Covers woven in silken ribbons

“Often, we make a block just for the fun of it – to learn a technique or to play with a new collection of fabrics. Although we may start with the casual approach of ‘this is just a sample’, sometimes

■ Wool and the Gang Shiny Happy Cotton (100% cotton, 100g/142m) 1 ball of each: Yellow Brick Road Powder Blue ■ Wool and the Gang Ra-Ra Raffia (100% paper, 100g/250m) 1 (2) balls of Grass Green ■ A 3m

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Sew this simple kitchen set in stylish striped fabrics

Seasonal decorative touches to bring the outdoors in

■ 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