Stories of needle & thread

Today I am sitting at a well-scrubbed kitchen table in a Cotswold kitchen, warmed by a Delft blue Rayburn. My hostess offers me a slice of fruitcake baked by her husband – baking is something Bill has

Sewing can be enjoyed by numerous people who like to create outfits, garments and other items, such as home furnishings. Sometimes, for those with an illness or disability, it can be a hobby that some

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Here’s my Stitcher’s toolbox from issue 414. My new sewing case is the 13th in my collection. I enjoy using a case matching with the period of the year or my work theme. I’m not really fond of pink an

As a lifelong lover of all things Beatrix Potter, her animal characters feature in some of my favourite pieces. The sampler was completed many years ago; I couldn’t resist it when I found the kit. The

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