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What a year it has been! We have reached the final part of our ‘A Year of Joy’ SAL. I hope you enjoyed each step of the way in crafting your own calendar to use every year – it’ll be a timeless attrac

• Drawn cable chain, depending on the size of your wrist, 15 - 20 cm • 1 toggle and bar clasp, 12 mm • 12 open jump rings, 4 mm • 7 x 26-gauge ball headpins, 40 mm • 2 freshwater pearls, 4-6mm • 1 pin

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

Your Christmas tree can never have too many decorations, so be sure to make room for this set of beaded cottages in a variety of shapes, styles and colours. Durene has designed these welcoming and cos

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