Quilty pleasures

Eking out the life of your gear can save you £££. Here’s how to approach choosing, maintaining and fixing outdoor clothing for longevity

After a long winter, it’s a joy to notice the first signs of spring. Days draw out, crocuses emerge and birdsong fills the early morning air. Clichéd as it may sound, spring is a great time to clean!

As you are reading this article, I am assuming that you are a quilter. You may also be a dressmaker, which is a very different animal. My clever niece Michele is a dressmaker: her passion is creating

NO NONSENSE SOLUTIONS TO EVERY DAY HASSLES

Your home is your safe haven, and you want it to be a place where you can relax – keeping it clean is a big part of this. However, with the cost-of-living crisis, are you finding cleaning products more expensive than ever? Here, Olivia Young, cleaning expert at Astonish shares…

Household advice editor Katie Mortram on six pesky areas you might be tempted to skip — and how to show them some TLC