Colour your world

Designed by: Cheryl McKinnon Stitch count: 50 high x 50 wide needle case; 66 high x 61 wide scissor case Design size: 9.3x9.3cm (3¾x3¾in); 12.5 x10cm (4⅞x4in) Stitch time: 10 hours (each) These design

Have some embroidery fun with this easy project and create a gorgeous decoration for your home

This month we bring you three more kits for those wanting to progress their basic cross stitch skills without using finer fabric or different stitches. Hummingbird and Modern Bee have a finished size

1 From the central Bee/background fat quarters, cut 1¼in x WOFQ strips and subcut into 1¼in squares. You will need approx. one-thousand-eight-hundred-and-thirty-six (1,836) 1¼in squares. Note: store i

The cool turquoise in Marianne Rawlins’ pretty shawl will have you dreaming of the poolside all year round ■ Rico Baby Cotton Soft DK (50% cotton, 50% acrylic, 50g/125m), 2 balls of each: Natural (058

Believe us when we say, we are so excited about the new season of the BBC One TV show Great British Sewing Bee! Join us for news, gossip and the chance to share your makes with like-minded people in o