’tis the month for making

heat helps you win at life

In a fast-paced world, the new trend for crafty escapes offers the chance to unplug and reconnect with a slow and tactile hobby. Be inspired to book one or host your own

The TV star and top crafter shows you how to make rope pumpkins

YOU WILL NEED ■ Pattern cotton fabric: 60x40cm ■ Optional safety pin ■ Small piece of string or ribbon NOTES ■ Seam allowance is 1cm, unless otherwise stated. CUTTING OUT Step one From the main fabric

Create glowing pinpoints of light that bounce off your walls after dark with these elegant asymmetric lumières

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