Simple stripes

With variable seasonal weather and a variety of bedding options available, changing from summer to winter bed linen requires consideration. ‘What you are aiming for is weightless warmth, so it’s all a

A CURATION OF THE BEST DESIGN AND HOME IDEAS

For half a century, Beckford Silk has supplied remarkable textiles to customers ranging from Westminster Abbey to Strictly Come Dancing . Ben Lerwill discovers what makes its wares materially different

Kassia St Clair pays tribute to the ultimate chameleon of textiles and its chequered (sorry) history

This month, celebrate the change in season with countryside-inspired homeware designs, learn the art of still-life oil painting and decorate with classic stripes

You Will Need Rusty Exotic Stripe Cushion • Exotic Stripe Warm ⅜ yd (Fabric 1) • Caterpillar Stripe Earth ¼ yd (Fabric 2) • Wobble Brown ⅜ yd (Fabric 3) Cool Wide Stripe Cushion • Broad Stripe Azure ¼