It's Issue 12 of XStitch Magazine and the theme is Noir! This issue is a tale of murder and mystery featuring fifteen cross stitch designs that are inspired by the Noir genre. Get your copy now!

Here we have a review of Jennifer Chiaverini's work Harriet's Journey from Elm Creek Quilts. This book provides patterns for 100 6 inch quilt blocks inspired by one of the author's novels.

Smocking is a well known traditional embroidery technique, which gathers fabric together into tight pleats so that is can stretch and return to its gathered shape. It is often used as a form of...

Annabel Benilan guides you through how to make not only 15 stylish looks for Barbie, but five outfits for Ken too. Princess, Prom Queen, President, Doctor - with your help, Barbie can be any of them.

Welcome to Issue 13 of XStitch Magazine – Fortune! 15 eclectic cross stitch patterns from an international cohort of designers! Get your copy now!

This Felter Skelter column highlights three artists who all use needle felting as a method to create fantasy felted characters. All are inspired by nature and animal life. The three artists chosen...