Mindful makes

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Sew a luxurious set of home accessories, perfect for a bit of me-time, using Jilly

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Simply Sewing Magazine

16 March, 2023

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The World of Cross Stitching

Meditative motion

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Vintage vibes

Emma Leith’s fabric and yarn combo makes adding detail easy. Pick a floral print and you’re already halfway there! ■ Yarnsmiths Create DK (100% acrylic, 100g/290m), 2 balls of Yarn A Cream (3050), 1 b

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Look on the bright side!

My kitchen is filled with seemingly nondescript objects that mean a great deal to me: my mum’s wooden-handled fish slice and masher; her pans; the knives and forks I used while I was growing up; a tea

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Birthday bonanza

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Hooked

We’re all about sharing the love this issue, and this cheery string of bunting is just the ticket. Made by patching crochet hearts onto basic pennant shapes, you can use it to decorate a work or craft

The World of Cross Stitching

The People's Friend Special

Look on the bright side!

The World of Cross Stitching

Birthday bonanza

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Hooked