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Step 1 WORK the cross stitch in two strands of stranded cotton and the backstitch in one strand. Step 2 HOLD the heart template from page 64 and the stitching up against a window, then pin the templat

You will need to use three strands of stranded cotton working on 20 count Zweigart Bellana to get good fabric coverage If you're looking for a larger project, why not create a draught excluder using a

We can all agree we have spent our childhood daydreaming about Santa’s workshop, imagining his handy helpers make our toys and wrapping them up with gorgeous ribbons and sparkly paper, making our chil

■ Cygnet Aran (100% acrylic, 100g/210m), 1 ball of each: Honey (129), Black (217), Olive (268), Cream (288) ■ Cygnet Yeti (100% acrylic, 100g/156m), 2 balls of Hunni Monster (2076) ■ A 4.5mm (US 7) ho

YOU WILL NEED FOR EACH CUSHION ■ Fabric A: 75x45cm – front and one envelope back ■ Fabric B: 65x45cm – appliqué and one envelope back ■ Bondaweb: 35x35cm ■ Cushion pad: 46cm ■ Paper for the template ■

The excitement always begins on 1 December when you realise you have a treat waiting for you, making the run-up to the big day even more special as you discover what exciting surprise is hiding in you