recovering drummer who is not afraid to boldly tackle complex needlework. With over two decades of cross stitch experience and a lifetime steeped in music, Elliott never leaves his home at the intersection of Rock and Roll Boulevard and Cross Stitch Lane without a needlework project and some good tunes. It's only natural that these two passions should come together, bringing you Billboard top 10 designs.
- [Home](https://xstitchmag.com/): XStitch is the cross stitch magazine for the modern stitcher. We want you to stitch things you'll be proud to display and that you'll love to share.
- [Support XStitch on Patreon](https://xstitchmag.com/patreon/): XStitch Magazine is committed to setting a new standard for cross stitch magazines and if you love stitching as much as we do, then please support us on Patreon!
- [Flanders Tapestry Collection](https://xstitchmag.com/flanders-tapestry-collection/): The Flanders Tapestry Collection was founded in 2014 by Johan Verbruggen.
- [Cinnabar Canary](https://xstitchmag.com/cinnabar-canary/): Vicki Mills is Cinnabar Canary: "I am influenced by whatever else appeals to me at that moment. I use high contrast and pops of colour and a balanced layout.
- [Everbee Designs](https://xstitchmag.com/everbee-designs/): "I'm bees, your friendly designer & everbee owner! I'm here to bring you modern and sly designs that hopefully make you smile. In addition to designing/stitching patterns, I love reading, sharp wits, and art. My spirit animal is Stitch :)"
- [Durene Jones](https://xstitchmag.com/durene-jones/): Durene Jones is one of the UK's most well loved cross stitch designers.
- [Army of Trolls](https://xstitchmag.com/army-of-trolls/): Army of Trolls is the portfolio of London born, videogame obsessed artist Gary J Lucken. Working from his Studio in Poole, Dorset, UK, surrounded by Japanese toys and piles of old 2D videogames. (G) produces a unique brand of colourful artwork heavily influenced by videogames, toys and pop culture.
- [Kate Spiridonova](https://xstitchmag.com/kate-spiridonova/): "My name is Kate, I live in Moscow and I really love to embroider and create patterns for embroidery. I have a ginger cat, Richard, who helps me embroider. In the future, I really want to embroider his self-portrait and hang it on the wall."
- [PXLCRS](https://xstitchmag.com/pxlcrs/): Dino Pros is PXLCRS: “I have a great passion for everything automotive and for graphic design, so naturally I am happiest when given the opportunity to combine the two. I make one-off personalized #pixelart illustrations & keychains. Made to order”
- [XStitch – Modern Cross Stitch Magazine Subscriptions](https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/): Looking for a cross stitch magazine subscription that isn't full of teddies, kittens, and twee florals?
- [Emma Congdon](https://xstitchmag.com/emma-congdon/): Graphic designer by day and a xstitch designer by night. Emma Congdon is a coffee and colour addict from East London, with a passion for typography and stitching. She designs for multiple cross stitch and craft magazines in the UK and US and also run her own little cross stitch shop online.
- [WorksByABC](https://xstitchmag.com/worksbyabc/): Arlene Cohen is the designer behind WorksByABC (yes, her initials really are ABC). Her designing style is as eclectic as a mixtape, which has kept her stitching and designing exciting and refreshing to her for years. Many of her designs have a historical bent and she loves to tell the stories behind their inspiration.
- [Tiny Modernist](https://xstitchmag.com/tiny-modernist/): Tiny Modernist cross stitch patterns are designed by Cheryl McKinnon. Beautiful modern cross stitch designs that are quick and fun to stitch!
- [Tina Francis Tapestry](https://xstitchmag.com/tina-francis-tapestry/): Tina Francis Tapestry began after winning a box of embroidery transfers in an auction, when Tina started on a journey exploring “home crafts” and found a whole army of women artists who were not seen as such because “it’s just something I do”.
- [The Witchy Stitcher](https://xstitchmag.com/the-witchy-stitcher/): On a dreary night amongst towering mountains, in a dark cabin bounded by a dense forest, The Witchy Stitcher (Meg Black) was born.
- [The Makers Marks](https://xstitchmag.com/the-makers-marks/): The Makers Marks, run by Emma Homent, is a contemporary needlepoint and cross stitch craft kit company with collaboration at its core. Our kits are for colour lovers with a touch of nostalgia.
- [The Hawthorn Tree](https://xstitchmag.com/the-hawthorn-tree/): Karen Eley, aka The Hawthorn Tree, took up cross stitch as a serious hobby in her late teens and by the time she graduated from Keele University it had become an obsession and she had begun creating her own designs. Her style has evolved over the years but she prefers to keep things as simple as possible.
- [Sweet Annet](https://xstitchmag.com/sweet-annet/): Anna Pavlyuk is Sweet Annet: “Since I was 10 years old I have been embroidering. I was so smitten by this craft that I could spend all day embroidering and not even get tired. I am sure other people will understand this passion. I began to create my own patterns, that reflect my tastes and are unique. This is my hobby, my life, my work.”
- [Stitchsperation](https://xstitchmag.com/stitchsperation/): Charlie Mankin is a cross stitch designer based in Somerset, UK with her husband and two fat cats. She has always been crafty but with the launch of Stitchsperation in 2016 she combined her love of bright colours, modern design and typography. Her cross stitch kits are vibrant and feature inspirational quotes stitched onto brightly coloured, hand-painted fabric.

