The pattern makers

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

As you are reading this article, I am assuming that you are a quilter. You may also be a dressmaker, which is a very different animal. My clever niece Michele is a dressmaker: her passion is creating

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The ‘make do and mend’ slogan may have been used in Britain during the Second World War to advise people how to be frugal during harsh rationing restrictions, but the sentiment is still alive and kick

This month, revamp your home with floral prints across wallpaper, soft furnishings and tableware, learn freehand machine embroidery and shop for the perfect indoor planter

Corinne Whillock, sustainable jeweller and founder of Lulu & Boo