Gran’s goodies

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

No matter if you already have an oven glove, or you're using tea towels to remove hot trays from the oven (please be careful!), you will absolutely need to upgrade to a beautifully floral glove – hand

Seasonal decorative touches to bring the outdoors in

We’ve always thought TOFT’s luxury yarns are mouthwateringly lush, and their summer 2025 collection is no exception. Choose four 25g balls of DK pure wool to make this fab lollipop trio, with wooden s

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

You will need ■ Background fabric – 1¾yds ■ Fruit and vegetable fabrics* – a variety of colours and prints and sizes ■ Lining fabric – ⅔yd ■ Batting – 24in x 36in ■ Medium sew-in interfacing – ⅔yd ■ T