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BEING creative with wool, through crocheting and knitting, is a pastime that has been enjoyed for generations. However, thanks to a creative bunch of crafters across the UK, the number of bizarre and

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

From rich floral motifs to graceful trailing stems, reworkings of enchanting Arts and Crafts patterns continue to captivate us

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

When garden designers and skilled artisans come together, it results in imaginative spaces that are truly one of a kind