From radish toadstools to bauble wreaths – it’s not the festive season without a little magic and imagination. And, even better, these fun home ideas are quick and easy, too

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Step one Fold the bottom edge of the Apron Facing over by 1cm and then 1cm again. Pin and topstich in place. Step two Place the Apron Body flat on the table with the right side (RS) facing up. Lay the

YOU WILL NEED ■ Cotton fabric (main and lining) ■ Lightweight wadding or batting ■ 10mm velvet ribbon (10–20cm length, depending on desired hanging loop) ■ Coordinating thread ■ Basic sewing kit NOTES

With the days getting shorter and nights colder, stitch Joanne Smith’s toasty throw and save on your heating bills as you hook ■ Caron Simply Soft (100% acrylic, 170.1g/288m), 2 balls of each: Pagoda

Stay warm this winter with this patchwork cover-up to sew