A Note From the Editor
One Stitch Ahead
Hello, stitching friends!
It's the most wonderful time of the year -- the annual Just CrossStitch Christmas special holiday issue is here! We are thrilled to present the 2024 edition!
You may notice a change to the cover of this issue: the word "ornaments" is missing! While this Christmas publication still primarily features ornaments, it now includes some extra "gifts," such as several larger charts and fun, non-ornament finishes too. Like our Halloween special collector's issue, you'll discover not only an amazing collection of ornament designs, but also projects for framing, home decor, gift-giving and more.
Top designers from around the world have once again contributed to this best-selling issue. To guide you through the variety of holiday-themed designs, the collection has been organized into eight distinct chapters: Christmas Traditions, Festive Trees, Here Comes Santa, Home for the Holidays, Joy to the World, Kid at Heart, Let It Snow and Sweet Treats. We've packed this issue fuller than Santa's bag on Christmas Eve, ensuring you'll find more than enough projects to fill your holiday stitching wish list.
Of course, you'll be in a rush to get stitching, but don't forget to connect with us on social media! Share your thoughts and favorite designs from the issue. The cross-stitch community would love to see photos of the projects you complete! From the entire Just CrossStitch team, we wish you a wonderful holiday season filled with love, joy, memories to cherish and festive stitching, of course!
Until next time,
Barbie Laux, editor
Barbie Laux has served as editor of Just CrossStitch magazines since 2022.
She said, "I enjoy taking part in various creative outlets. Even as a child I gravitated towards artistic activities. Whether it's designing and stitching, home improvement projects or just about any DIY or crafting project in between, I'm up for the challenge. There's nothing more satisfying than learning something new and sharing the experience or knowledge with someone else. I think that is why my work with the Just CrossStitch team is so rewarding. I love to connect the readers with amazing designs that bring them joy and inspire them to create."
Barbie is a proud Indiana native, and she and her husband, Giles, have two daughters.
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