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Tell us about yourself... I’m Italian and live in Modena, a charming town full of tradition, fragrance and colour. I’m a wife, mother and grandmother, three roles I cherish deeply that bring joy and m

ALWAYS MEASURE YOURSELF BEFORE you choose a pattern size to cut out. The sizes do vary greatly from pattern to pattern, so it’s always best to measure yourself accurately and then refer to the pattern

Like many of us, I grew up surrounded by fabrics and wool. My mum was a big knitter and I can’t remember a time when she wasn’t sitting in front of the TV without the clickerty clack of her needles. I

Bradford GP Dr Amir Khan , TV’s medical expert on Lorraine , shares his fashion passions with us for the festive season

I loved my gown, just not the body in it. But I had a plan to change that...

The traditions of patchwork and quilting go back hundreds of years, though, as with other textiles, few pieces survive many generations, unless an item has been cherished and cared for. Initially, it