Appliqué quilts

This month, revamp your home with floral prints across wallpaper, soft furnishings and tableware, learn freehand machine embroidery and shop for the perfect indoor planter

YOU WILL NEED ■ Sweatshirt that fits ■ Scrap of felt or fleece fabric for appliqué ■ Printer ■ Bondaweb ■ Stranded cotton in at least three shades ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing kit Designed by Port

Not so long ago, brooches were seen as a bit twee, even fuddy-duddy, says Jennifer Tonkin, co-head of the jewellery department at Bonhams UK. ‘Brooches were fashionable for centuries. Even up until th

Craft is used in a smart way in the bedroom of this London pied-à-terre, where Sarah Peake, founder of Studio Peake, has honed a scheme that pays thoughtful attention to detail and embraces the owner’s love of fabric.

Celebrate your love of stitching with these delicate designs by Susan Bates 44 quick-and-easy motifs Susan Bates’ design inspiration Stitches for every skill level Helpful tips and advice Unique gift

How we keep ourselves occupied during the day varies from person to person, but we stitchers can unanimously agree we make time for our favourite hobby. This little mouse, however, is keeping busy in