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Honour the iconic Christmas song with these festive folk art mini makes by Durene Jones 31 quick-and-easy motifs Durene Jones’ design inspiration Stitches for every skill level Helpful tips and advice

There’s not a better way to make your day than when the postman arrives and in your pile of letters you discover a hand-stitched card. While this time of year can be the busiest in terms of getting th

Designed by: Cheryl McKinnon Stitch count: 74 high x 37 wide (each side) Design size: 14x7cm (5½x2¾in) Stitch time: 10 hours (each side) This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric. • DMC Sparkly

Create glowing pinpoints of light that bounce off your walls after dark with these elegant asymmetric lumières

A VISIT TO THE VILLAGE We love getting creative with cross stitch and this miniature town with an assortment of buildings from The Nutmeg Company* is at the top of our to-stitch list this winter. 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