Furry tales

These adorable Halloween costumes by Durene Jones will fright and delight all ages 37 quick-and-easy motifs Durene Jones’ design inspiration Stitches for every skill level Helpful tips and advice Ador

I’ve always had a love for the Disney and PIXAR film Coco. The gorgeous music, the breathtaking visuals, and the mesmerising celebration of a crucial cultural event, all ensured that the animated artw

One of the four major festivals on the Gaelic calendar (along with Samhain, Imbolc and Beltane), Lughnasadh is an ancient celebration of the first harvest, traditionally taking place at the end of Jul

Many years ago a friend taught me how to make teddy bears, and I still have a few that are precious to me. But the bear that I treasure the most is a very tiny bear hand stitched by my friend as a spe

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Manchester Caribbean Carnival runs on August 9 and 10, from 12-8 p.m. daily. The two-day free, family event celebrates community, heritage and music, taking place in the heart of the city at Alexandra