## Products
- [Issue 30: Mixtape Vol. 7](https://xstitchmag.com/cross-stitch-mixtape-vol-7/): A sampler of the best modern cross stitch patterns in the world. Issue 30 is Mixtape Vol. 7: no single theme, just designs with bite and style from the best cross stitch talent around, international designers and fresh talent included. Instant PDF download, yours the moment you check out. Pick one and end up with something you will happily frame.
- [Issue 29: The 1980s](https://xstitchmag.com/1980s-cross-stitch/): XStitch Magazine Issue 29 is a digital PDF issue packed with 1980s cross stitch patterns - retro nostalgia, loud colour, and throwback attitude for modern stitchers. Instant download: pick your favourite, stitch the vibe, and end up with a proper conversation piece.
- [Issue 28: Home](https://xstitchmag.com/home-cross-stitch/): Home cross stitch patterns with personality. Issue 28: Home is full of modern designs made for interiors and gifts, the kind that give a place that my-house-has-character feeling. Instant PDF download, yours the moment you check out. Make something that belongs on the wall, not in a drawer.
- [Issue 27: Flora](https://xstitchmag.com/floral-cross-stitch/): Floral cross stitch patterns that look like art. Issue 27: Flora is full of modern blooms and bold botanicals, designs with real presence rather than filler. Instant PDF download, yours the moment you check out. Stitch something that makes your space feel like you.
- [Issue 26: Mixtape Vol. 6](https://xstitchmag.com/cross-stitch-mixtape-vol-6/): A sampler of original modern cross stitch patterns. Issue 26 is Mixtape Vol. 6: no single theme, just designs for makers who want to push beyond the obvious. Cats, pickles, ghouls, cars, fairies, goats and more. Instant PDF download, yours the moment you check out. Stitch something that makes you think, yep, that is why I stitch.
- [Issue 25: Black](https://xstitchmag.com/black-cross-stitch/): Black cross stitch patterns with depth and drama. Issue 25: Black unveils 12 striking modern designs built on mystery and elegance, the upgrade for anyone who is bored of cute. Instant PDF download, yours the moment you check out. Stitch a statement piece people will actually comment on.
- [Issue 24: Merry Xmas](https://xstitchmag.com/christmas-cross-stitch/): Christmas cross stitch patterns worth hanging up. Issue 24: Merry Xmas is packed with festive modern designs you will actually be proud to gift, frame, or stitch as a yearly tradition. Instant PDF download, yours the moment you check out, and your December project is sorted.
- [Issue 23: Myths & Legends](https://xstitchmag.com/mythical-cross-stitch/): Mythical cross stitch patterns and local legends. Issue 23: Myths & Legends gathers 12 enchanting tales from across the globe, with modern designs featuring the likes of Bigfoot, Baba Yaga and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Instant PDF download, yours the moment you check out.
- [Duodecad Special Edition](https://xstitchmag.com/duodecad/): 12 designers. 12 patterns. Only 12 colours to choose from. The Duodecad challenge forced the creativity of some of your favourite designers. Get your copy today to see how their responses.
- [Issue 22: Mixtape Vol. 5](https://xstitchmag.com/cross-stitch-mixtape-vol-5/): A sampler of standout modern cross stitch patterns. Issue 22 is Mixtape Vol. 5: no single theme, just an eclectic mix from international designers and fresh talent, chosen to deliver maximum payoff for your stitching time. Instant PDF download, yours the moment you check out. Pick a design and make something you will be proud to show off.
- [The Mr X Stitch Contemporary Needlework Prize Calendar](https://xstitchmag.com/mrx-prize-calendar-2023/): Treat yourself to a year of award-winning embroidered art with The Mr X Stitch Contemporary Needlework Prize Calendar. This timeless calendar features twelve months of amazing art across four categories of art: Hand Embroidery Machine Embroidery 3D Textiles Mixed Media Each month has a functional calendar space as well as a quote from the artist about their work. On the reverse of each page is a full-size image of their work that will look amazing on your wall. The winning artists are: Sally Wilson Chrissie Juno Mann Cecile Judge John Thomas Paradiso Pamela Campbell Orly Cogan Meredith Woolnough Sally Hewett Hagar Vardimon Manya Goldman Aaron Fein Ruta Naujalyte This limited edition print run is a celebration of needlework and is a real talking point for anyone who loves modern craft. Get your copy today while stocks last!
