Hannah Fletcher
Editor, The World of Cross Stitching
Hannah has been the Editor of The World of Cross Stitching magazine for 4 years and is responsible for bringing a wide range of cross stitch patterns from the best international designers to the readers around the world. She loves to stitch modern baby samplers for new arrivals amongst her friends and family, but as an all-round crafter, Hannah is just as likely to have a crochet hook in hand as a needle and thread. When she’s not busy crafting, Hannah can be found Irish dancing or running to keep fit.
Recent articles by Hannah Fletcher
5 owl cross stitch patterns for all occasions!
Celebrate the beautiful and wise owl with our selection of owl cross stitch patterns. From spooky owls to cute designs, you'll find something to hoot about!
10 top tips to turn cross stitch into cash
Love stitching? Want to make some money from your favourite hobby? Read on for our tips on selling cross stitch.
Top tips for stitching large designs
Ready to level up and tackle some larger scale cross stitch projects? We're here to help! Read our handy A-Z of tips from the pros for stitching large designs
5 tips for stitching with metallic threads
Don't be dazzled by metallics threads - read our 5 top tips for metallic success!
How to make a cross stitch elf tree decoration
Join the festive frolics with our cheeky elf tree decoration designed by Heather Nugent. We show you how to make the 3D bauble using the exclusive kit with your issue of The World of Cross Stitching.
5 ways to stop fabric fraying
If you're stitching a project over several weeks or months, the fabric edges can get tatty and frayed. Here's a simple guide on how to stop fabric fraying.
Free Pride Cross Stitch Pattern
Spread the love and show your support to the LGBTQIA+ community with this free Pride cross stitch pattern
Free cute winter owl card
Cosy up under a blanket with this heartwarming all-occasion card by Jane Henderson
Free festive garland cross stitch pattern
Stitch warmest wishes to impress friends and family this Christmas with Lesley Teare's festive card design
Free floral 'love' cross stitch pattern
Show someone just how much they are loved with this typographic card design from Durene Jones
Free sweet bird thank you card pattern
Say a big thank you from the heart with this cute stitch by Susan Bates.
How to use a cross stitch pattern
We've put together this beginners' guide to help you find your way around your first cross stitch chart.
How to mount cross stitch on to canvas
Show off your stitches in style with our step-by-step guide to presenting your finished projects on a canvas base.
How to blend threads
Blending two thread colours in your needle as you cross stitch adds a whole new dimension to your cross stitching! Up your stitching game with our guide to how to blend threads
How to make Biscornu
You'll love this 3D stitching idea. We show you how to make up your beautiful biscornu pin cushions - just follow our simple step-by-step tutorial.
How to use waste canvas
Waste canvas is great for adding cross stitch designs to all sorts of different fabrics – no aida needed! Here's how to use it
How cross stitch & love restored a family heirloom
One of Dot Penn's proudest cross stitch projects took real love and skill. Here's how she made a family treasure good again...
How to satin stitch
Satin stitch is a handy stitch to add to your embroidery skillset – use it to fill areas of a pattern and create bold areas of colour on your designs.
Margaret Sherry Interview
We caught up with talented designer Margaret Sherry (and her pet pooch!) to get to know the lady behind the characters we all adore.