Cake o’clock

STITCH COUNT 105 high x 84 wide DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) – 19x15cm (7½x6in) ILLUSTRATION CONVERTED BY Fiona Baker STITCHED BY Karen Purnell This design was stitched using DMC stranded c

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

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

For a man who spends the busiest time of the year packing presents, travelling across the world in his robust sleigh and reindeer friends, he too needs a place to kick his legs up comfortably. For the

Fiona Kirk’s wall hanging, worked in the overlay mosaic technique, channels the ornate richness of William Morris’ designs ■ West Yorkshire Spinners Morris DK (100% wool, 50g/112m), 3 balls of Bluebel

Designed by: Cheryl McKinnon Stitch count: 121 high x 91 wide Design size: 22x17cm (8⅝x6⅝in) Stitch time: 23 hours This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric. For the sampler: • Zweigart Pewter