Life is sweet

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

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

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

Stitch this daisy cushion with a pretty appliqué design

With fluffy rice, hearty protein and colourful veg, Amy has fond memories of enjoying kimbap as an after-school snack ■ Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8 (100% cotton, 50g/75m), 1 ball of each: Pink Berry Smo

■ Lily Sugar‘n Cream (100% cotton, 70.9g/109m) 2 balls of Yarn A Country Yellow (01612) 1 ball of each: Yarn B Black Currant (01318) Yarn C Orchid (01137) ■ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook ■ 4 stitch markers ■ St