Artistic bliss

Designed by: Emma Congdon Stitch count: 15 high x 40 wide key; 38 high x 32 wide padlock Design size: 3x7.5cm (1¼x2⅞in); 7x6cm (2¾x2⅜in) Stitch time: 1½ hours; 3 hours These designs were stitched on 1

Designed by: Susan Bates Max. stitch count: 42 high x 42 wide Max. design size: 12x12cm (4⅝x4⅝in) Stitch time: 6 hours (each) This design was stitched on 18 count Anne cloth, working each stitch over

Designed by: Maria Diaz Stitch count: 117 high x 278 wide (complete design) Design size: 21.5x51cm (8½x20in) Stitch time: 78 hours This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric. design START stitch

This breathtaking ocean view of blue skies and clear water will transport you through a porthole view to a sandy shore from the comfort of our own home. It’s the ideal scene for a well-needed getaway

Create these seaside-inspired projects

YOU WILL NEED ■ Main fabric, see instructions for size ■ Elastic, 0.5cm wide and long enough to fit around your cover ■ Ironing board padding (optional), see instructions for sizing ■ Matching sewing