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This year I really wanted to make us a fun keepsake as I usually only do things for other people as gifts. I remembered I'd found this little gem, the ‘Activity Cards’ from issue 339 (Dec 2023) by Emm

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

TRACING Place light-coloured and fine fabrics over the design and trace over it. For thicker or dark-coloured fabrics, a light source such as a window or lightbox makes this process much simpler. TRAN

Backstitch forms a neat line which can be used alone or to outline other stitches. Backstitch should be worked so that all the stitches are the same length with no gaps between them. Bring the needle

When it comes to delicate stitching, success begins with your choice of fabric. Lightweight, finely woven fabrics like cotton lawn, viscose, and muslin are ideal for most decorative techniques. They’r

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