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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

FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND When I was a child my nan, Hazel, taught me to cross stitch and I’ve loved it ever since (I’ve been stitching for about 25 years now). Sadly my nan passed away recently and for

When CrossStitcher December 2024, issue 416 arrived, I was charmed by the little tree in the number 1 of the Letter Library designed by Fiona Crouch. (Actually, I am always in search of small designs.

@cbullock_ltm (aka Christy) hooked this lovely cardigan for a music festival. It looks stunning, Christy, and definitely channels festival vibes! If you fancy making one for yourself, you can find the

The ‘Vintage Medallion’ quilt from Issue 123 caught my eye to make for a friend of 47 years. She always gets me meaningful presents and I’ve never been able to do this but thought she would love the q