For a rainy day

This bold wall-hanging, made with tactile fabrics, lights up the home with cheery colour

■ Outer fabric (for Base Circle): 35x35cm ■ Lining fabric (for Base Circle): 35x35cm ■ Outer fabric (for Flap): 14x20cm ■ Lining fabric (for Flap): 14x20cm ■ Outer Fabric (Cord Channel): 6x110cm ■ Cor

Sew this simple kitchen set in stylish striped fabrics

Have some embroidery fun with this easy project and create a gorgeous decoration for your home

■ Pattern sheet x1 (tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet ■ Smaller brim hat: Fabric A: 0.5mx112cm – Outer and Brim Fabric B: 50x50cm – Lining Vlieseline M12 medium weight sew-in interlining: 0.5m ■ L

Graceful and practical in equal measure, the parasol has a long and colourful history when it comes to creating shade. Deborah Nicholls-Lee takes cover