Finding solace through stitch

From her smallholding in the heart of West Somerset, Bec Briar spins wool from her own flock of sheep and hand-weaves it into beautiful blankets and scarves

I grew up with parents who were creative and so art and anything art based was encouraged. It seemed to be my happy place. My mother used to dressmake and embroider. I loved the sound of the scissors

PIPPA woke early and went down to the shop as soon as she was dressed. She had big plans for today. Along with her usual duties, she was going to make a start on clearing the back room, and she wanted

Passionate knitter Beryl Jenkins is determined to keep creating blankets for cats

When it’s cold and bleak outside, a colourful fabric order arriving on our front doorstep is a welcome mood booster. So, why not add the warm, welcoming hues of the new Fairview Avenue collection to y

Q My nan gave me her big button box (quite the bequest!) when she moved into a care facility recently. There are many lovely buttons and seems a shame not to use them in some way. I thought I could ad