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Tilly Rose reveals how to create a fabric diary filled with simple stitches from an ancient craft and inspired by the changing seasons

CLEVER TRICKS TO MINI DECOR PROJECTS… WE ROUND UP THE SIMPLEST, QUICKEST WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE BEAUTIFUL NOW

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Knit a cabled scarf with a clever flap to keep it neat Instructions overleaf

A lot of us turn to craft to help us relax after a long day, to unwind and feel productive in making something we can display in our homes, give as gifts or just because. Cross stitch has many benefit