Fresh ideas with fabric

Venture into the enchanting world of Starling, a bold and vibrant fabric collection that whisks you away to a realm of starry motifs, lush nature-inspired prints and blackbirds soaring through speckle

Hannah Betts says a glammed-up version of yourself is best for Yule

TREE OF THE SEASON My name is Kirstie Halliwell and I have been kept busy with these cross stitch kits. These are a Bothy Threads kit – ‘The Flower Pot’ – and Debbie Harding’s seasonal tree project fr

■ 1-2m of 140cm wide needlecord, corduroy, velvet or denim ■ 1 x 40cm invisible zipper ■ 2m bias binding ■ Tape measure, straight ruler and curved ruler ■ Fabric marking tools ■ Matching thread ■ Basi

WHEN we arrive at the stunning Crossbasket Castle in High Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, there is already a flurry of activity in the Clark Room, a spacious suite on the second floor of the A-listed cas

Life and soul of the dance floor or already planning your French exit? Find the perfect outfit to match your party personality this season, whether that means playing it safe or going where the mood takes you…