Happy Month! Pictured : 'October Cat', a cross stitch design by Peter Underhill hcraftsdirect.com/collections/...

Love it or hate it, Christmas is on its way! So if you're thinking about your festive stitching, we're offering 25% off our entire Christmas Cross Stitch Kit Collection this week! hcraftsdirect.com/collections/...

If you're thinking about starting your Christmas stitching, you can currently save up to 35% on a selection of Zweigart 14ct Aida cross stitch fabric. You can see what's available here: hcraftsdirect.com/collections/...

Meet Rosie Robin, our brand new 'Love Country' cross stitch kit from Sarah Reilly. This delicate design contains only whole stitches, and is available on 14ct aida and 27ct evenweave fabrics. hcraftsdirect.com/collections/...

We have a great offer for you this week - 25% off all Valerie Pfeiffer cross stitch kits, charts and downloads. These delicate designs are based on Valerie's beautiful paintings, and are a real pleasure to stitch and display. hcraftsdirect.com/search?q=pfe...

Here's a sneak peek of our next cross stitch design from Sarah Reilly, 'Rosie Robin'. Available soon with a choice of fabrics! hcraftsdirect.com/collections/...

Two more new cross stitch Christmas card kits from Kirsten Roche - a pair of festive robins! hcraftsdirect.com/collections/...

Kirsten's latest Christmas Gonk is this delightful carol singer, now available as a complete cross stitch greeting card kit. Backing singer included. hcraftsdirect.com/collections/...

We're delighted to bring you another selection of cross stitch greeting card kits from Kirsten Roche. Quick and easy to stitch, and loads of fun! For Halloween, we have a pair of Gonk designs, 'Wizard' and 'Devil'. hcraftsdirect.com/collections/...

There are still plenty of great cross stitch kits left in our 3for2 offer - buy any three cross stitch kits from our clearance and special offer pages, and only pay for two. These kits are already discounted, so bargains galore! hcraftsdirect.com/collections/... hcraftsdirect.com/collections/...

Today's the last day of our 3for2 offer on clearance and special offer cross stitch kits. These kits are already heavily discounted, and there's a great selection! See what's available here: hcraftsdirect.com/collections/... hcraftsdirect.com/collections/...

These stunning 'Animal Portraits' are now available to download as cross stitch charts, and of course if you prefer a physical copy, they're also available as printed chart packs. hcraftsdirect.com/search?q=ani...

National Hummingbird Day, celebrated on the first Saturday in September, honours these tiny, vibrant birds. It's a day to appreciate their beauty, support conservation efforts, and learn more about their role in nature and pollination. hcraftsdirect.com/search?q=hum...

We've just refreshed our Special Offers page with loads of great cross stitch kits - and even better, they're included in our 3for2 offer on all Clearance and Special Offer kits! hcraftsdirect.com/collections/... hcraftsdirect.com/collections/...

Ginger Cat Appreciation Day, celebrated on September 1st each year, honours the charm, beauty, and unique personalities of ginger cats. It's a purr-fect day to celebrate all things ginger cat! Pictured : Detail from 'Ginger Cat' cross stitch by John Stubbs hcraftsdirect.com/products/gin...

Happy Month! Pictured : 'September Cat' from Peter Underhill's fabcross stitch 'Calendar Cats' design. hcraftsdirect.com/products/sep... hcraftsdirect.com/products/cal...

Our beautiful Willow Pattern cross stitch design is now almost forty years old, yet it remains popular and part of our range to this day. Did you know there's a fascinating story behind the original design? You can read about it here: hcraftsdirect.com/pages/the-wi...

We have a great offer for you this week - buy any three cross stitch kits from our clearance and special offer pages, and only pay for two! These kits are already heavily discounted, and there are some great kits from all your favourite designers! hcraftsdirect.com/collections/...

John Clayton's last two cross stitch 'Elegance' designs, Annabel and Elizabeth, were really well received, so he decided to create one in a similar style, but with a Christmas theme. Meet Catherine! hcraftsdirect.com/products/cat...

We're delighted to bring you a brand new cross stitch design by Peter Underhill! It's available on 27 count evenweave fabric and 14 count aida, and contains whole stitches and outlining only. hcraftsdirect.com/products/we-...

We have a sneak peek for you! John Clayton's new Elegance Lady is Christmas-themed, and is called Catherine. Peter Underhill's 'We Three Kings' will be a brand new addition to his 'Cats Rule' range, more details soon on both these cross stitch kits, and more! hcraftsdirect.com

As it's a Bank Holiday here in the UK, we're extending our current offer for an extra day, it'll now end at midnight on Monday. We've just added even more cross stitch charts, including these stunning flower panels by John Clayton. Latest additions here: hcraftsdirect.com/collections/...

Kirsten Roche has designed these lovely cross stitch Christmas 'donkey' cards, which are also available as coaster kits. All are easy, quick and fun to stitch! You can see the cards here: hcraftsdirect.com/collections/... And the coasters here: hcraftsdirect.com/collections/...

We've got loads of great new cross stitch designs on the way, so it's time to make space in the stockroom and kiss goodbye to a few designs! They'll be available at less than half price while stocks last - you'll find them all here: hcraftsdirect.com/collections/...

Two more of John Clayton's 'Elegance' ladies, 'Roxy' and 'Jasmine', are now available as cross stitch chart packs or to download. There's 25% off all chart downloads this week, so there's no better time to add to your stash! hcraftsdirect.com/collections/...

