Ladies from literature

The third book in our library is Pride and Prejudice, a romantic novel of manners written by Jane Austen in 1813. It is one of the most popular novels in English Literature. Mr Bennet, owner of Longbo

Designed by: Cheryl McKinnon Stitch count: 121 high x 91 wide Design size: 22x17cm (8⅝x6⅝in) Stitch time: 23 hours This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric. For the sampler: • Zweigart Pewter

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

Today I am sitting at a well-scrubbed kitchen table in a Cotswold kitchen, warmed by a Delft blue Rayburn. My hostess offers me a slice of fruitcake baked by her husband – baking is something Bill has

With winter just around the corner, it’s time to refresh our workboxes with a seasonal touch. So this month, we’ve invited three designers to create a simple needlecase made from aida band. The theme

Designed by: Maria Diaz Stitch count: 645 high x 24 wide ladder; 47 high x 33 wide Santa Design size: 120x4cm (46¼x1⅝in) ladder; 8.5x6cm (3⅜x2⅜in) Santa Stitch time: 58 hours (both) This design was st