Stitch upcycle

Stitch this daisy cushion with a pretty appliqué design

Have you ever turned your cross stitch into a wearable badge or jewellery? If not, then now’s the chance. You’ll find buckets of inspiration for turning sweet motifs and bold lettering into statement

This summer, sew a slip-on skirt that'll fit your body so well you won't want to take it off! This Maxi Skirt pattern by Tammy Johal of Tammy Handmade has an elasticated waist for comfort and two leg

One way to keep the peace in the home and to ensure chores are done, especially with little ones running amok, is by setting some ground rules. Emma Congdon’s monochromatic sampler makes for the ideal

■ Yarn & Colors Epic (100% cotton, 50g/75m) 2 balls of Deep Cerise (034) 1 ball of each: Cantaloupe (016) Orange (020) Fiery Orange (022) Coral (041) Blossom (045) Orchid (052) Jade Gravel (073) ■ A 4

■ Any 4ply yarn in: Yarn A gold lamé Yarn B pink Yarn C dark green ■ Any thread weight yarn in Yarn D fuchsia ■ A 2mm (US B/1) hook ■ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook ■ 162 small multicoloured beads ■ Sti