Beauty seen through eyes of a needle

Have some embroidery fun with this easy project and create a gorgeous decoration for your home

So ever-present you might not even notice them, these fabrics have an enduring appeal. Kassia St Clair reflects on their 4,500-year-old history

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YOU WILL NEED ■ Small pieces of your main fabric ■ Fusible interfacing ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing kit NOTES ■ Stitch petals with 6mm seams. We suggest that you make photocopies of flower tissue

Over the years, I’ve gradually discovered various ways (often through trial and a lot of error!) to make the most effective use of my precious sewing time. It’s definitely been a journey, with some ro

■ Canvas sneakers ■ Yellow wool felt ■ Black and white stranded cotton ■ Scissors ■ Fabric glue ■ Chenille needle ■ Size 5 embroidery needle ■ Vanishing ink pen ■ Basic sewing kit ■ Download the templ