“embroidery helps you see the beauty in the detail”

For quilter Jo Avery, Scotland’s wild beauty is not just an influence but a collaborator in passing on the skills of a traditional craft

This month, get creative with patterned fabrics and wallpapers, make everlasting paper flowers and invest in some quality bed linen or tableware

Broderie Perse has a long history and is seen in quilts and bed covers dating back to the 1700s. The literal translation means ‘Persian embroidery’ and, while historic examples are often seen embellis

Seasonal decorative touches to bring the outdoors in

As a young girl, Polly Nicolaou was almost always to be found with her playthings under the kitchen table, such that her uncle would often sing, using her middle name: “Polly Mabel, under the kitchen

When a garden is in full bloom, we can only step back and appreciate its beauty, all the while noting what flowers are present in creating such a breathtaking collection of pretty petals. Artist Carol