- [Issue 21: Tropical](https://xstitchmag.com/tropical-cross-stitch/): Tropical cross stitch patterns for endless summer. Issue 21: Tropical takes you to warm beaches and tiki bars by way of modern designs from our international cast: juicy fruits, sun-kissed islands and exotic birds. Instant PDF download, yours the moment you check out.
- [Issue 20: Mystery](https://xstitchmag.com/mystery-cross-stitch/): Mystery cross stitch patterns with a twist. Issue 20: Mystery! is strange, intriguing and made for stitchers who like a project that keeps them guessing to the final stitch. Instant PDF download, yours the moment you check out.
- [Issue 19: Yay!](https://xstitchmag.com/happy-cross-stitch/): Happy cross stitch patterns that work like a reset button. Issue 19: Yay! is full of bright, joyful modern designs to lift your mood and look great once they are framed. Instant PDF download, yours the moment you check out.
- [Issue 18: Mixtape Vol. 4](https://xstitchmag.com/cross-stitch-mixtape-vol-4/): XStitch Magazine Issue 18 is a digital PDF issue stuffed with funky cross stitch patterns - bold colour, quirky energy, and designs that refuse to behave. Instant download: pick a pattern, start straight away, and enjoy the fastest route to a genuinely fun finish.
- [Issue 17: Adventure](https://xstitchmag.com/adventure-cross-stitch/): Adventure cross stitch patterns for restless hands. Issue 17: Adventure is packed with modern designs that take you from the front door to the farthest reaches of space and everywhere in between. Instant PDF download, yours the moment you check out.
- [Issue 16: Cute](https://xstitchmag.com/cute-cross-stitch/): Cute cross stitch patterns with an edge. Issue 16: Cute is XStitch doing charm on its own terms: an eclectic set of modern designs, more rainbows and animals than you would expect from us, all with a knowing wink. Instant PDF download, yours the moment you check out.
- [Issue 15: The 70s](https://xstitchmag.com/1970s-cross-stitch/): Dive into a groovy selection of retro cross stitch patterns with XStitch Issue 15 - The 70s! You'll dig our designs so swing by and feel the vibe!
- [Issue 14: Mixtape Vol. 3](https://xstitchmag.com/cross-stitch-mixtape-vol-3/): A sampler of cool modern cross stitch patterns. Issue 14 is Mixtape Vol. 3: no single theme, just 17 original designs and fresh ideas from some of the best designers in the business. Instant PDF download, yours the moment you check out.
- [Issue 13: Fortune](https://xstitchmag.com/lucky-cross-stitch/): Lucky cross stitch patterns worth a gamble. Issue 13: Fortune is your mystical streak in modern design: tarot, crystals, lucky sevens and a peek at the future, whatever you fancy betting on. Instant PDF download, yours the moment you check out.
- [Issue 12: Noir](https://xstitchmag.com/dark-cross-stitch/): Dark cross stitch patterns with a crime to solve. Issue 12: Noir is the darkest, most dangerous cross stitch magazine in the world: a murder mystery told in 15 modern patterns, with a crime comic running alongside. Instant PDF download, yours the moment you check out.
- [XStitch 2021 Calendar – Reflex](https://xstitchmag.com/2021-calendar/): It's a calendar for 2021. And while it's not 2021 any more, it is also a fantastic collection of original cross stitch patterns by a hand picked collection of design talent! So it's kinda timeless!
- [Issue 11: Namaste](https://xstitchmag.com/mindful-cross-stitch/): Mindful cross stitch patterns for a bit of inner peace. Issue 11: Namaste is the quickest route to calm: modern designs with good vibes and positive affirmations to stitch with love. Instant PDF download, yours the moment you check out.
- [Issue 10: Mixtape Vol. 2](https://xstitchmag.com/cross-stitch-mixtape-vol-2/): A sampler of fresh modern cross stitch patterns. Issue 10 is Mixtape Vol. 2: no single theme, just 15 original designs from our international cast across eight countries. Instant PDF download, yours the moment you check out. Stitch something new and be proud of what you make.
