Dress to impress

Egypt is a country overflowing with history, archaeology and landmarks – the Pyramids of Giza and the Valley of the Kings, for example – that have stood the test of time. The writing system they used

These glamorous ladies with their wide brimmed hats and prettified accessories are the ideal way to tell your mum, grandma, aunt and any other special lady on Mother’s Day how chic they are. Designed

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Designed by: Cheryl McKinnon Stitch count: 48 high x 3 wide Design size: 9x15.5cm (3½x6⅛in) Stitch time: 6 hours This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric. You can use any spare felt from your

We used a tester pot of paint to paint our plain wooden frame so it coordinated perfectly with the stitching Designed by: Susan Bates Stitch count: 100 high x 75 wide vase; 48 high x 38 wide card Desi