Appliqué apples

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

Stitch this simple-to-make bag, perfect for storing your latest knitting or crochet project

“What a lovely little delight to adorn a wall or door to welcome all your festive guests. As I sewed, I named the angels Joanie, Nell, Dusty and Lyn and made up little stories about them so that I can

Stitch a quilted cover for your hot-water bottle

You Will Need Rusty Exotic Stripe Cushion • Exotic Stripe Warm ⅜ yd (Fabric 1) • Caterpillar Stripe Earth ¼ yd (Fabric 2) • Wobble Brown ⅜ yd (Fabric 3) Cool Wide Stripe Cushion • Broad Stripe Azure ¼

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