Needles & notions

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

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

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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

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