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Whether you’re holding a Halloween party or simply want to decorate your home to celebrate the season, we’ve found some frighteningly fun ideas to stitch! Jody Rice has done all-out for Halloween with

Discover the animals of the season in this motif library designed by Jenny Barton for cards, tags and more 37 quick-and-easy motifs Jenny Barton’s design inspiration Stitches for every skill level Hel

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MATERIALS ■ Apricot felt, 20 x 30cm (77/8 x 117/8”) ■ Small square of cream felt ■ Scrap felt in different colours for the acorns, leaves and cape ■ Soft toy filling ■ Erasable fabric marker ■ Fabric

MATERIALS ■ Threads - stranded cotton as listed in the key alongside the chart ■ Needle - Size 24 tapestry needle ■ Fabric - Zweigart 14-count black (720) aida measuring 40x64cm (15¾x25in) ■ A4 hardba

SEND WINTER WISHES There’s nothing better than finding a letter on your doorstep addressed to you, especially during the holidays – it’s a way for us to share our love to those who are out of hands’ r