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What a year it has been! We have reached the final part of our ‘A Year of Joy’ SAL. I hope you enjoyed each step of the way in crafting your own calendar to use every year – it’ll be a timeless attrac

As a lifelong lover of all things Beatrix Potter, her animal characters feature in some of my favourite pieces. The sampler was completed many years ago; I couldn’t resist it when I found the kit. The

Honour the iconic Christmas song with these festive folk art mini makes by Durene Jones 31 quick-and-easy motifs Durene Jones’ design inspiration Stitches for every skill level Helpful tips and advice

Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas with Tilda’s new 2025 collection of fabrics and buttons! Perfect for backing cushions, lining bags and purses or for creating Advent calendar backings or pockets

STITCH COUNT 105 high x 84 wide DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) – 19x15cm (7½x6in) ILLUSTRATION CONVERTED BY Fiona Baker STITCHED BY Karen Purnell This design was stitched using DMC stranded c

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