Stitches in time

THE letter from the solicitor stated that I had been left a legacy by my great aunt Lucy. And I needed to make an appointment to attend their offices at my earliest convenience to ascertain further de

Help the planet and give yourself a unique outfit to boot

Sewing can be enjoyed by numerous people who like to create outfits, garments and other items, such as home furnishings. Sometimes, for those with an illness or disability, it can be a hobby that some

Today I am sitting at a well-scrubbed kitchen table in a Cotswold kitchen, warmed by a Delft blue Rayburn. My hostess offers me a slice of fruitcake baked by her husband – baking is something Bill has

Before cross stitch became a creative lifeline, it was a moment in a craft store between a teenager and her grandma. “I chose a kit on a whim – a full-coverage woodland scene with animals in winter,”

Here’s my Stitcher’s toolbox from issue 414. My new sewing case is the 13th in my collection. I enjoy using a case matching with the period of the year or my work theme. I’m not really fond of pink an