Festive fairies

Hi, here’s my contribution to the Issue 424 challenge to design a summer brooch. This brooch is made in two parts from one 45x45 pattern, and can be worn three ways – as a large brooch, a small brooch

Have you ever turned your cross stitch into a wearable badge or jewellery? If not, then now’s the chance. You’ll find buckets of inspiration for turning sweet motifs and bold lettering into statement

Stitch this daisy cushion with a pretty appliqué design

One way to keep the peace in the home and to ensure chores are done, especially with little ones running amok, is by setting some ground rules. Emma Congdon’s monochromatic sampler makes for the ideal

Designed by: Emma Congdon Stitch count: 59 high x 35 wide lighthouse; 43 high x 43 wide boat Design size: 11x6.5cm (4⅜x2½in); 8x8cm (3⅛x3⅛in) Stitch time: 9½ hours; 8½ hours These designs were stitche

■ King Cole Cottonsoft DK (100% cotton, 100g/210m) 2 balls of Black (746) 1 ball of each: Candy Floss (3462) Coral (1574) Cherry (719) Sage (1576) Ecru (711) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ A dowel, 50