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This month we bring you three more kits for those wanting to progress their basic cross stitch skills without using finer fabric or different stitches. Hummingbird and Modern Bee have a finished size

The cool turquoise in Marianne Rawlins’ pretty shawl will have you dreaming of the poolside all year round ■ Rico Baby Cotton Soft DK (50% cotton, 50% acrylic, 50g/125m), 2 balls of each: Natural (058

Knit + Stitch, formerly known as The Knitting & Stitching Show, is set to inspire and unite the textile community with events in London, Northern Ireland, and Harrogate from October to November. The f

■ Rico Baby Cotton Soft DK (50% cotton, 50% acrylic, 50g/125m) Yarn A Navy Blue (037) Yarn B Blue (079) Yarn D White (001) Yarn E Turquoise (056) ■ Rico Ricorumi DK (100% cotton, 25g/58m) Yarn C Raspb

Believe us when we say, we are so excited about the new season of the BBC One TV show Great British Sewing Bee! Join us for news, gossip and the chance to share your makes with like-minded people in o

■ Scheepjes Catona(100% cotton, 50g/125m)1 ball of each: Candle Light (101),Royal Orange (189), Garden Rose(251), Tropic (253), Ocean Green(391), Midnight (527)■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook■ A pair of