- [Issue 9: Orient](https://xstitchmag.com/geometric-cross-stitch/): Cross stitch patterns to centre and focus you. Issue 9: Orient runs from Far Eastern flavours to designs built around balance and direction, 17 modern patterns to help you find your centre. Instant PDF download, yours the moment you check out.
- [Issue 8: The Munchies](https://xstitchmag.com/food-cross-stitch/): Food cross stitch patterns for stitchers who love a snack. Issue 8: The Munchies puts two great pleasures on one plate, with modern designs from our international cast covering the foods they love. Patterns you will want to sink your needle into. Instant PDF download, yours the moment you check out.
- [XStitch 2021 Calendar – Reflex – Digital Edition](https://xstitchmag.com/2021-calendar-digital/): It's the best cross stitch calendar you've ever seen with 13 original designs from some of the best in the business including:
- [2020 Visions](https://xstitchmag.com/2020-visions/): 2020 Visions is the first XStitch Special Edition, with 13 original cross stitch patterns from an international collection of designers.
- [Issue 7: Love](https://xstitchmag.com/love-cross-stitch/): Love cross stitch patterns made to be given (or kept). Issue 7: Love is packed with romantic modern designs so you can say it with thread, no greeting card required. There is no better gift than handmade. Instant PDF download, yours the moment you check out.
- [Issue 6: Mixtape Vol. 1](https://xstitchmag.com/cross-stitch-mixtape-vol-1/): A sampler of modern cross stitch patterns, no theme, all killer. Issue 6 is our very first Mixtape: an eclectic mix of fresh, bold designs from international designers and new talent, pixel artists included. Built for stitchers who want contemporary style, not tradition for tradition's sake. Instant PDF download, yours the moment you check out. Pick the pattern that matches your taste and go.
- [Issue 5: Heroes & Villains](https://xstitchmag.com/heroes-villains-cross-stitch/): Heroes and villains cross stitch patterns, pick your side. Issue 5 is the only double-fronted cross stitch magazine ever made: hero designs from one cover, villainy from the other. Are you the crafting hero, or do you dwell on the dark side? Modern patterns from an international cast of designers, either way. Instant PDF download, yours the moment you check out.
- [Issue 4: Green](https://xstitchmag.com/green-cross-stitch/): Looking for green cross stitch designs? Want to stitch patterns that connect with nature? With 20 designs from our international cross stitch designer family, exploring themes from Emerald Cities to street art and nature in all its forms, our Green issue delivers good vibes and inner peace.
- [Issue 3: Space](https://xstitchmag.com/space-cross-stitch/): Space cross stitch patterns from here to the edge of the galaxy. Issue 3: Space is the frontier issue: the best space-themed modern designs in the world, maybe the Universe, from our international cast of designers. Sci-fi fanatic? Space cadet in the family? Futuristic design fan? Instant PDF download, beamed over the moment you check out. Stitch long and prosper.
- [Issue 2: Beats](https://xstitchmag.com/music-cross-stitch/): Music cross stitch patterns for stitchers with rhythm. Issue 2: Beats is where the needle meets the beat: 20 music-inspired modern designs about sound, neighbourhoods and the pulse that drives us all. Instant PDF download, dropped the moment you check out. Put the needle on the cross stitch and let the drumbeats go like this.
- [Issue 1: Revolution](https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch/): Modern cross stitch patterns, the way the revolution intended. Issue 1: Revolution is the debut that tore up the sampler rulebook: 20 bold, contemporary designs from an international cast of stitch artists, plus interviews, features and technique pages. Instant PDF download, yours the second you check out. Proper, wall-worthy stitching, no chintz in sight.
- [Issue 23 Taster](https://xstitchmag.com/issue-23-taster/): Indulge in the wondrous world of folklore and embroidery with the latest issue of XStitch Magazine! Uncover 12 enchanting tales from across the globe and stitch your way through original designs featuring legendary creatures like Bigfoot, Baba Yaga, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer - just to name a few!

