Stitch guide

Celebrate your love of stitching with these delicate designs by Susan Bates 44 quick-and-easy motifs Susan Bates’ design inspiration Stitches for every skill level Helpful tips and advice Unique gift

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EMBROIDERED STITCHES can be used to highlight and enhance knitted details such as colourwork patterns and cables, or to add texture to the fabric. Some knitwear designers love to use their garments as

NOTES ■ Place Templates printed side down when tracing them onto the wrong side of the fabrics. ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams to one side, unless otherwis

Hey everyone! We’ve now reached the fifth part of our stitch-a-long, which means things are beginning to take shape. For this month we’re focusing on the adventures we take with our friends, whether b

For those who enjoy decorating their home seasonally, this pretty in petals flower cushion will be the ideal sofa companion for the spring. The blooming irises are the focal point of the cushion, with