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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

Everyone, no matter what age, loves waking up to a pile of presents on Christmas Day. Helz Cuppleditch’s magical illustration of Santa in the snow brought us so much joy when we saw it that we had to

Can you believe we have finally reached the penultimate part of this beautiful SAL? How the year has flown... This is the time to relish your favourite memories of the year as you cosily curl up on th

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

For spooktacular stitching, look no further than this month’s challenge! We asked three designers to create a pair of Halloween earrings, with each earring design to be different but coordinate. They

You don’t need to experience the fast-paced busy streets of New York to recognise its breathtaking skyline, with buildings as high as the clouds. Emma Congdon has designed New York City as a magical w