Stitch Mail (The Make Arcade)

What's in the box: A new cross stitch kit each month in The Make Arcade's colourful house style, though the site does not list the exact contents of each box.

Stitch Mail is the monthly cross stitch subscription from The Make Arcade, a UK craft kit shop whose designs lean cute, colourful and a little quirky. The shop also runs seasonal ranges, including gothic and Halloween themed kits. Alongside the subscription you can buy one-off kits, PDF patterns, hoops, Aida fabric, needles and small extras like washi tape and ribbon. That makes it easy to top up supplies or pick up a matching hoop for a monthly project. The shop's own range gives a fair idea of the style: mostly mini and mid-sized pieces with a light, fun feel rather than large, traditional samplers. Feedback on the shop is broadly positive. The subscription has 21 reviews and the shop has 167 in total, with frequent praise for clear instructions, bright colours and good quality materials. The site does not explain exactly what goes into each month's box, how designs vary in size or difficulty, or how skipping and cancelling work, so check the subscription page before you commit. UK orders over £35 get free delivery, but the site does not state delivery terms for subscribers elsewhere. If you like playful, approachable designs and want a small creative treat each month, this is a pleasant independent choice.