Flower power

For those who enjoy decorating their home seasonally, this pretty in petals flower cushion will be the ideal sofa companion for the spring. The blooming irises are the focal point of the cushion, with

Celebrate your love of stitching with these delicate designs by Susan Bates 44 quick-and-easy motifs Susan Bates’ design inspiration Stitches for every skill level Helpful tips and advice Unique gift

NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WST = wrong sides together. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ Read th

Whenever we share a design for a mint tin in CrossStitcher, it’s always popular! So, we asked our designers to create a mint tin design that depicted a mini room of their choice. They had to come up w

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There are so many cuisines out there, it can be hard to pick a favourite. We’re honouring a medley from the Mediterranean with this delectable selection of wine, olives, pizza and baked goods, delicac