We're offering 25% off our huge range of downloadable cross stitch charts this week! Downloads include clear charts and instructions, and a list of DMC stranded cottons required to complete the design, all handily packaged in a zip file. hcraftsdirect.com/collections/...

National Black Cat Appreciation Day, observed on August 17th, is a day dedicated to celebrating black cats and challenging the negative stereotypes that have surrounded them for centuries. Pictured : Cross Stitch Black Cat by Karen Carter hcraftsdirect.com/products/bla...

World Honey Bee Day, celebrated on the third Saturday of August each year, honours the vital role honey bees play in pollination, food production, and maintaining healthy ecosystems. Pictured - 'Making Honey', a cross stitch kit by Karen Carter hcraftsdirect.com/products/mak...

National Relaxation Day, celebrated on August 15, encourages people to slow down, unwind, and take a break from everyday stress. Of course, we think that cross stitch is the best form of relaxation, but we may be a little biased... hcraftsdirect.com/products/ann...

World Elephant Day, celebrated on August 12, is dedicated to protecting elephants and raising awareness about the challenges they face, such as poaching, habitat loss, and human-wildlife conflict. Pictured : Detail from cross stitch 'Elephants' by John Clayton hcraftsdirect.com/products/ele...

Happy Afternoon Tea Week! Anyone planning on indulging a little this week? Cross stitch designs pictured : 'Afternoon Tea' by Karen Carter 'Time for Tea' by Karen Carter 'Tea for Two' by Peter Underhill hcraftsdirect.com

Today's the last day of our Summer Cross Stitch Sale - we're offering 30% off our entire range of cross stitch kits and charts - including all our latest designs, greeting card kits, special offer kits and clearance lines - which are already less than half price! hcraftsdirect.com

Happy International Cat Day! If you're looking for that perfect feline design to cross stitch, we've got you covered! hcraftsdirect.com/search?q=cat

International Owl Awareness Day, observed annually on August 4th, is dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness about owls and their vital role in global ecosystems. We have lots of cross stitch owl designs you can stitch - see them all here: hcraftsdirect.com/search?q=owl

Our Summer Cross Stitch Sale has been hugely popular, so we've decided to extend it for another week - we're offering 30% off our entire range of cross stitch kits and charts! hcraftsdirect.com

John Clayton's fabulous dancers are now all available as downloadable charts - you can find them here: hcraftsdirect.com/search?q=dow... They're also available as printed chart packs if you prefer a physical copy - you can find them here: hcraftsdirect.com/search?q=cha...

National Friendship Day, celebrated on the first Sunday of August each year, is a special occasion dedicated to honouring the bonds of friendship and the positive impact friends have on our lives. Pictured : 'Best Friends', cross stitch by Peter Underhill hcraftsdirect.com/collections/...

Happy Sandcastle Day! Sandcastle Day is a joyful celebration that brings people together on the beach to build creative and elaborate sand sculptures. Pictured : Cross Stitch Sandcastle by Karen Carter hcraftsdirect.com/products/san...

Our latest three 'Little Friends' designs are now available as cross stitch coaster kits - quick and easy to stitch, these make lovely gifts, or a great place to rest your cuppa! hcraftsdirect.com/collections/...

Happy International Tiger Day! Pictured : 'Tiger' by John Clayton, available as a cross stitch chart pack or digital download. hcraftsdirect.com/products/tig... hcraftsdirect.com/products/tig...

Our Summer Cross Stitch Sale is still running - and we've added even more great kits to our clearance page, included in the sale. They're already less than half price, so a great time to add to your stash! hcraftsdirect.com hcraftsdirect.com/collections/...

These three lovely little cross stitch designs join the 'Little Friends' range. They are available on 14 count aida as complete kits and soon coaster kits too. All contain whole stitches only and are quick and easy to stitch. hcraftsdirect.com/collections/...

We've just added lots of cross stitch fabric 'offcuts' to our website. There's always 'a bit left over' at the end of a bolt so we have plenty more to come! hcraftsdirect.com/collections/...

Today, National Hammock Day invites everyone - whether you’re in your backyard, a beach, or a campsite - to embrace a few hours of serene leisure in your favourite sling. That is, if it's not already occupied! Pictured : Cat Napping by Peter Underhill hcraftsdirect.com/products/cat...

Our Summer Cross Stitch Sale is now on! hcraftsdirect.com

Here is our latest cross stitch design from Mel Rodicq! 'Llama Drama' is a gorgeous design which depicts the Peruvian landscape with its spectacular colours and majestic cacti. It is a pleasure to stitch and contains whole crosses and outlining only. hcraftsdirect.com/collections/...

We have two brand new Mel's Stitches cross stitch designs on the way, the first of which will be ready tomorrow! Which one's your favourite so far? hcraftsdirect.com/collections/...

We're offering reduced shipping all this week! UK shipping is free on all orders, and non-UK shipping (tracked) is half price for orders over £25! We'll also be introducing you to Mel Rodicq's new cross stitch kit tomorrow - get ready for some Llama Drama! hcraftsdirect.com

Today's the last day of our Karen Carter Collection cross stitch offer! Karen's designs are full of colour, and are a delight to stitch. You can see the whole collection here : hcraftsdirect.com/collections/...

If you're looking to top up your Summer stitching stash, look no further! We're offering 25% off The Karen Carter Collection cross stitch kits this week. Bright and colourful, perfect for Summer stitching! hcraftsdirect.com/collections/...