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Return To ShopCross stitch magazine, reimagined
XStitch is a cross stitch magazine for people who care about design, artists, and a bit of bite. Instant digital issues you can buy and stitch straight away.
Start with our Greatest Hits
Independent. Artist-led. Properly curated.
XStitch is a cross stitch magazine built around contemporary design, not nostalgia.
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.
What that looks like in practice:
+ Modern cross stitch patterns across a wide visual range
+ Instant digital download, start stitching immediately
+ Pattern Keeper friendly files included
+ A balance of bold statement pieces and calmer, slower stitches
+ Artist interviews and features woven into each issue
+ Design notes and technique insights that improve your work without lecturing you
_ Covers designed to be collected, saved, and argued over
+ Everything exists to make stitching feel current, intentional, and creatively alive.
Choose your route.
Two ways in. No wrong door.
Single digital issues
Start here if you want to try XStitch without commitment.
Instant download. Pick a theme. Start stitching.
The Vault
For collectors, regulars, and people who don’t want to miss anything.
The full library of XStitch issues in one place.
Ever seen cross stitch magazines like these?
What We Do
> 30 themed issues published and counting
> Over 75 designers featured from around the world
> Thousands of stitchers worldwide
> A consistent editorial voice across every issue
> Recognised for strong themes, visual identity, and curated design thinking
What They Say
“Pull together some of the best designers to make a varied pool of patterns.”
“I like the fact it has a theme, yet the designs are really the artists’ own take on it… there is a great range of styles to choose from.”
“Also, I like the complex patterns and stories that go along with the stitching.”
“Innovative and modern designs.”
FAQs
Is XStitch a physical magazine or digital?
Mostly digital. Issues are instant download. We also have a small number of print issues in limited stock (when they’re gone, they’re gone).
Can I buy a single issue?
Yes. Browse the issues and pick a theme that fits your taste.
Do you have print issues available right now?
Sometimes. We currently have five print issues available, all in limited stock.
Do you ship print internationally?
Yes, when print stock is available. Shipping options are shown at checkout.
What skill level is XStitch for?
Mixed. Some designs are beginner-friendly, others are more complex and detailed.
Are the patterns easy to use?
Yes. All files are Pattern Keeper friendly, with clear symbols, colour keys, and a clean legend system.
Can I print the patterns at home?
Yes. You can download and print all PDF patterns.
How do I access past issues?
You can buy individual back issues, or go through the Vault if you want the full library.
How often do new issues come out?
We publish in seasonal drops, typically quarterly when a publishing cycle is active.
Can I cancel a subscription?
Yes. You can cancel anytime via your account page. No drama, no hoops.
XStitch started with a simple gap in the world of stitching: too much nostalgia, not enough now.
The craft was never the problem. The framing was.
This magazine exists to treat cross stitch as contemporary culture, where design, humour, politics, and personal expression all belong in the same space. Each issue gives artists a theme, then steps back and lets their ideas speak, held together by editorial curation rather than convention.
Before the patterns, there was a point to prove. XStitch is what came next.
Join us
Get the Vault now, or grab a single issue and see if it’s your thing.
No pressure. Just good cross stitch, ready when you are.