Beauty seen through eyes of a needle

Before cross stitch became a creative lifeline, it was a moment in a craft store between a teenager and her grandma. “I chose a kit on a whim – a full-coverage woodland scene with animals in winter,”

Today I am sitting at a well-scrubbed kitchen table in a Cotswold kitchen, warmed by a Delft blue Rayburn. My hostess offers me a slice of fruitcake baked by her husband – baking is something Bill has

THE letter from the solicitor stated that I had been left a legacy by my great aunt Lucy. And I needed to make an appointment to attend their offices at my earliest convenience to ascertain further de

Help the planet and give yourself a unique outfit to boot

Helen Wilde, the embroidery artist behind Ovo Bloom, shares how growing up on the Yorkshire coast and an enduring obsession with the sea have shaped her richly layered, globally celebrated art

Honour the iconic Christmas song with these festive folk art mini makes by Durene Jones 31 quick-and-easy motifs Durene Jones’ design inspiration Stitches for every skill level Helpful tips and advice