# XStitch Magazine

> XStitch is the world's leading modern cross stitch magazine: design-led, artist-driven, and made for stitchers who want patterns they are proud to display. Founded in 2017 by Jamie Chalmers (Mr X Stitch), XStitch publishes themed digital issues featuring original patterns from independent designers worldwide. This is contemporary cross stitch, not teddies and twee florals.

Key facts:

- 30+ themed issues, 500+ original patterns, 90+ independent designers.
- Digital-first: instant downloads, charts in multiple formats, no adverts, no filler.
- Founder Jamie Chalmers, aka Mr X Stitch, the "Kingpin of Contemporary Embroidery": curator, author and broadcaster.
- The definitive UK authority on modern, design-led cross stitch.

## Start here

- [Cross Stitch Magazine (hub)](https://xstitchmag.com/cross-stitch-magazine/): The home of modern cross stitch. What XStitch is, why it is different, and where to begin.
- [What is cross stitch?](https://xstitchmag.com/what-is-cross-stitch/): A plain-English guide to the craft for newcomers.

## Magazine and patterns

- [Shop all issues](https://xstitchmag.com/shop/): Browse and buy every themed issue as an instant digital download.
- [The Vault (subscription)](https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/): All-access subscription to the full back catalogue of issues and patterns.
- [Best of XStitch](https://xstitchmag.com/best-cross-stitch/): Greatest Hits Vol. 1, ten of our most popular patterns and a great place to start.

## The wider XStitch world

- [Mr X Stitch](https://www.mrxstitch.com): The contemporary needlecraft blog founded by Jamie Chalmers in 2008.
- [NeedleXChange podcast](https://needl.exchange): In-depth interviews with the best textile and embroidery artists on the planet, hosted by Mr X Stitch.
- [Jamie Chalmers](https://jamiechalmers.com): Personal site of the founder, the Kingpin of Contemporary Embroidery.

## Contact

- Email: hello@mrxstitch.com