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How we keep ourselves occupied during the day varies from person to person, but we stitchers can unanimously agree we make time for our favourite hobby. This little mouse, however, is keeping busy in

For those who enjoy decorating their home seasonally, this pretty in petals flower cushion will be the ideal sofa companion for the spring. The blooming irises are the focal point of the cushion, with

Step 1 NOTE you have a choice of two designs to work on your tissue holder – cats or dogs. Both designs have two identical charts, but one needs to be turned upside down to get the dogs or cats runnin

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Celebrate your love of stitching with these delicate designs by Susan Bates 44 quick-and-easy motifs Susan Bates’ design inspiration Stitches for every skill level Helpful tips and advice Unique gift

This design is a mixture of Kloster blocks, used in Hardanger work, and cross stitch. In Hardanger you would normally work five horizontal or vertical satin stitches, with each block covering four thr